Turin Chocolate Tour: Bicerin & Gianduiotto with Guide

Taste Gianduiotto and Bicerin at the squares where Turin's chocolate story unfolds

A private walking tour of Turin's chocolate heritage with a local guide, visiting Piazza Castello, Galleria San Federico and Piazza San Carlo. You taste samples of the city's most famous chocolate creations and finish with a Bicerin, the traditional drink of coffee, chocolate and milk that defines the city's sweet tradition.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza Castello30m
2. Piazza San Carlo45m

Turin chocolate tasting and city tour

• Meet guide at piazza Carignano
• Try ice cream at Pepino's
• Meet guide at Piazza Castello
• Visit historic Galleria San Federico
• Stroll Piazza San Carlo tasting chocolate
• Enjoy local bicerin drink

The experience

Piazza Carignano is where you meet your guide and try ice cream at Pepino's, a landmark gelateria that sets the tone for a tour built around Turin's most celebrated flavors. From there, the walk moves through the city's most important squares: Piazza Castello, where the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama anchor the urban landscape, and Piazza San Carlo, one of Turin's grandest public spaces. The route connects these landmarks on foot, stopping at chocolate shops where your guide reveals the stories behind the Gianduiotto, the iconic hazelnut-infused chocolate wrapped in gold foil that Turin invented in the 19th century.

Galleria San Federico, built in the 1930s with Art Deco glass vaulting and intricate details, breaks up the walk with a chance to see how chocolate and luxury retail sit side by side in the city center. The tour ends in Piazza San Carlo with chocolate samples and a Bicerin. The local drink made from coffee, chocolate and milk that you'll taste warm and finished, the way Turinese have ordered it for centuries. Your guide handles the commentary in either English or Italian, so the pace and depth stay accessible to whoever is walking with you.

The whole experience runs two hours, a length that lets you cover the major chocolate landmarks without rushing through the squares themselves. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and the route works in any weather as long as you dress for it.

What’s included

• A private local guide who speaks English or Italian.
• chocolate tastings at artisanal shops.
• one Bicerin coffee drink served at Piazza San Carlo.
• access to Piazza Carignano, Piazza Castello, Galleria San Federico and Piazza San Carlo.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 10:30, 14:00 and 16:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Raphael Tours & Events

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so choose this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. A private tour means the pace and depth of explanation stay with your group alone, not a larger crowd moving between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly is a Bicerin and where did it come from in Turin?

Bicerin is a traditional Turinese drink made from coffee, chocolate and milk, served warm. It originated in Turin and became a beloved local staple. You'll taste one at the end of the tour in Piazza San Carlo, prepared the traditional way.

What is a Gianduiotto and why is it famous?

Gianduiotto is an iconic hazelnut-infused chocolate wrapped in gold foil that Turin created and is known for worldwide. Your guide will explain its history and significance as you visit the chocolate shops that still make and sell it.

Does the tour include a meal, or just tastings?

The tour includes chocolate samples and a Bicerin drink at the end. Lunch is not part of the itinerary, though you'll pass cafés and shops throughout the walk where you can eat separately.

How much walking is involved, and are there breaks?

The tour covers several of Turin's central squares on foot over two hours, with stops at chocolate shops and the Galleria San Federico. The pace is moderate, and you'll have time to linger at each location while your guide shares the stories behind Turin's chocolate heritage.

Can I book this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces along the route are accessible, and your guide can adjust the pace to suit your needs.