Top Bari Dining Experiences

This activity is special because it offers an authentic immersion into Puglian culinary tradition, guided by an experienced local lady. You will learn to make orecchiette and cavatelli, two of the most famous types of Puglian pasta, directly from someone who holds the secrets of these ancient recipes.

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.

No car needed—just walk in and enjoy 4 wines with local bites in the heart of Bari, with a food pairings. Get tasting tips and wine knowledge in an authentic, welcoming atmosphere.

Bari is known across Italy for its delicious local cuisine, so learn to reproduce some of the city’s most beloved dishes at home with a private host. Join your host in their kitchen to whip up specialties from fresh orecchiette pasta to stuffed mussels from scratch, then sample your handiwork over a four-course meal served with local wine.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city’s signature treats from an expert guide. Starting with a walk around Bari’s Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and homemade gelato.

Choose the Boat Tour of the Caves of Polignano a Mare and be enchanted by the cliffs overlooking the sea and the crystal clear waters! During the excursion you will visit all the caves of Polignano, including the famous Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, along the coast to Cala Port’alga and Grotta degli Innamorati, passing through the Scoglio dell’Eremita. The tour includes an aperitif on board based on taralli and prosecco and offers the opportunity to stop for a dip in the bluest waters of the Polygnane coast. The departure is from the Port of San Vito, just 10 minutes by car from the center of Polignano; an optional transfer service is also available. With Pugliamare, the experience becomes a perfect combination of sea, relaxation and taste, for an unforgettable day between nature and Apulian flavors.

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.

Learn how to whip up authentic pasta and tiramisù like a real Italian “mamma” with this hands-on cooking class in a local home in Bari. Join your host in her kitchen to break the ice with a glass of Prosecco and snacks, then get to work rolling and shaping two types of pasta and assembling a perfect tiramisù. Sample your handiwork during a celebratory tasting to end the class.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Trani 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.

Treat yourself to the funniest and tastiest way to experience Polignano a Mare. Between breathtaking views, typical street food and stories full of curiosity, this tuk-tuk ride turns a simple visit into a memory that you will take home with a smile.

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.

Optimize your time in Bari and explore the city's culture and cuisine in a single tour on this biking excursion through the old town. Meet your guide and small group to explore the city's highlights on bike without getting footsore, plus stop to sample gourmet delicacies at a local bakery, brewery, deli, and more. Try specialties from ‘focaccia barese' to 'panzerotti' while learning about the culinary history and traditions of this coastal city.

The visit guarantees a niche experience to the traveler because the wines of this winery can only be purchased directly from the producer.The tour includes a visit with tasting of wines made from native vines.The history of the winery dates back almost 100 years ago and is still today under family conditions.The location is immersed in the Apulian countryside.During the visit with tasting, the traveler will get to know the reality of production and the difference between a commercial wine, and a wine that has its own Brend, which makes it special and During the months of harvesting you will be able to see the various steps of production.The tasting includes 5 types of wine, non-commercial, including Primitivo, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Rose sparkling and the Passito awarded as one of the best in Puglia. wines will be accompanied with some snacks such as: bruschetta, cheese, salami, extra virgin olive oil of own production and almond dolcetto which must be paired with Passito.

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.

Swap busy restaurants for the intimate alternative of a private experience in a local’s home. As well as eating a sumptuous 4-course meal of a starter, main dish, pasta, side dish, dessert, and drinks; the experience also includes show cooking so you can learn how to replicate the recipes and techniques when you get home.

Experience an authentic hands-on Italian cooking class in Bari during this small-group experience. Learn how to make pasta from start to finish using the proper ingredients and techniques. Then create a delicious pasta dish with help from your host and sit down to a Puglian feast featuring local wine, antipasti, handmade pasta dishes, and desserts.

an original and fun way to explore with your senses the best Puglia of excellent products thanks to careful gastronomic research and comfortably seated at the table you will have at your disposal a certified taster who will explain the secrets of the product: no more ignorant tastings! You will be welcomed in a friendly, welcoming and private space that is a real gastronomic lounge, in which to live an exciting and memorable experience dedicated to you (the products tasted vary depending on the season and availability) listen to the stories of the products and learn to recognize a good product while also appreciating the elements of the landscape from which it comes, thanks to the presence of two small olfactory libraries, a photographic hive and other play tools you'll be in the city centre and it'll be easy to get to the Tasting Lab you will have fun with unusual combinations between everyday products (such as oil and fruit) understanding how to repurpose them in your kitchen

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day—and see some of southern Italy's greatest treasures—on this tour of Puglia and Basilicata. First, with just a small group for company, explore Matera, including the Sassi area, a complex of dramatic cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. Nearby, rock churches house 13th-century frescoes. Then it’s on to Alberobello to see the Trulli, an awe-inspiring collection of conical limestone dwellings.

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.

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.

Discover the Tasting in the countryside of Conversano: a picnic among the olive groves where you can taste typical dishes and local wine. Immersed in the Apulian nature, enjoy an aperitif and a tasting narrated in a magical atmosphere.

Step into the heart of Apulia with a sensory journey through ancient olive groves, where tradition and flavour meet. Begin with a guided walk among centuries-old trees, learning about olive cultivation and the characteristics of the land. An expert Technical Taster will lead a detailed tasting of farm-produced Extra Virgin Olive Oils, helping guests discover how to recognise a high-quality oil through aromas, texture, and taste. The experience continues with a generous apericena featuring Apulian homemade bread paired with the oils, a selection of local cured meats, aged cheeses, creamy burratina, focaccia barese, and traditional tarallini. Enjoy a bottle of red or rosé wine of choice—served at the ideal temperature to highlight its unique notes—alongside a bottle of water. Background music creates a relaxed atmosphere, while space is dedicated to questions, curiosities, and in-depth conversations about olive oil and Apulian wine traditions.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Bari! Begin with a 40-minute guided tour of a vibrant local market, where you'll discover fresh ingredients and pick up some local products. Next, head to a welcoming local's home for an authentic Italian aperitivo. Enjoy a welcome toast with a glass of wine as you savor delicious bites and immerse yourself in the genuine Bari atmosphere. This unique experience perfectly blends local culture, cuisine, and hospitality. Don't miss out on this ideal mix of market exploration and a delightful Italian aperitivo at a local's home in Bari! This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.