Top Turin Food & Drink

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.

Italy is a patchwork of local cuisines, each with a proud heritage and unique dishes. On this walking tour, take a deep dive into that of food-centric Turin, from its market to its neighborhood eateries. Sample a plethora of local delicacies from street foods to restaurant fare, learning about their role in the city’s gastronomic culture from your guide. Taste wines and get your caffeine fix with Turin’s prized coffee.

Turin is famous all around the world as the capital of chocolate. Thanks to our tour you will have the chance to taste the different types of chocolates produced in Turin and marvel at its main highlights. You will get to learn all about the manufacture of chocolate by local maitre chocolatier in antique chocolate shops of the historical centre of Turin. Meet your guide in Piazza Castello and start your delicious journey by first sightseeing the Royal Palace and the Duomo cathedral. Your first stop will be at the chocolate shop where the Giandujotto was invented, a delicious hazelnut praline. Then stop at Bicerin, near the Consolata, the café that serves the same name beverage, made with the finest chocolate, milk and coffee. Finally stop in Piazza Carignano where you will taste the first ice cream on a stick, the Pinguino. Share your love of chocolate in this small group tour and take some chocolate back home with you!

Experience the delicious confections of Italy’s chocolate capital on a small-group tour around Turin. Learn about the history of Italian chocolate, which stretches back to the 16th century, and how the ‘black gold’ has evolved into popular treats like Giandujotto and Nutella over the years. Walk around the historic center, stopping at local chocolate shops, and sample a variety of chocolate-themed treats.

Savor the flavors of the Piedmont capital on a food and wine tour of Turin. Visit Europe's largest outdoor farmers market, which includes more than seven vendors offering local cuisine options. Try enough samples along the way to satisfy your need for lunch.

Indulge in the fantastic and impressive wines of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Visit wine cellars and vineyards of Langhe and Roero and be prepared to taste some amazing wine, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. Choose between a half-day or a full-day tour, exploring and learning about the wines of the area. 

Turin is one of Europe’s great chocolate-making cities and this 3-hour 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.

Home to UNESCO–listed wineries including Langhe, Monferrato, and Roero, Piedmont ranks among Italy’s most productive winemaking regions—but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, spin through the countryside with your guide and visit some of the vineyards and cellars for which Piedmont is famous. With round-trip travel from central Turin included, sample the diverse wines in production and find out what makes Piedmont wines so special.

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.

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 (breadsticks), agnolotti and tajerin pasta, vitello tonné (veal with tuna sauce) and steak tartare, chocolates, and bicerin (a chocolate-infused coffee drink).

Discover Turin’s rich chocolate tradition during this 3-hour hands-on cooking class. Learn about how the city became Italy’s chocolate capital from your host before diving right into the cooking class. Create delicious recipes with chocolate as the main ingredient such as cocoa noodles with sausage ragu and cocoa butter cake with gorgonzola before enjoying the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine.

We will start our day in the historical center of Neive, a small medieval hilltop town. One of the towns of the Barbaresco wine area and one of Italy’s top 5 most beautiful hilltop villages. We will sit down in a caffè with a warm beverage of your choice and will go over the area with the local maps to give a better idea of the regions, the grapes, the winemaking process, and what we will be tasting throughout the day. From there we will take a beautiful drive through the the hilly roadways that are covered in vines that brings us to our first winery stop, where we will see the wine making process, talk about some family history, and a taste of some of the family’s most precious wines. After we will stop in a medieval village for lunch at a small local spot, before heading to our second winery visit. We will then after, head back to our meeting point where you will be free to enjoy an aperitivo or dinner after the tour. The start time is at 9.30 and the end time is at 17.00

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.

Learn about Barolo wines from the grape vines to the tasting rooms during a half-day wine tour from Turin. Take a walk in the vineyards and a guided tour of the wine cellar, then head to the tasting room for a guided wine tasting accompanied by typical snacks from the region. Private round-trip transportation from central Turin is provided for your convenience.

In the heart of the Barolo production area, in a beautiful panoramic position, you will find the Municipal Cellar of Castiglione Falletto which houses all the producers of the precious Castiglione Falletto wines. The diversity of winemaking among the various producers further accentuates the particularity of the lands of Castiglione Falletto, who know how to give unique characteristics to the quality wine produced here. In a simple and hospitable environment you can taste the wines of our producers from the fresh and fruity white Arneis and Favorita, to the young Dolcetto d'Alba, from the elegant Barbera d'Alba to the imaginative Langhe Rosso and the soft Nebbioli, but above all the king of wines and the wine of kings, the noble Barolo who has the heart of productive excellence at Castiglione Falletto.

Discover the sweet side of Turin with a food-focused walking tour. Taste several chocolate-based specialties of Torino including Bicerin (an espresso and chocolate drink), gelato, pastries, and chocolate bars. Follow your guide on a stroll through the heart of the city and learn about the history of chocolate making in this region of Italy.

*THIS TOUR IS PRIVATE* This Private Evening Out is an exclusive tour which includes a memorable Dine, Wine & Cocktail experience lead by Turin's food ambassadors. Turin's Evening out in is that type of luxurious experience that you should give yourself if you have chosen as destination of your holiday Turin. The first Italian capital shows its unique charm in th Gorgeous, royal and exclusive locations allow you to experience its most refined atmospheare. On this Tour we provide: -Tasting of different precious labels of Vermouth, made in Turin; -Tasty appetizers and a light Cocktail to start with; -Fresh made local pasta dish. A plateau of cold and warm typical Piemontese dishes. Served with a local wine; -A Designed Cocktail and Gourmet mini cold and warm dishes in a very Exclusive lounge bar; Experience the vibrant and glamour night life of Turin with your local food ambassadors. Book us now! And hang out with your new Evening-Out friends!

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.

Delve into Turin’s fantastic food scene by going on this guided sightseeing tour. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll discover local food experiences that you wouldn’t find alone. Try regional delicacies at one of the largest open air food markets in Europe—Porta Palazzo, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of Barolo wine included. Other highlights include trying Pinguino ice cream, and Turin’s signature coffee, milk, and chocolate drink—Bicerin.

Turin is the chocolate capital of Italy, and chocoholics from across the globe flock to sample the city’s signature gianduia and bicerìn. With this chocolate cooking class, take your chocolate devotion to the next level by learning how to incorporate cocoa in both sweet and savory dishes. Use cocoa powder to make pastry dough, tagliatelle, and even pork loin sauce and then sample your handiwork at the end of the class.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at the Cesarina's home. Enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Turin recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4 course-menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Piedmont cellars and coffee). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ 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.

Your day in Turin is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

On this tour, you won’t just get to sample one of the world’s prized gourmet delicacies—you’ll search for truffles in the company of an expert truffle hunter and specially trained dog. Make your way to a village outside of Alba—or choose a tour option that includes round-trip transit, if preferred—and set off into the forest. As you go, you’ll learn about the different types of truffles, how they grow, and can enjoy a meal of cheese, cured meats, focaccia, truffle products, and more.

During the visit you can learn about the rich history of the winery, retracing the evolution of viticulture and winemaking in Neive through 5 generations of winemakers. The visit will begin in the small family museum in the remuage cellar of the Valsellera Classic Sparkling Wine and in the barrel ageing cellar of the great red wines. Dulcis in fundo, a spectacular tasting of 5 great Barbaresco and Barolo wines of our production will be waiting for you to immerse you completely in the family and traditional atmosphere typical of our cellar.