Turin Sweet & Chocolate Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Turin is famous for the chocolate and nuts, but there is so much more to discover! With our Turin Patisserie food tour you will learn about the ancient confectionery tradition of this magnificent city guided by a local expert who will tell you stories and curiosity behind the tastings.

Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

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We’ll share with you the best dessert and pastries directly from the longstanding Turinese tradition and the polished historic cafes, contributing to the kingly atmosphere in the city.With our Historic Cafes and Confectioneries tour, you will taste the most representative patisseries, learn how they are prepared andspend a long breakfast (or afternoon break) in exclusive and relaxed environments.
We start our food tour with the famous Gianduiotto: it is a chocolate born in 1852 in Turin, shaped as ingots and incredibly creamy.Gianduiotti are individually wrapped in gold tinfoil and created with a unique mixture of Piedmont hazelnut, cocoa and sugar.
In the second stop, you will taste the Bicerin: It is a layered drink made of espresso, drinking chocolate, and whole milk (or heavy cream) served in a large glass. The beverage has been known since the 18th century and was also praised by Alexandre Dumas in his letters.Another tasting is the Marron glacé: it is a precious confection, originating in Piedmont and consisting of a chestnut candied in sugar syrup and glazed. They were invented shortly after the crusaders returned to Europe with sugar because chestnuts were a very available ingredient in the woods of Piedmont. Marron glaceés were the favourite dessert of the royal family!
We go on with the typical Cremino. This is a chocolate originally from Piedmont, composed by three layers of chocolate, the outer ones are made with gianduia chocolate, while the inner one can be made with coffee, hazelnut paste, lemon and so much more.In the warm season, we will taste the actual artisan gelato covered in crunchy dark chocolate: Pinguino ice cream!
At the end of the tour, you will try artisanal sliced chocolate, artisanal ice cream and an excellent espresso, the best way for concluding our journey into Turinese patisserie’s ancient tradition. We will have one in one of the oldest and most beautiful cafes in town.

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We’ll share with you the best dessert and pastries directly from the longstanding Turinese tradition and the polished historic cafes, contributing to the kingly atmosphere in the city. With our Historic Cafes and Confectioneries tour, you will taste the most representative patisseries, learn how they are prepared and spend a long breakfast (or afternoon break) in exclusive and relaxed environments.
We start our food tour with the famous Gianduiotto: it is a chocolate born in 1852 in Turin, shaped as ingots and incredibly creamy.Gianduiotti are individually wrapped in gold tinfoil and created with a unique mixture of Piedmont hazelnut, cocoa and sugar.
In the second stop, you will taste the Bicerin: It is a layered drink made of espresso, drinking chocolate, and whole milk (or heavy cream) served in a large glass. The beverage has been known since the 18th century and was also praised by Alexandre Dumas in his letters. Another tasting is the Marron glacé: it is a precious confection, originating in Piedmont and consisting of a chestnut candied in sugar syrup and glazed. They were invented shortly after the crusaders returned to Europe with sugar because chestnuts were a very available ingredient in the woods of Piedmont. Marron glaceés were the favourite dessert of the royal family!
We go on with the typical Cremino. This is a chocolate originally from Piedmont, composed by three layers of chocolate, the outer ones are made with gianduia chocolate, while the inner one can be made with coffee, hazelnut paste, lemon and so much more. In the warm season, we will taste the actual artisan gelato covered in crunchy dark chocolate: Pinguino ice cream!
At the end of the tour, you will try artisanal sliced chocolate, artisanal ice cream and an excellent espresso, the best way for concluding our journey into Turinese patisserie’s ancient tradition. We will have one in one of the oldest and most beautiful cafes in town.

Inclusions

  • We will taste the traditional desserts of Turin!
  • We will also drink the traditional drinks of the royal family and excellent old style espresso

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Traveler Reviews

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    • 23-Jul-2023

      Carolina our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Working under extreme heat conditions she made the tour very enjoyable.

    • 15-Jun-2023

      Carolina was on time and very friendly and engaging. She not only shared information about all of the chocolatiers we visited, but also shared about the city as we walked around. Later she gave restaurant recommendations. Very pleased! We only had one night in Turin and this was our activity. I am thinking I need to go back as so many other things to do. Quite a different place from the crowds of Roma in the previous days.

    • 01-Jun-2023

      Our guide, Carolina, was amazing. She had an easy-going rapport with all the vendors. Her knowledge of the history and culture added additional depth to the experience. The pacing of the experience was perfect.

    • 11-May-2023

      Carolina è una guida simpatica, preparata e coinvolgente. Il tour comprende 5 pasticcerie dove poter degustare ciò che più di tipico offre Torino, tutto di una qualità eccellente

    • 02-Apr-2023

      Tomamos el tour de Chocolates por Turín. Nuestra guía Carolina fue increíble, nos explicó a detalle la historia del chocolate y agregó un poco de la historia de Turín, excelente guía para una excelente ciudad. Muy recomendable!

    • 02-Apr-2023

      Excelente momento pasamos probando los diferentes chocolates, bebida y helados, todo estuvo delicioso y la guía Carlina espectacular. La pasamos súper bien.

    • 23-Mar-2023

      I came to Turin for the first time and decided to try this tour. One of the best decisions ever. We had a marvelous time. Our guide, Carolina, was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We loved the places we were taken and went back for more chocolate!! I would totally recommend this tour.

    • 21-Jan-2023

      Bello efficente ed esaustivo Un bel pomeriggio negli storici locali barocchi di Torino. La guida, Carolina, molto preparata e simpatica Ha saputo spiegare e coinvolgere i partecipanti del tour con dettagli e spiegazioni della città e su ogni locale che ci ha fatto visitare...

    • 09-Jan-2023

      Abbiamo fatto un tour tra negozi storici di Torino con la simpatica guida Carolina, buonissimo cioccolato, ottima accoglienza da Giordano e da Stratta

    • 03-Jan-2023

      We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the city of Torino - Carolina was an amazing guide who was very insightful. The combination of chocolate and exploring the city made it an exciting and worthwhile tour. Highly recommended.

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