Description
Turin Reveals Itself, Bite by Bite
Turin is not only art, history and Baroque architecture. It is also, and perhaps above all, one of the world capitals of chocolate, with a confectionery tradition that has its roots in the Savoy 18th century.
Highlights
Signature pastries tasting
Pastries and traditional Savoy sweets sampled in the city centre's best venues.
The perfect Turin espresso
A dedicated stop for excellent coffee in the heart of Turin's historic cafe culture.
Artisan gelato (in summer)
Quality artisan gelato made with selected local ingredients.
Walk through the Baroque centre
A walking tour with an expert guide of Turin's local food culture.
During this walking tour you will have the chance to taste the best the city offers: refined pastries, traditional sweet drinks and an espresso as only Turin knows how to prepare it. In summer, the route is enriched with stops dedicated to quality artisan gelato.
An itinerary designed for true lovers of Turinese taste
The tour comes to life through the streets of Turin's historic centre, where every palace hides a story and every shop tells a tradition. The guide will lead you through a carefully selected route, stopping at the most representative places of Piedmontese confectionery culture.
The stops include excellent patisseries where you will taste the city's finest pastries, prepared according to recipes handed down from generation to generation. There will be no shortage of tasting Turin's iconic sweet drinks, the authentic expression of a savoir-faire unique in Italy.
A special moment is dedicated to Turin espresso: you will discover why Turin boasts one of the finest Italian coffee traditions, with historic cafes that for centuries have been frequented by intellectuals, artists and travellers from all over Europe.
The route winds through the streets of the Baroque historic centre, in a perfect blend of taste and culture. With an expert guide who shares the secrets behind every bite, every stop is an opportunity to dive deeper into Piedmontese culinary identity.
Gallery
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Santa Cristina
- 2
Torino Porta Nuova Station (20 minutes)
Dessert (20 minutes) - Dessert
- 3
Egyptian Museum of Turin (20 minutes)
Dessert
- 4
Palazzo Carignano, Turin (20 minutes)
Dessert
- 5
Piazza Castello (20 minutes)
Coffee, Dessert (20 minutes) - Dessert
- 6
Arrive back at:
Santa Cristina For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Accompanied tour
- Beverage
- Pickup at the hotel and Dropoff
- Gratuities
What's not included
- Transfer da/per hotel
- Mance
Good to know
Important
- La accompagnatore potrebbe parlare sia in inglese che in italiano nel corso del tour.
Good to know
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour.
- Guide
- Value for money
Useful tips
- Arriva al tour a stomaco leggero: le assaggi sono generose e ravvicinate, e vuoi goderti ogni assaggio senza rinunciare a nulla durante il tragitto.
- Tieni presente di portare una piccola borsa termica se partecipi in mesi estivi: potresti voler acquistare qualche specialità al cioccolato da portare a casa come souvenir goloso.
- Indossa calzature pratiche: il tour si svolge interamente a piedi tra le vie del centro di rilievo storico di Torino, con soste frequenti ma anche tratti di cammino piacevoli.
What to bring
- Easy-going shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags