Focaccia Barese Tasting Tour
Bar Harbor, Italy
About This Activity
Focaccia barese is unlike the thin Ligurian version familiar to most travelers — it's a thick, pillowy dough baked until golden and crisp on the bottom, generously topped with ripe cherry tomatoes, green olives, and Puglian extra-virgin olive oil. A self-guided or guided tasting tour through Bari Vecchia and the Murattiano district visits the city's legendary panifici (bakeries) that have perfected this recipe for generations. Each bakery has its own variation: some add capers or rosemary, others use sourdough starter. This cheap, filling street food is as central to Barese identity as the Basilica di San Nicola — locals eat it for breakfast, lunch, or a midday snack.
Seasonal note: Year-round; best April-June and Sept-Oct when temperatures are pleasant
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 3 of our curated itineraries.
Best 14 Days in Italy — from Bari
Bari → Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
Best 21 Days in Italy — from Bari
Bari → Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
Best 28 Days in Italy — from Bari
Bari → Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany
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