Description

The tour comes to life in the heart of Torino's historic centre, where the expert guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of speziali, the precursors of today's pharmacists and perfumers. You will discover how these figures were fundamental in the daily life of the Savoyard city, custodians of botanical and alchemical knowledge of extraordinary value.

Highlights

Historic shops

Guided visit to the most famous historic shops and vintage pharmacies of Torino.

Master perfumers

Meeting with master perfumers and artisans, custodians of ancient olfactory traditions.

Olfactory tasting

Final olfactory tasting focused on the latest trends in the world of perfumes.

Walking in the centre

Walking route in the historic centre among arcades, antiquarians and centuries-old shops.

New perspective

An unprecedented perspective on Torino: the Savoyard city told through perfumes and spices.

A unique sensory itinerary among history, culture and signature perfumes

The walk winds through ancient historic pharmacies and vintage perfumeries, spaces where the original furnishings, wooden drawers and crystal showcases still tell of a Torino that knows how to resist time. Each stop is a visual and olfactory tale at the same time.

Along the way you will also meet antiquarians and master perfumers, artisans who keep alive a centuries-old tradition with passion and competence. The dialogue with these protagonists makes the tour a living experience, not a simple guided visit.

The most awaited moment is the final olfactory tasting, an in-depth focus on contemporary perfumery trends. You will learn to recognise notes, olfactory families and compositions, guided by someone who knows this world from the inside. At the end of the tour you will have a completely new vision of Torino: not just the city of chocolate and cinema, but also a European capital of perfumes and spices.

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What's included

  • visite guidate condotta da accompagnatore turistico locale
  • Ingresso in formacia storica
  • Transportation to the gathering spot
  • Meal and beverage

What's not included

  • Spostamento fino al luogo d'incontro
  • Pasto e consumazioni

Good to know

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Important

  • Necessario presentarsi 10 minuti prima dell'inizio del tour
  • Le visite iniziano con la massima puntualità
  • Tutte le visite guidate sono condotte da guide turistiche con patentino.
  • Percorso accessibile alle sedie a rotelle
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Good to know

  • Il percorso è adatto a tutta la famiglia
  • Oltre 10 anni di esperienza nell'organizzazione di visite guidate in Italia.
  • L'esperienza è pensata anche in occasione di San Valentino
  • Si apprendi a riconoscere le note di testa, cuore e fondo delle fragranze.
  • Prezzo a partire da €20 a persona
  • Risulta possibile riservare ora e pagare in seguito

Useful tips

  • Indossa calzature pratiche: il tour si svolge interamente a piedi tra i portici del centro di rilievo storico di Torino, con diverse tappe ravvicinate da raggiungere a passo lento e curioso.
  • Evita di usare profumi forti il giorno del tour: durante la assaggio olfattiva finale, avere i sensi liberi ti permetterà di apprezzare al massimo le fragranze proposte dalla accompagnatore.
  • Il tour è ideale anche come regalo originale per gli amanti della storia locale e del mondo dei profumi: un'esperienza a soli 20 euro che lascia un ricordo duraturo della Torino più autentica.

FAQs

What does the tour include?
The tour includes a guided visit led by a local tour guide and entry to a historic pharmacy. The final session features fragrances with cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, incense, turmeric and liquorice.
How long does the tour last?
The duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, the route is suitable for the whole family.
Is the route wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the route is accessible to wheelchairs.
Should I avoid wearing perfume?
Yes, avoid wearing strong perfumes on the day of the tour: during the final olfactory tasting, having free senses lets you appreciate the fragrances at their best.

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