Food & Wine Tours & Trips in Puglia
Picture eating your way through Puglia's distinctive cuisine. Take cooking classes making orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta) by hand, visit olive groves and oil mills, and tour burrata and mozzarella producers. Try wine tasting in Salento (Primitivo, Negroamaro), seafood in coastal towns, and street food in Bari. Puglia's cuisine differs from northern Italy, with more vegetables, seafood, and simple preparations.
10 best food & wine Puglia tours
Compiled by
MelissaPuglia travel expert at TourRadar
- A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
- Puglia Tour
- 5-Day Puglia & Matera Small-Group Tour from Bari (Max 8)
- Secrets of Puglia
- Matera & Apulia Private 5 Day Tour
- Discovering Lecce
- Apulia & Basilicata: A Slow Taste of the South
- Gourmet Puglia
- Luxury Gay Salento Food & Wine Vacation with Italy Gay Travels
- Gay Singles Week - Foodies Tour of Puglia
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
“Loved all the activities and all the hotels. Very authentic.”
Catharine, traveled in July
The famous DOP-protected bread of Altamura awaits at local bakeries, while orecchiette-making at Tre Archi restaurant showcases pasta traditions. Fresh mozzarella at award-winning cheese farms, Cisternino's famous butcher-restaurants serving bombette, and organic oils at traditional olive mills complete the Puglian experience.
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Altamura, Alta Murgia National Park, Matera, Cisternino, Alberobello Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
- US$2,510
Puglia Tour
“Alberobello on short notice, he arranged to have a medical doctor come to our Trulli house.”
Mike, traveled in September
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Galatina, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Alta Murgia National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Go in Italy Ltd From
- US$4,709
Duration 5 days Destinations Bari, Trani, Andria, Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Matera Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Turisti in Puglia From
- US$2,018
Traditional Pugliese cuisine unfolds through hands-on activities: mozzarella making in Andria, cooking demonstrations in Ostuni, and wine tasting in Manduria's renowned vineyards. Local bakeries in Altamura offer traditional bread tasting experiences.
Duration 9 days Destinations Naples, Bari, Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Lecce, Manduria, Ostuni, Matera, Altamura Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
- US$3,579
Matera & Apulia Private 5 Day Tour
“Emilio, his wife Clara and their 4 children as well as Emilio's brother Miguel were the perfect hosts.”
Linda, traveled in October
Rich culinary heritage comes alive through street food in Bari's historic center, featuring sgagliozze and panzerotti. Lunch in Alberobello's trulli houses, traditional Matera bread at wood-fired ovens, and wine tasting at a family-run cellar from 1795 near Castellana Caves create lasting memories.
Duration 5 days Destinations Matera, Alberobello, Castellana, Monopoli, Polignano a Mare, Bari Age Range Ages 22+ Operator Soleto Travel From
- US$3,005
Discovering Lecce
“Excellent combination of activities and the guides for each were all exceptional.”
Sandra, traveled in May
Duration 4 days Destinations Lecce Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian Operator TUI Italia From $818
10% off- US$737
Apulia & Basilicata: A Slow Taste of the South
“With meticulous planning, seamless execution, and artful curation, they turned my journey into an unforgettable canvas of experiences.”
Exceptional, traveled in November
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Matera, Castel del Monte, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce, Trani, Monte Sant'Angelo, Polignano a MareSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator My Art Collection Travel From
10% off- US$6,110
Puglia's culinary heritage shines through orecchiette making in Bari Vecchia and capocollo tastings in Martina Franca. Local recipes come to life in Lecce's cooking class, while olive oil sampling at traditional farms and farm-to-table dinners at authentic masserias highlight the Apulian countryside.
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Martina Franca, Alberobello, Lecce Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From
10% off- US$2,379
Duration 7 days Destinations Brindisi, Amalfi, Otranto, Nardo, At The Aia, Porto Selvaggio da vedere, Lecce, Gallipoli Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Italy Gay Travels From
10% off- US$3,352
Duration 7 days Destinations Gallipoli, Otranto, Galatina, Nardo, Santa Caterina, Porto Selvaggio da vedere, Lecce Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Italy Gay Travels From
10% off- US$3,352
What our customers ask about Food & Wine Tours & Trips in Puglia
What is the best time of year for a culinary tour in Puglia?
April May and September October present the most favorable conditions for food tours in Puglia. The mild Mediterranean climate during these months creates ideal conditions for outdoor dining and food-related activities. Visitors can join seasonal traditions like olive harvesting in Ostuni or help with the grape harvest in Manduria's wine country. The temperature stays pleasant in seaside towns like Polignano a Mare making it comfortable to eat outdoors. Inland areas such as Alberobello offer good weather for market visits and cooking workshops. These months also coincide with numerous food festivals in cities like Lecce and Bari where street food and local specialties take center stage. TourRadar travelers often mention that "the spring weather was perfect for combining outdoor wine tastings with visits to local producers."
What's the typical group size for culinary tours in Puglia?
Food tours in Puglia maintain small groups typically ranging from 4-12 participants to ensure quality instruction and genuine connections with food producers. Some locations like Tenuta Linazza farmhouse limit groups to just 4 people. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "Because this experience is capped at four people we really got to experience authentic local culture and cuisine."
What unique culinary experiences can I expect on a food tour in Puglia?
Puglia's food tours center on the region's "cucina povera" heritage. Visitors learn to make orecchiette pasta in Bari's old quarter and explore wine regions featuring local Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes. The town of Manduria known for Primitivo wine offers tastings at historic estates paired with local foods. In Alberobello meals are served in family-run trattorias among the trulli houses. Along the coast Polignano a Mare specializes in fresh seafood served with views of the Adriatic. As one TourRadar traveler noted "The combination of wine tastings and traditional cooking experiences in authentic settings made this tour truly special."
How much wine tasting is typically included?
Tours generally feature wine with every meal plus dedicated tasting sessions. Expect 2-3 visits to local wineries along with olive oil tastings at producers like Masseria Salamina cheese demonstrations and market tours. Most packages include daily breakfast and dinner with select lunches during day trips. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The food was bountiful. The meals were wholesome and delicious with wine pairings every night."
How much walking or physical activity is involved?
These food-focused tours require moderate walking through towns markets and agricultural areas. Daily walks last 1-3 hours mostly on level ground with some inclines in places like Matera and Ostuni. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The tour offered a perfect balance of cultural visits cooking experiences and easy walks through beautiful landscapes."