Day trips from Turin
Around Turin you'll find UNESCO-listed wine landscapes, truffle woods near Alba and an abbey at 962 metres. Here are the right tours and everything you need to know about getting there.
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Piedmont stretches from the Alps in the north to the wine hills in the south. For day trips from Turin there are three directions to choose from: the wine regions of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, the Susa Valley with the Sacra di San Michele and – for a long day – Lake Maggiore.
The vineyard landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Five wine-growing areas and the Castle of Cavour are protected. This is where the grapes for Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Moscato d’Asti grow.
Important for planning: the wine tastings and the truffle hunt on this page start directly at the winery or in the area around Alba. You arrange your own transport from Turin. Only the tour to the Sacra di San Michele starts by bus in Turin.
Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Asti: on these tours the winemaker shows you around the vineyard and cellar, followed by a tasting. All three tours take place directly at the winery.
The meeting point is the Sobrero winery in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the Barolo area. After a walk through the vineyard and cellar, you taste seven wines, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Moscato, plus two liqueurs, the estate's own olive oil, cured meats, cheese and bread.
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In Monforte d’Alba you visit the vineyard and cellar of Podere Gagliassi and taste four typical Langhe wines with grissini and hazelnuts. Then you walk to a trattoria for a Piedmontese menu with three starters, a main course and dessert.
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At the Bussi Piero winery in Calosso, a guide takes you through the vineyard and cellar. You taste seven wines – from spumante and Chardonnay to Barbera d’Asti, Nebbiolo and Moscato d’Asti – served with small bites.
from €20.00
Details & bookingOn most tours you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. Transport to the winery is not included.
Which tours really start in Turin, how to reach the wineries without a car and what Barolo, Barbaresco and the WiMu wine museum offer – it is all on our dedicated page.
The area around Alba is famous for its white truffle. On a truffle hunt you head into the woods with a truffle hunter and his dog. If you prefer something more relaxing, book the hot-tub ritual overlooking the vineyards of Monforte d’Alba.
The meeting point is Alba or a nearby village, depending on the truffle hunter. Wellington boots and a rain poncho are provided. The longer option is followed by a tasting with Barolo or Barbaresco. Any truffles found belong to the hunter, but you can buy them from him.
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At the Agriturismo La Torricella you spend an hour in the panoramic hot tub with a spumante aperitif. This is followed by a short cellar tour and two glasses of wine with local salami and cheese. The tour is for private groups.
from €69.30
Details & bookingFree cancellation up to 24 hours in advance according to the product page. Transport to Alba or Monforte d’Alba is not included.
The Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba takes place for the 96th time in 2026 – from 10 October to 6 December 2026. The venue is Alba. Tickets are available online on the fair's website.
According to the truffle hunt provider, white truffles are hunted from early October to the end of January. If you want to combine the fair with a truffle hunt, October or November is the best time for your trip.
The easiest way to visit the abbey: the tour starts on Piazza Solferino in front of the Teatro Alfieri. Bus transport, guided tour and admission are included.
From Turin, you travel by bus into the Susa Valley and visit the abbey with a guide. Admission is included in the price; food and drinks are not. The tour lasts four to five hours and fits nicely into a morning or afternoon.
from €60.00
Details & bookingFree cancellation up to 24 hours in advance according to the product page.
The abbey stands on Monte Pirchiriano at the entrance to the Susa Valley, at 962 metres. The first church was built around 983–987. The Sacra is considered a symbol of Piedmont and one of the inspirations for Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". It is known for the Scalone dei Morti, a staircase of 243 steps.
March to October: Monday to Saturday 9:30–17:30, Sunday 10:45–17:30. November to February: until 16:30. In winter the abbey may be closed at times – check the latest information before your visit.
A trip to Lake Maggiore from Turin makes for a long day. The usual destination is the Borromean Islands off Stresa: Isola Bella and Isola Madre with their palaces and gardens, and Isola dei Pescatori, a fishing village with restaurants.
We currently can't recommend a tour from Turin to Lake Maggiore.
End of season, official island admission prices, boats from Stresa and the best train connection from Turin are on our dedicated Lake Maggiore page.
For the wine tours, a car is the most practical option because the wineries are in small villages. You can also reach Alba itself by regional train.
| Destination | Public transport from Turin | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Alba / Langhe | Regional train SFM4 from Torino Porta Susa or Lingotto to Alba | Continue to the wineries by taxi or hire car |
| Sacra di San Michele | Train to Avigliana + bus (Apr–Oct at weekends and on public holidays) | Or a half-day bus tour from Piazza Solferino |
| Lake Maggiore | To Stresa, then by boat to the islands | Start early – it's a long day |
| La Venaria Reale | Venaria Express shuttle bus (discounted with the Torino Card) | Closed on Mondays (except public holidays) |
Timetables: Trenitalia. As of October 2026.
From October to early December, Alba hosts the International White Truffle Fair. How to get there from Turin, when the markets are on and which truffle-hunting tours exist is all on our dedicated page.
No vineyards, but a worthwhile half-day trip: the Reggia di Venaria is one of the residences of the House of Savoy that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The palace, gardens and Castello della Mandria lie on the edge of Turin. It is closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
The official tourist card isn't just valid in Turin: it gives free entry to museums, royal residences and castles in Turin and Piedmont, such as La Venaria Reale. It is available for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours. On Tiqets it currently costs from €29.90.
A car is handy for the wine tastings, as they start directly at wineries in small villages such as Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d’Alba or Calosso. You can also reach Alba by the SFM4 regional train. You can get to the Sacra di San Michele without a car on the half-day tour from Turin or, at weekends, by train and bus.
The wine tastings on this page take place directly at the winery; pick-up in Turin is not included. Only the half-day tour to the Sacra di San Michele starts by bus from Turin.
The wine tastings last between just under two and three and a half hours, the truffle hunt 1.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the option. The tour to the Sacra di San Michele takes four to five hours from Turin. The exact duration is shown for each tour.
In October and November. According to the provider, white truffles are hunted from early October to the end of January, and the Alba truffle fair runs from 10 October to 6 December in 2026.
The 96th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba runs from 10 October to 6 December 2026. Information and tickets are available at fieradeltartufo.org.
From 4 April to 31 October 2026, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, a train and bus run from Torino Porta Nuova via Avigliana to the abbey (1 h 10 min to 1 h 40 min, €6.30 each way). Alternatively, you can hike up from Sant’Ambrogio di Torino in about 1.5 hours.
Most wine tastings are offered in English, some also in Italian or French. You can see the available languages for each tour and choose one when you book.
Since 2014 the vineyard landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato have been World Heritage: five wine-growing areas and the Castle of Cavour. The residences of the House of Savoy, including La Venaria Reale, have been on the list since 1997.
For most tours on this page, yes, up to 24 hours before the start. The exact terms are on the booking page.