Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in South Italy
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10 best food & culinary South Italy tours
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- Charming Sicily Food & Wine Small Group Tour - 8 days
- Sicily Food Adventure
- Luxury 5 Stars Private Sicily Food & Wine Lovers Tour
- Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
- Sicily Art, Food & Wine Tour
- Campania: A Land of Beauty, Flavor, and History
- Puglia and Basilicata: A Journey Through Apulia’s History, Flavors, and Relaxation.
- Campania Wine, Food & Heritage Experience
- Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
- Grand Tour of Cilento
Charming Sicily Food & Wine Small Group Tour - 8 days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing trip and beyond my expectations! The cooking class, food tours and vineyard visits were all highlights.”
Nancy, traveled in May
South Italy's flavors come alive through Taormina's market tours, Mount Etna's farmhouse tastings, and Palermo's street food scenes. Local families welcome guests for cooking classes in trattorias, while countryside castles host wine tastings, and Marzamemi's fishing village serves fresh seafood.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, Palermo Age Range 11 to 99 year olds Operator Click Tours From $7,704
36% Off- NZ$4,931You save $2,773
Sicily Food Adventure
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great way to travel and experience Sicily.”
beth, traveled in June
Sicilian cuisine comes to life through hands-on experiences across South Italy. Local chefs in Erice lead traditional cooking classes, Palermo's bustling markets offer street food tastings, and Marsala's vintners pour award-winning wines. Organic farms showcase olive oil while cheese-making demonstrations near Ragusa complete the experience.
Duration 8 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Taormina, Catania Age Range 16 to 80 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $4,397
15% Off- NZ$3,740You save $657
Luxury 5 Stars Private Sicily Food & Wine Lovers Tour
80 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This is a MUST for any foodie. Our guides were amazing and it was nice to have a true foodie tour.”
Jessica, traveled in September
The finest of South Italy awaits at Vucciria Market's street food stalls and Syracuse's castle wineries. Taormina's family trattorias share pasta-making secrets, Mount Etna estates pour volcanic wines, and Marzamemi's fishing village serves fresh seafood. Local guides reveal food traditions at every stop.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Island of Ortigia, Syracuse, Palermo Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Operator Sicily Activities From
15% Off- NZ$9,995
Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A wonderful experience first in Salento at Emilio's Masseria and then in the enchanting Matera. The cave room is an experience to live!”
Pete, 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 20 to 86 year olds Operator Soleto Travel From $5,442
15% Off- NZ$4,626You save $816
Sicily's culinary heritage shines through wine tastings at Erice's hillside vineyards and street food pairings. An organic farm near Agrigento hosts traditional lunch, while Taormina's pasticceria reveals cannoli-making secrets, and Mount Etna's local wine producers share their craft. Regional flavors highlight each meal.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Tindari, Cefalu, Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Selinunte, Agrigento, Caltagirone, NotoSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 80 year olds Operator TUI Italia From $5,688
10% Off- NZ$5,120You save $568
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 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
10% Off- NZ$53,568
South Italy's flavors emerge through wine tastings at prestigious estates like Amastuola and Vinilia Wine Resort. Lecce's oldest osterias serve traditional cuisine, while Taranto's old port offers fresh seafood. Manduria's historic trattorias showcase Primitivo wines.
Duration 9 days Destinations Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Taranto, Manduria, Lecce, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare Age Range 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
10% Off- NZ$42,089
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, Sant agata De Goti, Caserta, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Campania Overland From $4,304
5% Off- NZ$4,089You save $215
Gourmet Rome, Sorrento & Capri
41 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Oriana was spectacular!!”
Sherri, traveled in September
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 up to 99 year olds Operator Cosmos From $4,079
5% Off- NZ$3,879You save $200
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 18 to 85 year olds Operator Go in Italy Ltd From
5% Off- NZ$4,783
What people love about Food & Culinary Tours in South Italy
- Discover Matera and Taste of Salento Tour
What a wonderful experience! The guides Emilio and Cosimo enthralled us with the stories and history of Salento and Matera. The food was bountiful. The meals were wholesome and delicious. There was free time that allowed us to relax at the farmhouse ! The accommodation was more than adequate in Salento and wonderful in Matera, we had a spacious cave room!. The staff from the agency has been lovely and attentive. Excellent.
- Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)
I love cooking and everything related to it. I enjoyed cooking class in Taormina so much. We had a great opportunity to buy the freshest food right at the local market for our cooking classes. I was feeling like a real Sicilian. Our chef was an amazing professional. Now I know so much about traditional Sicilian food. I am going to prepare all the dishes I have learned there for my family. I am sure they are going to enjoy as well. I am sure all foodies are going to enjoy the food and wine tour. So I recommend it!
- A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
The TourRadar trip to Puglia was wonderful. It was well planned, with a logical learning process along with wonderful adventures on each day.
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."