Mozzarella Experience near Ostuni: Farm tasting with cheesemaker

Watch mozzarella stretch in the hands of the cheesemaker who makes it every day.

A mozzarella workshop at a family-run masseria near Ostuni where you observe the full production cycle (from the stable and milking area through the dairy), then taste fresh mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, cured meats, baked goods and local wine with the cheesemaker. The experience runs about 90 minutes and suits couples, families and small groups. Children are welcome from age 6. Tours run in English or Italian, though Italian-language tours may be shared with international guests who speak English as the common language, with opportunities to speak directly with the cheesemaker in Italian during the dairy visit and tasting.

The experience

The masseria sits in the Apulian countryside near Ostuni, surrounded by oak forest and set up to show you how mozzarella, burrata and other cheeses actually get made. You start by meeting the master cheesemaker, who walks you through every step of the traditional production process. The heart of it: the moment the curd gets stretched (filatura), is where Apulian cheesemaking tradition lives, and you watch it happen up close.

From there you move through the farm itself: the stable where cows, calves and pigs live; the vegetable garden; the milking area. Then into the dairy facility to see both the artisanal techniques and the modern technologies that produce the cheeses. The cheesemaker is there, and if the moment allows, you can try handling the stretched curd yourself, though the experience does not include making your own mozzarella from start to finish.

The tasting wraps it up. You sit down to fresh dairy products straight from the masseria (mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, caciocavallo) alongside cured meats, focaccia, baked goods and traditional desserts, all accompanied by local wine and water. The whole thing takes about 90 minutes. Winter schedules (November through March) run fewer days per week to keep group sizes viable, so check availability before booking.

What’s included

• Demonstration of the mozzarella-making process by the master cheesemaker.
• guided tour of the farm, stable and dairy facility.
• tasting of fresh mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, caciocavallo, cured meats, focaccia and traditional desserts.
• local wine and water.

Options for this experience

2 options

English experience09:30

Italian experience09:30

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Martulli Viaggi

Is this one for you?Book the English option if you prefer the tour led in English. Choose Italian if you want to speak directly with the cheesemaker in his language during the dairy visit and tasting, though the group may include international guests who speak English as the common language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I actually make mozzarella myself during the experience?

The Mozzarella Experience does not include hands-on mozzarella making from start to finish. You do get to watch the cheesemaker stretch the curd (filatura) up close, and where possible you can try handling the stretched curd yourself under guidance.

What exactly do I taste at the end?

The tasting includes fresh dairy products made at the masseria (mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, caciocavallo) plus cured meats, focaccia, baked goods and traditional Apulian desserts, all served with local wine and water.

Is this tour in English or Italian?

Tours run in English or Italian depending on which option you book. Italian-language tours may be shared with international guests. When that happens, English becomes the main language for the group, though you'll speak directly with the cheesemaker in Italian during the dairy visit and tasting.

How long does the whole thing take?

The experience runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, including the workshop, farm tour, dairy visit and guided tasting.