About this tour
Step into a working artist's home in Monopoli's old town for a three-hour dive into Apulian cooking. A local designer walks you through seasonal dishes using ingredients sourced from nearby farms, teaching technique while sharing stories about the region's food culture. You'll make fresh pasta and dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've prepared alongside local wine and coffee.
Highlights
- Hands-on pasta-making in a converted monastery artist's studio
- Seasonal Apulian recipes using sustainable local produce
- Wine and limoncello included throughout the session
- Intimate group setting in an authentic home kitchen
- Stories about regional ingredients and farming practices
What to expect
Expect to get your hands floury. The session starts with a welcome drink and runs through two dishes—typically pasta and a dessert—with your instructor demonstrating technique before you take the lead. You'll work at a relaxed pace in a genuine kitchen, not a commercial classroom. Midway through or at the end, you'll taste everything you've made with wine and coffee, swapping cooking stories with other guests. The atmosphere is conversational rather than formal; the focus is on understanding why ingredients matter and how to cook seasonally.
Good to know
Located in Monopoli's central old town, easily walkable. Small children welcome but need adult supervision; prams fit through the space. Those with heart or mobility concerns should ask about accessibility before booking. Arrive ready to work and get comfortable being hands-on.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.