About this tour
Walk through Turin's grand 19th-century streets with a knowledgeable guide, stopping at two heritage chocolate shops to taste the city's signature confections. This two-hour tour traces how Turin became Italy's chocolate capital, visiting atmospheric period establishments—some trading since the 1700s—where you'll sample bicerin, gianduiotto, cremino and carefully selected artisan pieces. You'll understand why Turin's chocolate tradition runs deeper than most.
Highlights
- Taste bicerin in an original historic café setting
- Sample gianduiotto and cremino at two specialist shops
- Learn Turin's chocolate heritage from an expert local
- Stroll tree-lined boulevards and Art Nouveau architecture
- Visit traditional establishments virtually unchanged since 1700s
- Small-group experience with fellow chocolate enthusiasts
What to expect
Your guide meets you and takes you into Turin's elegant grid of wide avenues lined with Belle Époque buildings. You'll enter two longstanding chocolate houses—the kind with original wooden counters and display cases—where staff demonstrate the craftsmanship behind each confection. Expect detailed explanations of how Turin's chocolate tradition developed, and genuine tasting rather than rushed sampling. The pace is leisurely; you're walking perhaps 1.5 kilometres total across the two hours.
Good to know
Book with minimum two people. Mention any dietary requirements when reserving. The tour covers walking only; allow for standing time in shops. No hotel pickups included—you'll meet your guide at a central location.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.