Top Bari Cooking Classes

Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette

Take a break from sightseeing and hone your kitchen skills with this hands-on cooking class held in a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Bari. Pick up tips and tricks for preparing perfectly turned-out pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch with plenty of personal guidance from your professional instructor. Afterwards, gather around the table to sample the fruits of your labors, paired with plenty of local wine.

Bari: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

Discover the art of authentic Apulian cooking in a hands-on experience at a locally loved restaurant in the heart of Bari. Set in a beautiful and welcoming space, you'll learn how to prepare handmade fettuccine, ravioli, and an iconic Italian dessert alongside one of the region’s top chefs, using traditional techniques. Throughout the experience, you’ll also discover how to recognize authentic gelato and understand the differences from mass-produced versions. Enjoy a fun and engaging atmosphere with 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks included. After the class, sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve created, then end on a sweet note with a visit to a local gelateria to taste authentic Italian gelato. Take home all the recipes and relive this authentic culinary experience in Bari.

4.8

(316)

from $82

Bari Award-Winning Chef Pasta, Tiramisu and Gelato Class

Bari Award-Winning Chef Pasta, Tiramisu and Gelato Class

Apulian cooking class fresh pasta and focaccia

(93)

from $89

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bari Home Cooking Class with Wine & Local Recipes

(84)

from $125

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(38)

from $118

Pair a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class on this two-in-one, small-group tour. With a guide, you’ll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city’s history. After a visit to the city’s waterfront, you’ll visit the home of a Bari resident to make fresh pasta and enjoy it alongside local wine.

Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare

4.7

(290)

from $82

Special Offer

Pasta Masterclass & Focaccia with Wine

1 hour 30 minutes

Mozzarella Making Show with Tasting in Bari

from $77

30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $30

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari by Cesarine

Bari Countryside Cooking Class with Orecchiette & Wine

(61)

from $118

The sea caves around Polignano a Mare have extraordinary history, from a secret cinema to a sea bathing establishment. Discover them in comfort when you book this stylish cruise, which includes a swim stop and a simple Italian “aperitivo”: a glass of prosecco and some crackers. Capture magical photos of cliffs, islets, and more as you sail. Upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your Polignano a Mare address.

4.5

from $106

Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(639)

from $42

Focaccia Barese Masterclass: Cook, Taste & Enjoy

Discover the true taste of Bari through an immersive, hands-on cooking experience. This masterclass is your gateway to understanding the secrets behind one of Italy’s most iconic and satisfying dishes—Focaccia Barese. Under the guidance of a skilled local home cook, you’ll learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll appreciate the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved. Once the focaccia is in the oven, enjoy a small aperitivo, learn about Bari’s culinary traditions, and soak in the warmth of true Italian hospitality. Finally, sit down and savor your homemade focaccia, accompanied by a glass of regional wine, ensuring a full flavorful and immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Bari like a true local!

Focaccia Barese Masterclass: Cook, Taste & Enjoy

Puglia’s traditional cuisine is kept alive in rural family estates, known as “masserie”, across the region. With this private cooking class, visit an authentic masseria to prepare recipes passed down through generations. Make classic orecchiette pasta, focaccia, and seasonal vegetables and legumes with a local chef, and learn about the history and origins of each dish. Finish by dining on the Puglian delicacies you’ve prepared together.

4.0

from $129

Private Cooking class in a Local Apulian Masseria

Private Cooking class in a Local Apulian Masseria

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a bike ride through Bari discover landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholasm, Bari Cathedral, and Norman Swebian Castle. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make a pasta dish by hand. A glass of red wine is included as you eat.

from $129

Special Offer

Bari: Bike Tour & Homemade Pasta Making with Nonna

Bari: Bike Tour & Homemade Pasta Making with Nonna

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Expand your kitchen repertoire and learn how to make Puglia’s most traditional dishes with this hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef. Roll up your sleeves and get to work making orecchiette pasta from scratch, eggplant parmesan, tiramisù, and other classic recipes passed down for generations. Afterwards, relax over a four-course meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared under the watchful eye of your chef instructor.

Authentic Puglian Cooking Class

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(8)

from $208

Gioia del Colle E-Bike Tour and Mozzarella Tasting

Ride through the quiet countryside of Gioia del Colle, far from city traffic, among olive groves, vineyards, pastures and dry-stone walls. The experience combines a relaxed e-bike tour with a visit to a local dairy, where you meet the cheesemaker and taste freshly made mozzarella and local cheeses. Small groups make the ride personal, easy-going and genuinely connected to rural Puglia. The experience is reserved exclusively for your group, allowing for a relaxed pace and personal attention throughout the tour.

Gioia del Colle E-Bike Tour and Mozzarella Tasting

Cooking class - Cook With Us : Family Traditions at Cisternino

from $113

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(5)

from $160

Panzerotti from Scratch: True Apulian Experience at Local Home

In addition to sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, art cities, historic villages, vineyards and olive trees, Puglia is a land rich in authentic flavors and typical products with an intense and genuine taste. During the experience we will make together the famous orecchiette from Puglia, a complete first course, accompanied by an aperitif with taralli, focaccia, wine and seasonal vegetables. In conclusion, we will all sit at the table, as tradition dictates, to enjoy the delicious creations prepared.

from $148

Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included

Polignano : Typical Cooking Class with Aperitif and wine included

This is your opportunity to choose and use ingredients that you’ve never been brave enough to cook with before. At this cookery workshop in Bari, visit a local market and choose the fresh ingredients you’d like to use—including meat, fish and vegetables. Then, take your finds back to the kitchen workshop in an authentic Italian home, and learn how to cook traditional Italian dishes with them.

4.6

(33)

from $77

Bari Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Bari Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Join a hands-on cooking experience in Polignano a Mare that goes beyond a classic fresh pasta class. Set in the garden of a private villa near the seafront, this workshop invites you to slow down, cook with your hands and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a local home-style setting. Your local host will guide you through the making of orecchiette and cavatelli, two iconic shapes of Apulian pasta, while sharing stories, gestures and traditions from the region’s kitchen. Alongside the pasta, you’ll also discover Apulian focaccia, one of the most loved flavours of Puglia’s everyday food culture. Watch how it is prepared, from the dough and tray stretching to the toppings and baking, and see why this simple, fragrant recipe is so deeply rooted in local life. After the workshop, sit down in a convivial setting to enjoy pasta with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, warm focaccia and local wine served throughout the experience.

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from $118

Polignano a Mare Pasta & Focaccia Class with Wine

Polignano a Mare Pasta & Focaccia Class with Wine

Experience an authentic and intimate culinary journey as you dive into the heart of Apulian tradition. In this home cooking lesson, you’ll be welcomed by a local host into a typical Bari home, where they’ll reveal the family secrets for making delicious panzerotti. This isn't just a class—it’s a full immersion into Apulian hospitality. You’ll be guided step-by-step, from A to Z, through the entire process of creating this iconic street food: from mixing the dough to frying it to a perfect golden crisp. The experience concludes with a convivial tasting of your homemade panzerotti, paired with a good glass of local wine.

from $107

Experience the Journey of Homemade Panzerotti in Bari

Experience the Journey of Homemade Panzerotti in Bari

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the charm of Polignano a Mare with a walking tour and cooking class that blends history, tradition, and authentic flavors. Your adventure begins with a guided stroll through Polignano’s picturesque streets, where you’ll visit local markets and historic food shops to explore fresh regional ingredients and learn about Apulian culinary traditions. After an hour of exploration, you’ll head to a local home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Using high-quality local ingredients, you’ll prepare classic Puglian dishes like handmade orecchiette, focaccia barese, or seafood specialties, mastering traditional techniques passed down through generations. At the end of the class, enjoy your homemade meal paired with fine Apulian wine in the cozy atmosphere of an authentic Polignano a Mare home. Ideal for food lovers and cultural explorers, this experience offers new cooking skills, traditional recipes, and unforgettable memories of Polignano’s coastal beauty.

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from $87

Puglia Walking Tour and Traditional Cooking Class with Local Wine

Puglia Walking Tour and Traditional Cooking Class with Local Wine

Bari: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

3.0

from $118

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What are people saying about Bari

Ben_K, Aug 2026

The chef was hilarious...

The chef was hilarious and the translator was so nice. You will learn to make tiramisu and two types of pasta which were fantastic. There was a few bottles of wine for the table while eating (which we didn't finish between about 20 of us) and limoncello to enjoy with the tiramisu at the end. Overall a very fun experience and would highly recommend!

Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

Emmaleigh_S, Jul 2026

Fun time in Old Bari!

This tour is very fun! Not as much walking as I thought. You see the important parts of old Bari and get some history behind it as well. This tour did not have any ear piece to “hear” the guide better……. Which I LOVED. The guide Chaira (hopefully spelled correctly) told us to get close and we could hear her just fine! We added the pasta experience and it was a blast!!! Got to try the authentic Bari pasta from a resident of Bari. And she was super kind and welcoming!! Highly recommend to add that experience !

Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare

Nicole_S, Jun 2026

More Than a Cooking Class—A Beautiful Puglian Memory!

Our orecchiette cooking class with Annamaria was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Puglia! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel like family. Annamaria is an incredible teacher—so engaging, patient, and passionate. She shared wonderful stories about Puglia, its traditions, and the history behind the region’s famous orecchiette while teaching us the authentic technique step by step. By the end of the class, we were actually making our own pasta with confidence! The food was absolutely delicious, and sharing the meal together afterward made the experience even more special. The company, conversation, and warm hospitality made us feel like we were guests in a friend’s home rather than taking a cooking class. I took the class with my mom and my sister, and it’s a memory we’ll treasure forever. If you’re visiting Polignano a Mare and want an authentic Puglian experience, don’t miss this class. Thank you, Annamaria, for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, learning, amazing food, and beautiful memories!

Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette

Monica_L, Jun 2026

Amazing experience in Bari May 2026

An absolutely AMAZING experience! We had the chance to make foccacia from scratch, which tasted incredible when out of the oven. We made orecchiette from scratch as well, and Marika showed us the technique to make them, which we then got to practice. It’s harder than it looks! There was an English translator but everyone in our group spoke a bit of Italian. It was wonderful and we enjoyed every second of it. You definitely need to do this when you visit Bari!

Bari: The Original Street Food Tour by Bike

George_S, May 2026

Modified your was still great.

We booked the bike tour, but were asked to move to time that didn't work. We did the identical walking food tour (with Anna) and took a bike out later for a self ride. That worked out well. The food was characteristic of Bari and delicious. 2 glasses of wine too. And our bike riding was at our quicker pace! Velo tours is a great outfit. Everyone was friendly and helpful. 5 stars.

Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari by Cesarine

Michael_T, May 2026

The perfect authentic cooking experience

This was the best way to get to know genuine local cuisine in Bari. We were graciously invited into Annarita’s home, joined by her daughter and mother, and cooked a delicious asparagus pasta (with orecchiette) and tomato sauce. Homemade focaccia, bruschetta, potatoes, wine, limoncello, and more were provided. It was clear so much care and attention were put into preparing for this meal. The family were so kind and made us feel so welcome into their home, taught us some new dishes, and made this such a special part of our trip.

Apulian cooking class fresh pasta and focaccia

Cheryl_B, May 2026

A must-do experience! Absolutely wonderful!

This was the highlight of our trip so far! Anita’s hospitality was top-notch and the food was out of this world. The directions to find the place were spot on and there is a parking garage right around the corner if you do end up driving like we did. Just check on Google Maps. My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed this experience and it wasn’t until afterwards that my husband shared with me he had been leery when I first booked it but was very glad we did it. Anita made us feel right at home and she was extremely patient with us while we attempted to create the little pieces of pasta. The spread she put out for us to eat was extensive and way more than we could finish. The focaccia was so delicious and the best I have ever eaten. Anita kept up the conversation while we worked by telling us stories of the region and sharing her own experience and that of her grandmother from whom she learned how to make pasta from. If you are on the fence about whether to do this or not, then let this be the push that gets you to do it. You will not be disappointed!

Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Bari

Grant_S, Oct 2025

Fun, relaxed trip highlight!

We had a great night! The cooking was fun, the food simple and delicious! We felt very comfortable and welcome in a beautifully renovated home in Bari old town. The evening was very relaxed and informative with conversation about the local area, local food and places to visit. A trip highlight, Highly recommend! Grant and Leisha - NZ

Bari Home Cooking Class with Wine & Local Recipes

Robert_B, Oct 2025

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet local folks in Bari, this class is wonderful.

Do not miss this experience. This was the highlight of our three week trip to southern Italy. Christiana takes you in to her home as a guest. She and her 88 year old mother taught us how to make two kinds of pastas, two sauces for the pastas, and home made cream sauce for the cream puffs we made for dessert. All the while the elder woman was telling us about her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. This was like visiting the Italian relatives you didn’t know you had. After dessert we enjoyed three potent digestives that the elder woman had made from fennel, lemon, and tangerine. When we left Christiana called a taxi for us and escorted us out to the taxi to make sure the driver had the proper address for our destination. If you want to feel like you have experienced the real Bari, this is the thing you should do.