Walk through the flavours of Altamura
A journey among ancient ovens, artisan cheeses, traditional desserts and scents of the Alta Murgia
Stroll in the heart of Altamura and discover the city through its most authentic flavours. An experience among dairies, historic ovens and traditional pastry shops, accompanied by the stories and gastronomic excellences of the Alta Murgia.
Experience available throughout the year, on reservation and subject to the availability of the activities involved.
The stages of the food walk
- Walk in the historic centre of Altamura
- Route among medieval alleys, squares and traditional shops
- First stop at a historic family-run dairy business
- Introduction to the traditions of sheep farming and cheese-making in the Alta Murgia
- Demonstration of the production of mozzarella and typical dairy products
- Tasting of mozzarella, scamorza, burrata and local cheeses
- Possibility to choose a personalised light lunch formula
- Second stop at the Forno di Santa Caterina
- Account of the tradition of Pane di Altamura DOP
- Tasting of bread, focaccia and baked specialities
- Third stop at the Pasticceria Santa Chiara
- Tasting of the traditional Tetta della Monaca
- Tasting of the Amaro Padre Peppe
- Conclusion of the walk in the historic centre of Altamura
Customisable tastings and experiences
- Visit to the cheese and mozzarella production workshop
- Cheese-making demonstration lasting about 30 minutes
- Tasting of typical Murgia dairy products and cheeses
- Possibility to add a light lunch at the dairy
- Tasting of Pane di Altamura DOP
- Tasting of Altamura focaccia
- Tasting of traditional baked products
- Tasting of the Tetta della Monaca
- Tasting of the Amaro Padre Peppe
- Possibility to customise the number and type of tastings
- Possibility to adapt the route to the number of participants
- Possibility to organise formulas dedicated to groups and small events
Useful information
- Experience available exclusively on reservation
- The route can be customised according to the needs of the participants
- The overall duration depends on the number of stops and the chosen formula
- Indicative duration of the dairy demonstration: about 30 minutes
- Indicative cost of the dairy with demonstration and tasting or light lunch: €40 per person
- The dairy's proposal can be customised
- Indicative cost of the tastings at the Forno di Santa Caterina: from €3.30 to €25 per person
- The bakery's formula must be chosen according to the number and type of tastings
- Indicative capacity for some formulas at the bakery: from 20 to 30 participants
- Cost of the tasting at the Pasticceria Santa Chiara: to be confirmed
- The cost of the Tetta della Monaca and the Amaro Padre Peppe must be defined at the time of booking
- The final fees must be confirmed directly by the activities involved
- Purchases of additional products are at the participants' expense
- Any food allergies or intolerances must be communicated in advance
- The availability of the workshops and tastings is subject to the opening hours of the activities
- The route can be modified, reduced or extended according to the needs of the group
- The minimum and maximum number of participants must be confirmed at the time of booking
