A day dedicated to the great tradition of Turin chocolate, amid royal residences, aristocratic atmospheres, and flavours that once captivated European courts.
With a comfortable minibus transfer departing from Turin, you will reach the magnificent Royal Palace of Venaria, a masterpiece of European Baroque and one of the most spectacular Savoy Residences and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided visit through the elegant rooms of the palace, including the majestic Great Gallery, and its scenographic gardens will reveal insights into daily court life and the central role of banquets, hot beverages, and refined Piedmontese gastronomic traditions.
The itinerary illustrates how Turin became one of the historic capitals of chocolate thanks to the influence of the Savoy court, which transformed chocolate tasting into a true aristocratic ritual.
The day continues with lunch at a typical Piedmontese restaurant, featuring a traditional menu including an appetizer and a choice of a first or second course, plus water and coffee.
In the afternoon, guided visit to the magnificent Royal Palace of Turin, the heart of the Savoy monarchy and a symbol of royal Turin. Among elegantly frescoed halls, historic apartments, and court stories, you will relive the atmosphere of official receptions and ancient Turin confectionery traditions, with curiosities linked to the birth of the gianduiotto, the spread of the Bicerin, and the Savoy family’s passion for chocolate.
An elegant and immersive experience, combining art, history, and gastronomy, to discover the most refined and irresistible side of Savoy Turin.
Tours organized as part of the project "Savoy Royal Residences: A Kingdom to Discover", funded by the Italian Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Turismo Torino e Provincia.