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
Walking tour and free time in Alba
Travel in a private van
Stop at a UNESCO-listed castle or panoramic viewpoint (Panoramic viewpoint on Tuesdays)
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
718 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day in Piedmont
anujm675,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour through Piedmont! Stefano of Abroads tours designed a great day that let us experience Alba and a Piedmont winery where we tasted many wines including Barolo and Barbaresco. This is a newer, smaller company that also aims to work with other local businesses in the Piedmont region. I highly recommend this tour!
Very authentic Italian experience
avao580,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very authentic Italian experience, the wine tasting was really good, and has such a gorgeous view.
Incredible Wine Tasting and Curated Experience
chris8305,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stefano was an amazing tour guide! We only got to do one tour with this company, but I’d be excited to try any of them based on our experience!
Authentic non-touristy experience
ainsleys581,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing and different tour. We went to no tourists spots, which felt like we were apart of the culture. My friends and I took amazing pictures with amazing views of the castle, vineyards, town, and countryside. We also tasted some amazing truffle infused foods. Our tour guide was super nice and funny and intelligent. This is a 10 out of 10 tour and highly recommend.
Beautiful day in the countryside!
ms4lb,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Stefano for a wonderful day!! It was interesting and well paced. We loved seeing the sights of Alba and enjoyed the winery.
Amazing Day Trip from Milan
clairelG4882XJ,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time with Monica! She was so knowledgeable about the culture and history of the region and took is tl the coziest spots. Highly recommend!
Strongly recommend this tour
gmichaelyoung1,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oleg was an amazing. The trip was amazing and the winery was great. Would recommend if you have a free day in Milan
such a wonderful day!
Passport40692255873,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oleg was a wonderful guide! He was so knowledgeable about everything, and offered us an additional truffle tasting! It was amazing, we got to taste 8 wines. It was the perfect amount of time at each stop (castle, alba, winery). The wine tasting was mainly reds (and as someone who drinks mainly white I still loved it!) it was a sweet family winery overlooking vineyards. Really one of the better day trips i have done and it was on a comfortable Mercedes van!
Wine testing day trip.
andreabK9007GR,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Stefano on the Barolo tour. He took our small group through every part of the experience—from visiting Barolo to enjoying a wine tasting in Alba and the UNESCO Piedmont Hills. We had so much fun. He asked each of us to introduce ourselves, which created a warm, friendly atmosphere and helped us get to know everyone on the bus. He also interacted with each person in a playful way and shared delicious chocolates with all of us. It was a beautiful and memorable experience, especially because we were all from different countries. Thank you, Stefano, for such a lovely day!
Wine testing day trip
Q3893OWlorenad,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Stefano was a great tour guide. Overall, a great experience with surrounded by great people!
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