A stroll through the flavours of Altamura: cheeses, DOP Bread and traditional sweets

A journey of taste among dairies, historic bakeries, patisseries and the age-old traditions of the Alta Murgia

Discover Altamura through its most authentic flavours. Stroll through the medieval alleyways, visit the food shops and savour Murgia cheeses, Pane di Altamura DOP, focaccia, Tetta della Monaca and Padre Peppe.

Experience available all year round, exclusively by reservation. Dates and times are subject to the availability of the guide and the activities involved. Recommended time: from 9:30 to 13:00 or from 10:00 to 13:30.

The stages of the food walk

Meeting the guide in the old town of Altamura
Presentation of the programme and local food traditions
A short walk through medieval alleyways, cloisters and strictule
A stop in Piazza Duomo
Possible visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
First stop at a family-run dairy farm
Introduction to shepherding and the dairy craft of the Alta Murgia
Demonstration of mozzarella and dairy production
Tasting of cheeses, mozzarella, scamorza or burrata
Continuing the walk through the old town
Stop at the Antico Forno Santa Caterina
The story of the Pane di Altamura DOP tradition
Tasting of bread, focaccia and baked goods
Stop at the Antica Pasticceria delle Monache di Santa Chiara
Tasting of the Tetta della Monaca
A walk towards Caffè Ronchi Striccoli
A taste of Padre Peppe
A final coffee
End of the experience in the old town of Altamura

What the experience may include

Accompaniment by a local guide
A short cultural visit of the old town
A route through cloisters, strictule and Piazza Duomo
Visit to the Cathedral, if available and included in the chosen option
Visit to a dairy farm
A cheese-making demonstration
Tasting of Murgia cheeses and dairy products
Visit to a historic old bakery
Tasting of Pane di Altamura DOP
Tasting of Altamura focaccia
A taste of traditional baked goods
Tasting of the Tetta della Monaca
A taste of Padre Peppe
Coffee at the historic Caffè Ronchi Striccoli
Water during the tastings, where provided
Option to buy local products
Option to customise the number and type of tastings

What the experience may include

Recommended duration of the full experience: about 3 hours 30 minutes
Minimum duration with a shortened route: about 3 hours
Duration with a full visit to the Cathedral: about 4 hours
Experience available exclusively by reservation
Recommended minimum number: 2 participants
Maximum number to be confirmed based on the capacity of the activities
The route is mainly on foot
Comfortable shoes are recommended
The meeting point is communicated upon confirmation
The visit to the Cathedral is subject to opening hours and religious services
Any entry tickets are not included, unless otherwise stated
Transport to and from Altamura is not included
The language of the visit must be requested in advance
The programme may be modified according to the activities' schedules
The tastings may change according to daily production and availability
Any allergies or intolerances must be communicated before booking
The experience includes gluten and dairy products
Padre Peppe contains alcohol and is reserved for participants of legal age
A non-alcoholic drink must be arranged for minors
Personal purchases are not included
Additional consumption is at the participants' expense
Payment and cancellation terms are stated in the quote
Suggested dairy farm: Caseificio Dicecca, Via Bari branch, subject to confirmation of a customised short option
Recommended duration of the dairy stop: 45 to 60 minutes
Price of the dairy stop: to be requested directly for the short option intended for the package
Do not automatically use the rates of the full Cheese Experience, as it includes different services, duration and programme
Suggested bakery: Antico Forno Santa Caterina
Recommended duration of the bakery stop: 20 to 30 minutes
Price of the bakery tasting: to be defined based on the number and quantity of tastings
Request at least three options: basic tasting, full tasting and group option
Suggested patisserie: Antica Pasticceria delle Monache di Santa Chiara
Recommended duration of the patisserie stop: 15 to 20 minutes
Suggested option: one Tetta della Monaca per participant
Price of the tasting: to be requested for groups
Amaro Padre Peppe should not automatically be included in this stop if it is already tasted at Caffè Ronchi Striccoli
Suggested final stop: Caffè Ronchi Striccoli
Recommended duration of the final stop: 15 to 20 minutes
Suggested option: a taste of Padre Peppe and a coffee
Price of the option: to be requested directly from the venue
Provide a non-alcoholic alternative for minors and for those who do not drink alcohol
Overall package price: on request
The final rate must include the guide, tastings and organisational costs
It is advisable to create different rates for 2-3, 4-10, 11-20 and more than 20 participants
Do not publish a final price before receiving written confirmation from the four activities involved