Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

4.9 (41 reviews) Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, Italy
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes.

4-hour tour from Alba (or from your nearby hotel), with a tour guide.

Come and meet the truffle hunter with the dog and a Barolo wine producer who share their expertise about the two most treasured products of Piedmont.

Truffle Hunting and Barolo Wine tasting is an informative tour set to explore the decadent yet beautiful Langhe hills in Piedmont.

Options

Use your own car

Duration: 4 hours
Wine tasting
Tour guide
Pickup included

Transport INCLUDED

Up to 3 passengers join the guide's car.
Duration: 4 hours
Wine tasting : Tasting of 4 premium wines including Barolo
Pickup included

What's included

  • Tour guide or driver (depending on the transport)
  • Up to 3 people we may book you the guide's car
  • Boutique winery tour and tasting of 4-5 top wines. Comparison of Barolo
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Truffle hunter and dog (occasionally shared with other guests)
  • Gratuities
  • Truffles found during the hunt can be bought directly from the hunter (cash only)
  • Alcohol is not served to anyone under the age of 18 y.o.

What to expect

  1. Alba International White Truffle Fair
    Pass by
    The tour starts at the train station of Alba or in your hotel (if located nearby). Within a 20 minutes drive we will be in the heart of production of Barolo wine.
  2. Langhe landscapes
    Pass by
    Let our guide take you on the most panoramic wine routes winding through the area of production of the famous Barolo wine, spread across eleven municipalities, where Nebbiolo grapes are cultivated. Take advantage of stunning photo opportunities over the Langhe hills which are part of the 50th UNESCO World Heritage site of Italy, because of the historical value of a unique patchwork landscape, dotted with medieval towers, castles and quaint villages. Get familiar with elements and facts of the region otherwise silent to a hurried glance.
  3. Comune di Monforte d'Alba
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to an off-the-beaten-track boutique winery – where quality and family traditions are valued – and step inside the cellar to taste four premium wines including two different types of Barolo.
  4. Langhe landscapes
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Truffle hunting in the woods which last about 1-1.5 hour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts from the train station of Alba or in nearby hotels. Please tell us your hotel's name at time of booking

End point

The tour starts from the train station of Alba or in nearby hotels. Please tell us your hotel's name at time of booking

Pickup details

The pick-up can be set in front of the train station of Alba or at your hotel, if located in the surrounding area. Please tell us the name of your hotel at time of booking.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes.
  • In case of heavy rain the tour might be cancelled and an alternative date will be offered;
  • White truffle season goes from end of September to January. From the end of April to September, summer black truffles may be found

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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