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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Bari

Bari on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Polignano a Mare: Private Boat Tour with Champagne - 2 hours, Bari1

    1. Polignano a Mare: Private Boat Tour with Champagne - 2 hours

    5.0· 13 reviews· 2 hours

    Enhance your boat tour with tailored Food & Beverage packages. Reach out to our team for a personalized quote! The champagne* boat tour of the caves in Polignano a Mare offers a unique and exclusive experience, evoking sensations of luxury and sensory pleasure. The Adriatic coast of Puglia, with its caves, coves, and cliffs, is already a breathtaking sight—but exploring it aboard an elegant boat, while sipping champagne, makes the tour truly extraordinary. The sweetness of the champagne, combined with the freshness of the sea and the beauty of the coastline, creates a one-of-a-kind multisensory experience. The professionalism and friendliness of the staff, along with their deep knowledge of the area, allow guests to discover the secrets of the Adriatic in an exciting and engaging way. *Complimentary bottle of champagne included Note: while the indicated number of guests is 1, the boat can actually accommodate up to 10 people.

  2. Alberobello, Martina Franca and Locorotondo Guided Tour from Bari, Bari2

    2. Alberobello, Martina Franca and Locorotondo Guided Tour from Bari

    5.0· 30 reviews· 6.3 hours

    In this tour, you will visit Martina Franca a charming Apulian village located in the Itria valley. You will be enchanted by the beauty of the churches of the historic stately buildings and the characteristic historic center where every corner offers an unmissable glimpse Explore Alberobello, a fairy tale village, an enchanted place where it seems you are walking among gnome houses, but it's actually a real village where the inhabitants live all year round in little circular buildings with conical stone roofs and mysterious symbols drawn on them. Its historic center is one of the most famous UNESCO sites in the region. Alberobello is the most important stage of your journey in Puglia! After arriving in Locorotondo, a few minutes' drive from Alberobello, This little, white city is perched on a hill overlooking the Itria Valley, dotted with trulli and vineyards, and it's famous for the production of a local white wine DOC.

  3. Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better, Bari3

    3. Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better

    5.0· 1309 reviews· 3 hours

    Discover Bari through its flavors on our Food Tour, a journey through the historic streets of the old town. Taste the dishes locals love, from fresh seafood and traditional Apulian specialties to excellent regional wines. Each stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Apulian culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and tells the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of everyday life in Bari. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, giving every guest full attention. Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.

  1. Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari by Cesarine, Bari4

    4. Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari by Cesarine

    5.0· 60 reviews· 3 hours

    You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

  2. Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare, Bari5

    5. Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare

    4.9· 100 reviews· 2 hours

    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.

  3. Bari: Street Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide, Bari6

    6. Bari: Street Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

    4.9· 191 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Experience the charm of Bari Vecchia, the historic old town on a street food tour that celebrates local flavors and cultural traditions, visiting iconic landmarks like Basilica di San Nicola & Castello Svevo, all seen from the outside as your guide shares their fascinating stories. Our guide will meet you in Piazza San Nicola, by the statue of San Nicola, ready to delight you with various Bari’s most iconic street foods. Taste the famous panzerotto, a golden, deep-fried pastry stuffed with mozzarella and fresh tomato and the famous "focaccia". Enjoy handmade orecchiette, the signature “little ear” pasta of Puglia, traditionally prepared by local women. End your journey with a scoop of creamy gelato at a local gelateria. Vegetarian options are available.

  4. Bari: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine, Bari7

    7. Bari: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

    4.8· 294 reviews· 3 hours

    Join a Cooking Class to Make Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu at a Family-Owned Restaurant Just a Few Minutes' Walk from Bari Vecchia. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco and 3 glasses of local wine.

  5. Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette, Bari8

    8. Bari Cooking Class : Traditional Focaccia & Orecchiette

    4.8· 102 reviews· 2 hours

    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.

  6. Valle d'Itria Tour: Polignano, Ostuni e Locorotondo, da Bari, Bari9

    9. Valle d'Itria Tour: Polignano, Ostuni e Locorotondo, da Bari

    4.2· 65 reviews· 10 hours

    We will depart from Bari at 08:30 for a day exploring three jewels of the Valle d’Itria. Polignano a Mare is a coastal town famous for its cliffs and the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. The historic center, with its narrow streets, arches, and flower-filled balconies, overlooks beaches like Lama Monachile. We will stop here for 2 hours. Ostuni, the “White City,” stands on a hill with spectacular views, and its historic center is a labyrinth of narrow streets where houses whitewashed with “lime” create a unique atmosphere. We invite you to take advantage of the 2.5 hours available to taste typical local dishes. Finally, Locorotondo is renowned for its circular center, white houses adorned with flowers, and the “cummerse,” typical sloping roofs. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful view of vineyards and olive groves, famous for local white wines. We will stop in Locorotondo for 2 hours. After a day full of discoveries, we will return to Bari (Polignano at 18:00) at 18:30.

  7. Polignano a Mare: Private Boat Tour with Champagne - 4 hours, Bari10

    10. Polignano a Mare: Private Boat Tour with Champagne - 4 hours

    4.0· 4 reviews· 4 hours

    Enhance your boat tour with tailored Food & Beverage packages. Reach out to our team for a personalized quote! The champagne* boat tour of the caves in Polignano a Mare offers a unique and exclusive experience, evoking sensations of luxury and sensory pleasure. The Adriatic coast of Puglia, with its caves, coves, and cliffs, is already a breathtaking sight—but exploring it aboard an elegant boat, while sipping champagne, makes the tour truly extraordinary. The sweetness of the champagne, combined with the freshness of the sea and the beauty of the coastline, creates a one-of-a-kind multisensory experience. The professionalism and friendliness of the staff, along with their deep knowledge of the area, allow guests to discover the secrets of the Adriatic in an exciting and engaging way. *Complimentary bottle of champagne included Note: while the indicated number of guests is 1, the boat can actually accommodate up to 10 people.

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