Small-group walking tour (2-12 guests) in English and Italian, daily at 11:45AM; free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The Turin Food Tour Gourmet is a 3.5-hour guided walk through the historic centre of Turin, in Piedmont, Italy, run by Do Eat Better Experience, a food-tour company that organises tastings in several Italian cities. The route starts at Piazza San Carlo, in front of the Chiesa di Santa Cristina, one of the city's grandest baroque squares, and moves through the elegant arcaded streets around Piazza Carlo Felice and the neighbouring blocks. The walk is built around Piedmontese specialities rather than generic snacks, and the pace is relaxed, with sit-down tastings at several stops instead of a constant march. The tasting sequence is mostly savoury. Early stops cover Piedmontese cured meats and cheeses paired with local wine. A later stop near Piazza Carlo Felice serves agnolotti, the small stuffed pasta typical of the region, followed by vitello tonnato, the cold veal dish with tuna sauce, served with local vegetables. The sweet side arrives near the end with handmade chocolates from a long-established Turin chocolate shop, and the tour closes with bicerin, the traditional Turin drink of espresso, drinking chocolate and cream. The listed price is from EUR 109.95 per person and includes all food and drink at the stops. Children aged 4 to 10 pay a reduced child rate, while children aged 0 to 3 are free but do not receive food. Public transport is not part of the programme, since all stops are within walking distance of the centre. Groups are small, with 2 to 12 guests, and the guide leads in English and Italian. The tour departs daily at 11:45AM and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start. The operator can be contacted by email or by phone and WhatsApp for questions about dietary needs before booking. Because the portions add up to a full lunch, the tour suits visitors who want a structured introduction to Turin's food culture, its historic cafes and its chocolate tradition in one outing.
| Price | from EUR 109.95 (approx. $126.44) per person; children 4-10 pay a child rate, ages 0-3 free without food |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Address | Meeting point: Piazza San Carlo, in front of the Chiesa di Santa Cristina, 10123 Torino |
What is included
- Piedmontese cured meats and cheeses with local wine
- Agnolotti near Piazza Carlo Felice
- Vitello tonnato with local vegetables
- Handmade chocolates at a long-established shop
- Bicerin
Good to know
- Operator
- Do Eat Better Experience (hello@doeatbetter.com; +39 328 4163154, also WhatsApp; +44 191 820 2309)
Location
Meeting point: Piazza San Carlo, in front of the Chiesa di Santa Cristina, 10123 Torino
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Highlights
- Piedmontese cured meats and cheeses paired with local wine
- Agnolotti and vitello tonnato, two classic Turin dishes, near Piazza Carlo Felice
- Handmade chocolates from a long-established Turin chocolate shop
- Bicerin, the local espresso, chocolate and cream drink, to finish
- Small groups of 2 to 12 guests, with guiding in English and Italian
Tips for visiting
- Arrive hungry; the tastings add up to a full lunch over 3.5 hours.
- Meet at Piazza San Carlo in front of the Chiesa di Santa Cristina a few minutes before 11:45AM.
- Report allergies and dietary restrictions when booking, since the dishes are meat, dairy and gluten heavy.
- Wear comfortable shoes; the route is a walk over cobbles and pavements.
- Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start, so check plans before the cut-off.
When to visit
The tour runs year-round; spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking. The late-morning start suits visitors who want food tastings to replace lunch.
Accessibility
The route is a flat city-centre walk with several stops, and the operator can be contacted by email or phone about mobility needs before booking. Cobbled sections and some narrow shop entrances may be difficult for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the Turin Food Tour Gourmet last?
The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and starts daily at 11:45AM from Piazza San Carlo.
What is included in the price?
The price covers the food and drink at every stop: cured meats, cheeses, wine, agnolotti, vitello tonnato, handmade chocolates and bicerin. The listed price starts from EUR 109.95 per person.
How large are the groups and which languages are used?
Groups have 2 to 12 guests. The guide leads in English and Italian.
Can children join?
Children aged 4 to 10 pay a child rate, and children aged 0 to 3 are free but do not receive food.
Can the tour be cancelled?
Free cancellation is listed up to 24 hours before the start time.