Experience

Hands-on Pasta Making Class Near Matera

Matera· Cave dwellings · stone cityEnglish, Italian3 options

Uncover the art of Italian pasta making in the heart of Ginosa, a gem nestled among ravines about a 30-minute ride from Matera. Under the guidance of skilled local chefs, participants will learn to craft traditional Apulian orecchiette from scratch, paired with a delicious homemade sauce. This engaging class not only provides hands-on experience but also fosters social interaction as you share a meal with fellow cooking enthusiasts, enjoying the fruits of your labor alongside local wines. A convenient private transfer service from Matera or Bari is available to ensure a hassle-free journey to this culinary adventure.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Full tour assistance via phone, WhatsApp, or email
Hands-on cooking class to prepare handmade orecchiette with a professional chef
Options that include round-trip private transport from Matera or Bari (
Family-style lunch with the dishes you prepared (first and second courses) served with local wine
Complimentary bottled water on board of the minivan
All ingredients and equipment needed for the dishes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 3

3 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Cooking class + transfer MT
Transfer from Matera: The tour includes a private transfer from Matera by Mercedes V-Class or Ford Transit minivan
Cooking class + Bari transfer
Transfer from Bari: The tour includes a private transfer from Bari by Mercedes V-Class or Ford Transit minivan.
Hands-On Pasta Making Class near Matera

Where you'll be

from€120/person
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Where this sits in Matera

Matera is about 1 hr 14 min by road from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport. A city carved into a ravine and lived in for nine thousand years, abandoned within living memory and now extraordinary again. Unlike anywhere else in Italy, and worth the detour south it takes to reach.

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