Location: Matera
Top Things to do in Matera
Top 7 Classes & Workshops in Matera, Basilicata
Get to Matera quickly, because it’s still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists. In town, visit the Domenico Ridola National Museum. Matera’s real claim to fame, though, and the reason it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the extensive series of cave dwellings ("i sassi") southeast of town, first inhabited by Benedictine and Basilian monks. You’ll see individual cells, chapels, and even some churches, many adorned with Byzantine decorations and frescoes.
Restaurants in Matera
1. Cook'n Fun at Mary's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Live a fun activity steeped in culture and customs, in a real-family environment! Learn the secrets of the authentic Italian cuisine through our private hands-on cooking classes in Matera. Mary will welcome you and your friends in her private kitchen where you'll cook traditional dishes that you can easily reproduce at home and enjoy the masterpiece you've just learned to prepare! During the session you will make 4 tasty recipes – which depend on the day and season (homemade pasta – ravioli, tagliatelle, cavatelli – fresh tomato sauces, eggplant parmigiana, tiramisu, panna cotta, etc.), all with fresh organic ingredients. Once everything is cooked, you’ll sit around my kitchen table and enjoy your meal paired with a good wine. According to the most typical Italian tradition, an espresso will conclude this adventure. At the end of the day you’ll receive your Italian cooking Diploma and a gift to remember this special experience. As part of our club, you’ll keep receiving our newsletter and updates on recipes, menus, tips and secrets of the Italian cuisine, and may count on our support if you need help in recreating our recipes. Classes are in English and hands-on – you will not just watch, you will take an active role in making your own meal. Small groups of min 2, max 6 people (but we can arrange larger groups if needed). Morning classes starting around 10:00 a.m. (evening sessions can be arranged upon request). Recommended to everybody: kids will love to make homemade pasta and pizza! We can arrange special classes and menus for vegetarians and people with food intolerances. Lessons are in English, but if you know – or are learning – our language and want a fun way to practice it, our classes can also be held in Italian.
Reviewed By 544annemarieb
Fantastic way to experience Matera is to take a cooking class with Mary! We spend a lovely day making food from the Matera region and learning more about the people, culture and history of the region. She is warm, inviting and very experienced chef. We learned how to make pasta, tiramisu and other delicious food! I never dreamt that making pasta would be so much fun and easy. If you go to Matera, you should take a cooking class with Mary!
2. ItalianSide.com
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
ItalianSide.com genealogy services in Italy Our network of professional genealogists will search the local archives for your ancestors. Partners with local tour operators: we will prepare for you a personalized travel plan Skilled and selected local guides will guide you in your Italian villages. ItalianSide.com: simply committed to quality!
3. Cesarine
Cesarine is Italy's first network of 800+ home cooks all over Italy in more than 120+ destinations. We offer food experiences all over Italy such as cooking classes, dining experiences, market and food tours.
4. Fondazione Sassi
The "Sassi Foundation" - recognized by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers with decree of 6.7.1991 - operates in the field of promoting culture for the conservation of the natural, historical, artistic, architectural heritage of the Sassi of Matera.
5. Hostlab
tourist experiences, excursions, art and craft workshops, tasting of typical and local products,
6. Tipico Lucano Bistrot
Behind the preparation of each food there are centuries of tradition and folklore making it a unique piece. The "TYPICAL" project was born out of this strong desire to keep tradition alive, while never taking its eyes off development.
7. irene manuela
I have always hosted and shared with my guests the love for my land, the magnificent Puglia. Follow me and you will discover the beauty, authenticity and warmth of the South
