Top Turin Dining Experiences

Turin is known for being the birthplace of Italy’s “aperitivo” tradition—and with this tour, you can get insider tips about the traditional food, wine, and haunts that locals love, away from the tourist hotspots. To help you truly understand the authentic “aperitivo” culture—food and alcoholic drinks are included along the way, such as wine, vermouth, craft beer, gourmet stuffed potatoes, and a platter of typical produce.

Immerse yourself in Piedmont’s rich winemaking culture with a relaxed wine tasting at a welcoming wine bar in Turin. Enjoy a curated selection of four regional wines, including crisp whites like Erbaluce and Arneis, sparkling Alta Langa, and bold reds such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, or Roero Riserva. The host will guide you through each wine, pairing them with a platter of cured meats, cheese, and fresh bread or grissini to enhance the flavors. The host will provide brief insights into each wine’s background, grape varieties, and regional traditions. You’ll learn how the area’s climate and history shape these exceptional wines, making your tasting both enjoyable and educational. If you have questions, the owner will gladly respond. Perfectly suited for a romantic or relaxing outing in Turin city center, this experience offers a harmonious blend of regional wines, delicious food, and cultural insights—an ideal way to explore Piedmont’s winemaking heritage.

Avoid the daytime crowds and heat and explore Turin’s mysterious side on this evening tour led by a local guide. Take in dramatically lit landmarks tucked away in little-known corners of the city and learn about Turin's long association with magic and the occult. Go beyond the standard sightseeing and experience a unique side of the city's history and lore.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

Create your own itinerary and discover the Italian city of Turin on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. From a panoramic top-deck vantage point, see all of Turin’s sights while listening to informative commentary. Cruise past landmarks like Valentino Park and the Natural Sciences Museum, and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Enjoy a 24- or 48-hour validity period of your ticket and hop off the bus at numerous conveniently located stops.

A perfect tasting to start savoring the great wines of Piedmont! A pleasant and fun experience where you can feel at the center of the tasting and also get involved a little in recognizing aromas and flavours. A food and wine journey to discover Piedmontese excellences, a journey between culture and friendship. We will taste wines accompanied by an introduction and discuss the sensations that each sip gives us. By tasting local products we will try to encourage the most suitable gastronomic pairings for each type of wine. A master class open to all levels from beginners to expert palates.

After admiring the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, the wine shop offers you the unique opportunity to extend your cultural journey into the heart of Turin through its most famous liquid tradition: Vermouth. A few minutes walk from the museum, this tasting is not just a break, but a sensory experience where storytelling meets modern mixology. You will learn the history of this iconic aromatized wine born right here in 1786, learning to distinguish the nuances between Red, White and Dry while sipping two exclusive and perfectly balanced cocktails. The journey into taste is completed with the combination with a cutting board of delicacies and fragrant focaccia, transforming the ritual of the Turin aperitif into a moment of pure relaxation, elegance and local authenticity.

Considered one of Italy’s greatest red wines, Barolo is a favorite of oenophiles around the world. During your next visit to the Piedmont wine region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn more about how Barolo and other local varietals are made during a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run winery. Tour the vineyards, visit the cellar, and enjoy samples of a dozen wines, plus locally made meats and cheese.

Take a break from sightseeing and experience the authentic side of Turin with this home cooking class. Learn how to knead, roll out, and form two traditional types of pasta (filled and shaped) plus assemble a luscious tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your local host and instructor. Then relax over a family-style meal featuring the dishes you've created, served with wine and coffee.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Expand your knowledge of local food in Turin with this perfect fusion of a market tour and a home dining experience. After meeting your home cook guide, you can go to a lively food market together to find out the best local ingredients. Then, head to your teacher’s home for an intimate dining experience, which includes cooking demonstrations and a 4-course meal.

A perfect tasting to start savoring the great wines of Piedmont! A pleasant and fun experience where you can feel at the center of the tasting and also get involved a little in recognizing aromas and flavours. A food and wine journey to discover Piedmontese excellences, a journey between culture and friendship. We will taste wines accompanied by an introduction and discuss the sensations that each sip gives us. By tasting local products we will try to encourage the most suitable gastronomic pairings for each type of wine. A master class open to all levels from beginners to expert palates.

Discover one of Turin’s highlight landmarks without any hassle—this private, skip-the-line tour of the Royal Palace of Turin makes logistics seamless. Meet your guide outside the landmark and head straight inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Savoy royalty who once inhabited the palace, see the Royal Armory and Library, explore the Gardens, and visit the Shroud Chapel and Turin Cathedral, where the Holy Shroud is kept but not visible.

The pre-dinner “aperitivo” is one of the most important—and enjoyable—social customs in Italy. Learn how to host your own Italian-style “happy hour” with this hands-on lesson in a local kitchen. Prepare five different nibbles with gourmet ingredients and sample your handiwork paired with bubbly or still wine from the surrounding region of Piedmont to kick off your evening like a true “Torinese”.

Discover the authentic flavors of Turin’s Vermouth tradition with this exclusive tasting experience in one of the most picturesque and historic squares of the city. Turin, known as the birthplace of Vermouth, offers the perfect setting for an immersive journey into this refined aperitif culture. During the tasting, you’ll enjoy three distinct premium Vermouths, each carefully paired with a vegan aperitif made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The experience concludes with a mystery Vermouth tasting, a rare and exclusive selection revealed only at the end, adding an element of surprise and sophistication.

Get more out of a visit to Turin on a private tour led by a local guide to give you the lowdown on the north Italian city. You’ll orient yourself around Turin attractions and museums on foot to focus on the finer details and discover the hidden gems and local favorites that visitors might otherwise overlook. The itinerary is flexible and tailored to your personal group of up to six people.

Discover the historical aperitif of Turin in a small journey in the past, among legends and stories to the Savoy's city. Learn more about the pre-dinner ritual, the "aperitivo", one of the city’s gifts to the world.

A perfect tasting to start savoring the great wines of Piedmont! A pleasant and fun experience where you can feel at the center of the tasting and also get involved a little in recognizing aromas and flavours. A food and wine journey to discover Piedmontese excellences, a journey between culture and friendship. We will taste wines accompanied by an introduction and discuss the sensations that each sip gives us. By tasting local products we will try to encourage the most suitable gastronomic pairings for each type of wine. A master class open to all levels from beginners to expert palates.

Explore Turin through the city’s traditional cuisine on this walking and cooking tour. Follow your host through the vibrant local markets of Turin, and visit a few of the artisan food shops for which the city is famous. Learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients, and chop, sizzle, and stir with helpful tips along the way. Create two traditional Italian dishes, and savor your food among your fellow chefs.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

Let’s discover the first Italian bubbles! Yes, because the classic method developed in Piedmont and then throughout the rest of Italy. An aperitif between history and curiosity immersed in an authentic contemporary wine shop. Near the Tesoriera park a few metro stops from the center of Turin

Save time and combine two experiences in a day—a local market visit and a private cooking class at a Cesarina’s home in Turin. Learn the secrets of Turin’s most popular dishes, and try out three authentic local recipes. A highlight of the experience is being able to eat your creations at the end of the class with drinks included.