Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in South Italy
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10 best food & culinary South Italy tours
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MelissaSouth Italy travel expert at TourRadar
- Splendours of Sicily
- Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
- Secrets of Puglia
- A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
- Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
- Campania Wine, Food & Heritage Experience
- Campania: Private Experiences in a Land of Beauty, Flavor, and History
- Private Experience: The Best of Sicily Through History, Flavors and Relaxation
- Cilento tour - 7 days
- Gourmet Puglia
Splendours of Sicily
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Loved everything about this tour from the places we visited, the accommodation, meals and the transportation.”
Janet, traveled in September
Sicily's culinary artisans share their craft: fill fresh cannoli in Catania's historic pâtisserie, watch provola ragusana cheese-making with Ragusa shepherds, and taste wines at Mount Etna's vineyards. Visit Catania's vibrant fish market and taste local almonds in Noto.
Duration 10 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Selinunte, Mazara del Vallo, Sciacca, Favara, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, ModicaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Back-Roads Touring From
- NZ$6,609
Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We loved their company and the fascinating places we saw there. There were many gastronomic highlights as well.”
Robert, traveled in April
South Italy's specialties unfold through cooking classes at Chef Emilio's Masseria and seafood feasts in Porto Badisco. Maglie's historic pasta makers showcase their craft alongside wine tastings, while Matera's cave restaurants serve traditional dishes. Includes 6 gourmet dinners with local wines.
Duration 10 days Destinations Brindisi, Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli, Alberobello, Ostuni, Matera Age Range Ages 20+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Soleto Travel From $5,604
15% Off- NZ$4,763You save $841
South Italy's culinary heritage unfolds with mozzarella making in Andria and bread tasting in Altamura's historic bakeries. Manduria's vineyards offer wine tastings while Ostuni hosts cooking demonstrations of traditional Pugliese dishes.
Duration 9 days Destinations Naples, Andria, Bari, Ostuni, Lecce, Gallipoli, Manduria, Martina Franca, Alberobello, CastellanaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
15% Off- NZ$6,072
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour with good variety. Good fun was had by all in our group!”
Linda, traveled in June
South Italy's culinary heritage thrives at Altamura's DOP bakeries and Tre Archi's cooking classes. Traditional orecchiette pasta making, fresh mozzarella at award-winning farms, and Alberobello's wine culture at Cantina Albea lead to authentic Puglian feasts.
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Altamura, Alta Murgia National Park, Matera, Cisternino, Alberobello Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $3,910
20% Off- NZ$3,128You save $782
Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
43 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a great time. We would definitely book with Cosmos again.”
Emily, traveled in July
Italian cuisine reaches new heights through Rome's cooking classes and Sorrento's gelato-making workshops. Mount Vesuvius vineyards pour select wines, Capri reveals Torta Caprese secrets, and Naples serves legendary pizza. Regional specialties shine in every meal, from vineyard lunches to traditional Neapolitan dishes.
Duration 8 days Destinations Rome, Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Naples Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $4,599
4% Off- NZ$4,399You save $200
Private wine tastings await at Mount Vesuvius's Lacryma Christi vineyards and Sant'Agata de' Goti's historic cellars. Master traditional pizza-making in Naples, visit family farms in Massa Lubrense for cheese production, and savor regional specialties at seaside restaurants from Positano to Amalfi.
Duration 10 days Destinations Naples, Benevento, Caserta, Procida, Ischia, Sorrento, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Massa Lubrense, CapriSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Campania Overland From
4% Off- NZ$3,741
Campanian cuisine comes alive through immersive experiences, from pizza-making classes to buffalo mozzarella farm visits in Sele Valley. Vesuvio National Park vineyards showcase DOC wines, while traditional Roman lunches and fresh-caught seafood await at hidden Mediterranean beach coves.
Duration 9 days Destinations Naples, Ischia, Pompeii, Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi, Salerno, PaestumSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
4% Off- NZ$55,124
Sicily's culinary treasures range from Marsala's sweet wines to Modica's famous chocolate. Master chefs lead cooking classes, while ancient cellars in Cerasuolo di Vittoria welcome visitors. Ortigia's bustling markets and wine estates across southern Italy offer farm-to-table dining experiences.
Duration 11 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Sciacca, Agrigento, Vittoria, Ragusa, Modica, Noto, SyracuseSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
4% Off- NZ$25,589
South Italy's flavors shine through visits to Cilento's traditional cheese farms, Santomiele Figs Factory, and family vineyards. An olive grove agriturismo in Ceraso provides authentic food production insights.
Duration 7 days Destinations Naples, Paestum, Ceraso, Velia, Ascea, San Marco, Camerota Age Range Ages 18+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Go in Italy Ltd From
4% Off- NZ$4,922
South Italy's gastronomy unfolds with traditional pasta-making in Bari's old town and cheese tastings in Martina Franca. Lecce's cooking class shares authentic recipes, while local producers showcase olive oil and Primitivo wines paired with regional specialties like pasticciotto.
Duration 8 days Destinations Bari, Martina Franca, Alberobello, Lecce Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $3,750
5% Off- NZ$3,550You save $200
What people love about Food & Culinary Tours in South Italy
- Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)
Just completed our Sicilian Food and Wine Tour. Extremely satisfied with the tour guides, who were very knowledgeable, the group size of 8 people was just perfect. The accommodations were very good, especially in Palermo, The WagnerHotel, exceeded our expectations. If you want to see the beauty of Sicily, and sample the great food and wine, this is the tour to take.
We had a fabulous time on our trip to Salento & Matera. I enjoyed staying at Tenuta Linazza, olive farm, where we went on daily tours to see the area and then came back to relax before gourmet dinners prepared by Emilio. Every day was different, we were taken by a family member who took the time to explain history and show us unknown places. Thanks to Emilio, Miguel, and Antonio and everyone else for a memorable stay. Matera was so interesting, we enjoyed two days of touring the old city and a hike across the valley. The hotel Le Dodici Lune was built into the cave walls, served good food. Teresa, the manager went out of her way to make us comfortable. She personally gave us a pasta making lesson and when no taxis were available drove us to the train station. I highly recommend Salento tours who organized the tour and transfers.
Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
- Charming Sicily Food & Wine Small Group Tour - 8 days
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What our customers ask about Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in South Italy
When is the best time to go on a Food & Culinary tour in South Italy?
South Italian food tours are at their best during September and October especially in Puglia and Sicily. The temperature stays around 20-25°C making it comfortable for outdoor meals and vineyard visits. These months bring the excitement of harvest season in both vineyards and olive groves. A TourRadar traveler shared about Tenuta Linazza in Puglia: "We visited in October and had a marvellous time with Emilio Clara Michele and Antonio - staying in guest accommodation on an olive farm with daily tours to see all the major tourist sites and enjoying authentic Pugliesi cuisine."
What are the best food regions to visit in South Italy for a culinary tour?
Sicily Puglia and Abruzzo stand out as South Italy's food destinations each with its own culinary identity. Sicily offers seafood experiences and tastings at Mount Etna vineyards with stays at places like Hotel dei 7. In Puglia visitors can join cooking classes in Ostuni and taste wines in Manduria. Abruzzo specializes in farm-to-table meals and pasta making with local families. A TourRadar traveler noted "The food was wonderful everywhere we went and every town we visited was completely different."
What kind of wine experiences are included in South Italian food tours?
Wine experiences range from visits to established wineries in Manduria Puglia to tastings on Mount Etna Sicily. Visitors can try regional varieties including Primitivo Nero d'Avola and Marsala. Many tours take guests to family vineyards for cellar visits and food pairings. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The wine tastings were wonderful particularly the volcanic wines of Etna paired with local cheeses."
What type of accommodations are provided on South Italian food tours?
Guests stay in a mix of boutique hotels and historic buildings like Hotel dei 7 in Vasto and Palazzo Rollo in Lecce. Rural stays include converted masserias (farmhouses) and wine estates. Each property is selected for its local character and proximity to food experiences. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The accommodation at the Masseria was incredible and it was nice to come home to our base each afternoon."
What's included in the price of South Italian food tours?
Tours cover lodging daily breakfast multiple meals (usually 3-4 daily) cooking classes wine tastings market visits and local transport. A typical 7-day Abruzzo tour at 2158 USD includes 6 nights' stays 8 meals with wine cooking sessions and transportation. Travelers need to budget extra for flights some meals and personal costs. According to a TourRadar review "The value was excellent considering all the food experiences and tastings included."
How many people are typically in a Food & Culinary tour group in South Italy?
Groups stay small with usually 2-8 people allowing for personal attention and genuine local experiences. As one TourRadar traveler explained: "Because this experience is capped at four people Emilio drives you in the family car to all the cool places (many that would be inaccessible by a tour bus). You walk around while he explains the history of the place or his experiences there."