Experiential Laboratory: The Bread of Matera
Overview
Our experiential tour offers a hands-on bread-making workshop, complete with an introduction to the company’s rich history, spanning four generations in the local area.
The experience begins with an explanation of the ingredients used, such as the finest local semolina and natural sourdough starter. From there, you'll step into the bakery’s workshop, where the master baker will guide you through bread-making: kneading, proofing, shaping the dough, and applying the unique stamp that defines Matera bread.
As part of the process, you'll have the chance to roll up your sleeves and craft your own loaf of bread. Once baked, your creation will be yours to take home as a delicious memento.
The tour concludes with a tasting of local specialties in a cozy, designated area where you can unwind and savor the region's flavors. This is more than a workshop—it’s a journey into the culinary traditions of Matera.
What's Included
- Snacks Exquisite regional focaccia, accompanied by a glass of wine
- Active participation
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink, Matera
- Practical demonstrations of the bread preparation process
- Guided tasting
- Dinner
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Via Nazionale
75100 Matera MT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into one of Matera’s most historic bakeries and immerse yourself in our exclusive bread-making workshop, where centuries of tradition come alive in every detail.
Your experience begins with an in-depth explanation of time-honored baking techniques as our master bakers share the carefully guarded secrets behind selecting only the finest ingredients, achieving the perfect fermentation, and mastering the art of kneading to create a dough with exceptional texture and flavor.
Next, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on session where you craft your very own artisanal loaf. Feel the dough transform under your touch as you shape it, gaining valuable insights into the delicate balance that defines authentic bread-making.
Finally, the workshop culminates in a delightful tasting session, allowing you to savor the fresh, robust flavors of your creation while celebrating Matera’s rich culinary heritage. Reserve your spot today to embark on this unforgettable journey into the heart of traditional baking and leave with not only a freshly baked masterpiece but also cherished skills and lasting memories.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Exquisite regional focaccia, accompanied by a glass of wine.
- Active participation.
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink, Matera.
- Practical demonstrations of the bread preparation process.
- Guided tasting.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Experiential Laboratory: The Bread of Matera is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Experiential Laboratory: The Bread of Matera will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksExquisite regional focaccia, accompanied by a glass of wine
- Active participation
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink, Matera
- Practical demonstrations of the bread preparation process
- Guided tasting
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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