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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Pescara

Pescara 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. Local market visit and dining experience at a local's home in Chieti, Pescara1

    1. Local market visit and dining experience at a local's home in Chieti

    · 3.5 hours

    Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic local recipes 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). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ 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.

  2. Small-group Street food tour in Chieti, Pescara2

    2. Small-group Street food tour in Chieti

    · 3 hours

    Dive into Chieti 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 Chieti and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Chieti typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Chieti 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.

  3. Abruzzo Private Culinary Classes, Pescara3

    3. Abruzzo Private Culinary Classes

    · 4 hours

    Immerse yourself into a world of unique, yet simple flavours as your Host guides you through Abruzzo's most traditional recipes that have been handed down for generations with our hands-on culinary experiences under the guidance of your Host. A special journey through flavours, stories and delicious combinations to share with family and friends back home!

  1. Harvest with Crushing and Picnic among olive trees and vineyards, Pescara4

    4. Harvest with Crushing and Picnic among olive trees and vineyards

    · 3 hours

    Live a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience! Taste and savor genuine products of our territory! After the harvest you can pick up a Picnic box per person and go among the olive trees adjacent to the cellar. Here you will find specially prepared stations (with straw bales, tablecloth, mood lighting) to sit freely and spend a pleasant evening. You will find a kiosk on site where you can buy separately roasts, wine and more. The evening will be enlivened by traveling live music.

  2. Gastronomic Sunset: the must-sees according to locals, Pescara5

    5. Gastronomic Sunset: the must-sees according to locals

    · 3.5 hours

    A gastronomic sunset, the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the soul of the city. We will walk together to discover My Saves food in a rich and varied culinary experience through the city’s iconic sites

  3. Medieval Abruzzo by R. Calascio with typical Abruzzo lunch, Pescara6

    6. Medieval Abruzzo by R. Calascio with typical Abruzzo lunch

    · 6 hours

    Accompanied by a professional local guide take a walk in the Castle of Rocca Calascio, famous for being the frame and set of numerous films and Hollywood films such as "Ladyhawke" and "The Name of the Rose"! Start by visiting the village below the Castle which you will then reach via the path that leads to the entrance bridge passing through the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà located along the path at the foot of the Rocca. You will continue with a typical Abruzzo lunch made of dishes made with excellence that the area expresses such as the Lentil of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Slow Food Presidium, the Saffron Dell'Aquila D.O.P. and the delicious Canestrato cheese from Castel Del Monte. This will be followed by a visit to the splendid village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio with its newly renovated tower, you will explore its narrow streets and countless shops with its handcrafted products.

  4. Discover a Culinary Journey with the Ambassador of Taste, Pescara7

    7. Discover a Culinary Journey with the Ambassador of Taste

    · 1.5 hours

    As a seasoned Personal Chef and Sommelier with 20 years of experience crafting luxury events in Amsterdam, I lead you into the heart of Italian tradition, in my mother land: Abruzzo. Harvest seasonal ingredients, craft fresh pasta, and enjoy exclusive wine and olive oil tastings. Explore organic farms, master the art of cheese-making, and savor meals created from your own hands amidst stunning vineyards. This is a heartfelt celebration of Italy's gastronomic culture, designed for those seeking authenticity and excellence. Join me for an exciting truffle hunt in the wild woods and visit family-run farms that have preserved their heritage for generations. Discover the medieval charm of Lanciano where history meets flavor. And by choosing this journey, you support local artisans & sustainable agriculture. From the fields to your plate, every ingredient tells a story of passion. This is an intimate, slow-paced adventure for those who cherish quality. Your seat at my table awaits.

  5. Abruzzo Traditional Pasta Making with 85y old local Grandma, Pescara8

    8. Abruzzo Traditional Pasta Making with 85y old local Grandma

    5.0· 18 reviews· 5 hours

    I grew up at my Nonna's house in a village nearby Teramo in the Abruzzo region. I grew up with the sound of the pasta making machine and the smell of her superb tomatoes sauce. I used to hide under the table and steal the row pasta...that's where my passion for food started. The passion for food and people took me to found ExperienceBellaVita.com, a company that promotes sustainable tourism experiences in the less touristic areas of Italy, in Abruzzo. One of the 5* Reviews "We had a fantastic time with Marino and his Nonna Amina. We made it all from scratch and it was a lot of fun, not to mention absolutely delicious. Doing it at his home with his family made for a really memorable experience for us, because when travelling it's those local connections that make it extra special."

  6. Abruzzo Ancestry Research & Tour Consultation Call, Pescara9

    9. Abruzzo Ancestry Research & Tour Consultation Call

    5.0· 14 reviews

    Important! This ticket is for a 20 minutes consultation call to discuss a potential ancestry research or heritage tour. Reconnect with your Italian heritage, learn more about your Italian ancestors, visit their hometowns, meet relatives and discover their way of life. We run ancestry researches in the local archives, visit your ancestors’ hometowns and speak with the locals. With me, you not only will trace your Italian roots but will also experience the places, food, life & traditions your relatives where having. All by sharing together and being in good company of a local ‘friend’ showing you the beauties of this untouched and green region, Abruzzo. Besides being from a small village near Teramo, in Abruzzo and having wide connections & knowledge of the area, I’m a local and speak very well the Abruzzese dialect. Vital for the potential relatives to open up to someone never seen before Let's get in contact for a custom quote

  7. Wine Tasting and Guided Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar in S. Maria Imbaro, Pescara10

    10. Wine Tasting and Guided Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar in S. Maria Imbaro

    5.0· 11 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Visit a typical estate in the countryside on the Trabocchi coast, with a walk through vineyards and olive groves. Let us guide you in discovering the methods of processing in the cellar for the transformation of grapes into wine. Taste 5 typical Abruzzo wines, accompanied by genuine local products.

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