Tours & Activities in Asti

Taste your way through the culinary culture of Asti on a guided e-bike cycle ride. See landmarks like the Torre Comentina and Asti Cathedral, and sample local food and wine specialties along the way.

A journey which, told with professionalism and passion, will make the tour an unforgettable visual and artistic experience. Accompanied by an accredited guide in the staff of the Official Guides, who knows the history of every street, of every building, makes the difference and makes the visit incomparable.

Discover the Salame Nobile del Giarolo, Montebore and Timorasso starting in San Sebastiano Curone, a small village nestled among the steep emerald green hills of Val Curone.

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.

Walk together with your guide among the splendid hills of Moscato d'Asti, Barbera and Castagnole delle Lanze hazelnuts. Admire the panoramic views and taste the wines of the producers in the area.

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.

Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private cooking class in a local home with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you've made with wines included.

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 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.

Enjoy an 8-day cycling tour in Piedmont, one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. Depart from Turin to explore the region by bicycle, visiting medieval towns, castles, and royal residences. Admire the scenery and enjoy the gourmet delights on the way.

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 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.

This stage of the Gastronomic Trails will make you discover the beauties of authentic Piedmont, through breathtaking glimpses and panoramas, dotted with vineyards, hills, woods and hazelnut groves! At the same time you will taste the most delicious and precious wines and products of this splendid region. In addition, all participants will be given a cotton backpack containing the kit of the "perfect taster", containing a cup holder and a goblet.

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.

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.

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.

A touch of "Dolce Vita" but without the clamor and frenzy of the "Bel Paese" (Rome) of the late 1950s! Our Ape Calessino is the perfect vehicle, with a strong personality, which will offer you a different perspective for a romantic tour, a ride with friends or, why not, for an outing with colleagues after a work meeting! Sitting comfortably on the sofa, you will see ancient villages and castles, vineyards, cellars and restaurants passing by. You will be able to make breathtaking panoramic stops to enjoy a good glass of wine, thanks to the convenient bottle holder, or to take photos that will make your tour in the Langa indelible, or simply to enjoy the sun on your face by lowering its versatile top. Are you ready to go? Drive our Ape Calessino yourself, follow our advice on the route and experience a Barolo tasting in a local winery. Live an authentic Italian experience in the Langa in the best possible way

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.

The 69 Crus of Barbaresco DOCG form an absolutely unique territory of vineyards and wineries that, accompanied by an expert guide, you will cross with a pleasant trek of 6 km. Relax with stops to taste the fine wines of the area and listen to the stories of the families that have been taking care and loving this lucky land for generations, producing the best Piedmontese wines. Start from the center of Barbaresco, enter a winery at Azienda Agricola Saverio Vacca, Cascina Albano and the Consorzio Produttori di Barbaresco and we will taste several DOC wines, from Dolcetto to Barbera and Langhe Arneis. Final stop at the Enoteca Regionale for a last delicious tasting.

In the heart of the Langhe, in the south of Piedmont, where the hills rarely exceed five hundred meters and where the air smells of must, Barolo "Il Re dei Vini" or "Il Vino dei Re" has been produced by passionate winemakers since beginning of the 19th century! Territory, traditions, history and stories are closely interconnected. Riding an electric Vespa, our expert guide will show you the best places and tell you many curiosities about the area. The silent electric Vespa is one of the cleanest ways to visit this harmonious land and to embrace the new frontier of ecological mobility. Your mind and soul will regenerate while enjoying the wonderful views and surrounding vineyards, where more sustainable viticulture has already become a reality! Follow the guide and enjoy the journey!

Discover the Palace of Venaria, a stunning Savoy residence, UNESCO heritage site. Feel past glorious times visiting the noble rooms and strolling through its elegant rose and flower gardens with a local guide. Tour available in 4 languages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.