Private tour in Turin Carol B

Full Day Tour from Torino - Wine and Truffles

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Carol B.

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I was born in Toronto, Canada, where I spent my first childhood years. Still a young child, my family decided to return to Turin on a back to the roots spur. After the transoceanic move and a few years, I graduated in languages (English, Spanish and French) and attained a postgraduate degree as an English/Italian interpreter and translator, by which I landed my first few 9 to 5 job for want of independence; shortly I realised I needed more adventure to my life and I studied and qualified to become a licensed tour guide and registered with the Regione Piemonte tour guide board. Taking that step instantly propelled me into the world of tour guiding and allowed me to co-found my own tour guide company. Those years forged my deep knowledge of Turin and the entire Piedmont region. I specialised as an organiser and supervisor for didactic trips concerned with archaeology, Egyptology, Modern and Contemporary Art and History of Risorgimento. Since then, taking care of groups of all sizes and nature and showing them around one of the most surprisingly interesting areas of Italy, Turin and its region, has become my mission. After a 8-year unforgettable experience in a team, it was time for me to go solo and since then I have increased my knowledge of the territory and its hotels, resorts, sightseeing spots and territorial bodies. I have specialised in press and educational trips for both private and public companies, and I have distinguished myself as a location and site manager and site producer for a number of television broadcasting companies shooting on location their programmes and documentaries. A key role position in the NBC television production as a tour guide and VIP welcoming and tours manager, together with a variety of trouble shooting and problem solving issues during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, has allowed me to push my organisational skills and the ability to liaise with multicultural environments even further. My private walking tours and public tours around this corner of Italy have proved to be among the best on offer in Turin. And for the more curious eye, the following lists in detail the main companies I have worked for throughout the years: Olivetti & C. S. p. A. ; Osai A-B (Rockwell Group); Associazione Culturale Itineraria, founder partner; Time Out Guides Limited, contributor to the Turin Guide's first edition; Regione Piemonte, several and different collaborations; Discovery Channel, for programmes "Torino 2006 - The traveller's Guide", "Stranded with Cash Peters - Turin Episode"; NBC - New York Corporate Events, as VIP educational management and supervisor. And more adventure is to come… Certified Tour guide since 1994. Certified Tour manager since 1995.

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Overview of your Turin tour

This is a day trip to the truffle and wine area in Piemonte known as Langhe, famous to the real connoisseurs of fine wines and food. You will read that the best time of the year to visit this area is September to November when the truffle and wine frenzy is at its height, but I've done this tour for so many years, in all weather conditions, even under the snow, and I must say that there is no best time: it's always beautiful. PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT TRUFFLES RESIST CULTIVATION and grow in the wilds, meaning that I cannot guarantee that truffles will be found during our search but the positive thing is that you will actually see how truffle searches take place, you will learn everything about the complex tuber and you will be walking immersed in nature chasing both truffler and truffle dog. This tour will also expose you to the white and red wines of Piemonte with its amazing views over hills, mountains and medieval architecture.

Recent Reviews

Valeria S.United States
October 2024

We did a walking tour of Torino, a truffle hunting and wine tasting in the Langhe region and the third day we did a tour of the Venaria Hunting Lodge and the Royal Palace in Torino. Carol was very pleasant, dependable, totally in tune with our needs and interests, also patient since we were not fast walkers. She is very knowledgeable of the History of Italy and the Piedmont region. Her English is perfect and she was creative in handling our day Truffle Hunting, since it happened to be raining all day and we still had a great day with the truffle hunter and wine tasting and a delicious lunch. We highly recommend Carol as your guide in Turin.

Thomas W.United States
October 2024

Carol is fantastic. Knowledgeable, welcoming, fun to be with. The truffle tour was the perfect way to see some of the forest area of the Langhe Valley and interact with a truffle hunter and her dog. So much fun! We found 5 truffles! This is my second time with Carol and I can’t recommend her highly enough!!

Timothy A.United States
May 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Carol. She was very responsive and provided helpful information prior to our tour. For our tour, she provided a seamless, smooth, interesting, fun and informative day throughout - during our drive showing us sights along the way, during truffle hunting (so fun!), during lunch at a small local restaurant, and with a wonderful wine tasting. Her fluency in both Italian and English made for a very easy day to understand and communicate. Everything was superb - thanks Carol!

Christopher F.Germany
October 2015

We had a wonderful day with Carol! First we visited Lola, the truffle dog, and his master and went into the woods and meadows to hunt for truffles. It was a great "adventure" and Carol explained (or translated) everything about truffels for us. And --- we (Lola, of course) really found a white truffle!! After that we had wonderfull lunch, visited a huge sparkling wine cellar and castle with a big wine shop. A fantastic day with Carol we will not forget. Thank you! Chris

Your Turin tour itinerary

- Depart from Torino in the morning to take full advantage of solar light (especially for those doing the tour in autumn). Destination wine and truffle land ! - travel to the Langhe area and meet up with truffle hunter and his faithful companion, the dog. White truffles are harvested as from late September to February therefore, if you choose to do the truffle hunt outside this limited time period, you will be hunting for black truffles - drive to enjoy a truffle tasting or a light lunch depending on your appetite (cost not included in the cost of the tour) - drive along scenic, winding roads that will take us to your next experience: wine tasting - drive back to Turin Please contact me for customization, especially if you wish to visit a wine producer specializing in Barolo or Barbaresco wines

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Mercedes Class V with a professional driver. Car equipped with wifi, AC, Apple &, Samsung battery chargers, 1/2 liter water bottle /person.

What's included
Private Guide
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Other: Personal expenses.
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Tastings: An average wine tasting is Euro 30/person. Truffle hunt cost depends on number of people in the group. Please contact me for detailed pricing
Meeting location

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

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Tour categories
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
75777
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Turin is perfect for connoisseurs of fine wines and food, as well as those interested in experiencing the unique activity of truffle hunting. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Carol B. for deeper insights into the Piemonte region's culture and natural beauty.

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