Top Turin Desserts & Sweets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

This is not your typical tourist tour, it’s a journey through particular tastes, hidden spots, and the stories behind them. Walk through some of the city’s most charming neighborhoods and historic streets, stopping at 3 carefully selected local spots where true Torinesi love to eat. Along the way, taste a variety of specialties, from savory street snacks to sweet treats, all representing the rich culinary heritage of Italy. Expect generous tastings that together make up a full meal, so come hungry and ready to indulge. Moreover, we guarantee for you some exclusive discounts at selected street food spots. Additional estimated food cost: around €10 (pay as you go). The atmosphere is relaxed and social: perfect for couples, friends, solo travelers, and families who want to experience Turin in an authentic and memorable way. The tour will start at 11:30 of the selected day in Piazza Solferino, in front of Fontana Angelica and it will end at 13:30-14:00 in Piazza Castello.

Unveil the secrets of the delicacies of Turin and Piedmont among anecdotes, history and curiosities. You'll discover and taste the worldwide famous and typical Giandujotto chocolate and Zabaglione, a delicious drink of the past, passing through the curious legend of breadsticks and Cri-Cri chocolate. During the tour, you will also taste the classic Italian ice-cream and Vermouth or Bicerin, in a beautiful historical Cafe. This is the sweetest tour in town!

Turin is one of Europe’s great chocolate-making cities and this small-group tasting tour is tailor-made for chocoholics. Admire Turin’s historic center on a walking tour; visit the city’s best pastry shops, chocolatiers, and cafés; and indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade chocolates and sweet treats.

Turin has a reputation for being the home of chocolate-making in Italy, and with this family-friendly private tour, you can discover some of the city’s best chocolate spots. An ideal option for families, the tour is led by a guide who is an expert at entertaining children. Along the way, the tour includes delicious tastings and plenty of fun facts about chocolate.

I’m Edo. I personally designed this experience, and I’ll be the one hosting you. I’m not a large tour operator, but a local who lives food and wine every day. This is not a typical food tour. It’s a journey through the quiet streets and hidden corners of Turin, where local life still follows the rhythm of tradition. We’ll visit small artisan shops that few visitors ever find, a family-run bakery, a tiny chocolate laboratory, and a historic café where time seems to stand still. You’ll taste the full spectrum of Piedmontese flavors: from savory appetizers and regional wines to delicate pastries and rich chocolate creations. Each stop reveals a story of passion, craftsmanship, and the deep connection between food and culture in this city. By the end, you won’t just have tasted Turin. You’ll have experienced it, one bite at a time.

Chocolate and all things sweet are at the heart of this walking tour in Turin. Explore the city’s Old Town with a food-focused tour including stops at chocolate shops and historic cafes. Learn about how chocolate is made and how Turin developed a reputation for confectionery and patisserie. Taste bicerin, a traditional drink native to Turin that combines coffee and chocolate.

Our special private walking tour is the ideal way to explore Turin if you wish to stroll around and learn about its history with the help of a professional local guide. First, enjoy a private visit to the Turin Cinema Museum, located in the iconic Mole Antonelliana, the most important monument in the city. This experience also includes a walking tour through the city center, featuring renowned sites such as Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, Teatro Regio, Piazza San Carlo, and many more. Additionally, take a break to savor the warm Bicerin, a typical coffee-based drink, or the local Pinguino ice cream. A delightful way to discover the charm of Turin!