Food Tour In Alba
Food & Wine Tour In Alba, Italy
The food tour in Alba is the perfect way to discover the town like a foodie! Follow the local expert in an informative walking tour of the town center of Alba with five food tastings along the way that exceed your lunch needs. Come hungry and curious!
Follow an expert tour guide at the produce market, in selected food stores and meet passionate food purveyors as you learn the evolution of iconic local recipes and the origins of the most traditional ingredients.
Hometown of the famous “Nutella” and known for the International White Truffle Fair, Alba deserves to be seen with a local expert. Learn how to recognize real truffle condiments from artificially flavored ones and get a full understanding of the local culinary scene.
Excellent tour guide and selection of gastronomy specialties. Everything was well organized, we never had to wait when we arrived at each place. The rice with mushrooms and black truffle was superlative. I’m personally not a big fan of beef tartare so the guide recommended the vegetarian option with vegetables and cheese fondue. We found the tour to have the right balance between history and the tasting part so three hours flew by quickly and it was never boring.
Renée H. – September 2020
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TOUR Highlights
Five food tastings (equivalent to lunch!)
Learn to recognize the aroma of truffles
Tour guide with a background in food and wine
Small groups up to 12 guests
- 89 € per adult (from 17 y.o.) – with minimum 3 paying guests
- 40 € per child (from 6 to 16 y.o.) accompanied by minimum 2 adults
- free of charge for infants up to 5 y.o.
The rate includes:
- Tour guide up to three hours
- Five food tastings, two glasses of wine and a small bottle of water per person
The rate does not include:
- Any entrance fee, additional tastings and anything else not mentioned above in the “the rate includes” field
- Alcohol is not served to anyone under the age of 18 y.o.
The food tour in Alba begins with a deep presentation of the region and its ingredients which are strictly connected to the geographical position.
The Piedmont region of Italy proudly offers a unique cuisine which combines farmer’s traditions with an aristocratic touch. After a look to the open-air market (when available), partake on a tasting of the most representative cheese of the region. From raw milk cheese, to goat and sheep, the food tour in Alba takes you on a journey throughout Piedmont.
Stop in an old-fashioned bakery to learn stories about the crunchy breadsticks, aka “grissini“.
The food tour in Alba is a pleasant walk through the elegant town center with a look to historical sites and some art, while talking about the local culinary scene.
In a truffle shop run by a family of truffle hunters, we get familiar with truffle condiments, spreads and truffle oil learning how to recognize high quality jars from artificially flavored junk. A few bites of truffle salami and truffle cheese prepare our mouth for either a pasta course (tajarin) or a risotto served with freshly shaved black truffles and a glass of wine.
Our selection of tastings continues in the cozy store of a local producer of salami and cured meats such as the traditional boiled salami. Then, sit down to experience what an Italian trattoria is like. Enjoy a choice of traditional “antipasti” or local egg noodles called tajarin. For the bravest ones, the unparalleled beef tartare of Piedmont can be enjoyed with a glass of wine.
The food tour in Alba ends with a tasting of hazelnut and chocolate delicacies from a selected pastry shop with the best coffee in town. In summer, a gelato is everyone’s favorite.
Tastings order and recipes can change depending on availability. Food allergies and dietary restrictions must be communicated at time of booking.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
- Read here the full terms and conditions.
- When: every Saturday at 10am.
- Private tours available from Tuesday to Saturday
- Duration: 3 hours (10am-1pm)
- Participants: up to 12 guests
- Kids and family friendly: YES (not alcoholic beverages will be served to anyone under the Italian drinking age of 18)
- Food allergies: must be communicated at time of booking
- Physical activity: low
- Meeting place: Piazza Garibaldi
- In case of rain: the tour runs
