13 Cooking Classes in Bari, Priced and Compared

1.Pasta Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 660 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $72Our pick

Walk Bari’s old town with a guide such as Alessia, Barbara, Chiara, or Vincenzo, then make orecchiette in a local woman’s home. You’ll taste the pasta with tomato sauce and a glass of wine, with time for landmarks, alleys, and local stories along the way.

“Paco was great. Shared interesting info and showed us many things. Pasta making with Donna Carmela was so much fun! Eating Gelato was tasty too. the Pasta making, eating and sharing wine together was so nice. Great tour, I highly recommend. Loved meeting sweet Nonna and hearing stories about the "criminal " activity of making Pasta. a really fun tour!”

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2.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

In central Bari, Paolo, Vincenzo, Alessia, or Asia guide you through tiramisu, fettuccine, and ricotta-spinach ravioli. You’ll cook in a family-run restaurant, drink Prosecco and local wine, eat what you make, and receive recipes for home. The class is in English with up to 14 people.

“This was excellent! The owner and assistant were wonderful; friendly and fun. It was very well organized and interactive for both adults and kids. The food we made was delicious. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone.”

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3.Bari Walking Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52Best value

Explore Bari Vecchia with guides such as Barbara, Anna, or Alessio, visiting Basilica San Nicola, the cathedral, castle, and lively piazzas. Then learn to shape orecchiette with a local host and enjoy a small pasta and wine tasting. The two-hour tour suits first-time visitors and families.

“Pasta making with Porzia. Fantastic. She taught us how to make orecchiette and then made lunch for us. Thank you Porzia for this wonderful experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

In Polignano a Mare’s old town, a local cook guides you through making orecchiette from scratch, with tips on pasta, sauce, and Apulian food culture. You’ll also share focaccia, taralli, vegetables, regional products, and local wine in a relaxed class of up to 12 people.

“Thoughtful, cozy, a great insight into Puglia's rich cuisine. The whole setup is very informal and welcoming.”

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5.Bari Bike Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Spend about 2½ hours cycling Bari Vecchia with a private guide, stopping at St. Nicholas Basilica, the cathedral, castle, and old squares. Then make orecchiette with a local pasta maker. Bikes, helmets, luggage storage, and pasta tasting are included.

“Parfait ! Superbe expérience pour notre première fois à Bari. Alessio nous a fait un parcours pleins d’anecdotes et dégustations de pâtes et glaces pour finir. Merci mille fois !”

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6.Apulian cooking class fresh pasta and focaccia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Spend about 2½ hours in central Bari with Juanita, learning to make traditional Barese focaccia and orecchiette by hand. You’ll work in a small group, share antipasti and drinks, eat what you prepare, and take home recipes for practicing later.

“It was awesome! Juanita is such a lovely person, warm and welcoming; we felt like we were at home. The aperitif was soooo delicious, then we proceeded to make the pasta & focaccia and Juanita teached us the traditional way to do it. Then, of course we ate everything. We finished with espresso and Limoncello made by her which was a bliss. Everything was absolutely perfect and I’d do it again anytime. I highly recommend this experience and want thank Juanita again for her beautiful way to spread the love about food and life!”

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7.Bike Tour & Pasta Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $98

Start near Piazza Mercantile with a guided bike ride through Bari’s old town, passing the Basilica of St. Nicholas, Cathedral, squares, and Swabian Castle. Then meet a local signora, shape fresh orecchiette, and eat it with tomato sauce and a glass of wine. Guides include Anna, Federica, Dorothea, and Antonella.

“handig om de stad te verkennen en wat meer info te krijgen”

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8.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $112

Spend three hours in a local Bari home learning two pasta styles and tiramisu with an English-speaking Cesarina. You will roll fresh sfoglia, enjoy prosecco and nibbles, then eat your handmade meal with wine, water, and coffee.

“Cristiana was the perfect host!!! Very happy we did this activity. I would recommend this to everyone.”

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9.Bari Rickshaw Tour with Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $96

Explore Bari’s old town by modern rickshaw, then join Nonna Maria or another local pasta maker at home to shape orecchiette, eat it with fresh tomato sauce, and enjoy a glass of Primitivo. Small groups, multilingual guides, and wheelchair access make this a friendly 2.5-hour introduction to Bari.

“Our guide Charlotte was perfect. Water was offered to participants because it was very hot. We were mostly in the shade during the tour. We made and tasted pasta at a resident's house in the historic center. Brilliant.”

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10.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $164

Join Annalisa or another Cesarine home cook in Bari for a three-hour private pasta class. Prepare three regional recipes at your own workstation, then eat your food with local red or white wine, water, and coffee.

“Annalisa made us feel like family! Pasta making was so much fun but sharing a meal with her and our lively conversation made the evening very special.”

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11.Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $168

Join an English-speaking Cesarina in a private Bari home for a three-hour lesson in two pasta dishes and tiramisu. You will cook from family recipes, eat what you make with wine and coffee, and receive an apron. Ask about hosts such as Anna or Juanita when booking.

“Anna was amazing and went above and beyond! Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, your patience and the delicious dinner, wine, and chocolate dessert shot as well :)”

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12.Gioia del Colle: Premium E-Bike & Private Pasta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $128

Join a small group of up to 10 for an e-bike ride through Gioia del Colle’s countryside, a guided market shop, and a private pasta class at a masseria. You’ll cook with fresh ingredients, then sit down to lunch with Apulian wine.

“We had a pleasant bike ride followed by an amazing experience of making pasta and then enjoying a divine lunch. Everything we ate was produced on the farm and was super fresh and delicious. Thank you so much. Sarah and chrissie”

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13.Apulian Cooking Class – Fresh Pasta and Focaccia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $101

Near Bari’s central station, Juanita leads a 2.5-hour cooking class in English or Italian. You’ll make orecchiette from local semolina, knead Bari-style focaccia, and sit down with wine, water, coffee, and your finished dishes.

“OMG Anita and he cooking lessons were a dream come true! What an amazing and authentic local experience! Must do! And Enjoy!”

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