Do Eat Better: Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour
The city of Turin is known as the Italian capital of chocolate and this patisserie tour takes you to a few of the city’s best cafes and confectionaries. Learn how chocolate came to the Italian region hundreds of years ago and sample delicious confections such as gianduiotti, bicerin, marron glace, pinguino, and more. Become a chocolate expert after this tour and explore more of Turin’s confectionaries on your own.
Highlights
- ✓Take a confectionary and cafe tour of Turin
- ✓Learn how the city became the Italian capital of chocolate
- ✓Sample delicious treats like gianduiotti and marron glace
- ✓This tour is capped at 12 travelers for a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓We start our tour near Giardino Sambuy with a chocolate tasting that introduces you to Turin’s celebrated chocolate tradition. You’ll sample a selection of fine local chocolates, from smooth and creamy creations to richer cocoa flavors, all made using high-quality ingredients and traditional Piedmontese techniques, offering a delicious introduction to the city’s sweet heritage.
- ✓At the second stop, near Largo Vittorio Emanuele II, you will enjoy a pastry tasting showcasing some of Turin’s most beloved sweet traditions. You’ll sample a selection of classic local pastries, crafted with care and high-quality ingredients, reflecting the city’s long-standing reputation for refined confectionery. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these desserts offer a delicious insight into Piedmont’s rich pastry heritage, once enjoyed in historic cafés and by the city’s noble families.
- ✓Near Piazza San Carlo, you will taste the iconic Bicerin, a layered drink made with espresso, rich drinking chocolate, and whole milk or cream, traditionally served in a glass. This beloved beverage has been enjoyed in Turin since the 18th century and was even praised by Alexandre Dumas in his letters, making it a true symbol of the city’s historic café culture.
- ✓We continue with a classic Piedmontese chocolate tasting, where you’ll enjoy either the Cremino or the famous Gianduiotto. The Cremino is composed of three delicate layers of chocolate, with smooth gianduja on the outside and a flavored inner layer that may include coffee, hazelnut paste, lemon, and more. Alternatively, you may taste the iconic Gianduiotto, first created in 1852 in Turin, shaped like a small ingot and known for its incredibly creamy texture, made from a unique blend of Piedmont hazelnuts, cocoa, and sugar, and wrapped in its signature gold foil.
- ✓We conclude the tour with a gelato tasting in Piazza CLN, a lively and elegant square in the heart of Turin, surrounded by historic buildings and charming cafés. As you savor your artisanal ice cream, made with high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the piazza and end the experience on a deliciously sweet note.
What's included
- ✓English-speaking local tour guide
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Water, coffee/tea
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Do Eat Better: Turin Sweet & Chocolate Walking Food Tour
The city of Turin is known as the Italian capital of chocolate and this patisserie tour takes you to a few of the city’s best cafes and confectionaries. Learn how chocolate came to the Italian region hundreds of years ago and sample delicious confections such as gianduiotti, bicerin, marron glace, pinguino, and more. Become a chocolate expert after this tour and explore more of Turin’s confectionaries on your own.
Highlights
- ✓Take a confectionary and cafe tour of Turin
- ✓Learn how the city became the Italian capital of chocolate
- ✓Sample delicious treats like gianduiotti and marron glace
- ✓This tour is capped at 12 travelers for a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓We start our tour near Giardino Sambuy with a chocolate tasting that introduces you to Turin’s celebrated chocolate tradition. You’ll sample a selection of fine local chocolates, from smooth and creamy creations to richer cocoa flavors, all made using high-quality ingredients and traditional Piedmontese techniques, offering a delicious introduction to the city’s sweet heritage.
- ✓At the second stop, near Largo Vittorio Emanuele II, you will enjoy a pastry tasting showcasing some of Turin’s most beloved sweet traditions. You’ll sample a selection of classic local pastries, crafted with care and high-quality ingredients, reflecting the city’s long-standing reputation for refined confectionery. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these desserts offer a delicious insight into Piedmont’s rich pastry heritage, once enjoyed in historic cafés and by the city’s noble families.
- ✓Near Piazza San Carlo, you will taste the iconic Bicerin, a layered drink made with espresso, rich drinking chocolate, and whole milk or cream, traditionally served in a glass. This beloved beverage has been enjoyed in Turin since the 18th century and was even praised by Alexandre Dumas in his letters, making it a true symbol of the city’s historic café culture.
- ✓We continue with a classic Piedmontese chocolate tasting, where you’ll enjoy either the Cremino or the famous Gianduiotto. The Cremino is composed of three delicate layers of chocolate, with smooth gianduja on the outside and a flavored inner layer that may include coffee, hazelnut paste, lemon, and more. Alternatively, you may taste the iconic Gianduiotto, first created in 1852 in Turin, shaped like a small ingot and known for its incredibly creamy texture, made from a unique blend of Piedmont hazelnuts, cocoa, and sugar, and wrapped in its signature gold foil.
- ✓We conclude the tour with a gelato tasting in Piazza CLN, a lively and elegant square in the heart of Turin, surrounded by historic buildings and charming cafés. As you savor your artisanal ice cream, made with high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the piazza and end the experience on a deliciously sweet note.
What's included
- ✓English-speaking local tour guide
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Water, coffee/tea
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.