5 days tour
Piedmont Food & Wine Tour
This is the ideal tour for discovering the South of Piedmont and Torino, its capital city. A private local guide will show you the way and take you to some of the most charming and fascinating destinations in the region. Discover the prestigious wines of the UNESCO regions of Piedmont, experience the exciting adventure of a truffle hunt, and tour the cafès and chocolate shop of the city of Torino
From €1650/person
Priced are based on room double occupancy. The starting price indicated may vary if travelling during high season. Each tour is thought for a minimum of two people. If you are travelling alone, contact us to receive a customized proposal!
- Health insurance
- Charming accommodation and breakfast
- Private guide during the tours
- Licensed tour guides, wine experts, and an experienced truffle hunter
- Selection of local restaurants
- Private guided Torino walking tour and chocolate tasting
- Two premium winery tours and tastings in the Langhe region
- Private truffle hunt with dog near Alba
- Private guided visit at the castle of Grinzane Cavour
- Photographs taken during the tour
A moderate level of fitness is desirable, but most of the tours we create can be adjusted to our clients’ preferences and necessities. The walking tours in Torino usually lasts 3 hours (with many stops along the way), but they can be shortened to your preference. The truffle hunt can take place into the woods but also on more leveled ground and the lenght of the experience can too be adjusted. The tour at the castle of Grinzane Cavour involves staircases. Please let us know if you have special requirements.
Transportation is not included, but can be provided upon request. We offer airports and train stations pick up/drop offs. During the tour we can provide private air conditioned cars or minvans. Alternatively we will provide you with a rental car for the entire extent of the tour
We offer a curated list of selected Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Farmhouses, Villas and B&Bs. We trust you will find these accommodations to be just what you are looking for, but if you don’t feel comfortable with the suggested level of accommodation, please let us know and we will adjust it to your preference.
Meals (lunch and dinner) will not be included unless specifically requested. Restaurants will offer menu à la carte and various dietary options. Please let us know if you have special requirements
- Can I customize the dates of the tour?
Yes, we will provide you with a customized tour proposal if you wish to make changes regarding tour dates, hotel and experiences
- Are the tour private?
Yes, our tours are designed for private groups
- Is there a minimum of participants per group?
The tour proposals are designed for a minimum of two people. But each itinerary can be adjusted and customized for solo travellers or larger groups
- Can I personalize the itinerary?
Yes, the itinerary can be personalized upon request
- Can I extend my stay in Piedmont?
Yes, we can provide you with an extended tour proposal if you wish to stay longer in Piedmont
- Can I fit this tour into a larger itinerary?
Of course, we can provide you with a larger itinerary that also includes other destinations
Piedmontours includes the following
Services
Health insurance, the best hotels, licensed tour guides, wine experts, experienced truffle hunter, selection of local restaurants
Accommodation
Enjoy four nights in a relaxing 4 star hotel, with breakfast included
Wine tastings
Visit two Langhe wineries and taste some of the best Piedmont wines
Truffle hunt
Take part to a private truffle hunt with dog in the countryside surrounding the city of Alba
Piedmont enoteca
Enjoy a guided visit to the castle that hosts the regional wine shop of Piedmont
Torino city tour
Explore the historic city centre of Torino and taste its unique chocolates, vermouths and coffee
Photographs
Take home with you fabulous pictures that will help you treasure this amazing journey
Not included in the tour
Private transportation and transfers are not included, but can be provided upon request. Lunches and dinners are not included, unless specifically requested.
Piedmont Food & Wine: Tour description
Day 1 – Welcome in the Langhe wine region!
Check-in at your hotel, get comfortable and meet with your local private guide. You will have time to review the itinerary and collect some useful travel material for the days to follow. According to your preferences and time of arrival, you can take a tour of the area before dinner.
Day 2 – Visit at the Grinzane Cavour castle & Wine Tasting in the Barolo region
Your day starts with a tour of the Langhe Barolo wine area, famous for producing some of the finest wines in Italy. Visit the historic Grinzane Cavour castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and also the regional wine shop of the Piedmont region. A private guide will take you on a tour of the castle, and tell you all about the history of the region. You will have the chance to see the castle’s museum and the wine shop, which houses an impressive collection of local wines.
After your visit enjoy the stunning view from the park of the castle, and then travel to your lunch destination. Taste some exquisit local delicacy, and a glass of wine, all with an incredible view over the Langhe rolling hills.
In the afternoon, explore more of the Langhe wine region and visit a selected local winery. Enjoy a fabulous and relaxing wine tasting experience. You will learn about the history and techniques of winemaking in the region. Your host will introduce you to the various grape varieties and explain how the terroir affects the taste and quality of the wine. This is a perfect chance to sample some of the best wines in the world and discover new favourites!
Day 3 – Truffle hunting experience near Alba & Barolo wine tasting
The Langhe region is famous all around the world for its truffles, and you will have the chance to go on a morning truffle hunting experience with a local truffle hunter and his trusty dog. Explore the vineyards and the hazelnut woods around Alba, and learn about the different types of truffles and how to identify them. Your guide will explain you how to look for truffles, how to preserve them, how to communicate with the dog and how dogs are trained.
After this fun Piedmont adventure, reach your lunch destination, sit back and relax. You will be able to sample the delicious local cuisine. From traditional pasta dishes to locally sourced meats, and you will soon discover why Piedmont is considered a foodie’s paradise.
After lunch, enjoy a guided visit at a renowned local winery in the Langhe region. The Langhe wine region is well known for its red wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Barbera. Take part to a rewarding wine tasting session, choose among the finest red wines of Piedmont, sample some of the lesser known too, and sip some of the white wines of the area as well.
Day 4 – Walking tour of Torino & Chocolate, Coffee, and Vermouth Tasting
It is time to travel to the city of Torino. Torino has been Italy’s first capital city and it is known for its rich cultural heritage and delicious food and drinks. Meet with your guide, and get ready for another magnificent day. Take a relaxing walking tour of the historic city centre of Torino, explore the main streets and piazzas. Your guide will show you the marvellous city architecture and famous landmarks.
Enjoy a light lunch in one of the city squares, but leave some space for the sweet local delicacies Torino is famous for. You will have the chance to taste some of the city’s amazing chocolate, gelato and coffee. Vermouth is one of the signature drinks of Torino, famous for its high quality and distinctive flavors. Sure you don’t want to miss it!
Day 5 – Arrivederci!
Enjoy some free time until check-out!
The Trip of a Lifetime Carlotta Prandi, the owner of Piedmont Tours, helped me plan a two-week trip of a lifetime! She arranged just about every aspect of the trip—airport pick up, hotels, train tickets, car rental, private city guides in Genoa, Turin and Venice (which is not in Piedmont)—and offered suggestions about restaurants, as well as arranging a truffle hunt and a visit to the Langhe wine region. The main reason for visiting Piedmont was to visit the birthplaces of my maternal grandparents (Castelnuovo Don Bosco and Cassine). With Carlotta’s help I found out the address of the home where my grandmother had grown up in Cassine. Everything went according to plan (other than missing one of my trains, my fault). Grazie mille, Carlotta!! E stato un viaggio bellisimo and truly memorable! Stephen Dolainski 5 star extremely personalized experience. Carlotta created an amazing itinerary based on what I advised we wanted to do and see. She helped with everything and was always accesible and willing go the extra mile. It was like planning the trip with a friend that had all the knowledge and connections in Piemonte. Got to do and see a lot of Piemonte in the time time I there. Grazie mille Carlotta & Piedmont Tours! Jeannine Carlo I had an amazing experience with Piedmont Tours! From the moment we reached out, Carlotta was incredibly helpful, responsive, and attentive. She went above and beyond to keep us informed, especially with updates on weather and logistics. The truffle hunt with Stefano and his dog Kira was seamless and thoroughly enjoyable. The level of personal attention and communication made us feel completely taken care of, and Carlotta’s dedication ensured everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Piedmont Tours for anyone looking for an unforgettable and well-organized experience in Piedmont. Five stars! Scott Solomon Our recent trip to Piedmont six adults, and Carlotta managed to keep all of us very happy indeed. She planned all the details for us expertly, giving us lots of good advice and suggestions along the way. She was always in good spirits, cheerful, and helpful, I could not recommend her services more highly. North Atlantic If I could rate Carlotta at Piedmont Tours higher than five stars I would! We reached out to her months before our trip based on the reviews we read. We could not be happier that we did. Carlotta worked with us from the very beginning to learn about our preferences and our vision for our amazing trip to the Piedmont Region. After several conversations she crafted a perfect itinerary for us. She created a trip with just the right balance of activity level and pace as well as just the right combination of amazing lodging experiences. She kept us in the loop along the way, always asking additional questions for clarification of our vision. She offered experiences we had never considered. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the people, the history, the food, and the culture and knew how to direct us to anything we needed or wanted. We opted to have her make all of our reservations which made our trip very comfortable and easy. We never had a worry. Everything was planned to perfection. She even assisted us in making dinner reservations as we got closer to the trip. The level of detail that went in to the planning before the trip was exceptional. If that wasn’t enough the assistance and support that she offered us after we arrived was beyond helpful. Carlotta was such a fun person to spend time with on various tours. She is a delight. I suspect she would blend in to any group. She certainly did with ours. We had to beg her to spend more time with us because she was just fun to be with, besides being so helpful. We loved our time with her. She was easy to reach and always very responsive. She continued to make calls for us, adjustments to transportation and to reservations, etc. until the day we left. She made our trip easy, stress-free and seamless. We could not have had a better trip to Piedmont and it is all attributed to Carlotta. We highly recommend her for your trip to Italy. We are already deciding where we should go next so that she can spend the whole time with us! Amber Wooten We had the most incredible tour as planned by Carlotta! She was so thoughtful throughout the planning process, for about six months before our vacation. Carlotta listened to the type of trip we wanted to have, then planned a beautiful and tailored itinerary that suited us to a tee. I said many times, “Wow, this really is perfect for us!” throughout the vacation. She also took care of reservations and helped us with many many last minute changes or questions the whole of our trip. In addition, Carlotta is just a lovely person - we had so much fun with her on the tours that she led. My favorite was the truffle hunt - Carlotta organized it for us and translated for the truffle hunter and also gave us a lot of insight into this component of Piedmontese culture and heritage. We loved the wineries she booked for us in Langhe and the accommodation was always ideal for our group. Thank you for the perfetto trip, Carlotta - we can’t wait to come back to Piedmonte and work with you again!! Samantha Asker Carlotta helped us plan our trip to the Piedmont region and delivered a seamless, wonderful tour. The wineries were specific tailored to our preferences. We would highly recommend booking with them and likely will again! Thomas Gegick highly recommended! Carlotta is very helpful and professional in organizing the trip. Friendly and knowing a lot about the Piedmont area. I had a pleasant time during my visiting. :) Catherine Wang My husband and I were planning a trip to Turin to visit the areas where my Great Grandparents originated. We found Piedmont Tours and Carlotta through Google and we cannot be happier. Carlotta was engaging, insightful, extremely helpful, and very responsive. Her English is excellent. Carlotta planned an amazing trip including wine tasting in Langhe, a walking tour of Turin, and a visit to the small towns that my great grandparents lived. Her knowledge of the area and planning was amazing and I know we would not have been able to have as good a trip without her. We absolutely loved her and we cannot recommend her more. Mark Arbelaez-Novak Thank you Carlotta for organizing our family cooking class. It was the highlight of an amazing trip to Piedmont! Randall Tennant