Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Barolo — often called the “King of Wines and the Wine of Kings” — on a small-group journey from Milan into the vineyard hills of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage wine landscape.
Travel in a comfortable small group with an English-speaking guide.
The first stop is Alba, the world capital of white truffles and the birthplace of Nutella. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to stroll the historic center and enjoy lunch.
From Alba, continue into the Barolo wine region to visit a family-run winery with spectacular views over the Langhe hills. Enter the traditional cellar, meet the producers, and enjoy a guided tasting of 7 wines, including Barolo, while learning about local vineyards and winemaking traditions.
The day also includes a stop at Grinzane Cavour Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by vineyards and one of the iconic viewpoints in the Langhe.
(On Tuesdays, when the castle is closed, the stop is replaced by a panoramic viewpoint in La Morra or Barbaresco.)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included in the total duration.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Alba
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.
Barolo
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.
What‘s Included
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
local recommendations provided
Optional
Hotel pickup and drop off
Options
Semi Private 7 people + pickup
Luxury van for 7 people: Pickup and drop off included
Guided by Oleg or Stefano: Abroads Tours founders who created this itinerary.
Limited group - maximum 19 pp
Reviews
743 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip from Milan
vickysU1173ZW,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A highlight of our trip to Milan. This day trip was so much fun! We went on Easter Monday, so traffic was light and we arrived in less time than expected. The van was new and very comfortable. Our driver was extremely safe and our tour guide was so informative. The visit to Alba was wonderful, we had a private tasting of hazelnuts and truffles and the town was so clean. There were so many stores that I wish we had more time there. Our guide arranged lunch reservations for everyone at a Michelin restaurant that was outstanding! We also stopped at an amazing castle that overlooked the vineyards, which was a nice break to get out of the van. The wine tasting was so much fun. Everyone in the group interacted even though we were from different countries.
Lovely day with good wines and knowledgeable Guide
378henrichh,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable guide, Stefano who treated himself throughout the day. Visit to Alba, a cozy, quiet smaller town where we ate well at a nice restaurant. Then wine tasting with first class wines at the Fratelli Sergio & Battista Borgogno Barolo Italia farm. Lovely day!
Amazing tour
AMEnsenat,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the Best experience ever… you most book this tour if you like History and wine tasting.
Perfect trip!
ronjag841,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experiance, Steffano is an amazing guide with so much knowledge. Good wine, lovely castle (with a bar with quality drinks) and such nice small group joining !
Above and beyond!
Kamiorsi,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Above and beyond. Chiara and Fabio was espectacular. Highly recommended.
Great Wine Tasting Experience
edelgadoc,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Chiara as our tour guide… she is amazing, very knowledgeable without being overwhelming, lots of context as well. Time allocated for the stops was enough and her recommendations for lunch at Alba were right on point. We had a very nice time at the castle and the vineyard was relaxed with a full experience of sort of wines for the region. Book it! You will not regret it.
Book tour asap!
N2503UOnicolek,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on this tour! From start to finish, everything was seamless and thoughtfully planned. Our guide Chiara was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made sure everyone felt included. We learned so much about the region. The sights were beautiful, and the pacing was perfect—not rushed at all. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Barbaresco
B7734FMdougc,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with guide Chiara highly recommend
Perfect day
A8393HQandrewl,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chiara lead a fantastic day continuously engaging the group in entertaining ways. A wonderful experience. 10/10
Best day of our Milan visit
David S,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was the highlight of our visit to Milan. The van was comfortable and our guide and driver were informative and friendly. We stopped at a beautiful castle with amazing view of the vineyards and the snow capped mountains in the backround. The stop at Alba was so much fun. The town was so clean and beautiful. We had a private visit and tasting of white truffles and hazelnuts which was so informative. The guide made reservations at a Michelin restaurant that was wonderful. I wish we had more time in Alba as there were so many shops I wanted to visit (next time). The wine tasting was the last stop and it was great. The view from the vineyard was spectacular. The whole day was amazing.
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