About this tour
Walk through Bari's backstreets with a local guide for three hours, stopping at neighbourhood spots to taste what locals actually eat. You'll work through focaccia barese, sgagliozze, panzerotto, grilled octopus sandwich, and gelato while learning how vendors source ingredients and why certain dishes matter to the city's identity. The guide speaks Spanish, English, French, or Italian, and you can adjust the route based on what appeals to you.
Highlights
- Taste focaccia barese at a neighbourhood bakery
- Try sgagliozze—crispy fried polenta—from a street stall
- Sample panzerotto and grilled octopus sandwich
- Visit market vendors and learn their sourcing habits
- Finish with gelato from a local gelateria
- Private group, no strangers tagging along
- Customise stops based on your preferences
What to expect
You'll spend three hours on foot covering a few kilometres of central Bari. Between tastings, the guide points out how different quarters developed, which families run which stalls, and what makes each dish regional rather than generic Italian. Expect to eat at actual working counters and markets—not sit-down restaurants—so you're standing, watching, and eating at the pace locals do. The route shifts slightly depending on what's open and what you want to focus on.
Good to know
Let the guide know about dietary requirements when you book. Public transport nearby if you need it. All walking routes and vendor areas are wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable shoes. Tips aren't included. Bring cash—many stalls don't take cards.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.