--- title: Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 179 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 1020 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Wine country? rank_in_category: 2 of 24 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/small-group-barolo-wine-tasting-alba-unesco-piedmont-hills/ --- # Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills **Guidekin's take:** A small group van day into the Langhe hills for a guided tasting of seven Piedmont reds including Barolo at a family run winery, with free time in Alba and a stop at a castle or viewpoint. Lunch is at your own cost in Alba, hotel pickup is only on the semi private tier, and travel time is part of the day. 4.95 from 1020 reviews at €179 per person. **Wine country?:** Choose the limited group Barolo day: seven wines, Alba, max nineteen, 10h 30m at €179 per person; English only. 4.95 from 1020 reviews. Trade-off: Lunch and pickup not included. (last checked September 24, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 24 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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.) ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Semi Private 7 people + pickup) - Group size varies by option: max 19 from €179 · small group from €399 - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €159: ages 13 to 20 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Semi Private 7 people + pickup) ## Key facts - Price: from €179 per person for the Limited group - maximum 19 pp option; other options up to €399 - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 1020 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Abroads Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 19 from €179 · small group from €399 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 1020 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1011 of 1020. - 5 stars: 979 (96%) - 4 stars: 32 (3%) - 3 stars: 8 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Limited group - maximum 19 pp | €179 / person | English | - | | Semi Private 7 people + pickup | €399 / person | English | Luxury van for 7 people: Pickup and drop off included Guided by Oleg or Stefano: Abroads Tours founders who created this itinerary. | ## What's included - Stop at a UNESCO-listed castle or panoramic viewpoint (Panoramic viewpoint on Tuesdays) - Walking tour and free time in Alba - Travel in a private van - 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 ## Not included - local recommendations provided - Optional - Hotel pickup and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Alba** (2h) - 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... 2. **Barolo** (2h) - 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,... 3. **Castello Di Grinzane Cavour** (1h) - Enjoy a visit to a medieval castle listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering panoramic views over the Langhe hills and surrounding vineyards. Inside the castle, visit the historic wine shop, considered the oldest in the Piedmont region, and learn about its close... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point This pick up point is 10 minutes away by subway or 20 minutes by UBER/TAXI from DUOMO. Please be at the meeting time by 9:15. We will pick you up along the way coming from Milano Centrale train station PLEASE LET US KNOW IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE JOINING AT THIS MEETING POINT Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJoTAFeGnFhkcRCCvqm41sPNk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 24** | €179 | 10h 30m | 4.95 (1020) | varies by option | | [Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-lugano-2-countries-in-1-day-boat-cruise/?format=md) | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1571) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Small-Group Lake Como Experience with Boat and Van from Milan](/italy/milan/tours/small-group-lake-como-experience-with-boat-and-van-from-milan/?format=md) | €85 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (237) | shared | Ranked #2 of 24 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €68 to €1039, median €139; typical length 10h 30m. 4 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/day-trips-from-milan/?format=md ## More in Milan - All Milan tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/small-group-barolo-wine-tasting-alba-unesco-piedmont-hills/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/?format=md