Top Piedmont & Liguria Dining Experiences

Immerse yourself in Piedmont’s rich winemaking culture with a relaxed wine tasting at a welcoming wine bar in Turin. Enjoy a curated selection of four regional wines, including crisp whites like Erbaluce and Arneis, sparkling Alta Langa, and bold reds such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, or Roero Riserva. The host will guide you through each wine, pairing them with a platter of cured meats, cheese, and fresh bread or grissini to enhance the flavors. The host will provide brief insights into each wine’s background, grape varieties, and regional traditions. You’ll learn how the area’s climate and history shape these exceptional wines, making your tasting both enjoyable and educational. If you have questions, the owner will gladly respond. Perfectly suited for a romantic or relaxing outing in Turin city center, this experience offers a harmonious blend of regional wines, delicious food, and cultural insights—an ideal way to explore Piedmont’s winemaking heritage.

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.

Turin is known for being the birthplace of Italy’s “aperitivo” tradition—and with this tour, you can get insider tips about the traditional food, wine, and haunts that locals love, away from the tourist hotspots. To help you truly understand the authentic “aperitivo” culture—food and alcoholic drinks are included along the way, such as wine, vermouth, craft beer, gourmet stuffed potatoes, and a platter of typical produce.

Save hours of independent research time and get a shortcut to the Cinque Terre’s best bits with this small-group boat trip. During the tour, check off multiple villages—such as Riomaggiore, Manarola, and Corniglia—and soak up spectacular view. To help make the day as hassle-free as possible, a breakfast of cakes and fruit is included, as well as a traditional Ligurian lunch with prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Taste a typical Italian meal in a traditional home during this private tour in Rapallo. Join your host for a short cooking demo before sitting down to a delicious 4-course meal of Ligurian specialties paired with local wines and good conversation. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and ask any questions you may have about Italian cooking.

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 from scratch with your local host. 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. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

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.

Experience Italian cooking at its finest when you join this private dining experience at a local’s him in Chiavari. Get a taste of the Varese regional cuisine as you feast on a 4-course meal featuring dishes from recipes handed down from generation to generation. Wash down your meal with local red and white wines while you enjoy titillating conversation with your host.

Standard wine tastings focus solely on the sipping, but during this behind-the-scenes experience, gain a deeper understanding of how Langhe and Monferrato wines are actually made. Led by a winery owner and winemaker, journey from vineyard to cellar, gaining firsthand insight into the techniques and decisions behind each bottle. As you taste the wines, learn the stories, traditions, and craftsmanship that shape the region’s renowned winemaking culture.

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!

Making fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù can be tricky if you don’t know the right techniques. With this home cooking class, connect with a passionate local host to discover the secrets to preparing both of these crowd-pleasers like a pro. Roll up your sleeves and prepare two classic pasta dishes under the guidance of your host, then assemble dessert together. Sample your handiwork paired with wine at the end of the class.

With our cooking courses (which can also be customized) you will bring home some of the Piedmontese tradition and you will be able to recreate the best dishes of the Langhe.

Learn how to prepare two kinds of homemade pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this half-day culinary workshop, capped at only 12 people. Get hands-on instruction in mastering two pasta recipes—followed by tiramisu—in the private home of a local cook. Cooking workshops include a sparkling wine aperitivo and complimentary soft beverages. You’ll also get to taste your creations.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

Experience the Cinque Terre, on a 9.20 meters boat, with Cabin and Toilet. A captain and a stewardess on board. As you board, you will enjoy a cool glass of sangria and a tray of fresh fruit, or fruit salad. From there the navigation begins along one of the most iconic stretches of Italy: spectacular cliffs, terraced vineyards and the villages of Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, admired from a privileged perspective from the sea. During navigation there are bathing and snorkeling stops. In one of the stops, a platter of Ligurian focaccia with pesto and stracchino is served. The atmosphere is convivial and relaxed: soft music, drinks always available and views that change with every minute. The finish is the sweetest: sweet Ligurian and limoncino served on board, while returning to Monterosso. An experience made of relaxation, authentic flavors, crystal clear sea and UNESCO views, designed for those who want to experience the Cinque Terre in the most pleasant and memorable way possible.

La Spezia is known for its unique local cuisine, influenced for centuries by its seaside location and international port. Delve into the city’s culinary culture with this unique home dining experience that includes a cooking demonstration to pick up tips and techniques from your passionate foodie host. Watch as your lunch or dinner is prepared in front of you, then feast on a three-course meal served family-style with wine.

Piedmont produces some of Italy’s top wines, but it’s easy to get lost when visiting its wineries on your own. This private tour includes hotel pickup and full-day transport, letting you focus on the views and wines. Enjoy a customized itinerary with two to three stops at local cellars, chosen to suit your taste and interests. Sample Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and other flagship wines plus stop for a traditional lunch (own expense).

Discover the history and flavors of Italy’s Piedmont region as you embark on a tasting tour of Alba. Join a small group and walk around town learning about the traditional recipes from the region. Stop at several eateries including a bakery, deli, a gourmet truffle producer, and a historic coffee bar to sample everything from cheese to desserts to pasta and even truffle products.

Be welcomed into a private family home in Santa Margherita Ligure with this private cooking demonstration followed by lunch or dinner. Watch as your host makes some of Liguria’s most traditional dishes from old family recipes while you learn about the culinary history of this stretch of coastline. Then sit down for a family-style meal featuring the dishes your host has just prepared, served with regional red and white wines.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina'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 Cesarina 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. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ 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 dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Sanremo 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 hills of Le Langhe are home to some of Piedmont’s premier wineries, but not all cellars offer tours and tastings. With this experience, book your visit to a landmark wine estate in advance and enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards and cellar to learn about the history and production of Nebbiolo and Barolo wines, ending with a sommelier-led tasting of four top wines.

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!