Live the Bread Experience
An exclusive 3.5-hour experience at the Santa Caterina Bakery in Altamura since 1306 and the Altamura DOP Bread
If you are looking for a complete experience during your holiday in Puglia, you are in the right place.
Here you don't just watch.
Here you do, touch, knead, taste, learn and live.
Here is what you will do in our Bread Experience
A 3.5-hour journey through the art of Altamura Bread
and the delicacies of our land
🧀🍷 1. Savor and discover Altamura
An authentic first contact with flavors and daily life.
- Visit a historic dairy with a live demonstration
- Tasting of fresh cheeses and local specialties
- Walk through the ancient center among markets and hidden corners
- We will stop at the Clarissine nuns' ancient pastry shop to taste the Padre Peppe liqueur and the traditional 'Tette delle monache' pastries.
🔥🍞 2. Get your hands in the dough in the 1306 bakery
The heart of the Bread Experience.
- Enter the Santa Caterina Bakery, active for over 700 years
- Discover how the Altamura PDO Bread is born
- Knead and follow the traditional process step by step
- Prepare bread and focaccia as done for generations
🍝❤️ 3. Cook, share and enjoy the moment
Food, people and memories that stay with you.
- Orecchiette Handmade with Grandma Graziella and Grandma Teresa
- Savor what you have prepared
- Everyone to the table: taste what you’ve prepared, paired with local wine, bread, focaccia, and typical products from the Murgia
- Shared time, stories and Pugliese conviviality
Experience details
Useful information for your trip
- ⏱ Duration: over 3.5 hours, without rush
- 💶 Price: 170€ per person
- 👥 Small groups to enjoy the experience at its best
- 🌍 Languages: Italiano · English · Español
What those who have already experienced the Bread Experience say
Some of our visitors from around the world
We answer your questions
How can I book the Bread Experience?
Booking is done by request on this page (using the form below) for a specific date. We will check availability and confirm the date via direct reply.
When and where do I pay?
Payment is made directly at the facility on the day of the Bread Experience. The price per person is €160 for the entire experience, which lasts at least 3 hours.
How many people can participate?
Groups are composed of a maximum of 8 people to allow optimal access to the bakery, as it is a historic and intimate space. For larger groups, it is possible to make a personalized request via the contact form.
Does the experience take place in case of bad weather?
Yes, even in case of rain or bad weather, the experience takes place regularly as the main activities are held indoors.
In which languages is the experience conducted?
The experience is available with a dedicated guide in Italian, Spanish, and English.
