The 10 Best Things to do in Alba, Piedmont

February 11, 2022 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Alba, Italy including Cantina Mauro Sebaste, Langhe landscapes UNESCO, Centro Storico, Chiesa della Maddalena, Fondazione Ferrero, Adriano Marco e Vittorio, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Chiesa di San Domenico, Underground Alba, Alba International White Truffle Fair.
Restaurants in Alba

1. Cantina Mauro Sebaste

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 222/BIS Frazione Gallo GPS: 44° 38' 57.433 N, 7° 58' 42.460 E, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0173 262148 [email protected] http://www.maurosebaste.it/it/
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5.0 based on 137 reviews

Cantina Mauro Sebaste

Our company was born from the strong passion of Mauro Sebaste, son of Sylla, a famous woman and a true Langa wine expert. After Sylla's premature death, Mauro leaves the family business and, propelled by his strong passion for wine, he pursues a single objective: producing QUALITY WINES. We are open from Monday to Saturday: 8 - 12 / 14 - 18. SUNDAY CLOSED Visit and tasting ONLY BY BOOKING at least 48 hours notice. Considering 1 hour for Visiting and 1 hour for tasting, we usually propose an appointment at 10 AM o at 3 PM. Once confirmed the visit, if you could not come, please advise at least one day before the date fixed. thanks for your collaboration. Cheers!!! Mauro Sebaste Winery GPS: 44° 38' 57.433" N, 7° 58' 42.460" E

Reviewed By tessagodfrey - Hoddesdon, United Kingdom

One is welcomed more like a friend than a customer by this winemaker and his family. Enjoy a leisurely, informative tasting before selecting the wines you want to buy. Throughout the range they are all good value. One of the reasons I like to visit Italy in my own car each year is to be able to take several cases of Mauro Sebaste's lovely wine back to England with me. It never disappoints.

2. Langhe landscapes UNESCO

Via Vernazza 6, 12051, Alba Italy http://www.paesaggivitivinicoli.it
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5.0 based on 292 reviews

Langhe landscapes UNESCO

Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States

Rolling hills, soft breezes, intense sun around harvest time, the entire Langhe is a treasure. Its curving roads deliver one scenery after another, with medieval castles, classic churches, cozy restaurants and lively wine bars. No wonder UNESCO listed the entire region as a patrimony of mankind. The region needs to be explored slowly: drive leisurely or ride a bike, or, if that is your style, hike. There are hundreds of hostels and B&Bs, hotels ranging from the inexpensive to the luxurious, and a similarly broad range of dining options. But you visit because of the wines. Arneis, Favorita, Cortese and the enormous flexibility of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Moscato offer you an endless selection of wines for all tastes.

3. Centro Storico

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0172 750140 http://www.fieradeltartufo.org/2016/it
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4.5 based on 937 reviews

Centro Storico

Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand

We were much taken by Alba's Centro Storico on a number of visits we made when staying near Asti. In fact we much preferred it to Asti! It is a joy to stroll around with many pedestrianised streets, an excellent central piazza, a superb Duomo, some very interesting smaller churches, and lots of cafes and restaurants. Lots of noisy locals and happy tourists made for great people watching. If you're staying anywhere near Alba you should most assuredly pay the old historical centre a visit.

4. Chiesa della Maddalena

Via Vittorio Emanuele 28, 12051, Alba Italy
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

Chiesa della Maddalena

Reviewed By RuthCuritiba_Brazil

For a small church in a small town, this is quite impressive. It has some relics of some saint....neveer sure about these claims.

5. Fondazione Ferrero

Via Vivaro, 49, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0173 295259 [email protected] http://www.fondazioneferrero.it
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Fondazione Ferrero

6. Adriano Marco e Vittorio

Frazione San Rocco Seno d'Elvio 13/a, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0173 362294 [email protected] http://www.adrianovini.it/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Adriano Marco e Vittorio

We are a family company in the heart of Langhe area, UNESCO heritage. We are in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio, little suburb of Alba far from 5 km from the city centre. You can visit our estate and than taste our wines. The tours are in italian or in english. Booking is required writing us an email or calling us, to plan you tour in a better way: we can arrange the best date and the best time for you. We have 3 dogs in our backyard, so we ask you to inform us just in case you have a dog with you. Free parking in our large backyard. Comfortable for families: your children can stay outside playing in our garden.

7. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Piazza Risorgimento, Alba Italy +39 0173 441048 http://www.centrostudibeppefenoglio.it
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4.0 based on 370 reviews

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

Reviewed By PiemonteFoodie - Alba, Italy

We like our churches old, but don’t expect them to evolve in ways that are recognizable. Here is a church founded in the 11th century. It has been cared for, renovated, and restored for centuries (you can Google the history and details), but what I really appreciate about this cathedral is the very modern chandelier (for lack of a better term) that hangs above the alter. I know nothing about it, but it’s like a constellation of stars. It reminds us (or me) that we also have a place in history; we might not see it now — just as generations of artists and parishioner throughout the ages gave little thought to our 21st-century reaction — but it signaled to me that tourists in the next millennium will look at this light fixture as something antiquated. So many churches seem artificially stuck in time; this bridges past and present. And now I feel a part of history.

8. Chiesa di San Domenico

Via Teobaldo Calissano, 12051, Alba Italy http://www.comune.alba.cn.it/index.php?view=venueevents&id=14%3AChiesa+di+San+Domenico&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=62
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4.0 based on 134 reviews

Chiesa di San Domenico

9. Underground Alba

Piazza Risorgimento 2 Di fronte all'Ufficio Turistico, 12051, Alba Italy +39 339 734 9949 [email protected] http://ambientecultura.it/museo-eusebio-alba/alba-sotterranea-viaggio-al-centro-della-citta/
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4.0 based on 200 reviews

Underground Alba

10. Alba International White Truffle Fair

Via Vittorio Emanuele 19 Museo Federico Eusebio, 12051, Alba Italy +39 0173 361051 https://www.fieradeltartufo.org/
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4.0 based on 265 reviews

Alba International White Truffle Fair

Discover the allure of one of Italy’s most prized foods. At this month-long festival held in the northern Italian city of Alba you can see Medieval activities with traditional dress, watch a donkey race, visit special art and music events, witness the bidding on the stratospherically-priced white truffles, and of course indulge in truffle tastings.

Reviewed By TravelwithWendyP - Huntsville, United States

I really love this festival - I’ve been several times now and Alba itself rolls out the red carpet for the fest too. The booths are so much fun, be sure to get the wine tasting options it’s fun - there’s a whole row of vintners too taste wine as well. The tartufo smell is super strong but I love it - it always surprises me! Mellow and intense and I really love the oil that is easy to purchase with family run farms and booths with personal service. Loved the cheese tastings too! ????

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