Turin Food Tours: Chocolate, Vermouth & Aperitivo
Turin food tours: taste gianduiotto chocolate, the Bicerin, vermouth and Piedmontese bites in the historic cafes, and how to book the best tour.
The short version: a Turin food tour is all about the city’s sweet and aperitivo traditions. You taste gianduiotto chocolate (the original hazelnut chocolate that inspired Nutella), sip a Bicerin (coffee, chocolate and cream) in a historic cafe, and finish with a glass of vermouth, which was invented here. Savoury stops add Piedmontese cheeses, cured meats and agnolotti. A guide takes you through the elegant arcades and historic cafes. Here is what to taste and how to book.
At a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What | A walking tour of historic cafes, chocolate shops and aperitivo bars |
| Sweet | Gianduiotto chocolate, Bicerin, cri-cri, zabaglione |
| Drink | Vermouth (invented in Turin), Nebbiolo, Barbera |
| Savoury | Piedmontese cheeses, cured meats, agnolotti, vitello tonnato |
| Time | Usually 2 to 3 hours |
What you taste
Turin is Italy’s chocolate and aperitivo capital. The star is the gianduiotto, a melt-in-the-mouth hazelnut chocolate, and the Bicerin, a layered drink of espresso, chocolate and cream served in historic cafes. Vermouth was invented here, so an aperitivo with a glass of it is essential. On the savoury side, Piedmont brings cheeses, cured meats, stuffed agnolotti pasta and vitello tonnato. For the wider region, see what to eat in Piedmont.
How a Turin food tour works
A guide walks you through the grand arcades and 18th-century cafes of the centre, stopping for chocolate, a Bicerin, cheese and an aperitivo with vermouth. It is a relaxed, atmospheric tour and the best introduction to a city many visitors underrate for food.
Our pick: the Tasty Turin Food Walking Tour with Tastings covers gianduiotto chocolate, cri-cri and zabaglione and ends with ice cream and a glass of vermouth or Bicerin.
Planning more food stops? See the best food tours in Europe.
Add the wine: see our guide to Barolo wine tours in the Langhe.
Compare every city: the best food tours in Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What food is Turin known for?
Gianduiotto hazelnut chocolate, the Bicerin drink, vermouth (invented here), plus Piedmontese cheeses, agnolotti pasta and vitello tonnato.
How long is a Turin food tour?
Most run 2 to 3 hours through the historic cafes, chocolate shops and aperitivo bars of the centre.
What is a Bicerin?
A traditional Turin drink of espresso, hot chocolate and cream, served layered in a small glass, invented in the city’s historic cafes.
Book a Turin food tour
Compare Turin food tours, learn to cook with a Turin cooking class, or read what to eat in Piedmont.
