Barolo & Barbaresco wine tour from Milan: Taste at two wineries

Two wineries, two regions, one winemaker who knows them both

A private wine tour from Milan led by a local winemaker and winery owner, visiting cellars and vineyards in Barolo and Barbaresco with tastings at each stop. Hotel pickup is included. The tour runs nine hours and covers the Langhe wine region. Lunch at a traditional local restaurant can be added for 40 euros per person.

The experience

You start with pickup from your Milan hotel (or a nearby meeting point if traffic restrictions apply), and drive south into Piedmont. The first stop is a winery in the Barolo area, where the guide leads you through the cellar and out into the vineyards before settling in for a tasting of several wines and vintages. This first visit runs about ninety minutes. After that comes lunch at a traditional local restaurant, where you eat what the region actually eats.

In the afternoon, you travel through the Langhe hills to a second winery in Barbaresco. The drive itself is part of the day: rolling vineyards, small villages, time to stop for photos if something catches your eye. The second winery visit follows the same shape: cellar tour, vineyard walk, tastings of local wines. By late afternoon, the driver takes you back to Milan and your hotel.

The guide is a local winemaker and winery owner, not a hired narrator. That changes what you hear: instead of a script about the region, you get someone talking about the work. Why the soil matters here, how the vintage shaped the wine in your glass, what the cellar does. The tour runs privately, which means the pace is yours and the questions get answered without an eye on a group schedule.

What’s included

• The tour includes hotel pickup from Milan.
• wine tastings at two wineries in Barolo and Barbaresco.
• cellar and vineyard tours at each winery.
• and drop-off at your original pickup location. Lunch at a traditional local restaurant can be added for 40 euros per person.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Langa Wine Tour

Is this one for you?The tour runs nine hours with two winery visits that each last about ninety minutes, so you're on your feet walking cellars and vineyards for part of the day. Book this if you have a full day free and don't mind the drive time to get there and back.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

What exactly happens during the winery visits?

Each winery visit includes a guided tour of the cellar, a walk through the vineyards, and a tasting of several wines and different vintages from that producer. The visits last approximately ninety minutes each.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included in the standard tour. You can add a set menu lunch at a traditional local restaurant for 40 euros per person, which includes a starter, main course, dessert, coffee and water.

How long is the drive from Milan to the wineries?

The tour runs nine hours total from pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is spent at the two wineries and traveling through the Langhe region. The drive from Milan to Barolo takes roughly an hour and a half each way depending on traffic.

Can I be picked up from my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included directly from your Milan hotel whenever possible. If traffic restrictions (ZTL areas) prevent hotel access, the exact pickup location will be arranged with you in advance, usually at a nearby agreed meeting point.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility needs?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed. Service animals are allowed.