Turin chocolate tour with Gianduiotto & Bicerin tastings

Walk Turin's chocolate squares and taste what made them famous

A private two-hour tour of Turin led by a local English-speaking guide, visiting Piazza Carignano, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Carlo and Galleria San Federico to taste Gianduiotto hazelnut chocolate and Bicerin, the city's iconic layered coffee-chocolate drink. The guide shares the history and chocolate-making tradition behind each stop, and in warmer months you can choose gelato instead of Bicerin.

Step-by-step itinerary

Turin chocolate and sightseeing tour

• Stroll Piazza Carignano
• Pass by Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama
• Visit Piazza Castello
• Explore Piazza San Carlo and taste Bicerin
• Walk through Galleria San Federico

The Experience

What makes Turin's chocolate different from anywhere else? The answer lives in the squares and arcades you'll walk through on this tour. Your guide meets you and takes you through the city's elegant streets to Piazza Carignano, where Gelateria da Pepino still stands — the place that invented the ice cream on a stick, the Pinguino. From there you move to Piazza Castello, lined with museums, cafés and the Royal Palace, then to Piazza San Carlo, the 17th-century square that has been home to fine chocolate shops for centuries. Galleria San Federico, with its Art Deco and Neoclassical arches, closes the route.

At each stop, you taste. Gianduiotto — the smooth hazelnut chocolate that defines Turin — arrives first, and your guide explains what makes it local, how it's made, and why it matters to the city. Then comes Bicerin, the layered drink of chocolate, coffee and milk that Turinese have ordered the same way for two hundred years. In summer months, you can swap the hot Bicerin for Pinguidìno ice cream instead. The tasting is woven into the walking; you're not sitting in a classroom or a tasting room, you're standing where Turinese have stood, ordering what they order.

The tour runs two hours and stays private — it's you, your guide and the squares. Your guide speaks English and knows the history, the chocolate makers, the cafés and the stories that connect them. No group, no rush between stops, no time spent waiting for others to finish.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide leading the entire tour.
• private tour with no other travelers.
• tasting of Gianduiotto hazelnut chocolate and Bicerin (or gelato in warmer months).
• access to the historic squares and arcades of central Turin.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Turin's chocolate in the actual squares and cafés where it's been served for centuries, with a guide who knows the history behind each stop. The private format means no waiting for a group and no compromise on timing — your guide adjusts the pace to let you linger where you want.

Top questions

What is Bicerin and why is it such a big deal in Turin?

Bicerin is a layered drink made with chocolate, coffee and milk, and it's been Turin's signature since the 18th century. It's served in the historic cafés around Piazza San Carlo, where the recipe has stayed almost unchanged for two hundred years — you'll taste it the traditional way on this tour.

Will I have time to sit down and enjoy the tastings, or is it all walking?

The tastings happen at the stops themselves as you move through the squares and arcades, so you're tasting while you're learning about the place. You're not rushed through; the two hours gives you time to stand, taste and listen at each location.

What's the difference between Gianduiotto and other hazelnut chocolates?

Gianduiotto is Turin's own hazelnut chocolate, made with a specific blend of local hazelnuts and cocoa that gives it a smooth, distinctive flavor. Your guide will explain what makes the Turin version different and why it became the city's chocolate identity.

Can I choose gelato instead of Bicerin if I don't like hot drinks?

Yes — in warmer months you can have Pinguidìno ice cream instead of Bicerin. If you're visiting in summer, let your guide know your preference and they'll adjust the tasting to suit you.

Do I need to book this tour in advance, or can I join a group tour instead?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your guide — no group joining. You book in advance to secure your date and time, and the guide meets you ready to start.