Top Italy Desserts & Sweets

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.

With so many spread-out sights, Rome can become a tiring place when you’re sightseeing. This golf cart tour cuts out both the fatigue and the heavier traffic, efficiently shuttling you around the key sights of Rome like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon, with a sweet treat at the end—a gelato.

Turin is known for its prestigious cuisine featuring delicacies from truffles to chocolate. Take a deep dive into the city’s food culture with this gourmet walking tour to visit restaurants, learn about traditional dishes, and enjoy tastings and lunch with a foodie guide. Sample specialties including grissini, agnolotti and tajarin pasta, vitel tonné, chocolate, ice cream, and local wines.

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 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.

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.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food plays a part in Roman culture, and enjoy sampling food and wine at various vendors in the city.

Be ready to live a multisensory experience in the city center of Messina with an exclusive Sicilian street food tasting. Accompanied by your food expert tour guide, while visiting the best attractions of the city center, like the Cathedral and the Church of Catalans, you will enjoy the flavors, the smells, and the delicacies of the typical Sicilian food and sweets: arancini, focaccia, cannoli, granite are the best products you will have the opportunity to taste in the best local street food restaurants,pastry shops and bars. Food has always represented friendship, sharing, and lifestyle: when you come to Sicily, forget the diet and enjoy a delicious relationship with the territory! What about a Sicilian street food tasting accompanied by a local craft beer? Any Sicilian meal or snack is not complete without being served with excellent local beer, such as Birra dello Stretto. Let your senses decide and savor an authentic food experience!

Milan is known for its fashion than its food, but the city is thick with great eateries if you know where to look. Discover the best spots to drink and dine in the buzzy Navigli district with an insider guide on this small-group food tour. Explore the variety of regional Italian food options in this compact area, including Sicilian, Neapolitan, and Pugliese specialties—along with Milanese classics. Sample a range of dishes paired with a glass of red wine as you stroll through Milan’s trendiest neighborhood.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes firsthand with this interactive, hands-on cooking class in Florence, set in a traditional restaurant a few minutes from the Duomo. Your professional chef guide will teach you how to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, sharing the rich cultural stories behind each dish. Enjoy a full meal with accompanying wine and take home recipe packs to recreate the experience at home.

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.

Enrico Rizzi’s Chocolate Factory (La Fabbrica del Cioccolato) has become a popular Milan attraction, enticing both locals and travelers alike with its bean-to-bar laboratory and chocolate tastings. Secure your preferred date online to avoid missing out. Then, enjoy quick and easy access to this world of Italian chocolate in Milan’s central Ticinese neighborhood. Nice touch: All visits end with a tasting.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Palermo is a city rich in culture and art with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But, if you don’t know where to go, there’s a risk you might leave with the wrong impression. So opt for a Palermo walking tour with a passionate local guide, and orient yourself around the city’s historical attractions such as La Martorana church and Palermo Cathedral. Even better: a Sicilian cannolo or granita is included.

Explore the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel without spending hours waiting in line on this comprehensive tour that includes entry to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who gives special insights into the collections that you would likely miss if alone. Go beyond the guidebook and enjoy commentary that enlivens highlights such as the Gallery of the Maps and the Pineyard Courtyard.

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

Skip the hassle of renting a car and explore Tuscany on a day trip from Florence. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower.

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.

Sicilian desserts are beloved the world over, but it takes a local insider to know where to find the best cannoli, cassata, and other indulgent treats. Take the guesswork out of satisfying your sweet tooth with this dessert-focused food tour that leads you straight to the top bakeries and pastry shops in Catania. Join your guide and a small group for a sugar-dusted stroll to sample classic and contemporary sweets while you learn about their history and lore.

The long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can take hours out of your sightseeing day. Optimize your time with this exclusive fast-track ticket that includes an audio guide to the vast museum complex. Enjoy stress-free escorted entry and explore the galleries and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at your own pace while the audio guide brings the collection's history and details to life.

Rome’s Trastevere district is a vibrant center, with medieval architecture to take in during the day and a popular nightlife scene. But the neighborhood is also a great place to grab some authentic Roman delicacies. On this small-group food tour, roam the area while sampling traditional breakfast treats like cornetto and cappuccino as well as lunchtime dishes like Roman-style chicken and burrata.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with this group tour. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to complete your journey through ancient Rome.