Turin
Indulge in Chocolate & Sightseeing: A Tour of Turin's Sweet Delights
Indulge in Chocolate & Sightseeing: A Tour of Turin's Sweet Delights
Discover Turin's Chocolate Secrets: A Culinary Journey Through Tradition, Taste, and Sightseeing the Architecture
- Free cancellation, 24 hrs before
- Duration: 1.5 hour
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5
- Small groups up to 12 participants
- English, Italian
What travellers says ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Kevin – Lithuania
Great for our family of four with young kids
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Alessio – Italy
very interesting and detailed explanations. excellent tastings
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Mary Beth – United States
sample chocolates from Turin and learn the learn the history with a local gourmand. Super yummy tastings
Experience
Highlights
- More than 1 hour of chocolate tastings with a local guide
- Tasting the Bicerin (or Marocchino) in a traditional and historical Italian cafè
- Selection of traditional Gianduja chocolates (giandujotto, cremino and more)
- Selection of premium dark chocolate bars made with the finest cocoa
- Walking through the city of Turin and viewing some of its landmarks
Full description
The guide will provide an overview of Turin and its role in the development of the Italian identity. Covering how chocolate has become an art in the city. Let's start the tasting with Bicerin, the traditional hot cup recipe consumed in the '800 century cafès and patisserie that we will sightseeing. We will then move to explore how local chocolatiers have worked cocoa for our happiness. Sampling a selection of traditional chocolates like Gianduiotto, Cremino and a seasonal praline. Gianduitto name comes from Gianduja: made by blending finely ground hazelnuts with chocolate, typically milk chocolate, to create a smooth and indulgent treat. It's a recipe originating from Turin, the capital of Italy's Piedmont regionGianduja has a fascinating history dating back to the 19th century when cocoa was scarce and expensiveSightseeing the main buildings and street of Turin, we will arrive to one of the main squares: Piazza San Carlo. We will point out details hidden in the tour and tell the stories behing. The chocolate tasting with continue to try premium dark made with Criollococoa. Criollo represents only 10% of the global cocoa production. The live guide will explains stories around each of the tasted food and share recipes and odds. Come hungry, thirsty, and excited to learn new things, and ready to explore the sweet side of Turin.
Includes
- 1 cup of Bicerin or Marocchino coffee (or alternatively a typical ice cream from the city)
- From 3 to 6 different chocolates to taste, with extra chocolate (if wanted).
- Live Tour with a Local Food Guide
- Around 1 hour of walking and tasting tour
Not included
- Entrance to museums
- Tip or Gratuity
Meeting point
Meeting point
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5
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