Italy · Dining Experience

The Turin Chocolate Class & Tasting

2 Hours Round trip from Turin Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Taste Turin’s traditional Bicerin in a historic café
02 Sample classic chocolates including Gianduiotto and Cremino
03 Learn about gianduja and Turin’s chocolate-making heritage
04 Enjoy fine dark bean-to-bar chocolate tastings
05 Pair chocolate with Barolo Chinato sweet wine
06 Walk through Turin’s main landmarks and hidden spots
07 Led by a local food expert guide

Discover Turin through one of its most beloved traditions on this chocolate-focused experience led by a local guide. Begin in a historic café with a tasting of the city’s iconic Bicerin, then stroll through central Turin as you learn about the city’s cultural heritage and its long-standing connection to chocolate.

Along the way, sample classic local specialties including gianduja, Gianduiotto, Cremino, and fine dark bean-to-bar chocolate. The tasting is rounded out with a Barolo Chinato pairing, making this a delicious introduction to the sweet side of Turin for couples, families, and groups of friends.

Discover Turin through one of its most beloved traditions on this chocolate-focused experience led by a local guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Turin

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tasting the traditional bicerin in an historical cafè

Dive in the local traditions by trying Bicerin, the traditional chocolate recipe in a 19th-century café. These cafés have a long tradition dating back several centuries and have been frequented by intellectuals, artists, politicians, and members of the nobility over the centuries.

Tasting the traditional gianduja chocolate

Learn about the work of local chocolate makers in creating gianduja delights for our happiness. You will taste a selection of traditional chocolates such as Gianduiotto and Cremino and much more.

Tasting the finest dark chocolate

Satisfy your palate with the best dark chocolate made with the most prized and finest cocoa and learn about bean to bar chocolate production.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Turin 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1 cup of Bicerin or Marocchino coffee (or alternatively a typical ice cream from the city)
6 different chocolates to taste, including gianduja and dark, bean-to-bar chocolates
Barolo Chinato sweet wine pairing
More than 1 hour live tour with a local food expert

What's Not Included

If you enjoy your tour and feel that you receive a good service from your guide, leave a tip at the end of the itinerary.

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
Secure payment with Paypal or Credit Card
Easy walk with seating stops at local shops
Kids & Infants allowed
Animal or pets allowed
Stroller / Pram accessibile
Arrive 10 minutes earlier and please wait for the local guide in front of the meeting point
Customized solutions (large groups, events or private bookings)
This tour is not suitable for people who are allergic or intollerant to hazelnuts.
This tour can run on rainy days too, as we will be walking under the porticoes.
Note that part of the tour will be held like a workshop and the venue will have air conditioned.
This tour offers lactose-free alternatives. Just let your guide know at the beginning of the tour.
If your children are older than 3 years old and don't want to take part to the chocolate tasting, you can book them for free in the 0-3 years infant slot.