Description
Turin and Chocolate: An Old Love to Savour
Turin and chocolate share a centuries-old bond that few cities in the world can boast. It was right here, in the heart of Piedmont, that the first solid chocolate in history was born, paving the way for an internationally renowned tradition.
Highlights
6 chocolates to taste
Including Gianduja and bean-to-bar dark chocolate, all 100% organic.
Bicerin or Marocchino included
Sip a traditional Bicerin or Marocchino, or a typical local gelato.
Pairing with Barolo Chinato
Discover the iconic Piedmontese sweet wine paired with chocolate.
Local food expert host
Over 1 hour of live tour with a Turin food specialist.
This tasting is much more than a simple sampling: it is a sensory journey weaving together history, craft and innovation. You'll discover how every bar, every praline and every recipe tells a precise story of careful choices and selected ingredients.
With over 88 satisfied participants and an average rating of 4.68 out of 5, this tour is one of the most appreciated of Turin's gastronomic offering. An experience suitable for the curious, the passionate and anyone who wants to go beyond the usual stroll in the centre.
Book your place and let yourself be surprised by flavours, anecdotes and pairings that will change forever the way you look at, and taste, chocolate.
A delicious itinerary between artisan tradition and chocolate innovation
The heart of the experience is a guided, structured tasting of different chocolates produced in Turin and the surrounding area. It's not random sampling: every chocolate is presented with its story, origins and the features that make it unique on the national and international scene.
During the tour you'll discover the evolution of Turin chocolate, from the first 19th-century preparations to the most contemporary interpretations of local master chocolatiers. You'll understand why Turin is still considered the European capital of chocolate and what sets it apart from other great chocolate cities of the world.
The host pairs every taste with historical curiosities, production secrets and technical details, told in an accessible and engaging way. You don't need to be an expert: the experience is designed for everyone, from the newcomer to the most demanding enthusiast.
You'll have the chance to compare chocolates with different cocoa percentages, discover unexpected pairings and understand how raw materials profoundly influence the final result. Every taste becomes a moment of true sensory education.
By the end of the tasting you'll take home not only the memory of extraordinary flavours, but a new awareness about one of the products that symbolises Turin around the world.
Gallery
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Caffè Elena
- 2
Local café (20 minutes)
Culinary tasting
- 3
Piazza Vittorio Veneto (5 minutes)
Sightseeing, Walk
- 4
Chiesa Parrocchiale della Gran Madre di Dio (5 minutes)
Sightseeing (5 minutes) - Photo stop, Sightseeing, Pass by
- 5
Secret stop (5 minutes)
Photo stop, Sightseeing, Pass by
- 6
Hidden gem (45 minutes)
Culinary tasting
- 7
Finish at:
Bistrot Turin Other stop For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- 1 cup of Bicerin or Marocchino coffee, specifically or alternatively a typical ice cream from the city.
- 6 different chocolates to taste
- Gianduja and dark, bean-to-bar chocolates
- Barolo Chinato sweet wine pairing
- More than 1 hour live tour with a local meal expert
- Tip or Gratuity
What's not included
- Mance o gratuità
Good to know
Important
- Il tour non è adatto a persone allergiche o intolleranti alle nocciole.
- Il tour offre alternative senza lattosio: basta informare la accompagnatore all'inizio del tour.
- Il tour può svolgersi anche con maltempo, poiché si cammina sotto i portici.
- Parte del tour si svolgerà come un workshop e il locale sarà dotato di aria condizionata in mesi estivi.
- I più piccoli di età superiore a 3 anni che non desiderano partecipare alla assaggio possono essere prenotati gratuitamente nella fascia 0-3 anni.
Good to know
- This tour is not appropriate for people who are allergic or intolerant to hazelnuts.
- This tour offers lactose-free alternatives. Just let your guide know at the beginning of the tour.
- This tour can run on rainy days too, as we will be strolling under the porticoes.
- Note that part of the tour will be held like a workshop and the venue will have air conditioned in warmer months time.
- If your kids are older than 3 years old and don't want to join in to the chocolate sampling, you can book them for free in the 0-3 years infant slot.
- Guide
- Value for money
Useful tips
- Evita di fare un pasto abbondante prima della assaggio: presentarsi con il palato libero ti permetterà di apprezzare appieno le sfumature di ogni cioccolato assaggiato.
- Se visiti Torino nel periodo di CioccolaTO, il celebre festival autunnale dedicato al cioccolato, combinare questa esperienza con la camminata tra gli stand è il modo migliore per immergerti nella cultura dolciaria della centro urbano.
- Indossa un vestiario pratico e tieni presente di portare una piccola borsa: potresti avere voglia di fermarti in una delle storiche cioccolaterie torinesi durante il tragitto per acquistare qualche souvenir goloso da portare a casa.
Not allowed
- Non adatto a persone allergiche o intolleranti alle nocciole