Top 10 Tours in Province of Asti, Piedmont

Set off with a visit to the covered food market for an introduction to the local culinary scene and a first tasting of salami including the one made with Barbera wine produced in the town of Nizza Monferrato. Then, take a look to the “Palio” square, the oldest horse race of Italy and to the church of Saint Secondo before indulging in a tasting of some of the finest cheese from the region. We continue through the Jewish ghetto, medieval towers and baroque churches all the way to a cozy butcher shop. Enjoy a break in a “gastronomia” which is a shop where home-cooking type of food is prepared daily by professional chefs: two traditional “antipasti” or starters with a glass of wine will be served. In a cozy restaurant where locals hang out, taste ravioli and “tajarin” (egg pasta) with a traditional sauce. Our tour comes to an end with a celebration of hazelnut and chocolate delights from a pastry shop.

Inclusions: Five food tastings, Local guide up to three hours, Small bottle of water and two glasses of wine

Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from Asti

Visit two renowned wineries in the wine region of Asti and enjoy Moscato and Barbera Wine Tastings paired with light lunch. No driver nor tour guide is included. Explore the hills and vineyards of Piedmont and engage with passionate wine makers who welcome you in their wine cellars. We provide addresses and reservation time of each winery, along with suggested panoramic itineraries and tips on how to get to some of the Big Benches located on scenic hilltops of the area. The light lunch consists of three courses paired with the wine tasting in one of the two wineries. Get a full overview of Barbera d’Asti wine and its evolution through aging, including the Nizza DOCG appellation. The second winery is focused on Moscato d’Asti, sparkling wine and other local grape varietals.

Inclusions: Two wine tastings in two different wineries, Light lunch (3 courses) paired with wine tasting, Suggestions and directions to get to some of the Big Benches of the area

Exclusions: Private transportation, Tour Guide

Private guided tour of the city of Asti with a certified tour guide. Founded by the Romans and proclaimed independent city-state in 1095 the glorious past of Asti comes back to life as your tour guide will lead you through an itinerary set to discover medieval treasures. Home of the oldest "Palio" of Italy, a barefoot horse race held once a year in September, Asti preserves the largest Gothic Cathedral of the region and precious works of art of local painter Gandolfino da Roreto dating back to the end of the XV century. Immerse yourself in the flavors and slow pace of a typical provincial Italian city where traditions have not been affected yet by mass-tourism.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Transport to/from Asti, This tour will venture inside churches and other sites free of charge. Any tickets and/or entrance fees to temporary exhibitions, churches, monuments, and/or special events, are not included in this tour

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles, Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch in your accommodation, Beverages (water and wines), Kitchen clean up

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Enjoy an 8 day cookery and culinary vacation with luxury accommodation at a 17th century private castle, nestling in the tranquil hills of the Monferrato region of Piedmont. You will receive 4 x 3.5 hour cookery lessons from local Italian chefs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day is included and prepared in our kitchen. Wines, mineral water, soft drinks etc are included and you will, on three occasions, be taken to local restaurants. You will experience escorted culinary and wine tasting tours, including a visit to the local food market and to several wine and food producers. A whole day excursion to Portofino, weather and season permitting, including lunch in the famous harbour of this beautiful fishing village is part of your vacation. The 12m x 6m swimming pool is available for guests to relax, swim, sunbathe.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Bottled water, Continental breakfast, Light refreshments, 4-course dinner, 3-course lunch, Driver/guide for excursions, Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary, Overnight accommodation, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Flights, Tips and gratuities

Skip the line and Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Asti with a skip-the-line ticket and take advantage of an included private guide service.

Inclusions: Smart Ticket for the best Museum

Exclusions: Professional Local Guide (Optional)

Hi everyone, I'm Federico and I represent the fourth generation of the Bussi Piero Winery. I will guide you to discover our territory starting with a visit to the vineyards (weather permitting), passing through a visit to the cellar and concluding with a complete tasting of our range of wines, starting from the Piedmont DOC Chardonnay, passing through the different types of Barbera d 'Asti and Nebbiolo and concluding with our Moscato d'Asti DOCG

Inclusions: Wine Tasting

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Panoramic visit of Monferrato, and consequent tasting of 5 wines of our production representing this land

Inclusions: Snacks

Exclusions: Private transportation

Private tour lead by Sommelier. Visit to the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the Unesco territory. Visit to the cellars, to the wine aging cellar, and wine tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Typical local products

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Visiting our winery, you will discover a producer with a very long history in wine making. The roots of this family date back many centuries when the Marchesi Incisa family settled in this land over a thousand years ago. Our ancestors were well know wine producers and the passion and knowledge is transferred from generation to generation. This long tradition is very much reflected in the beautifully restored building that hosts the winery and in the superb quality if the wines. This is a boutique winery you will fall in love with. We will host you at the winery and serve you a selection of three wines, tell you the history of one of the most well known wine producers in the region and the history of our terroir. Several of our wines have international ratings at outstanding level. We are particularly well known for our Barberas, our Grignolino and our Pinot Noir. Enjoy a uniquely classy experience.

Inclusions: Small tasting of wines from the winery, Typical snacks are bread sticks with some cheese and cold cuts or finger food, The cost of the wine tasting will be refunded if you purchase at least 6 bottles from the winery

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