Description
Where Chocolate Is Home: Turin Welcomes You with Sweetness
Turin and chocolate share a centuries-old love story. The Savoy capital is considered the Italian capital of chocolate, and this tour is the best way to understand why.
Highlights
Centuries-old chocolate history
Discover Turin's chocolate-making tradition with an expert, passionate guide.
Gianduiotto tasting
The legendary Turinese chocolate, symbol of the city in the world.
Inside artisan workshops
Discover the secrets of local master chocolatiers up close.
Bicerin finale
The historic hot drink of Turin: espresso, hot chocolate and cream.
The tour is specifically designed for families: relaxed pace, engaging stories and many tastings along the way. The gianduiotto and the famous Bicerin will be the undisputed protagonists.
Gianduiotti, Bicerin and master chocolatiers: the best of Turin in a single route
The tour comes to life in the historic heart of Turin, where the guide introduces the group to the city's extraordinary chocolate heritage. The origins of this tradition are retraced, born among royal courts and 18th-century historic cafes, still very much alive today.
Stop after stop, you'll enter the symbolic places of Turin's artisan production. The master chocolatiers open the doors of their workshops, revealing techniques and secrets handed down from generation to generation. For children it's pure magic, for parents a deliciously tasty history lesson.
The most awaited moment? The tasting of the gianduiotto, the chocolate symbol of Turin, born from the meeting between fine cocoa and Piedmontese hazelnut. The tour closes with the Bicerin, the historic Turinese hot drink made of espresso, hot chocolate and cream.
Gallery
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Piazza Carignano
- 2
Piazza San Carlo, Turin (1 hour)
Accompanied visit, Culinary tasting
- 3
Piazza Castello (1 hour)
Accompanied visit, Culinary tasting
- 4
Arrive back at:
Piazza Carignano Other stop For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Private tour
- Qualified guide-host
- Sampling of various chocolate treats and bicerin or hot beverage.
- Learning about the history of chocolate in Turin
- Exploration of Turin’s scenic streets
- Transportation to/from the activity
- Gratuities
What's not included
- Spostamento da/per l'esperienza
- Mance
Good to know
Important
- Indossare scarpe pratiche per camminare
- Portare una borraccia
- Informare delle allergie alimentari o restrizioni dietetiche in fase di prenotazione.
Good to know
- Wear easy-going shoes for walking
- Pack a water bottle
- Allergy information: Please inform us of any meal allergies or dietary restrictions when reserving.
Useful tips
- Prenota il tour nella mattina: le cioccolaterie storiche del centro sono più tranquille nelle prime ore e potrai sperimentare le assaggi con calma e senza folla.
- Tieni presente di portare una borsa termica o un piccolo contenitore: molte botteghe del percorso offrono la possibilità di acquistare cioccolato artigianale da portare a casa come souvenir goloso.
- Se partecipi in mesi invernali, il bicerin finale sarà ancora più speciale: Torino in stagione fredda ha un fascino esclusivo, e scaldarsi con questa consumazione storica è un'esperienza al centro della tradizione sabauda.
What to bring
- Easy-going shoes
Not allowed
- Persone con intolleranza al lattosio
- Persone con allergie alle noci