Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Tour in Turin
Sample the world’s rarest Criollo cocoa, plus enjoy six premium tastings and Barolo Chinato wine
Celebrate the decadent legacy of Turin on a tour that highlights the finest cocoa production in the world. Start at a 19th-century café to try a bicerin, a drink made of layered espresso, chocolate, and cream once enjoyed by kings. Follow your guide to a specialized workshop to explore the secrets of bean-to-bar craftsmanship. Then, sample rare Criollo cocoa and silky hazelnut treats. The tour ends with a wine pairing to complement the rich, dark flavors of high-quality Italian chocolate.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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1 cup of bicerin or marocchino
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6 different chocolate tastings
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Barolo Chinato wine pairing
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Organic bean-to-bar workshop
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Walking tour of Piazza Vittorio Veneto
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Turin’s sweetest secrets
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Caffè Elena
Your tour begins at Caffè Elena at Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5, a prestigious patisserie where you meet your guide. You will step into the elegant 19th-century atmosphere to enjoy a bicerin, the city’s famous layered drink of espresso, chocolate, and cream. -
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Walk through Baroque splendor
Explore the grand expanse of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, one of the largest squares in Europe. You will follow your guide past the Church of Gran Madre di Dio and learn how the surrounding architecture and noble history helped turn chocolate into a local art form. -
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Discover an ancient apothecary
Next, you will stop outside Algostino & Demichelis, one of the oldest pharmacies in the city center. You will learn about the fascinating connection between early medicinal practices and the development of the high-quality confectionary arts that Turin is famous for today. -
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Join a chocolate workshop
Then, enter a specialized bistro for an immersive chocolate tasting session and workshop. You will sample organic dark chocolates made from rare Criollo beans and learn how iconic gianduja was first created by blending cocoa with local hazelnuts when chocolate was a scarce luxury. -
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Your tour finishes at Bistrot Turin
Your tour finishes at Bistrot Turin on Via Po where you will sample traditional cremino and gianduiotto. These hazelnut-infused treats are paired with aromatic Barolo Chinato wine, leaving you perfectly positioned to continue exploring the nearby historic cafes of the city center.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though some areas include uneven streets and small bridges.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you. This tour is not suitable for individuals with nut allergies. Lactose-free and vegetarian alternatives are available upon request at the start of the tour.
Weather Advisory: This tour runs on rainy days as the city's extensive historic porticoes can be utilized for cover.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 1.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
1 cup of bicerin or marocchino
6 different chocolate tastings
Guided chocolate workshop session
Barolo Chinato wine pairing
Walking tour of Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Maximum group size of 10
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this experience is great for families, though please note that wine pairings are for adults only. Infants aged zero to three can join for free if they do not participate in the tastings.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible as most of the tour takes place under the flat, paved porticoes of the city center. Please let us know in advance if you require specific assistance.
Does the tour run in the rain?
Yes, the tour operates in all weather conditions because Turin's famous historic porticoes provide shelter for nearly the entire walking route.
What should I do if I have allergies?
This tour is not safe for those with hazelnut allergies. However, we do offer lactose-free and vegetarian alternatives if you notify your guide at the start of the experience.
