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Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

1. Langhe: Truffle Hunting Experience

Discover the secrets and the traditional techniques in a true hunting of the precious white or black truffle with a professional "Trifolao" and his inseparable dog. Understand how, where & why truffles grow up in our area, learn the differences between black & white truffle, how dog is trained and enjoy the intense scent. Truffles found during the hunting are not included in the price but you can be purchased from the hunter. White truffle season: from 21st of September to 31st of January - black truffle: different types at different times of the year. During the autumn season, warm and comfortable clothing is recommended, rain coats and rubber boots are available. You will meet your guide in Alba or a closer village (the meeting point can be change), then be driven through thesurrounding hills to reach the "Trifolao" in one of its secret spots in the middle of nature. The transfer is not included, you will need your own car to follow the guide (10/15 minutes driving). Transport by hired car with a driver is provided on request. The tour usually is shared with other guests; traveling alone & reserving for one an extra charge of € 70 is required (not in case someone joins that tour).

Alba: Historic Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour

2. Alba: Historic Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Guided walking tour of Alba. The ancient town reveals its special appeal in the picturesque charm of numerous towers and houses surviving from an urban system dating back thousands of years. Today the towers continue to be the dominant feature of the old town centre, where visitors can admire churches, bell-towers, porticos, and public and private buildings testifying to its splendid history. At the same time, nice boutiques, elegant typical products shops and art exhibitions show its vivid and cosmopolitan attitude in a characteristic and traditional frame.

Alba: History Walking Tour and Food Tasting with a Local

3. Alba: History Walking Tour and Food Tasting with a Local

Exclusive gastronomy and culinary tour with numerous food and wine tastings in Alba accompanied by a certified tour guide! Discover the culinary traditions of Piedmont, one of Italy's most renowned culinary scenes, our traditional recipes and the ancient roots of our history. This unique experience includes stops at an ancient bakery, small shops producing cheeses, salami and truffle products, a local "gastronomia" and a historic café, to offer you a full immersion through food, art and history. This gastronomic tour includes the most relevant seesight and corners of the city, alternating history and art with different tastings (cheese, salami, 2 starters, truffle products, 1 pasta (agnolotti al plin or tajarin), hazelnut desserts or chocolate truffles, coffee or ice cream, water, breadsticks and 2 glasses of wine). The amount of food tasted exceeds that of a real lunch! Ideal for a complete introduction to the Langhe culinary scene. Enjoy food and culture, discovering ancient ingredients and the connection between food and history. A real open air lunch

Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

4. Neive: Reds of Piedmont Wine Tasting Tour with 5 Glasses

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 5 different glasses of red wine, representing the area and traditions of the Piedmont region. You will taste different grapes, all known for their rich flavors and complexity. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each wine. They will explain the history and traditions of the Langhe region, and you will learn about the different grape varieties, the terroir, and the winemaking techniques used to produce these exceptional wines. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

5. Hiking and wine tour starting from Alba

The hiking tour starting in Alba, the Langhe capital, passes through the hills around the town providing walkers with a vantage point to enjoy a panorama overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys. Wine assumes a unique importance in this region. The Piedmont vineyard landscape is undoubtedly one of the most harmonious and most consistent with the ideal of a “scenic” rural and vineyard landscape, accentuated by the gently rolling hills that provide many vistas and panoramas with subtle nuances. In the middle of walking, just on the top of the hill, the winery waits you for a delicious wine tasting with small bites of traditional local products. This tour is indicated for tourists that arrive in Alba by pubblic transportation especially and without a car. This tour is recommended for people in good shape, used to walk uphill. Appropriate footwear is suggested. Length: about 6 km – 3.7 mi. - Elevation gain: 350 m – 1148 ft. The winery can change following the availability.

Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

6. Langhe: Guided Cheese Tasting Experience

From sheep and goats at pasture to the cheese-making lab with the final tasting for a journey to remember! A renovated farmhouse, a boundless panorama and the peace and quiet of the Alta Langa: an authentic experience discovering the secrets of cheese one-time with traditions in a natural environment, where the flavours are genuine and the aromas are reminiscent of days gone by. Lovely goats and sheep, and finally a terrific tasting with different types of cheese.

Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

7. Neive: Barolo and Barbaresco Wine Tasting with Snacks

Join our 1-hour wine tasting experience in the picturesque town of Neive, located in the heart of the Langhe region. This renowned wine-making area is globally known for its production of high-quality wines, and this experience is the opportunity to sample some of the best that the area has to offer. You will try out a selection of 6 different glasses of either Barolo or Barbaresco, two best wines in the world, known for their complexity, depth, and aging potential. The tasting will take place in a cozy enoteca, where a wine expert will guide you through each glass explaining the differences between tecniques, terroir and soils used for each wine which result in deeply different tastes. You will also be provided with local cheeses, meats, and other delicacies that you can enjoy along with the wines.

Pollentia: Vespa Tour to the Wine Region of Langhe

8. Pollentia: Vespa Tour to the Wine Region of Langhe

In the very heart of Langa in Southern Piedmont, where the hills rarely exceed five hundred meters and where the air smells of must, Barolo “The King Of Wines” or “The Wine Of Kings” has been produced by passionate winemakers since the beginning of the 19th Century! Territory, traditions, history and stories are closely interconnected. Our silent electric Vespa is the cleanest way to visit this harmonious land and to embrace the new frontier of eco-friendly mobility. Mind and soul will be regenerated while enjoying the wonderful views and the surrounding vineyards where a more sustainable viticulture has already come true! Self-drive our Vespa Elettrica and follow our route recommendations to live in the best way an Authentic Italian Experience in Langa

Alba: Half-Day Barolo Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

9. Alba: Half-Day Barolo Wine Tasting Private Guided Tour

Join a wine tasting and drive along the most panoramic wine routes of Piedmont. Wind through the vineyards where the Nebbiolo grapes are cultivated to produce the famous Barolo wine. Admire the picture-perfect Langhe hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dotted with medieval towers, castles, and quaint villages. Continue to a boutique winery, step inside the aging cellar, and enjoy a premium wine tasting of 4 to 5 wines, sampling different types of Barolo. At the end of your tour, transfer to either the town of Barolo or to another village in the area for some free time to explore numerous wine shops enjoying the slow-paced Italian lifestyle.

Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

10. Alba Truffle Fair: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Private Tour

Celebrate Piedmont's famous white truffle at the annual Alba White Truffle Fair. Discover the sights and smells of the Alba White Truffle market in the capital of the famous Barolo Region. Enjoy a private guided tour in the fascinating medieval center of Alba, and explore the fair with a special skip-the-line entrance ticket, meet all the exhibitors, and learn about the history of the truffle.

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Gabriele was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely perfect! We stayed in La Morra and enjoyed the wonderful view, then we went to the village of Barolo and after that on to a vineyard and tasted their wines. Really good day and I really recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the wines from Piedmont. Great value for money and definitely worth it!

it was enjoyable. the driver was professional and friendly and the wines and food was very pleasant. also great views of the winelands