Top Piedmont & Liguria Food & Drink

Capital of Italy’s beautiful Liguria region, the coastal city of Genoa takes great pride in its local cuisine—with fresh flavors and traditional recipes handed down through the generations. On this walking tour, explore Genoa’s culture and lifestyle through its food and learn why Italian cuisine is the envy of the world. Sample pasta dishes with fresh pesto, local cheeses and seafood, and savory pastries, and taste the flavors the locals love.

My name is Jessica, I will accompany you on a visit to the vineyards and cellar. We produce wine for passion, with respect for the environment and continuous search for quality without forgetting the poetry that wine contains. We want to offer our guests a full-immersion experience in the world of oenology, and tasting, with a sensory journey to discover the world of wine from cultivation to aging. You can take a panoramic walk with us in the vineyard, where depending on the season you can actively follow the different processes, to understand how the wine is born in the vineyard, and then continues its life in the cellar from alcoholic fermentation to aging in wood. The experience ends with the tasting of wines paired with local products selected by the best farms. In case of bad weather the experience is carried out entirely indoors The visits start at 11.00 and 16.00, for different needs do not hesitate to contact us!

Embark on a savory gastronomic journey through the historic port city of La Spezia, led by a friendly foodie guide. Sample tasty regional specialties at 5 different food stops, pre-selected to bring you the best of local cuisine. Taste briny fried anchovies, or a delicate chickpea pancake. Menus are seasonal, guaranteeing the freshest ingredients, and small groups are capped to ensure a personalized tasting adventure.

Considered one of Italy’s greatest red wines, Barolo is a favorite of oenophiles around the world. During your next visit to the Piedmont wine region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn more about how Barolo and other local varietals are made during a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run winery. Tour the vineyards, visit the cellar, and enjoy samples of a dozen wines, plus locally made meats and cheese.

In the heart of the Barolo production area, in a beautiful panoramic position, you will find the Municipal Cellar of Castiglione Falletto which houses all the producers of the precious Castiglione Falletto wines. The diversity of winemaking among the various producers further accentuates the particularity of the lands of Castiglione Falletto, who know how to give unique characteristics to the quality wine produced here. In a simple and hospitable environment you can taste the wines of our producers from the fresh and fruity white Arneis and Favorita, to the young Dolcetto d'Alba, from the elegant Barbera d'Alba to the imaginative Langhe Rosso and the soft Nebbioli, but above all the king of wines and the wine of kings, the noble Barolo who has the heart of productive excellence at Castiglione Falletto.

Italy is a patchwork of local cuisines, each with a proud heritage and unique dishes. On this walking tour, take a deep dive into that of food-centric Turin, from its market to its neighborhood eateries. Sample a plethora of local delicacies from street foods to restaurant fare, learning about their role in the city’s gastronomic culture from your guide. Taste wines and get your caffeine fix with Turin’s prized coffee.

We will start our day in the historical center of Neive, a small medieval hilltop town. One of the towns of the Barbaresco wine area and one of Italy’s top 5 most beautiful hilltop villages. We will sit down in a caffè with a warm beverage of your choice and will go over the area with the local maps to give a better idea of the regions, the grapes, the winemaking process, and what we will be tasting throughout the day. From there we will take a beautiful drive through the the hilly roadways that are covered in vines that brings us to our first winery stop, where we will see the wine making process, talk about some family history, and a taste of some of the family’s most precious wines. After we will stop in a medieval village for lunch at a small local spot, before heading to our second winery visit. We will then after, head back to our meeting point where you will be free to enjoy an aperitivo or dinner after the tour. The start time is at 9.30 and the end time is at 17.00

We are reasonably flexible with the itinerary as we are a completely private excursion..You can be "hands on" or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Be aware that our prices are based on a "minimum" of 4 persons. We will take 1,2,or3, but the 4 person minimum will apply. Simply enter your number of persons to reflect the correct price, all inclusive.

Learn the authentic recipe for pesto Genovese with an hour-long, hands-on cooking class in Levanto. Use a mortar and pestle to turn fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil into a classic Ligurian sauce, then enjoy what you’ve made alongside a glass of wine, and a spread of local products.

The Italian city of Genoa, where pesto got its start, is home to antique shops; stunning 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-century palaces; and scores of outstanding restaurants and bars. This tour leads you through the top sites, secluded squares, and hidden spots. You’ll try local Prosecco, coffee, pesto, and focaccia, all with the expertise of a local guide.

Explore the coast of Liguria with a half-day boat tour of the five villages of Cinque Terre. Maximize time with a sailing trip and skip the stress of parking or crowded train journeys. See the five colorful coastal villages—Monterosso, Vernazza, Coniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—from the trip. Customize the itinerary according to your interests.

Snacks and Tasting Menu: Bread purchased from a local artisan producer Local cured meats and cheeses Roasted hazelnuts based on availability Homemade jam Macaroons of Mombaruzzo Wine: The "Kiss" (Brut Sparkling Wine - Martinotti Method) The "Pasarot" (Barbera-based Sparkling Rosé Wine) "La Cirimela" (Barbera d'Asti DOCG) "La Giulia" (Nizza DOCG) Moscato d'Asti DOCG

At Langaround we offer tailor made full day wine tours that will help you discover the magic wines of Piedmont. During the day you will have the chance to taste wines from different producers, vintages, villages, grapes; from Barolo to Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto. You will certainly find something to bring home and drink into homes. Meeting great winemakers and looking into the world, will make you breathe the unique atmosphere that makes this piece of land so beautiful. On a typical full-day tour, we will arrange two / three visits in order to dedicate the right time to each tastings; A restaurant with some genuine local food.

It is an emotional journey that starts in the cool cellars and then reaches the wooden rooms designed to taste our wines without leaving the surrounding nature.

Learn the secrets of the Italian kitchen with this 3-hour cooking class in La Spezia. Led by an expert chef, begin at the local market to select fresh seafood and vegetables for your dishes. Then, bring your ingredients to the kitchen of a nearby ‘osteria.’ Receive hands-on training in your small group as you craft three courses of delicious Ligurian cuisine, sitting down to feast on your creations afterward. Numbers are limited to four people to keep the experience intimate.

Discover the sweet side of Turin with a food-focused walking tour. Taste several chocolate-based specialties of Torino including Bicerin (an espresso and chocolate drink), gelato, pastries, and chocolate bars. Follow your guide on a stroll through the heart of the city and learn about the history of chocolate making in this region of Italy.

Savor the flavors of the Piedmont capital on a food and wine tour of Turin. Visit Europe's largest outdoor farmers market, which includes more than seven vendors offering local cuisine options. Try enough samples along the way to satisfy your need for lunch.

Italy’s Piedmont region is known as a gastronomic capital. On this private tour, you won’t just get to taste some of its most famous culinary products—you’ll go behind-the-scenes and see how they’re produced. First, join a truffle hunter and his dog on a walk, and see if you unearth any treasures. Then, transfer to a family-run winery, where you’ll learn how wine is made and enjoy samples of Barolo.

Turin is known for its prestigious cuisine featuring delicacies from truffles to chocolate. Take a deep dive into the city’s food culture with this gourmet walking tour to visit restaurants, learn about traditional dishes, and enjoy tastings and lunch with a foodie guide. Sample specialties including grissini (breadsticks), agnolotti and tajerin pasta, vitello tonné (veal with tuna sauce) and steak tartare, chocolates, and bicerin (a chocolate-infused coffee drink).

Hello, this is Pier and Chiara, your Sommelier and Wine Country experts. After some years in California, we decided to return to Langhe to showcase the beauty of our countryside and home. For us, it is all about great stories and unforgettable flavors. Let us use our expertise and our direct connections to create the best experience for you: a relaxed, guided Wine Tour&Tasting at top rated producers. Wine Country at its best. This tailor made guided tour includes: - Pick-up in Alba - Transportation: fully electric vehicle (Tesla) - Tour and tasting at top rated wineries - English speaking private guide and Sommelier - Concierge service for lunch and dinner - Wine shipping service - Tasting fees PLEASE NOTE: the minimum number of guests is 2

Truffles are one of the most famous and prestigious products from Alba, but taking to the woods to search out these delicacies in the wild is a pastime usually reserved for expert foragers. With this exclusive experience, join a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they uncover these tiny treasures in the wooded hills. Relax after your adventure with a wine tasting in a local family-run cellar.

Indulge in the fantastic and impressive wines of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Visit wine cellars and vineyards of Langhe and Roero and be prepared to taste some amazing wine, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. Choose between a half-day or a full-day tour, exploring and learning about the wines of the area. 

This private tour with Winemaker is completely dedicated to Piedmont wines and their secrets. The winemaker will lead you to the details of the Terroir and vinification techniques. We will walk through the vineyard to discover the singularity of our unique Terroir, the origin of the formation of soils, the connection between the climate, the wine growing, and the grape varieties. - Morning: 2 commented wine tasting session in a family run wineries in Barolo area (detailed tour of the winery, wine-making unit and aging cellar). - Lunch: I take care of booking your table in a « Piedmont » typical restaurant (To be paid directly). - Afternoon: We will have 1 Commented wine tasting sessions in family run winery in Barbaresco area. THE TOUR IS PRIVATE, IT CAN BE CUSTOMIZED ACCORDING TO YOUR SPECIFIC WISHES

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