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Asti, Province of Asti, Italy

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Asti, located in the province of Asti, Italy, is a charming town known for its medieval towers, Gothic cathedral, and delicious sparkling wine, Asti Spumante. Explore the historic center, sample local delicacies like truffles and hazelnuts, and don't miss the annual Palio di Asti horse race for a truly unforgettable experience!

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Culture4.6/5

Cattedrale di Asti

The Cattedrale di Asti, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, boasts intricate stained glass windows and a majestic bell tower, making it a must-visit landmark in the heart of Asti.

Culture4.6/5

Museo del Palio di Asti

This Asti museum traces the Palio in a 16th-century hall with original wooden ceilings. The horse race runs bareback after a historical costume parade.

Landmark4.5/5

Piazza San Secondo

Nestled in the heart of Asti, Piazza San Secondo is renowned for its stunning medieval architecture, vibrant local markets, and the breathtaking Basilica di San Secondo, making it a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts.

Landmark4.4/5

Cemetery Asti

Eat$$$4/5

RISTORANTE 911

At RISTORANTE 911 in Asti, indulge in exquisite local cuisine paired with a vibrant atmosphere, making it a quintessential dining experience that celebrates the rich flavors of the Piedmont region.

Eat$$$4.7/5

Osteria della Piazza

Eat$$$4.2/5

Osteria del Palio

Asti osteria on Piazza Vittorio Alfieri, with wine by the glass or carafe.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Gallina Vecchia

Cafe$$4.5/5

Caffè Roma

Nestled in the heart of San Damiano d'Asti, Caffè Roma is your cozy Italian escape! Sip on rich espresso or indulge in delectable pastries while soaking in the lively ambiance. This charming spot on Corso Roma is perfect for people-watching or planning your next adventure. Don’t miss their homemade gelato—it's a sweet must-try! Buon appetito!

Drink$$4.4/5

Bar Manhattan

Drink$$3.6/5

Caffè del Teatro

Asti aperitivo bar with drinks and appetizer platters.

Eat$$3.8/5

Caffè San Carlo

At Caffè San Carlo in Asti, classic Italian charm meets exquisite coffee, offering a delightful ambiance and rich history that invites visitors to savor every moment, making it a must-visit gem in the heart of Italy.

Stays

Stay$$$$4.7/5

Hotel Lis

The Lis is a family-run hotel in the centre of Asti. A bottle of excellent red wine of Piedmont is offered upon arrival to all guests. All rooms of Lis Hotel have air conditioning, satellite TV and tea/coffee maker. Hotel Lis is just a 5-minute walk from Asti Railway Station, and 5 km from the motorway exit.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Phi Hotel Palio

Phi Hotel Palio is located only 50 metres from the historic centre of Asti, and its craft shops, and only 150 metres from the Central Railway Station. The Palio offers comfortable rooms with an elegant atmosphere and all modern comforts. Each room has Sky channels. The friendly staff are always available for catering to your needs and requests. A rich breakfast is served each morning. You can try authentic Piedmont cuisine at the on-site Laura's Restaurant.

Stay4.1/5

La Terrazza Room 1

Asti countryside inn with a terrace looking toward the Alps. Dinner can stretch into wine and karaoke with the host.

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5/5
4 h

Fresh pasta with a view near Asti – Langhe, Roero, Monferrato

Together, we will explore Piedmontese culinary traditions through a Tuscan perspective, combining the techniques and flavors of two of Italy’s most renowned gastronomic regions. We will prepare traditional tajarin, ravioli del plin, and authentic Tuscan pici, following the original recipes. You will learn how to make two different types of fresh pasta dough: an egg-based dough for the Piedmontese pasta and an egg-free dough for the pici. Each preparation will introduce you to specific traditional techniques, from the delicate “plin” used to shape the ravioli to the hand-rolling technique used to make pici. The cooking class will also include a tasting of a selection of local wines. This is a unique opportunity to discover the roots and secrets of two extraordinary Italian culinary traditions, learning how to make the most of fresh ingredients and create dishes that tell the stories and express the authentic flavors of their regions.

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4/5

Venaria Royal Palace and Gardens in Turin

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. IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The museum or attraction will automatically confirm the closest available time, which can be ANY TIME during opening hours on the selected date, if your preferred time is no longer available.

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5/5
7 h

Authentic Piedmont small producers wine tour with a Sommelier

This is a wine tour to discover Monferrato: one of the most suggestive and less touristic areas of Piedmont, rich in history and great wines. The first stop will be a small natural winery in the area where I will introduce you to the oenologist and producer who will guide you, together with me, to discover his cellar, his wines and his production philosophy. After the first visit you will have lunch in a traditional restaurant selected by me where you can discover typical Piedmontese dishes enjoying the tranquility of the local atmosphere. After a relaxing lunch break we will leave for another traditional winery where, after listening to the story of the rediscovery of an ancient native variety, we will visit an ancient underground cellar and together with the producer we will taste their most classic wines. During the day we will have the opportunity to walk along scenic roads admiring fascinating corners of Monferrato and discovering small hidden treasures of Piedmont.

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4.9/5

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a local winemaker

This experience is designed to help you discover the Langhe region and its wines, guided by a local winemaker and winery owner. The tour focuses on understanding the territory through its vineyards and landscapes, highlighting how soil types, vineyard exposure, and grape varieties influence the wines of this part of Piedmont. Particular attention is given to how viticulture has evolved in recent decades in response to climate change. The experience includes visits to local wineries, where you will meet the producers, explore their cellars, and learn about their production techniques. Tastings of several wines and vintages complete the visit, offering a direct and authentic connection to the region and its wines.

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5/5
7 h 30 mins

Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour with a Sommelier

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

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5/5
7 h

Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Asti

This is a unique wine experience designed to help you truly understand the Langhe region and its wines, guided by a local winemaker and winery owner. During the tour, you will explore the landscape and discover how different soil types, vineyard exposure, and grape varieties influence the wines of this part of Piedmont. Particular attention is given to how viticulture has evolved in recent decades in response to climate change. The experience continues with visits to local wineries, where you will meet the producers, walk through their cellars, and learn about their production techniques. Of course, the tour concludes with tastings of some of the region’s most distinctive wines, shared directly with the people who produce them.

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4.7/5
3 h

Turin: Reggia of Venaria guided experience

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.

$91.38
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5/5
3 h

Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Asti

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.

$167.37
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4.9/5
1 h 30 mins

Classic Private Wine Tasting in Castagnole delle Lanze

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!

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3.8/5
3 h

Small-group Street food tour in Asti

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.

$103.44
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5/5
2 h

Private Tasting Barbaresco Experience with Typical Products

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!

$51.46
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5/5
9 h

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Milano

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.

$571.82
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5/5
2 h 30 mins

Dining experience at a local's home in Asti with show cooking

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.

$120.08
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5/5
3 h

Private cooking class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Asti

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.

$165.83
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4.8/5
3 h

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Asti

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.

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3/5
2 h 30 mins

Turin: Reggia di Venaria Guided Tour

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.

$137.24
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3 h 30 mins

Local Market Tour and Dining experience at a local's home in Asti

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.

$158.96
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4.8/5
4 h 30 mins

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Asti

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.

$216.15
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4.9/5
3 h

Alba Truffle Hunting, Barolo and Barbaresco Tasting

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

$102.93
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3 h

Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Asti

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.

$165.83
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