Turin Pastry, Chocolate, & Gelato Tour
Discover Italy's chocolate capital through tastings at four authentic cafés with an expert guide
In Turin, chocolate isn't just a treat, but a 200-year love story between Piedmont hazelnuts and royal craftsmanship. Your expert guide shares this passion across at least four intimate stops over 2.5 hours, featuring tastings of the iconic espresso-based bicerin beverage and traditional pastries. Learn the history of the gold-foil gianduiotto chocolates, bite into silky hazelnut creminos, and enjoy gelato. You'll taste why Turin rivals Belgium and Switzerland, for the worlds best chocolate.
What You Get With This Tour
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Experience where chocolate became art
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Tastings at four authentic food stops
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Gianduiotti or cremino chocolate tasting
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Iconic espresso bicerin drink
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Traditional Turinese pastries
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Artisanal gelato
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide at the church of Santa Cristina
Your tour begins in Piazza San Carlo, one of Turin's most elegant baroque squares, in front of the church of Santa Cristina. Look for your guide holding a sign, ready to introduce you to the city's centuries-old chocolate tradition. -
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Taste your first Turin chocolates near Giardino Sambuy
Step into a traditional confectionery to sample fine local chocolates crafted with high-quality Piedmont hazelnuts and cocoa. Your guide explains how Turin became Italy's chocolate capital starting in the 1800s when royal chocolatiers set up shop here. -
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Sample classic Turinese pastries near Largo Vittorio Emanuele II
At a historic patisserie, you'll taste delicate pastries that reflect Turin's refined confectionery heritage. These sweets were once enjoyed by noble families in grand cafés, and the recipes have been passed down through generations of skilled pastry makers. -
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Sip the iconic bicerin near Piazza San Carlo
Try the layered bicerin, a drink made with espresso, drinking chocolate, and cream that has warmed locals since the 18th century. Alexandre Dumas praised this beverage in his writings, and sipping it connects you to Turin's elegant café culture and literary past. -
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Enjoy cremino or gianduiotti at Piazza Castello
Near this historic square, you'll bite into either a multi-layered cremino or the famous gianduiotto, shaped like a gold ingot and wrapped in foil. Both chocolates showcase the silky Piedmont hazelnut-and-cocoa blend that made Turin's chocolate makers famous worldwide. -
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Your tour ends with artisanal gelato in Piazza C.L.N
Your tour finishes in this lively square, where you'll savor artisanal gelato made with traditional methods and seasonal ingredients. Take a final moment to enjoy the atmosphere before continuing your own exploration of Turin.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some stops include stairs.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour through Turin's historic center
Tastings at four authentic food stops
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tour is family friendly and children of all ages are welcome to join. Please note that no food is provided for infants, but older children will enjoy tasting Turin's sweet specialties alongside adults.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some of the historic cafés and confectioneries include stairs. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
How much walking is involved on this tour?
This is a gentle 2.5-hour walking tour through Turin's historic center. You'll walk at a relaxed pace between at least four food stops, with plenty of time to rest and enjoy tastings at each location. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies when possible. Please contact us in advance with your specific needs so we can work with our partner venues to make arrangements.
