Turin Chocolate Factory Guided Tour and Tasting
Get behind-the-scenes access to the artisanal creation of decadent Piedmont hazelnut chocolates
Unlock the gates to a chocolate lovers dream at a working artisanal chocolate factory in Turin. Your expert guide unveils every step as cocoa beans transform into Piedmont's iconic gianduiotto bonbons, handcrafted with prized IGP hazelnuts. Watch chocolatiers temper, mold, and wrap each piece using techniques perfected over generations. Lastly, enjoy a curated tasting featuring signature hazelnut Gianduiotti, single-origin samples with varying cocoa percentages, and velvety gianduja cream.
What You Get With This Tour
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Experience Piedmont's sweetest tradition
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Working chocolate laboratory tour
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Bean-to-bar process demonstration
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Gianduiotto handcrafting showcase
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Artisanal chocolate tasting session
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Single-origin chocolate samples
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Gianduja cream tasting
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at the chocolate factory in Moncalieri
Your experience starts at a chocolate laboratory just outside Turin's city center. After meeting your guide at the factory entrance, step into the production space where the intoxicating scent of roasted cocoa engulfs you and artisans craft chocolate by hand. -
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Witness the transformation from bean to chocolate
Step into the roasting room as raw cocoa beans tumble and release their deep, earthy aroma. Discover how temperature and timing unlock hidden flavors, then watch molten chocolate flow through grinders and refiners that transform rough nibs into silky liquid gold. -
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Marvel at the art of gianduiotto crafting
Experience the heart of Piedmont's chocolate heritage as artisans temper, extrude, and handcraft each gianduiotto bonbon. These iconic hazelnut chocolates, born during an 1800s cocoa shortage, take shape before your eyes as skilled hands mold IGP-certified Piedmont hazelnuts into delicate, wrapped treasures. -
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Savor a guided tasting of artisanal chocolates
Indulge in a curated tasting that wakes up your palate, compare three single-origin chocolates with distinct cocoa percentages, and taste the richness of velvety gianduja cream spread as your guide teaches you to identify subtle flavor notes. -
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Your tour finishes at the factory
The experience concludes back at laboratory, where you're invited to explore the on-site shop and bring home fresh chocolates crafted just moments before. Leave with a deeper connection to Turin's chocolate legacy and purchase a bag of treats to take home to make the experience last a little longer.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. The factory includes stairs and uneven surfaces typical of a working production environment.
Dietary Restrictions: This experience centers on chocolate and hazelnut products. Guests with nut allergies or severe dairy restrictions may not be able to fully participate in the tasting. Please contact us in advance if you have concerns.
Please Note: This is a working artisanal chocolate laboratory, so production schedules may vary. The chocolates you taste are made fresh on-site, and you'll have the opportunity to purchase additional treats directly from the factory shop after your tour.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can start on time.
Your 1-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour of an authentic chocolate production laboratory
Demonstration of the entire chocolate-making process from bean to bar
Insight into gianduiotto crafting and Piedmont chocolate heritage
Tasting session featuring handcrafted gianduiotti
Single-origin chocolate samples with three different cocoa percentages
Gianduja cream spread tasting
Maximum group size of 15
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Camera
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this tour is family friendly. Children of all ages can participate.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. The working factory includes stairs and uneven surfaces typical of a production environment. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us in advance.
Can I accommodate dietary restrictions on this tour?
This experience centers on chocolate and hazelnut products, including dairy. Guests with nut allergies or severe dairy restrictions may not be able to fully participate in the tasting portion. Please reach out to us in advance if you have specific concerns.
How much walking is involved?
This is a stationary tour inside the chocolate laboratory with minimal walking. You'll move between different production areas within the factory, but the experience focuses on observing and tasting rather than extensive movement.
