Italy · Cooking

Bread-making workshop in Matera

2 Hours Round trip from Matera Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hands-on bread-making workshop in a historic Matera bakery
02 Learn traditional techniques from mixing and kneading to shaping and stamping
03 Discover the ingredients behind authentic Matera bread, including local semolina and sourdough starter
04 Watch the baking process in a historic oven
05 Taste local baked specialties including bread, focaccia, and taralli
06 Enjoy a glass of local wine during the tasting
07 Take home the loaf you helped create

Step into a historic bakery in Matera and discover the traditions behind one of the city’s most iconic foods. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the story of a family bakery, the ingredients behind authentic Matera bread, and the techniques that bring each loaf to life.

With guidance from a master baker, you’ll follow the bread-making process from mixing and kneading to shaping and stamping the dough before it goes into the oven. After the workshop, relax with a tasting of local baked specialties such as bread, focaccia, and taralli, paired with a glass of local wine, and take home your own freshly baked loaf as a memorable taste of Matera.

After the hands-on experience, savor the authentic flavors of Matera with a tasting of local baked goods, including traditional bread, focaccia, and taralli, all paired with a glass of exquisite local wine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Matera

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gennaro Perrone's bakery

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Matera's bread-making. Experience one of the city's historic bakeries while discovering traditional baked goods, including the renowned Matera bread. Let the Forno di Gennaro captivate your senses with its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delightful sounds.

Bread-making workshop

Discover the secrets of traditional Matera bread-making with our immersive hands-on bakery experience. Dive into every step—from mixing and kneading the dough to watching it transform in a historic oven—while the rich aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air. Embrace the passion of local bakers and connect with Matera's culinary heritage like never before. Book your experience today and taste the tradition!

Tasting

After the hands-on experience, savor the authentic flavors of Matera with a tasting of local baked goods, including traditional bread, focaccia, and taralli, all paired with a glass of exquisite local wine.

The route