Top Piedmont & Liguria Dining Experiences

Learn how to prepare two kinds of homemade pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this half-day culinary workshop, capped at only 12 people. Get hands-on instruction in mastering two pasta recipes—followed by tiramisu—in the private home of a local cook. Cooking workshops include a sparkling wine aperitivo and complimentary soft beverages. You’ll also get to taste your creations.

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.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Tour led by Sommelier. Visit to the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the territory of UNESCO. Visit to the cellars, to the wine aging room, and short tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

We are happy to share the knowledge of the area with you, we are on this business since 8 years and know exactly what our customers expect from this experience. The vassel we use is extremely comfortable.

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.

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's 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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Piedmont produces some of Italy’s top wines, but it’s easy to get lost when visiting its wineries on your own. With this private tour, leave the driving to a professional and focus on the views and wines. Enjoy a customized itinerary with two to three stops at local cellars, chosen to suit your taste and interests. Sample Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and other flagship wines plus stop for a traditional lunch (own expense).

Connect with a local and learn the secrets to preparing some of the most beloved dishes from the Cinque Terre with this private home cooking class. Join your host in their Riomaggiore kitchen for a hands-on lesson and make three traditional recipes from scratch. Turn out a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, and a classic dessert with the guidance of your host, then relax over a festive meal featuring the dishes you’ve created together.

Take a break from sightseeing and experience the authentic side of Turin with this home cooking class. Learn how to knead, roll out, and form two traditional types of pasta (filled and shaped) plus assemble a luscious tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your local host and instructor. Then relax over a family-style meal featuring the dishes you've created, served with wine and coffee.

Visit a Piedmont winery in the esteemed Monferrato wine region, and discover the estate with the local winemaker. You’ll learn about the philosophy of the family-run winery, and the owners’ passion for Piedmont winemaking traditions. See the vineyard and cellars, if you wish, then finish with a tasting of wine that’s produced on site, along with some regional snacks.

Making fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù can be tricky if you don’t know the right techniques. With this home cooking class, connect with a passionate local host to discover the secrets to preparing both of these crowd-pleasers like a pro. Roll up your sleeves and prepare two classic pasta dishes under the guidance of your host, then assemble dessert together. Sample your handiwork paired with wine at the end of the class.

Turin is the city of taste par excellence: many are the dishes of its gastronomic tradition made with high quality ingredients and famous even beyond national borders. What few people know, however, is that the aperitivo as we know it today was born right here! So, what better experience to get to know the local tradition than to immerse yourself in an aperitivo tour? Let yourself be charmed by the famous wines of the area, the delicious and aromatic vermouth (the oldest aperitif drink!) and why not, even a Piedmontese craft beer. You won’t leave with an empty belly because next to the most famous drinks, you can also eat the best aperitivo dishes.

See the highlights of UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre from the water’s edge when you embark on a boat tour of the region. Set sail in the morning from Monterosso, and toast your trip with a welcome drink; with just a small group for company, you can admire the colorful fishing villages and rugged coastal scenery without worrying about crowds. Enjoy numerous sightseeing stops along the Cinque Terre route, pause for swimming breaks, and enjoy aperitifs and a traditional local lunch.

A chance to soak in the atmosphere of the Cinque Terre in a picture postcard location while enjoying a tasty lunch, a relaxed and fun experience!

Save time and combine two experiences in a day—a local market visit and a private cooking class at a Cesarina’s home in Turin. Learn the secrets of Turin’s most popular dishes, and try out three authentic local recipes. A highlight of the experience is being able to eat your creations at the end of the class with drinks included.

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.

Be welcomed into a private family home in Santa Margherita Ligure with this exclusive cooking demonstration followed by lunch or dinner. Watch as your host makes some of Liguria’s most traditional dishes from old family recipes while you learn about the culinary history of this stretch of coastline. Then sit down for a family-style meal featuring the dishes your host has just prepared, served with regional red and white wines.