Top Turin Dining Experiences - page 2

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.

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.

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”.

When you’re in Turin, live the local culture for a few hours with a private cooking class in a local’s home. Hosted by a Cesarina—a host who is part of a community of passionate Italian home cooks—the class shows you how to roll and cook two types of local pasta and make a tiramisu from scratch.

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.

Sightsee with a local guide in Turin, and discover the city’s charms on a walking tour. On this private tour, explore the Roman Quadrilateral and Piazza Castello on foot, and check out landmarks such as the food stalls of Porta Palazzo, the history-rich arcades of Via Po, and the Mole Antonelliana building.

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.

Immerse yourself in two of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions—and enjoy a gourmet tasting tour—on this full-day, private excursion in Piedmont. Following morning pickup from your area address, hop aboard your private vehicle and head to Barbaresco. After sightseeing and wine tasting, stop for a traditional lunch before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Barolo region. You’ll visit three different wineries over the course of the day.