This is an amazing experience for all travel let’s! Yes, there is a winery on the list but there are other snacks and water provided! Oleg was very knowledgeable and Stefano is a fanstactic driver! Alba is an amazing visit and the truffle is such a great food to try!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Stop at a UNESCO-listed castle or panoramic viewpoint (Panoramic viewpoint on Tuesdays)
- Walking tour and free time in Alba
- Travel in a private van
- Visit to a family-run winery with cellar access
- Licensed, professional English-speaking tour guide
- Guided tasting of 7 Langhe DOC & DOCG red wines, including Barolo
Excludes
- local recommendations provided
- Optional
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- This pick up point is 10 minutes away by subway or 20 minutes by UBER/TAXI from DUOMO. Please be at the meeting time by 9:15. We will pick you up along the way coming from Milano Centrale train station PLEASE LET US KNOW IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE JOINING AT THIS MEETING POINT
Return
- This pick up point is 10 minutes away by subway or 20 minutes by UBER/TAXI from DUOMO. Please be at the meeting time by 9:15. We will pick you up along the way coming from Milano Centrale train station PLEASE LET US KNOW IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE JOINING AT THIS MEETING POINT
Itinerary
Alba is known for its historic charm, excellent cuisine, and the famous White Truffle Fair, held on weekends in October and November. Explore the medieval towers and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the town’s main cathedral. Browse local shops for some of the world’s best hazelnut cream, or enjoy lunch in a small, traditional restaurant serving Piedmont specialties such as fresh egg pasta and veal with tuna sauce.
Visit a family-run winery in a panoramic setting surrounded by vineyards. Enter the cellars and learn directly from the winemakers about the production of Barolo, a strictly regulated wine made only from Nebbiolo grapes, with precise rules governing vineyard location, aging, and classification. Discover how each hill and vineyard has its own name and character, influencing structure, aroma, and aging potential. Taste at least six DOC and DOCG red wines, sometimes seven, including Barolo, during a guided tasting focused on quality, terroir, terroir expression, and local tradition.
Enjoy a visit to a medieval castle listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering panoramic views over the Langhe hills and surrounding vineyards. Inside the castle, visit the historic wine shop, considered the oldest in the Piedmont region, and learn about its close connection to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. Cavour played a key role in the development of Barolo wine, promoting modern winemaking methods and helping transform Barolo from a local product into an internationally respected wine. Please note: on Tuesdays, when the castle is closed, the visit is replaced with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint in La Morra, known for some of the best vineyard views in the Barolo region.
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Reviews
The weather turn out to be gorgeous the day we went in the beginning of November. This tour gave us great views of the mountains, vineyards on the hills , great wine and great food. The small town of Alba is a must stop because of the great food ( truffles & Nutella) and the local duomo. Oleg was a fantastic tour guide, giving us information about the region and all the best spots at each stop. If you’re looking for a relaxing ride from Milan to get great food, a tasting of local wines and aww dropping views of the region, this tour is worth it. Thanks oleg we had a terrific time on this tour.
Fantastiic Experience in Old Italian Wine Country.. This is for everyone winner and non- winner enthusiasts. Great food, Wine and fun.
We had a fantastic time on this tour! We got to explore the adorable town of Alba, enjoy a wonderful and educational wine tasting at a local winery, and even had an impromptu truffle tasting along the way. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the region’s wine history, truffles, and local culture, which made the experience even more special. We also made a quick stop at a beautiful castle! The van was comfortable, clean, and made getting around a breeze. Overall, such a fun, memorable experience from start to finish. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!
An amazing way to taste and see what the Piedmont area has to offer. Chiara created a fantastic and relaxed environment to experience the local wine and cuisine.
A great small group tour with Chiara. Nice focus on small family businesses, and free time for us to explore.
We had a wonderful experience on this full day tour! Our guide, Chiara, was fantastic! Highly recommend if you want to get out of Milan, taste some AMAZING wines and truffles, this is the tour for you!
This was the best day trip from Milan. Chiara was the most lovely tour guide and carefully led us through the day in Alba and the Barolo region. She provided us with enough information to keep us interested in where we were going, while also giving us the freedom you want on a small group trip. We were able to immerse ourselves in the culture of the region without spending the entire day with a massive group of people. I would 100% recommend to anyone staying in Milan - it was the best day of our trip.
Chiara was the best guide, gave a great experience for our first time in Italy.
just a great tour! 100% recommend doing this tour Alba is a great non tourist city and the wine tasting was exceptional! Our tour guide was great as well with his knowledge of the area and wine and he was a good driver as well :)
This was not the original tour we booked, that one was cancelled although we didn’t know it until the day before. This is a good tour that needs to be reversed. Go to the Barolo vineyards first, then start making your way back. As far as we were concerned we could have skipped the castle. A twelve hour day is way too long. Najma was a wonderful guide though and if you are on one of her tours you will be well informed.
Najia was a fantastic tour guide. The trip was just as described. The vines were fantastic, our views of the Alps were amazing, and a three time Michelin restaurant for lunch with a White Truffle feature…simply amazing! Highly recommend!
The experience was great. My husband and I both loved the tour. Chiara was amazing super nice fun and explained very clearly everything. We both enjoyed the group very much too. All of that made a great experience, we definitely recommend it
Great tour with an excellent guide! Really appreciated Chiara's pre-booking a restaurant option on a super busy truffle fair Saturday in Alba.
Amazing time with Chiara! The whole tour was so fun and she was a great guide, would absolutely recommend!
We had an amazing day exploring Piedmont with Chiara as our tour guide! From visiting a beautiful castle to enjoying a phenomenal lunch in Alba and finishing with a fantastic vineyard tasting in Barolo, everything was brilliant. Chiara was so friendly, personable and fun, making the whole experience engaging, informative and genuinely memorable. She really brought the region to life and made the day extra special. If you’re lucky enough to have Chiara as your guide on an Abroad Tours trip, you’re in for a treat! 🍷
The whole trip was an absolute joy of an experience ! Right from the beginning Chiara told the group what the day would consist off! The lunch recommendation was perfect and we’re lucky enough to be in Alba during truffle season! The winery was also incredible and had some lovely wines that showed off the region! Would highly recommend this tour and if you get Chiara as a tour guide it’s an extra special treat! Also shout out to the driver Alberto getting us to place to place ( especially after the wine)
I had an incredible experience on this wine tour! Chiara was welcoming and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about each vineyard and the winemaking process. The wine tastings were exceptional, with a perfect mix of local specialties and unique blends. The scenic vineyard views and relaxed atmosphere made the whole tour unforgettable. Highly recommend for wine lovers and anyone who appreciates a beautiful day out!
Today was a wonderful experience. Amato and Fabio were kind and very accommodating. Amato was knowledgeable about the places we went to and gave great recommendations for shopping and lunch’s may have been the best pasta yet!!
Fabio and Amato were extremely professional and knowledgeable of the regions and was able to guide us through the tour with such ease. We had a great time.
Wonderful day Amato earned his name:beloved Grazie
Such a great idea experience. Amato our guide was amazing. The wine and tour was great. The views from the castle were breathtaking. Truly a fun, relaxing day.
Guide Amato was knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and helpful. Fabio the driver was an excellent navigator and driver.
My wife and I had an amazing time on the tour! Fabio was a great driver and Amato was an excellent tour guide! We had lunch at a Michelin recognized restaurant, a wine tasting at Corina, and saw a castle with an amazing view to close out the day. Highly recommend!
Najma was amazing!!! Very carefull and kind!!!!!!!! Amazing experience!!!! Lots of good wines and beautiful landscapes!!!
A great day with Najma as our excellent and knowledgeable guide. She made the day interesting and fun and relaxing.
This was a great adventure! Fabio drove us around amazingly! I did get sick on this trip but it wasn’t his fault at all! Once they found out I was having trouble he and Amato were so very accommodating! Truly such a blessing! Highly recommend these two!
Went with my girlfriend’s and had a very nice day!
Great tour to go places and see things I wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. Our driver Fabio and tour guide Amato gave us a fantastic day.
Amato was an amazing tour guide and very passionate. We really enjoyed our tour today. Thank you Fabio for being a great driver too! We would recommend this to anyone who loves wine or would like to experience the Italian countryside
Thanks to Fabio for a safe drive and Amato for a fun tour!! Alba was beautiful and the winery had the best views. Surely recommended.
Chiara is a fantastic tour guide. We have a wonderful experience. My sister has never come to Italy before and was blown away by the history, culture and nature of the vineyards. We had a great time!
Chiara was a great guide. Very informative. Best wine tasting experience ever.
Chiara was a fantastic guide! Not only was she knowledgeable about the wine and Piedmont area, but she also gave us local recommendations and arranged for a local shop to host a truffle tasting. I would absolutely recommend this experience to people wanting to visit the region and taste wonderful wines.
Chaira was a GREAT tour guide! Her and Alberto made this experience unforgettable!! I would HIGHLY recommend any tourist to take this wine tour I learned so much about each wine!!
Najma has been very informative and nice. The view is so picturesque which I felt even better than Tuscany
Najma was amazing! She kept us very informed about the region and was the perfect guide.
A perfect day enjoying the Piedmont region. Our guide Najma was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable and was prepared with optional restaurant reservations and local connections. The vineyard had amazing views and wines. 10/10 recommend.
Najma was our tour operator and curated a wonderful day of beautiful sights, food, and wine in the Piemonte/Alba vicinity of Italy. The highlight was the Cortina winery, where we got to taste eight different varieties of Barolo and Nebbiolo grapes. Well worth the day. Thank you, Najma!
What an incredible experience! We first learned about the Langhe region, and then explored wines from the Giovanni Corino Barolo Arborina winery. Najme was very knowledgeable of the region choosing great stops to try truffle oil, and have a wonderful lunch.
A fantastic trip! The guide Nayama did an amazing job, everyone loves her!
We had a wonderful day with Najma as our guide. She was knowledgeable, easy to understand in English, explained things sufficiently, but not too much which some guides do. She dealt well with an unexpected 30 minute traffic jamb and adjusted on the spot the groups travel plans as needed. Vistas from the castle and vineyard are some of the most beautiful of my life and match well the Viator advertising.
Najma was a great guide! Wonderful wine.
Najma was a fantastic guide - make sure to check this out if you enjoy wine. Visited the producer Cortino
Great tour… loved everything about it… the guide Najma was great… I will carry this experience with me for a long time :)
Najma was wonderful! Lovely woman
The Experience was ok!!!!!!!
Tour guide, Stephano, really set the tone of the experience from the beginning, very welcoming at pick up and engaging throughout the whole experience. He even went back to pick up a forgot item another guest left behind. The sights and wine were good, lunch at Hostaria was great! The group size was perfect, and the truffle tasting was tasty, But I really think the guide is what makes the experience.
Stefano was a very personable, funny, and knowledgeable guide. I enjoyed the small group tour, where he was able to make into a cohesive environment. He was willing to tailor the tour to what the group liked but also ensure we followed through with what we purchased. My group did two tours (back to back days): Lake Como and Wine tour. Definitely recommend.
Really nice and informative trip to Alba with both historical info, so nice truffle tasting and a wine tasting in the most beautiful surroundings. Stefano was the perfect guide and we absolutely recommend Stefano as a guide 👍🏻
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