Tours & Activities in Ascoli Piceno

Discover the romantic city of Ascoli Piceno on this walking tour with your guide. Learn the history of the city and then visit a local cafe to drink a typical digestif, Anisette, and some coffee.

What could be better than discovering a place in the company of someone who was born and raised there and has always loved it? I will accompany you to discover the wonders of my city among history, curiosities and anecdotes. you will not be just a tourist but a guest!

Discover this traditional Italian village known for its elaborate lace decorations. Take a guided walk through history as you explore the picturesque town and enjoy a lovely tasting of local wine.

accompanied by a guide Experienced tourist, we will ride around the ancient town its old "rue" and discovering its squares. Small break to taste the products typical of territory, like the famous ones stuffed olives.

Beautiful hills, authentic flavors and lots of fun are the ingredients of this activity: come and discover a world of colors and tastes around these magnificient hills

Ride through some of the most beautiful and unique hill towns and villages. Visit biking through one of the most beautiful village of Le Marche Region

Relax on a comfortable bus with the necessary facilities between Ascoli Piceno Train Station and Rome with Roma Linee.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and  taste authentic recipes from Ascoli Piceno 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.

Relax on a comfortable bus with the necessary facilities between Rome and Ascoli Piceno Train Station with Roma Linee.

Discover the ancient Italian tradition of olive oil making, and visit a typical olive mill. Taste local delicacies paired with fine wine and enjoy extra virgin olive oil tasting.

The tour takes place with a tour guide and certified touristic cycle, affiliated with the FCI with third party liability insurance coverage. The historical, artistic and cultural aspects of the places visited will be illustrated. N.B .: e-bike rental not included in the price

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.

Let's learn how to prepare egg pasta: Tagliatelle and Ravioli with ricotta and spinach ... Other times we make "Pesto" with fresh basil, pine nuts and Parmesan. We also prepare Ascoli Piceno specialties such as "di magro" sauce and "all'Ascolana" olives. First we cook and then we eat what we have prepared together with the teacher and his family ... finishing the dinner with a fabulous "Tiramisu" prepared by us.

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.

With our chef and an assistant, learn how to make your own fettuccine and tart starting from scratch. After learning about the sauce we typically use in Ascoli Piceno, relax with a glass of Prosecco and have a small aperitivo. Dinner will be served with the food you have prepared, you better put some effort in it! The class is about making pasta. The cooking of the pasta and the baking of the tart will happen in the kitchen where guests are not allowed.

Your day in Ascoli Piceno 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 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.

Offida is the epitome of "living well" in the Piceno region, and we would like to take you on a walk to experience this atmosphere. Join this village tour to discover the history, food and wine and crafts tradition of this picturesque and expertly preserved village in Ascoli's hinterland. You'll have a chance to see the imposing medieval Abbey of Santa Maria della Rocca and perhaps meet some ladies intent on lace-making, producing elaborate lace decorations. And to finish in good company, we have reserved a table at a town wine shop that produces wines locally so you can also taste Offida at its best.

Italian language and culture course. Wide program of free activities in the afternoon with other students such as guided tour of the historic center, river walk, cooking class. The school also organizes visits to wineries and vineyards with tasting of the excellent white wines (Pecorino and Passerina) and red wines (Rosso Piceno, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) in the area, in the companies that produce oil. The Academy also organizes beautiful trips to other cities in the Marche and Rome.

This one day tour experience is aimed at letting you discover the secrets of an area which is famous for its white wines like the Pecorino and the Passerina, but also for its strong and great Rosso Piceno Superiore - by the way, you should also visit this place in 2018 because we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the great red wine! The local english speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel within 80 kms from Ascoli Piceno. In the morning we will firstly stop by in the splendid city of Offida, the city wine capital of this area! After a tour of the city on own, we will stop by at our first local winery. You'll meet the producer and have a tour of the winery, followed by a tasting paired with some local salami and cheese. Then, we'll move on to reach our restaurant for the lunch, before going back to visit another splendid winery with an amazing view of this territory. We'll be back at your hotel by 5 pm, after having visited 3 great wineries on a special wine day tour!

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 selection 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.

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to  visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your 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 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.

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.

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic Ascoli recipes 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 Marche 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.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Ascoli Piceno 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.

Ascoli Piceno is a rich, beautiful and fascinating city at all hours of the day. We'll take you discovering its history and curiosities related to the city and people with this walk. At the end, you will have the chance to sip a local made spirit, a digestive drink, eventually mixed with coffee to enjoy the last bit of the tour. This drink will be served in a historical coffee shop of the city (and more in general one of the most ancients coffee shops in Italy) that will be the perfect scenery for this tasting.An alternative evening full of light-hearted curiosity accompanied by our good local guide who will make you feel part of the city.