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Great cooking class!
Great teacher and interpreter.
Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Bari, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 170 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Velo Service
- Meeting point
- We are in the heart of the old city of Bari, between the Margherita Theatre and the Basilica of San Nicola. Follow the signs to the old town. You'll find us on a pedestrian street. Look for our staff with blue polo shirts: you can not go wrong!VELO SERVICEBike Rental & Guided Tours
Description
Get ready to live an authentic experience in the heart of Bari, in a secret place that holds the true spirit of Apulian cuisine. In the company of a local guide, you will put your hands in the dough to prepare two symbols of tradition: the focaccia from Bari, queen of street food, soft and crisp with juicy cherry tomatoes, which even beat the Genoese focaccia in a last-ditch challenge, and the handmade orecchiette, prepared according to the ancient Bari technique, celebrated by the New York Times as a heritage to be protected. After the lesson, we will sit at the table to enjoy together the fruit of our work, accompanied by a good local wine and stories that smell of tradition. An intimate, engaging and genuine experience, designed for those who want to discover the true soul of Bari through its cuisine.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $79
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $56
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Tasting of freshly baked Bari focaccia Tasting of handmade orecchiette All cooking equipment Glass of local wine
Not included
Excluding transport, personal expenses and takeaway. Extra food and drinks are not included.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
170 reviews
How it compares in Bari
- No. 20 by number of reviews among 592 tours in Bari
- Starting price $79 is close to the typical $74 for tours of similar length in Bari
Excurgo comparison of 592 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The activity may change if the minimum number of participants is not reached or in case of adverse weather conditions. Please also note that the tour may be bilingual, depending on the composition of the group.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette take?
Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Bari experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $56, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are in the heart of the old city of Bari, between the Margherita Theatre and the Basilica of San Nicola. Follow the signs to the old town. You'll find us on a pedestrian street. Look for our staff with blue polo shirts: you can not go wrong! VELO SERVICE. Bike Rental & Guided Tours. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 170 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Velo Service.
Reviews(170)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Great fun! Making...
Great fun! Making focaccia and orecchiette. The steps were simple to follow. Then we ate our food and enjoyed some wine too. Lots of fun eating and making pasta.
Operator response
Dear Sandra, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you had fun preparing focaccia and orecchiette and enjoyed tasting everything together with some wine. Velo Service Team
A
Excellent way to make new friends
You’re going to actually learn how to make focaccia and orichete. You’re going to eat pasta and the focaccia you made. Marika, our chef and teacher is so sweet and patient that I would take the class again with her.
Operator response
Dear Aldo, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed learning how to make focaccia and orecchiette with Marika and that her kindness and patience made the experience even more special. We would be very happy to welcome you back for another class in the future. You have new friends in BARI! Velo Service Team
M
Fun activity in Bari.
Go hungry! You get to eat focaccia and some pasta. The guide and the instructor try to make the class fun playing music and offering water and wine. The space is small so it is a very cozy experience. Highly enjoyable.
Operator response
Dear Meredith, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the focaccia and orecchiette cooking class, as well as the cozy atmosphere, music, and hospitality. We hope to welcome you back to Bari for another authentic local experience. Velo Service Team
S
Needs to be reviewed
Friendly staff you can have a good laugh with, but the experience was shaky overall and very touristy, perhaps better suited for a foreign audience. The number of people is not appropriate for the size of the space; the part of the experience related to the orecchiette is okay, the one about the focaccia needs a total rethink because the pre-made dough was dry even before we touched it, unusable. Needs to be rethought, starting from the kindness of the staff.
Operator response
Grazie per il feedback. Ci dispiace che l’esperienza non abbia pienamente soddisfatto le vostre aspettative. Terremo conto delle vostre osservazioni per continuare a migliorare il servizio. Velo Service Team
U
Delicious challenge.
We were taken to a nearby kitchen with a large table. Twelve participants. Good explanation. Smooth process by letting pre-made dough rise and setting our dough aside for another time. Good atmosphere. Received prescription.
Operator response
Hartelijk dank voor jullie mooie review! We zijn blij dat jullie genoten hebben van de kookervaring, de gezellige sfeer en onze uitleg. Bedankt dat jullie voor ons hebben gekozen! Velo Service Team
M
An excellent experience...
An excellent experience with Anna and Anna Mariella. The cooking experience was authentic and an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Operator response
Thank you so much! We’re so happy that your time with Anna and Anna Mariella felt both authentic and enjoyable. Sharing local traditions in a warm, relaxed atmosphere is exactly what makes this experience so special for us too. Thank you for being part of it! Velo Service Team
J
Nonna was wonderful!!
Our tour guide and Nonna were wonderful. What a great experience. Will probably do it again next time
Operator response
What a lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the experience with our guide and Nonna. Knowing you’d love to do it again is the best compliment we could receive! Velo Service Team
R
Excellent experience
Beautiful evening with Anna and Eris. Ciao
Operator response
Grazie mille per la tua recensione! Siamo felici che abbiate trascorso una bella serata con Anna ed Iris. Grazie per averci scelto e a presto! Velo Service Team
S
Cramped quarters
Very small room. Tight. There are other cooking tours to take. You are literally on top of each other.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the space felt too tight for you. Our cooking experience is intentionally held in an intimate, home-style setting, but we understand that this may not suit everyone. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our experience. Velo Service Team
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