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The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience
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The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience

By Slow Travel
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$112 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • More than 2 hours of chocolate and wine tastings, in Turin with a local guide
  • Selected food tastings, going from Chocolate to Cheese & Ham
  • An easy two wine tasting from the Piedmont Region
  • A fun and relaxing way to learn about its food culture and its history
  • Walking through the city of Turin and viewing some of its beautiful landmarks

Activity location

    • Turin
    • Turin, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • P.za Vittorio Veneto, 5, 10124 Torino TO, Italia | Meet the guide in front of Caffè Elena, one of the historical landmarks of Torino, that is in Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5.
    • Torino, Piemonte, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$111.74 x 2 AdultsAU$223.48

Total
Price is AU$223.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included6+ chocolate tastings
  • What's includedWhat's included Local wine tastings (2 glasses)
  • What's includedWhat's included Live Tour with a Local Food Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included 2 hours of walking and tasting tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to museums
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tip or service charge

What you can expect

Our local guide will provide an overview of Turin and its role in the development of the Italian identity and how food and wine have been thriving in this territory due to 800 years rules Savoyard state. As you were a bohemien, we will start the tour in an Historical Coffee Bar nominated for its fine cocoa.

First, you will try the Bicerin, the traditional chocolate drink whose recipe was and still is consumed in these '800 century cafès. From one food stop to the other, you will see squares and landmarks important for the local history. You will then move on to one of the best chocolate shops to explore how local chocolate makers have worked fine cocoa for our happiness. Sampling a selection of traditional chocolates like Gianduiotto, Cremino and a seasonal pralines. Gianduiotto name comes from Gianduja: made by blending finely ground hazelnuts with chocolate to create a smooth and indulgent treat. Gianduja has a fascinating history, originating in Turin and dating back to the 19th century when cocoa was scarce and expensive.

The chocolate tasting will continue and you will try premium dark made with fine cocoa, that is just the 10% of the whole world production. The tastings will be 100% organic and “bean to bar” products.

Then you will move on to a wine tasting: Turin and Piedmont are famous for its wines, from vineyards in the slopes of Alps. Your guide will lead you to a wine tastings of 2 iconic white and red wines, paired with an organic cured meat and cheese platter. Providing a relaxed course on drinking like a pro sommelier and understand scents behind each wine.

Come hungry, thirsty, and excited to learn new things. Get ready to explore the flavours of Turin and to sightsee its incredible squares and palaces, reminiscent of the past.

Location

Activity location

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    • Turin
    • Turin, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • P.za Vittorio Veneto, 5, 10124 Torino TO, Italia | Meet the guide in front of Caffè Elena, one of the historical landmarks of Torino, that is in Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5.
    • Torino, Piemonte, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • P.za Vittorio Veneto, 5, 10124 Torino TO, Italia | Meet the guide in front of Caffè Elena, one of the historical landmarks of Torino, that is in Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5.
    • Torino, Piemonte, Italy