Matera: Mozzarella and Cheese tasting with a Cheesemaker

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Matera: Mozzarella and Cheese tasting with a Cheesemaker

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Other
Vegetarian, Pet-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the secrets of cheese making in Matera. Join a local cheesemaker for an interactive session where you'll craft your own mozzarella and savor a variety of delectable cheeses.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Learn about the art of cheese making with a master cheesemaker in Matera. Enjoy a typical farmer's breakfast of organic dairies, try to make your mozzarella and taste lots of cheeses.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Typical farmer's breakfast of fresh dairy products
Tasting of fresh dairy products from our Creamery: Fresh Yogurt, Fresh Milk, Fresh Butter with homemade treats and our typical bread.
MAIN
Mozzarella & Burrata
Mozzarella & Burrata hands-on with tasting
MAIN
Tasting of 2 Fresh Cheeses and 2 Semi-Fresh Cheeses
MAIN
Tasting of 2 Semi Matured Cheeses and 2 Matured Cheeses
DESSERT
Ricotta Cream

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
Meals
Dairies and cheeses
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con intolleranze o allergie al lattosio e/o latte
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Discover the tradition of handmade mozzarella and cheese production. Enjoy a typical farmer's breakfast with organic dairy, yoghurt, milk, butter, honey, jam, local bread and more homemade treats. Learn about the history of the family business and the tradition of handmade cheese production that has been handed down from father to son for three generations. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the processing phases of local cheeses and dairies, starting from milk to more than 100 types of cheese. Assist with the milk processing and cooking, the typical hand mozzarella stretching, and the handmade cheese production between multiple tastings. At the end of the tour, get a small surprise to bring back home.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Ionio 33, Via Ionio, Montescaglioso Provincia di Matera Basilicata, Italy, IT, 75024

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There is a brown door beside the cheese shop.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
5.0
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100 out of 100
December 30, 2025

It was just wonderful. Seeing how much work goes into creating “real” mozzarella. Great hosts who design everything with a lot of love and passion. TOP! For everyone great, especially as city peop...read more

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Fun and informative!
September 03, 2025

What a great experience at Latteria Nicola!!! Nicola and his wife are amazing hosts who perfectly balance the science behind cheese making and the cultural significance of its history with fun. Def...read more

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