Top Puglia Dining Experiences - page 4

With this guided tour of a family-run olive oil mill in Salento, you can expand your knowledge of how top-quality extra virgin olive oil is made from scratch. During your tour, see the production areas and get insider tips on how to discern different olive oil qualities. You can also enjoy a guided tasting session where you can pair fine olive oils with local cheeses and delicacies.

Self-guided excursion with the use of a GPS with preloaded track, ideal for couples and families and groups of friends who want to have a unique experience together riding high-level bikes, which make this ride on the cycle path pleasant and unforgettable the Apulian aqueduct and the countryside of Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica. The final wine tasting in the Locorotondo Old Town brings an unforgettable day to a close.

Discover the true taste of Lecce with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Barese. Learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia under the guidance of a skilled local cook. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll understand the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved in Puglia. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo and explore Lecce’s culinary traditions, soaking in the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia, paired with a glass of regional wine, for a full, flavorful 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 in Lecce to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of Puglia like a true local!

Make the most of your time in Bari with this walking tour that combines sightseeing with a deep dive into the city’s street-food traditions. Follow your guide through the squares and lanes of Bari Vecchia, stopping to sample a variety of treats from “panzerotti” to “sgagliozze”. Pass through the vibrant Piazza Mercantile and admire highlights like the Basilica of San Nicola and the Cathedral of San Sabino during your gastro-walk.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

For fans, the boat offers free snorkeling equipment to admire the seabed rich in life and colors. You will taste the real Salento aperitif with our experience during a breathtaking sunset.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Locorotondo treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Dive into Brindisi like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Brindisi and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Brindisi typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Brindisi as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The logistics of getting between Puglia’s top sights can be tricky, and slow trains and confusing roads can eat hours out of your days. Optimize your time and cover several A-list destinations, plus enjoy a cooking class on this 4-day sightseeing tour. Stay overnight in a charming bed-and-breakfast in seaside Bari, venturing out each day with a professional guide to explore such regional highlights as Alberobello, the Gargano National Park, the UNESCO-listed Shrine of Saint Michael, and Matera or the Monti Dauni peaks. Cap off the tour with a home cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare classic Puglian dishes using fresh local ingredients.

Live the Magic of the Sea .. Live Salento! This is our Mission .. to make our most demanding customers experience unique and unforgettable moments aboard comfortable and comfortable yachts. Living a day on one of our yachts means enjoying the beauty of our sea, its romantic sunsets and breathing the essence of its scents. With us you can rent your yacht and set sail to the most suggestive destinations of Salento. Gallipoli, Porto Cesareo, Otranto, Ugento and other ports will be the starting points for spending unique days in the name of a mix made up of relaxation, fun, music, aperitifs, local food and wine and much more.

Make your time in Altamura go further by combining two foodie experiences in a day—a small-group market tour and a dining experience. Visiting a local market with a guide means no language barriers, and useful tips on identifying local ingredients. Then later, head to a local’s home for a delicious 3-course meal with authentic dishes, such as pasta and tiramisu.

Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Puglian cuisine during a private full-day cooking class in Bari. Set in a local home, you receive the undivided attention of your host who provides step-by-step instructions and insider tips. Once everything is prepared, enjoy wine pairings with your handcrafted Italian feast. Afterwards, take home free gifts and the confidence to wow your friends back home with your new culinary skills.

Embark on a pasta-making adventure with Enza! Don your apron and uncover the secrets of crafting authentic Italian pasta. Together, we'll create 'Orecchiette and Maccheroncini' using Enza's secret recipe and locally sourced ingredients for an unbeatable flavor. Afterward, indulge in a delightful feast featuring local fresh vegetables, cheeses, and our homemade pasta dishes. Plus, savor the taste of Salento's finest wines and our refined homemade limoncello for an unforgettable culinary experience!

Nothing embodies the “la dolce vita” vibe of Puglia like the “aperitivo”, a pre-dinner cocktail hour marked by finger food, light cocktails and wine, and conversation. Experience this beloved ritual firsthand with this authentic aperitivo experience with a local host in Bari. Learn how to assemble a spread of Puglian snacks and mix up a Spritz cocktail so you can recreate this uniquely Italian experience at home.

You are at our home in the countryside,in the true and authentic atmosphere of the Salento countryside. Here the spontaneous plants become cocktails that look like "magic potions", in a perfect alchemy between the world of nature and the world of the bar and mixology. You will understand how mixology can become "wild" and how plants can be harvested, dried and transformed into infusions, flavored syrups and liqueurs, to be drunk alone or mixed. You may find yourself behind a table preparing your own wild cocktail, guided by Elia's art!

Discover the essence of Italian viticulture with the Iconica Wine Experience in Alberobello. Over the course of an hour and a half, you'll explore the fascinating winemaking process by visiting a historic wine museum, packed with ancient agricultural tools and an extensive photo exhibition. You will conclude your trip with a tasting of three fine wines, selected specifically to enhance the unique flavors of the region. Guided by experts in the field, this experience offers a deep immersion in Puglia's wine traditions, making it the perfect excursion for all wine lovers.

Enjoy an immersive culinary experience in the home of a local in this private cooking class. Learn the secrets to making some of Brindisi’s most famous dishes then enjoy the results of your hard work by sitting down to a meal accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Go inside a local’s home during a visit to Bari with this private pasta-making class. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes from the Puglia region during this hands-on, half-day class. Make fresh pasta from scratch, including local favorites such as orecchiette. Learn how to prepare three authentic regional pasta recipes, then feast on everything you cook alongside local wines.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Ostuni, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.