THE BEST 10 Piedmont & Liguria Unique Experiences in 2026 (w/Prices)

Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Drinks & Pesto Tasting

Explore the stunning Cinque Terre coastline on a 2.5 to 3-hour shared boat tour that promises a premium experience in a small-group setting. Departing from Monterosso, glide past the five charming villages, marveling at colorful cliffside homes and lush vineyards. Your expert local captain will share fascinating insights, while you enjoy panoramic views and the opportunity to swim in secluded coves. Indulge in an onboard tasting of renowned Cinque Terre pesto with fresh focaccia, complemented by water, local wine, and beer. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, families, and friends, this intimate tour accommodates a maximum of 8 guests for a comfortable experience. - Small-group boat tour for up to 8 guests ensures an intimate atmosphere - Expert local captain provides insights on the Cinque Terre region - Opportunity for swimming in crystal-clear waters and exploring hidden inlets - Onboard tasting includes famous Cinque Terre pesto and local refreshments

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Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Drinks & Pesto Tasting

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Discover the grandeur of the Palace of Venaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its breathtaking Baroque design. Led by a guide, explore the lavish Hall of Diana, the Great Gallery, and the Church of Sant'Uberto, while uncovering fascinating stories about the House of Savoy. Stroll through the enchanting gardens adorned with elegant flower beds and water features, rounding out a truly unforgettable experience.

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Venaria Reale Private Guided Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover the secrets of Genoa with a storyteller!

Stroll through the historic center of Genoa with a typical storyteller to immerse yourself in the legends and life of this historic port city. Join your guide on this unusual itinerary that stops at important churches, squares and towers to tell fun stories accompanied by the music of a guitar. Explore the corners of Genoa off the typical tourist trail and discover the unique culture and history of the city as told by a modern 'minstrel'.

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Discover the secrets of Genoa with a storyteller!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rooftop Cooking Class in Genoa: Pesto, Fresh Pasta & Wine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Panoramic Tour across the "creuze" with a storyteller

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Perfect Italian experience: Cooking class - Wine Tour

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza with a cooking class in Sanremo. Play ‘pizzaiolo’ (pizza maker) for a day as you discover all the steps to creating the perfect dough and adding the correct combination of toppings, such as mushrooms, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. For the full Italian experience, the class also includes an aperitif, cheese and wine tastings, fruit, and espresso.

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Perfect Italian experience: Cooking class - Wine Tour

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Turin: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local by Cesarine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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In Italy, the best place to sample authentic regional dishes are in private homes. With this exclusive experience, connect with a local home cook, or “Cesarina”, for a cooking demonstration featuring classic recipes from Asti passed down through the generations. Afterwards, sample the traditional fare over a four-course lunch or dinner and learn about the city’s history and culture from your host.

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Enjoy an amazing truffle hunting with a professional "Trifolao" and his trained dog near Monforte d' Alba. Breathe pure air in a gorgeous wood and enjoy the intense truffle scent. Meet the hunter and his dogs, who are specially trained to sniff out truffles, you’ll have a good chance of tracking down the elusive fungi. Along the way, learn more about truffles and why they are so rare, and pick up expert tips on how to find them. During the Hunting you will take a brake for a cheese tasting with black truffle scratched on top, the experience ends with a wine tasting.

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Truffle Hunting and Cheese, Truffle & Wine Tasting near Alba

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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ALBA walking & TASTING tour (food, wine and history)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Cesarine: Typical Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Turin

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Italy’s Piedmont region is known as a gastronomic capital. On this private tour, you won’t just get to taste some of its most famous culinary products—you’ll go behind the scenes and see how they’re produced. First, join a truffle hunter and his dog on a walk, and see if you unearth any treasures. Then, transfer to a family-run winery, where you’ll learn how wine is made and enjoy samples of Barolo. Note: occasionally, the truffle hunt may be shared with a few other guests, in order to preserve the delicate environment where truffles grow, endangered by the recent climate changes

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Truffle hunt and Barolo wine tasting

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Langhe: Cooking Class at Local's Home near Alba

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Step back in time and enjoy an authentic Italian apericena experience in a charming 19th-century villa. Delight in seasonal, traditional dishes paired with exquisite local wines. In winter, relax by a cozy fireplace; in warmer months, unwind in a stunning garden surrounded by centuries-old pines and vineyards. Savor fresh specialties like Russian salad, vitello tonnato, peppers in bagna cauda, flan with fondue, charcuterie, cheese, and a sweet treat from your Cesarina host. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique experience offers a local perspective on the Langhe region’s rich culinary tradition, providing an unforgettable and intimate way to explore Italy.

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Taste Langhe: Aperitivo in a 19th-Century Villa

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Cinque Terre

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic 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 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.

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Dining experience at local's home in Savona with cooking demo

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese 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.

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Dining experience at a local's home in Nebbiuno with cooking demo

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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$99$94

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Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia by Cesarine

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.

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Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia by Cesarine

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Truffles are one of the most famous and prestigious products from Alba, but taking to the woods to search out these delicacies in the wild is a pastime usually reserved for expert foragers. With this exclusive experience, join a local truffle hunter and his dogs as they uncover these tiny treasures in the wooded hills. Relax after your adventure with a wine tasting in a local family-run cellar.

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Truffle Hunt & Wine Tasting

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Turin Chocolate Tasting Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Dining experience at a local's home in Melazzo with cooking demo

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese 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.

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Dining experience at a local's home in Melazzo with cooking demo

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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$99$94

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Cinque Terre: Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Seaview in Riomaggiore

The Ligurian coastline is famous for its flavorful pesto alla genovese, so there's no better place to learn how to create this local specialty from scratch. With this hands-on cooking class, discover the secrets to preparing authentic pesto and traditional gnocchi with a passionate host at their home overlooking the sea. Enjoy the personal attention only a small-group experience provides, plus feast on your handiwork over lunch or dinner.

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Cinque Terre: Gnocchi & Pesto Class with Seaview in Riomaggiore

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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