Description

Our local guide will introduce you to Turin and its role in Italian identity. He will explain how gastronomy evolved under eight centuries of Savoyard rule. The tour will begin in a historic café.

You will first taste Bicerin, a traditional 19th-century chocolate drink. Then, you will discover several important local historical sites.

Then you will visit an excellent artisanal chocolate factory. There, you will taste Gianduiotto, Cremino, and seasonal pralines. Made from Gianduja, Gianduiotto originated in a time when cocoa was scarce. This hazelnut and chocolate blend has become a renowned specialty.

The tasting will continue with fine origin dark chocolates. These products represent only ten percent of global production. Moreover, they will be entirely organic and made bean-to-bar .

Next, you'll enjoy a tasting of Piedmont wines. These wines come from vineyards located on the Alpine slopes. You'll taste an emblematic white and red wine, accompanied by a platter of organic charcuterie and cheeses. Finally, your guide will teach you how to taste like a sommelier.

Come curious, hungry, and ready to discover new flavors. You will explore the tastes of Turin and its historic squares.

Itinerary :

Bicerin tasting in a historic café

Discover traditional Bicerin in a 19th-century cafe. These cafes have long been frequented by artists, intellectuals, and nobles.

Traditional gianduja chocolate tasting

Learn how chocolatiers create gianduja delicacies for our enjoyment.
Sample Gianduiotto, Cremino, and other local specialties.

Tasting of exceptional dark chocolate

Indulge in dark chocolate made from precious cocoa. Then, learn about the essential steps in bean-to-bar .

Wine tasting with charcuterie and cheese

Enjoy two carefully selected local wines. They will be accompanied by a platter of regional charcuterie and cheeses.

Meeting point: Caffè Elena

Price

• 69 euros / adult person
• 39 euros / child (0-17 years)

Included/not included

Included :

• Food and drinks
• Entrance or admission fees
• 1 cup of Bicerin or Marocchino coffee (or, failing that, a typical local ice cream)
• 6 different chocolates to taste, including gianduja and dark chocolate, "bean-to-bar" chocolates
• Local wine tastings (2 glasses) with a special food and wine pairing
• Live guided tour with a local expert in gastronomy and wine
• 2-hour guided walking tour and tasting

Further information

• Address: Piedmont, Italy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Contact details  : contact@yourlocaleye.com
• Languages: English and Italian
• Note:
  1. Animals or pets allowed.
  2. Accessible to strollers/prams.
  3. Easy walk.
  4. Children and babies welcome.
  5. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for the local guide at the meeting point.
  6. Contact us for customized solutions (large groups, events, or private bookings).

Agency

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