Turin Chocolate Walking Food Tour: 4 Tastings with Guide

Turin's chocolate tradition runs back centuries, and you taste it in five stops across the city's most elegant squares.

A 2.5-hour walking food tour through Turin led by a local guide, stopping at five locations to taste fine chocolates, Piedmontese pastries, the layered Bicerin drink, iconic Gianduiotto or Cremino, and artisanal gelato. The guide speaks English and Italian, shares insider knowledge about each sweet and its place in the city's history, and keeps the group small for a personal experience. Water and coffee or tea are included. The tour is itinerant, so you'll be walking between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Turin sweet and chocolate tasting tour

• Start near Giardino Sambuy with chocolate tasting
• Pastry tasting near Largo Vittorio Emanuele II
• Taste Bicerin near Piazza San Carlo
• Enjoy Cremino or Gianduiotto chocolate at Piazza Castello
• Conclude with gelato tasting in Piazza CLN

The experience

The tour starts near Giardino Sambuy with a chocolate tasting that introduces Turin's celebrated confectionery tradition: smooth and creamy selections alongside richer cocoa flavors, all made with high-quality ingredients and traditional Piedmontese techniques. From there you move to Largo Vittorio Emanuele II, where you sample classic local pastries that reflect centuries of refined craft, the kind once served in historic cafés and enjoyed by the city's noble families. Your guide, a passionate local foodie, explains what you're tasting and the cultural weight behind it.

The third stop lands near Piazza San Carlo for the Bicerin, a layered drink of espresso, rich drinking chocolate, and whole milk or cream served in a glass. It's been a symbol of Turin's café culture since the 18th century: Alexandre Dumas himself praised it in his letters. Then comes a classic Piedmontese chocolate tasting: either the Cremino, with its three delicate layers and flavored inner core (coffee, hazelnut, lemon), or the Gianduiotto, created in Turin in 1852, shaped like a small ingot and made from Piedmont hazelnuts, cocoa and sugar, wrapped in gold foil. The creamy texture is what makes it iconic.

The tour closes in Piazza CLN, a lively square surrounded by historic buildings and charming cafés, where you savor artisanal gelato made with high-quality ingredients and traditional methods. By the end you've tasted the best local sweets at four stops minimum, and a local guide has brought the history and culture of each one to life. Water, coffee and tea are provided throughout.

What’s included

• English-speaking local tour guide who shares insider knowledge and explains the history behind each tasting.
• tastings at four stops minimum including fine local chocolates, Piedmontese pastries, the iconic Bicerin drink, and either Gianduiotto or Cremino chocolate.
• artisanal gelato in Piazza CLN.
• water, coffee, and tea throughout the tour.

Options for this experience

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DealGuide in English or Italian · Only on 10 Nov · 15:00Surprise

Turin Sweet & ChocolateGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 15:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 12

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Do Eat Better Experience

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to understand Turin's confectionery heritage through tastings led by someone who lives it, rather than reading about it in a guidebook. The small-group format and local guide mean you get explanations of what you're tasting and why it matters to the city, not just a sequence of 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 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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

Bicerin is a layered drink made with espresso, rich drinking chocolate, and whole milk or cream, traditionally served in a glass. It's been a symbol of Turin's café culture since the 18th century and was even praised by Alexandre Dumas in his letters, making it a true icon of the city's historic café tradition.

How long does the tour take, and how much walking is involved?

The tour runs 2.5 hours and is itinerant, meaning you walk between stops across Turin's piazzas and streets. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Public transportation options are available nearby if needed.

What if I have food allergies?

Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience for safety reasons. If you have mild allergies, contact the operator before booking to discuss what can be accommodated.

What's the difference between Gianduiotto and Cremino?

Gianduiotto, created in Turin in 1852, is shaped like a small ingot and made from Piedmont hazelnuts, cocoa, and sugar, known for its incredibly creamy texture and wrapped in gold foil. Cremino has three delicate layers of chocolate with smooth gianduja on the outside and a flavored inner layer that may include coffee, hazelnut paste, or lemon.

Does the tour include any food or drinks?

Yes, the tour includes tastings at four stops minimum (chocolates, pastries, Bicerin, and either Gianduiotto or Cremino), plus gelato at the final stop. Water, coffee, and tea are provided throughout.