Garry L.United Kingdom
Marcello as a fantastic guide. He knew everything from history to fauna, was personable and a total pleasure to be with. If you are coming to Alba ( or many other places he guides in Italy ) , you have to use Marcello. Garry L
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Private tour in Alba marcello b
Truffle experience in the capital of the Langhe!
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3 hours
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marcello b.
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I was born in Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, and here I live since ever. Spent my childhood hiking and biking these hills, helping the family in the weekends in my grandparents's Estate, picking hazelnuts and harvesting grapes. And Sunday lunch was a family thing, preparing tajarin home made pasta or tasting my wonderful Grandmother's 'minestrone' (vegetable soup) in winter, with a (couple of) spoon of Dolcetto in it. That's what I call 'imprinting! The passion for this unexpected area grew up in years: so many different flavours in different seasons, a tremendous amount of roman and medieval remains, a surprising local 'cuisine' tradition, a scenographic hilly landscape (the 50th Italian UNESCO heritage site), not to mention an all-over-the-world well known wine tradition. And. . . Who loves truffles? I became certified Piedmont tour guide in 2010, certified hiking guide in 2017 and certified bike guide in 2019 (Tic-tae-toe!) so I finally turned my knowledge and passion in a perfect job. Here I am! And my goal is always the same: share with the travellers 'local spots', discovering familiar farmers and cellars! Come to enjoy South Piedmont. Simply a wonderful. Simply unexpected. Local from more then 50yrs ; )) Certified tour guide, hiking guide, biking guide 2yrs Degree in wine tasting (ONAV) I love do this! None
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Come to experience the authentic truffle hunting, and then let's discover Alba!
Overview of your Alba tour
A mushroom? A potato? A jewel? Why do people from all over the world get crazy about the White Alba truffle? A status symbol like Chanel n° 5 but made of more than 90% of water and. . . Even more expensive! Come to Alba and experience the real truffle hunting in the woods with the man (Trifulau) and his loyal (and very valuable ;)) friend, the dog! The truffle hunting will take about 45-60 minutes, and after that we'll have a short walk through Alba, the worldwide capital of white truffle, where the myth of the Truffle was. . . "invented", enjoying a light truffle products tasting! Half-day tour to discover all the secrets of truffle's ID. Ask me to customize your perfect tour!
Recent Reviews
Stacie P.
We very much enjoyed this unique experience, meeting a truffle hunter/forager and his dog, and learning a little about the expertise required to find these special funghi. We also learned so much about the history, architecture and culture of the City of Alba. Marcello has a very friendly and relaxed style that makes you feel at home and well cared for in his city.
Julie R.United States
We had a wonderful tour with Marcello, who was punctual, engaging and informative. Our party of 4 enjoyed his choices of what to show us about the hidtory and culture of Alba! Would hughly recimmend!
Your Alba tour itinerary
• Meeting in Alba or nearby around 9. 30. • Go to the truffle hunting place in the hills around Alba. According to seasonality we could find different kind of truffles! • At the end of the hunting we'll come back to Alba to have a short tour in town, spending some words more about truffle's history and having a walk together through nice Alba centre! • Then I'll salute you before lunch - around 12. 30.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation
We'll need a car to move from/back to Alba for the truffle hunting. My car is included in the price (NOT luxury car) but I can customize your transportation with a private car if you wish.
What's included
Other: Truffle hunting in the woods with dog and trifulau.
Alba guided tour
Truffle products tasting
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Airport: ,Cruise: ,Station: Alba railway station or hotel in town,ByGuide:
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
573510
Languages
English
ItalianActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Alba best suited for?
This private tour in Alba is perfect for those who are fascinated by culinary experiences and want to delve into the world of truffle hunting. It's also ideal for travellers who enjoy connecting with a local guide like Marcello B. for deeper insights into the culture and history of Alba. The tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for families and travellers with mobility concerns.
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