L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele: Pizza Making, History & Museum Experience

Overview

Discover the history and traditions of authentic Neapolitan pizza through an exclusive experience at L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, one of the world's most celebrated pizzerias. Choose from three unique experiences, each offering a deeper immersion into the history, craftsmanship, and culture that have made Da Michele an icon of Naples. Option A – Museum & Pizza Experience After being welcomed by our staff, begin your journey inside the museum dedicated to the history of L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele. Explore three exhibition rooms showcasing the story of the Condurro family, historic photographs, family memorabilia, and illustrations of traditional Neapolitan trades. Discover the fascinating images of the ancient Roman ovens beneath the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, offering a unique glimpse into Naples' centuries-old baking tradition. Continue through a remarkable collection of vintage memorabilia, including 1950s Coca-Cola bottles, historic Peroni signs, tomato tins, flour sacks, and many original artifacts that tell the story of the pizzeria through the decades. The final room features authentic post-war pizza-making tools, including wooden dough troughs, manual dough mixers, pizza peels, sieves, tomato presses, skimmers, and oil cruets, highlighting the traditional craftsmanship of Neapolitan pizzaioli. Then it's time for the hands-on pizza-making workshop. Wearing an apron and gloves, you'll work alongside one of Da Michele's master pizza makers, learning the secrets of the dough, fermentation process, dough portioning, and shaping techniques. You'll stretch your own pizza using the traditional Neapolitan "slap" technique, top it with fresh ingredients, bake it in a wood-fired oven, and finally enjoy the pizza you created together with your group. Duration: approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Option B – Museum, Pizza Experience & Historic Church Tour Includes everything in Option A. After the workshop, continue with an exclusive guided visit led by a licensed Manallart guide to the Church of the Disciplina della Santa Croce in Forcella, a remarkable 15th-century religious complex located above the historic pizzeria. Discover one of Naples' hidden gems, featuring beautiful historic architecture and a peaceful cloister, rarely visited by tourists and rich in history. Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Option C – The Complete Da Michele Experience Includes everything in Options A and B. After your guided visit, return to the historic headquarters of L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele to complete your experience with a seated meal at one of the world's most iconic pizzerias. Choose between the legendary Margherita or Marinara, both prepared according to the original historic recipe that has made Da Michele famous around the globe. This is the very pizzeria that gained international fame thanks to Julia Roberts' unforgettable pizza scene in the film Eat Pray Love, making it a must-visit destination for pizza lovers from all over the world. Total duration: approximately 2 hours. Whether you're a food lover, a history enthusiast, or simply looking for an authentic Neapolitan experience, this tour is the perfect opportunity to discover the traditions, craftsmanship, and flavours that have made Da Michele a true symbol of Neapolitan