Dog Walk and Greek Cooking: Hillside Adventure

Walk shelter dogs in Skiathos’ hills, savor Greek cuisine with a local chef. Unforgettable scenery, delicious food, and heartwarming moments await.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skiathos Dog Shelter - In the midst of the lush hills on the island of Skiathos a group of volunteers have created a haven for stray dogs that are looking for their forever homes.
    To give the dogs a safe place and a location, that would provide both cool winds during hot summer days, privacy and calmness in the evenings. The local monastery…
What's Included
  • Cooking class
  • Pick up/Drop off
  • Guide
  • Food and Drinks
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Visit the renowned Skistho’s Dog Shelter nestled in the hills, choose a delightful dog, and join our seasoned ‘hiker’ guide for a picturesque walk through the hills. Here, you’ll have the chance to take in the stunning scenery and nature while giving a dog a much-needed walk.
The next stop is Maria’s house, where a local Greek woman passionate about…

Location
Skiathos Dog Shelter
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jenniekeetch
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience - We got the bus from Troulos to the dog shelter. We walked a few different dogs. My teenage daughters loved the experience. The ladies who run the shelter are so friendly. Great experience.
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Karyn_g
Jul 16, 2025
Wonderful experience with adorable dogs and a lovely meal - Well organized and a great way to help the local shelter pups. The staff are so dedicated and truly love all of the dogs. The cooking class by Maria was so much fun and the food was delicious. A really lovely way to spend a few hours in Skiathos.
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Davis
Jul 14, 2025
Would do it again! - Great experience! We loved walking the dogs and everyone was wonderful! The cooking demonstration was excellent and the food was delish! Wish we got a copy of the recipes.
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Benjamnoyork
Jun 30, 2025
A heartwarming experience - A fantastic experience and would definitely recommend. Michael was a great and humorous tour guide and it was such a bonus being collected and dropped off again to do the experience. The dogs were beautiful and the shelter staff were really inspiring and lovely. The cooking demonstration and lunch afterwards was brilliant. We learnt how to make a 4 course dinner and Maria was again so lovely and warm. Well done all involved for a great day.
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Ashacat
Jun 16, 2025
Best trip in Skiathos for us. - Absolutely amazing It was a lovely experience from walking the dogs, ours was Ben to the Greek cookery lesson with Maria and the meal.
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Tinas5150
Jun 9, 2025
Well worth making a dogs day 🐶 - Would definitely recommend this day trip. Staff at dog shelter were really friendly and had answers to everyones questions about the dogs. Did a short group walk where each couple were given a dog to walk , brush & give treats to. Then got to cuddle 4 beagle puppies with plenty of chance for photos. Next we headed off a short distance for the Greek cookery demonstration by Maria. She is a lovely lady & her pastry making skills were very impressive. Food served was delicious and there was plenty of it. Also a mention to Michael who was our guide on the coach and made the whole day lots of fun !
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Tarascotty9276
Jun 6, 2025
Taste Greece and Make a Dog's Day - What an amazing day! We love dogs and actually booked this experience before we went on holiday and we were really excited about it. We were shocked how full the bus was for the experience - it was really nice to see so many people booking this experience. The dog shelter was amazing. The team are professional and knowledgeable and the dogs are very well looked after. We walked Cookie who was lovely and it was very difficult not to express an interest in taking her home! We then went to Maria's where we were shown how to make 3 traditional dishes and then had these dishes for our lunch. It was an unforgettable day!
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Georgia
May 25, 2025
The cutest walking activity - Such a lovely idea for any animal lovers. I was a little uncertain about them letting strangers take dogs out but the owners and volunteers show a lot of care for the dogs and match you with a dog to suit your confidence and strength. I had a lovely walk with Ronnie with some beautiful views. You can get there by bus which I didn’t realise until I got there and there are more walking routes if it’s too hot to take the dogs far
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Susan_g
May 21, 2025
Although it says hike it... - Although it says hike it is about 30 minute walk. Well worth doing, Sarah and team are doing an amazing job.
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901callumt
Jun 17, 2025
Worth a visit - The Make a Dog’s Day experience in Skiathos is a heartwarming and fun way to spend time with rescue dogs. Be sure to check your nearest bus stop and watch for text updates—this helps make travel smoother. The shelter owners and guide are friendly and knowledgeable, and the time with the dogs feels just right—plus some adorable puppies come out to play. There’s also nice merchandise available, perfect for supporting the shelter. If you prefer a solo visit, you can volunteer to walk a dog anytime for free. After the shelter visit, there's a cooking demonstration in a nice location where the chef shares cultural insights before you enjoy a delicious meal and included a drink. Overall, a well-organized and meaningful experience for animal and food lovers.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).