Pasta Making

Pasta Making
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Visit Bari's iconic landmarks, including the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, Swabian Castle, and Cathedral of Saint Sabinus.
  • Stroll through the vibrant streets of the old town, experiencing the charm of local traditions.
  • Interact with a local grandmother, Nonna Maria, in her home as she shares the art of making authentic orecchiette pasta.
  • Learn hands-on pasta-making techniques, including kneading semolina and shaping orecchiette of all sizes.
  • Savor a delicious tasting of freshly made orecchiette served with homemade tomato sauce, a true taste of Apulian tradition.
Price: $99.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximate 12-minute taxi ride (not included, approximately 10 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Snacks, Beverages (local foods, pasta and wine)
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, seasonal clothing. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Restrictions Guests should be physically fit in order to walk on multiple surfaces. Minimum age to participate is 6 years old. This tour is wheelchair-accessible and also welcomes strollers.

Pasta Making

Step into the heart of Bari’s rich cultural heritage with this unique and interactive pasta-making experience. Begin your journey by exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Swabian Castle, and the Cathedral of Saint Sabinus, along with the vibrant main squares of Bari’s old town.

The highlight of your tour is an unforgettable visit to a local grandmother’s home, where tradition and hospitality come alive. In Bari, grandmothers open their doors to the community, filling the streets with songs, sweeping the stone-paved floors, and proudly displaying their homemade orecchiette pasta drying on wooden trays.

Meet Nonna Maria, a warm and lively host who welcomes visitors to share in the joy of pasta-making. Learn the art of kneading semolina and shaping orecchiette in all sizes while listening to charming stories of Bari’s past. As the grandmothers say, a lifetime isn’t long enough to master this craft, but you’ll leave with memories that last forever.

Conclude your experience with a tasting of freshly made orecchiette, served with homemade tomato sauce—a true flavor of Apulian tradition. This is more than a cooking lesson; it’s a step back in time and a chance to live like a true local. Don’t miss the opportunity to take home the best souvenir from Bari: unforgettable memories and a taste of its authentic culinary heritage.

Please Note: Minimum age to participate is 6 years old. Guests should be physically fit in order to walk on multiple surfaces.

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