Description
Turin is known for royal palaces and museums, but this Turin street food walk shows the side locals cherish: cafés, piole and recipes handed down for generations. In two hours of easy walking through the historic centre, every stop is a taste and every taste comes with a story about Italy's first capital.
The walk starts near the church of Santa Pelagia, then heads into a traditional piola for creamy Tomini cheeses, vitello tonnato and a glass of Piedmontese wine. A specialist producer is next, serving agnolotti del plin freshly prepared in the traditional way. In one of the city's historic cafés comes the tramezzino, a sandwich invented in Turin.
Between stops the guide points out landmarks along the route:
- Palazzo Carignano
- Galleria Subalpina
- the surroundings of the Egyptian Museum
Sweet things close the walk: freshly whipped cream with zabaglione, then a final stop at a historic pastry shop for an Umbertino or a Bacio di Dama, depending on what is available. The tour is led in English and ends near Piazza Castello, which makes it simple to keep exploring afterwards. Hotel transfers and tips for the guide are not included.