Is prior cooking experience required?

No, the class is suitable for all skill levels, and instructions are provided step-by-step.

What should I wear during the bike tour?

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling, along with layers depending on the season.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Please inform Velo Service in advance if you have any dietary allergies or restrictions.

How physically demanding is the activity?

The bike ride is moderate and suitable for most fitness levels; the cooking requires standing but is not strenuous.

Is the experience family-friendly?

Yes, children over appropriate age are welcome to participate with supervision.

How far does the bike ride go?

The route covers the historic areas of Bari’s old town, approximately 4-5 kilometers in total.

Bicycle and Culinary Tour with Velo Service in Bari

In the vibrant port city of Bari, Italy, Velo Service offers a distinctive way to immerse yourself in the local culture—through a guided bike ride and hands-on pasta-making experience. This 2.5-hour adventure begins with a pedal through Bari’s historic old town, where cobblestone streets wind past centuries-old buildings and bustling markets. Cyclists wind through lively piazzas, passing iconic sites like the Basilica di San Nicola, one of the city’s most revered landmarks, and absorbing the sensory feast of scents, sounds, and sights that define Bari’s unique character.

After riding through vibrant neighborhoods and Renaissance-era architecture, the journey takes a flavorful turn. Participants are invited into a local resident’s kitchen to craft traditional orecchiette pasta—miniature ear-shaped noodles symbolic of Bari’s culinary identity. Under expert guidance, you'll learn the techniques passed down through generations, transforming simple ingredients into a masterpiece. To complement your homemade pasta, indulge in a glass of Primitivo wine, grown in Italy’s renowned Puglia region, making for a perfect balance of flavors.

This experience is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of Bari’s heritage—both historical and culinary—with an active twist. It combines physical activity, cultural immersion, and genuine community connection. The biking component makes it accessible to most levels, while the intimate cooking class ensures a memorable, hands-on takeaway. Velo Service’s commitment to authentic, small-group experiences elevates this tour beyond standard sightseeing, making it a standout for travelers eager to taste the city with their senses.

Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this journey through Bari offers a uniquely immersive way to experience Italy’s southern coast—through wheels, flavors, and local stories that linger long after your last bite.

About Velo Service

Velo Service is a bike rental and tour operator based in Lecce, Puglia, offering a wide range of cycling and urban mobility experiences across Puglia and Bari. The company provides trekking bikes, city bikes, family options and cargo solutions like bike-rickshaws and cargo bikes for short rides or utility use. Rentals range from one-hour city trips to multi-day hires (up to seven days), and safety gear and complimentary city maps are included to support independent exploration.

Guided options include 2-hour and longer guided bicycle tours of Bari and Lecce, specialized experiences such as Segway tours, risciò (bike-rickshaw) city rides, street food tours, and themed cultural routes like archaeological or shopping itineraries. Culinary activity choices pair cycling or walking with hands-on cooking lessons — for example, orecchiette and focaccia workshops — and often include tastings such as Primitivo wine and gelato.

Velo Service also coordinates transfers for day trips to regional highlights like Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, the Caves of Castellana and Matera, connecting bike rental convenience with wider sightseeing. Availability includes weekday and evening options for select services (for example, risciò rentals on Tuesday evenings); booking in advance is recommended for specialized tours and private experiences.

All descriptions above are factual to the available offerings. Velo Service serves visitors seeking flexible, active and culinary ways to discover Puglia, combining equipment rental, local route knowledge and curated small-group or private experiences. Maintenance services are available through the Velo Città Velofficina workshop for repairs and bike servicing during rentals. Staff provide route tips.