Top Tours & Activities in Asti

I am a local wine maker and owner of a winery. I was born here in one of Italy's most famous wine regions in Piemonte. I offer private and personalized wine tours from Milan. My tours will give you the chance to explore some of Italy's most genuine and authentic wineries. I have turned my passion for making wine into teaching and sharing my love of wine with people from all over the world.

Private tour lead by Sommelier. Visit to the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the Unesco territory. Visit to the cellars, to the wine aging cellar, and wine tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

This is a wine tour to discover the real Monferrato: one of the most evocative areas of Piedmont, rich in history and great wines. The first stop will be a small organic cellar in the area where you will have the opportunity to meet the producer who will guide you in the discovery of his cellar, its wines and its history. After the first visit, I will take you to a restaurant in the area that I have selected where you can discover typical dishes of the renowned Piedmontese gastronomy. After a relaxing lunch break we will leave for another family winery where you will taste other important native wines such as Barbera, Moscato, Freisa, Grignolino. Throughout the journey we will be able to travel along panoramic roads and I will show you some of the most beautiful and fascinating corners of Monferrato. Furthermore, there will be time to introduce you to the main productions of the region, I will tell you about the main denominations and the various native and historical vines grown here.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Asti treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of Venaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning Baroque architecture. Meet your guide outside the ticket office of the Palace of Venaria and begin your exploration of the historic residence of the House of Savoy. Be amazed by the elegant and luxurious Baroque interiors of the palace. Walk across the enchanting Hall of Diana and admire the splendor of the Great Gallery. Continue to the Church of Sant'Uberto and the well-known Bucentaur. Admire the spectacular Fountain of the Stag in the Court of Honor. Throughout the tour of the palace, learn more about the history of the Savoy dynasty who once lived there, and the palace's subsequent uses throughout the centuries.

This is going to be a unique experience. You can discover the region and the wines of it with a local winemaker that own a winery. The target is to show you the differences in the type of soils, exposure of the vineyards, the varieties that we grow here in this part of Piedmont in connection with the global warming of the last decades. Last but not least, taste some of the fantastic wines of this region in the company of local producers after visiting their cellars . and discover their production techniques.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Want a day of tranquility and inner peace? Doing Yoga with me has never been so pleasant and fun! You can practice in my cozy studio or outdoors where you will be surrounded by the lush vegetation that mother nature has given us. You will find a deep contact with yourself to be able to relax completely surrounded by the wonderful hills of Langhe Roero and Monferrato.

This tour will be led by a Sommelier. You will visit the Monferrato and Langa vineyards, in the Unesco territory. You will visit the cellars, the wine aging room, and there will be a short tasting with combinations of typical products. See you there!

We will start our day in the historical center of Neive, a small medieval hilltop town. One of the towns of the Barbaresco wine area and one of Italy’s top 5 most beautiful hilltop villages. We will sit down in a caffè with a warm beverage of your choice and will go over the area with the local maps to give a better idea of the regions, the grapes, the winemaking process, and what we will be tasting throughout the day. From there we will take a beautiful drive through the the hilly roadways that are covered in vines that brings us to our first winery stop, where we will see the wine making process, talk about some family history, and a taste of some of the family’s most precious wines. After we will stop in a medieval village for lunch at a small local spot, before heading to our second winery visit. We will then after, head back to our meeting point where you will be free to enjoy an aperitivo or dinner after the tour. The start time is at 9.30 and the end time is at 17.00

Together, we will explore the Piedmontese culinary tradition through a Tuscan lens, blending the techniques and flavors of two renowned Italian regions. We will prepare traditional tajarin, ravioli del plin, and the typical pici senesi, following authentic regional recipes. You will learn to make two distinct doughs: one with eggs for the Piedmontese pasta and one without eggs for the pici. Each preparation will be enriched by learning specific techniques, such as the delicate “plin” for the ravioli and the handmade method for the pici. The course will conclude with a seasonal dessert, completing the culinary experience with a sweet touch that reflects local tradition. A unique opportunity to discover the roots and secrets of two extraordinary culinary traditions, learning how to enhance fresh ingredients and create dishes that tell stories and flavors of authentic cuisine.

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!

This is going to be a unique experience. You can discover the region and the wines of it with a local winemaker that own a winery. The target is to show you the differences in the type of soils, exposure of the vineyards, the varieties tha we grow here in this part of Piedmont in connection with the global warming of the last decades. Last but not least, taste some of the fantastic wines of this region in the company of local producers after visitng their cellars and discover their production techniques.

Enjoy 3 hours guided experience and together with an expert tour guide discover the magnificent Reggia of Venaria, UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore this palace and you will admire the real Baroque art. While strolling around, be amazed by the elegant and luxurious furnishings preserved. Furthermore you will walk across the enchanting Hall of Diana made by Amedeo Castellamonte as well as you will be suprised by the Great Gallery. Be prepared to make your best pictures of it! Continue your guided tour to the amazing complex of Juvarra: be amazed by the church and the well-known Bucentaur and the spectacular Fountain of the Stag in the Court of Honor. Do not miss the unique chance to make a jump into the past throughout the history of the last Italian Royal Family of Savoy.

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.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Asti recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

We dedicate the experience to small groups of people, to allow them to interact personally. You can taste the most famous wines of the area in one of the most prestigious cellars

The unique Vespa experience totally sustainable in Piedmont. Not just for the Vespa but also for all the other experience that you will live in Langa

A unique adventure that will take you to discover the wonderful hills of the Langhe, on board an electric Vespa, ecological and silent. You will set off on a suggestive itinerary that will make you fully experience the atmosphere of this region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will stop in some of the most fascinating villages of the Langhe, each with its own character and history: Verduno, La Morra, famous for its majestic view of the valley Barolo, cradle of the famous wine Monforte d’Alba, with its medieval village, Serralunga d’Alba, Grinzane Cavour, seat of the castle linked to the history of the famous statesman Camillo Benso di Cavour. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the renowned Azienda Agricola Marrone* (subject to availability) in La Morra. Here you will be welcomed for a guided tour of the winery, to discover the secrets of wine production and the history of the family. The visit will end with a delicious lunch, with traditional local dishes paired with the best wines from the cellar.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Barbaresco treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The Royal Palace of Venaria is a magnificent example of Baroque art immersed in the beautiful setting of its namesake village. The French Gardens have left their mark important architects as Amedeo di Castellamonte and Juvarra. This ticket ensures a streamlined entry into the Venaria Royal Palace.

Dive into Asti like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. A delicious way to discover Asti and its gastronomy! • Street food tasting tour • Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops • Sample some of Asti typical street food staples • Do some sightseeing in Asti as you walk from tasting to tasting • Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Explore the Reggia di Venaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the company of an expert guide who will show you the Reggia and its enchanting gardens. Admire the beautiful Baroque architecture. Find out more about the history of the House of Savoy.

Your day in Asti is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once homes with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Asti treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.  Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Experience a cooking class in the Monferrato hills: prepare ravioli al plin and a seasonal appetizer, enjoy homemade sourdough bread and local wine in an authentic, welcoming setting

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Immerse yourself in the history and food and wine culture of Piedmont to discover some of the excellence of our territory with the Guide of a Sommelier and Expert in local gastronomy. Together we will visit a traditional family-run winery to discover the classic red wines and sparkling wine of our territory. We will visit the various winemaking and aging rooms and together with the winemaker of the cellar you will have the opportunity to learn the characteristics of each wine and its production techniques. You will continue your day with a visit to a small company specialized in the production and aging of traditional Piedmontese cheeses. You will be explained the processing and production techniques and you will have the opportunity to taste these delicious cheeses during a gui DAta tasting by an Expert cheesemaker during a "light lunch". Finally you will stop at a small distillery to taste artisanal Vermouths inspired by Piedmontese tradition.

Discover the Langhe of Barolo in a unique style, with the Calessino Bee! Breathtaking views of the vineyards of the Langa del Barolo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site You will explore the territory where the famous Barolo wine is born, appreciated worldwide for its excellence and refinement. Charming medieval villages such as La Morra, Barolo, Grinzane Cavour, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte, characterized by ancient towers, castles, Romanesque churches You will taste the authentic flavors of Piedmont through tastings of fine wines and local gastronomic delicacies such as cheeses, cold cuts and desserts typical of the Piedmontese tradition. Authentic Piedmontese dishes to enrich your tour. You will live a unique adventure aboard the Calessino Bee, a vintage means of transport that will allow you to explore the region in an original way. With its quirky and picturesque nature, the Calessino Bee will add a touch of charm and authenticity to your trip to the Barolo Langhe.

We offer a minimum stay of two nights in Maison Petit Perlage, born as a champagnerie and recently evolved into a charming inn used as a Bed and Breakfast. The peculiarity of our offer is that of allowing our guests to live an experience immersed in 360 ° champagne. Upon your arrival you will find a bottle of champagne in the room and a welcome aperitif, while when you wake up, an exorbitant and sophisticated breakfast with sweets, sausages, cheeses, hot drinks and champagne awaits you. Finally, to round off your experience, a delicious dinner awaits you in a typical Monferrato restaurant (wines not included). The rooms bear the names of three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir room also offers the possibility to enrich your stay by taking a champagne bath in a tub with a view of the Monferrato.