Top Italy Chocolate Tours

Turin has been Italy's chocolate capital since the 17th century, and this intimate small-group tasting puts that heritage front and center. Set in an artisan chocolate shop, work your way through four types of chocolate including Gianduja—the city's own chocolate and hazelnut invention that inspired Nutella—as well as bean-to-bar creations.

Be part of an amazing activity, which takes place in Monforte d’Alba: an exclusive wine and chocolate tasting experience. An event of 1 hours and 30 minutes, you’ll never forget An extraordinary journey through the history, nature, culture and taste of excellent wine made in Langhe area combined with chocolate made in Piedmont.

The Turin chocolate tour is a fascinating experience for chocolate lovers and anyone interested in the history and culture of chocolate in Italy. Turin, the capital of Italian chocolate, offers several opportunities to explore this culinary delight. Discover a historic chocolate shop that has a long tradition of producing high-quality artisanal chocolate. Taste a variety of pralines and chocolates that represent the excellence of Turin chocolate and stimulate your artistic streak by producing your own creations! Visit the chocolate factory and immerse yourself in the secrets of the master chocolatiers!

Turin is a city celebrated for chocolate and wine, and this small-group tour dedicates serious attention to both of them. From your foodie guide, you’ll hear about the beloved "bicerin" drink, and "gianduiotti" and "cremino" chocolate. Tastings are included along the way, along with glasses of Piedmont wine and a platter of meat and cheese. Vegetarian or lactose-free diet? No problem; let your guide know on the day.

Discover Turin's world-class chocolate culture on this small-group walking tour with tasting stops. Hear the story of gianduja—the Piedmontese invention that inspired Nutella, as you taste your way through traditional chocolates and sweets at local cafés and specialist shops. Take in the city's elegant baroque arcades and piazzas along the way.

The city of Turin is known as the Italian capital of chocolate and this patisserie tour takes you to a few of the city’s best cafes and confectionaries. Learn how chocolate came to the Italian region hundreds of years ago and sample delicious confections such as gianduiotti, bicerin, marron glace, pinguino, and more. Become a chocolate expert after this tour and explore more of Turin’s confectionaries on your own.

Exclusivity and Taste: Experience the only official tour that takes you into the heart of the Perugina Factory and Museum. Not only history, but a sensory experience with gourmet tasting included in the place where the myth of chocolate was born. Total Safety: Ride without worries! We have studied a route that for more than 50% uses cycle paths, away from traffic, ideal for enjoying the journey in total relaxation. Perugia effortlessly: Thanks to our Premium E-bikes, medieval climbs become a pleasure for everyone. You will admire incredible views and panoramas of the Umbrian Valley without any physical effort. Professional Local Guide : We will start from the iconic historic shop in Corso Vannucci. You will be accompanied by certified guides who will reveal the secrets of the city.

Discover the sweet side of Turin with a food-focused walking tour. Taste several chocolate-based specialties of Torino including Bicerin (an espresso and chocolate drink), gelato, pastries, and chocolate bars. Follow your guide on a stroll through the heart of the city and learn about the history of chocolate making in this region of Italy.

Explore both Lake Lucerne and Swiss Knife Valley in one go with this private tour. There's no need to worry about sharing a vehicle with strangers, as this tour is exclusive for you and your guests alone. Get picked up in a Mercedes van from your accommodation in Lugano or nearby. Prepare to be amazed as you journey through mountain ranges and view majestic rivers on your way to Lake Lucerne and Swiss Knife Valley.

A perfect blend of culinary delights and cultural treasures explained by our guides. Stop by local food places to taste e walk to sightseeing Verona

Enjoy a relaxed private tour through the UNESCO Prosecco Hills with a friendly local driver. No groups, no rush, no fixed itinerary – just scenic roads, boutique wineries and authentic landscapes. This experience is 100% private and flexible, designed for couples and small groups who want to discover Prosecco at their own pace. This is a private tour and the price is per group, not per person. Wine tasting are not included and are paid directly at the winery

Discover the rich flavors of Tuscany on this immersive food and wine tour. Begin your day at a family farm in Pienza, renowned for its pecorino cheese, where you'll explore the grounds and enjoy a cheese tasting featuring six varieties, along with homemade accompaniments. Next, savor a delightful three-course lunch paired with Brunello wine in Montalcino, and take a guided tour of the vineyard and aging room. Conclude your adventure in Pienza, heritage UNESCO with a breathtaking view from the town - Explore a family farm in Pienza, the heart of pecorino cheese - Enjoy a tasting of six cheeses with local products and wines - Indulge in a three-course lunch paired with Brunello in Montalcino - Visit the medieval underground city of Montepulciano with a wine tasting

Follow your guide through the streets of Milan in search of some of the city’s best pastries and desserts. Discover the patisserie culture that has been so prevalent since the 19th century and learn about the traditional desserts from the area. Sample baked goods such as the famous panettone, cannoncini, marron glace, pralines, and much more as you explore the city.

If you've already indulged into plenty of Italian wine and pasta, get to know local chocolate with this tasting. A master chocolatier guides you through some of the best products in the shop, telling you everything about the ingredients and production. Your experience includes around 10 tastings in total.

Explore Milan's most significant historical landmarks, including skip-the-line access to da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', during this walking tour. With your local art historian guide, visit sites like Sforza Castle, the Scala Theater, Piazza dei Mercanti, and the Duomo. View 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, without waiting in the general admission line. All entrance fees are included on this small-group walking tour.

Embark on a delicious chocolate-themed adventure through Rome, weaving through historic streets and artisanal treasures. Begin near Santa Maria sopra Minerva, where you'll visit a charming cioccolateria artigianale known for its handcrafted bonbons—delicate bites filled with hazelnut praline, citrus zest, and velvety liqueurs. Continue your stroll along Via del Corso, pausing at a time-honored pasticceria renowned for its classic Roman treats, including bigné al cioccolato and biscotti with chocolate and hazelnuts. After making your way toward Piazza Sant’Ignazio, home to a famous gelateria that created the original gelato tartufo, cross the Tiber River at Ponte Sisto to explore Trastevere, one of Rome’s most picturesque and lively neighborhoods. Near Santa Maria in Trastevere, you’ll find a hidden boutique offering artisanal chocolate bars infused with Mediterranean flavors like rosemary, sea salt, and toasted hazelnuts from the Cimini Mountains north of the city.

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries, home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting.

The Palermo Sweet Tour is a unique experience that combines taste, history and culture. Among the most characteristic alleys of the city, you will discover the ancient shops and the secrets of the sweets symbol of Sicilian tradition, from Arab origins to conventual recipes handed down over the centuries. The first stop is the Monastery of Santa Caterina, where the nuns secretly prepared refined desserts such as cannoli, baked cassata and Genoese, to be enjoyed among cloisters scented with almonds and sugar while the guides tell legends and curiosities. The second stage leads through the lively alleys of Ballarò to the Caramellificio Terranova, a historic artisan workshop famous for its carob candies, still produced today with traditional methods. Here you will witness the processing and participate in a sweet tasting of carob and citrus candies. A sensory journey for true lovers of the Sicilian dolce vita.

Join this fascinating tour to learn about the process of chocolate production in a typical chocolate factory near Turin. You will visit a chocolate production laboratory, where you will learn about the entire chocolate-making process, starting from the roasting of cocoa beans to the creation of their signature gianduiotto (chocolate bonbon made with IGP hazelnuts from Piemonte), which is carefully tempered, extruded and handcrafted. During the tour, you will gain insights into the techniques and craftsmanship that go into making high-quality chocolate, made with the finest and most prized varietals of cocoa beans. To wrap up this experience, indulge in a tasting session featuring our unique handcrafted gianduiotto, as well as single-origin chocolate samples with three different origins and cocoa percentages. You will also have the opportunity to sample one of our luscious spreadable creams.

Today we'll visit Perugia, the capital of Umbria. It is worth visiting not only for the beauty of its hilltop setting, but also for its fine old buildings. Before it came under Roman rule, ancient Perusia was one of the 12 cities of the Etruscan federation and considerable sections of the Etruscan walls, which extended for 2,800 meters around the town, have been preserved. Perugia is known to the art world as the center of the Umbrian School of Painting in the 15th and 16th centuries and its leading members, Pietro Vannucci and Bernardino Betti both worked here. Lunch in typical restaurant after the guided tour of Perugia. During our time in Perugia, we’ll take a visit to Perugina Chocolate House, located inside the renowned Perugina chocolate factory. A magic place to taste fine chocolate and enjoy a rich collection of pictures, labels, posters, gift boxes and special old machines to produce the chocolate and its most famous product the “bacio”.

Tuscany is known for its excellent vintages, but the world of Tuscan wine can be overwhelming for a novice. With this informal wine class, you’ll get your bearings and learn to recognize the most important and storied wines of Tuscany. Delve into the history of Tuscany’s wine production, discover the different wine-producing areas and grapes, and sample a number of reds and whites from the region.

The Borghese Gallery is home to one of the top art collections in Rome and the limited number of admission tickets available each day sells out quickly. Guarantee your entrance with this pre-booked ticket that also includes priority access at a specific time. Marvel at masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, and Bernini inside the gallery, and finish with a stroll through the surrounding Villa Borghese gardens.

Explore Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral inside and out on this group tour. The crowds and scale of the Duomo complex can be overwhelming, but a guide shows you highlights. Enjoy expert storytelling at the Opera del Duomo Museum and Baptistery, then use a 72-hour pass to visit the Crypt of Santa Reparata and climb Giotto’s Bell Tower (if option selected) at your own pace.