Frequently Asked Questions

We will meet in the centre of Turin, the exact starting point address will be send to you after your booking, 24 hours before the tour date.

We offer the following tours:

Street Food Tour D’Luxe | Tastes of Turin
Mon – Sat / €99 per person

Chocolate and Sweets Tour | Turin
Mon – Sat / €69 per person

Pizza & Gelato Tour | Turin (summer tour)
Mon – Sat / €79 per person

Aperitivo in Turin | Cocktail Wine & Dine (on request!)
Thu – Sat / €199 per person (Private Event, lead by a Michelin trained chef)

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All of them, eventually! But if you are trying to get a flavors for each culinary highlights of Turin and Piedmont, this might help.
Also, there are longer descriptions on each tour page. Click the links below:

Street Food Tour D’luxe | Tastes of Turin:  A food tasting journey through Turin’s centro storico.

The ‘StreetFood Tour D’luxe | Tastes of Turin’  designed by Cecilia & Chef Abram is way more than just a Street Food experience. It’s an Exquisite Festival of Tastes, ranging from gourmet Street Foods to Excellent products of Local Artisans – from Unique Food Concepts to Timeless Restaurants’ Ambiance.

Chocolate and Sweets Tour | Turin: A sweet food adventure in royal Torino.

And how nice that you are interested to discover the magical chocolate world made in Torino: one of the most interesting chocolate capitals and not less a fabulous city of art, history and culture. After all we are still talking of the first Italian capital, where the splendor and the elegance of that time stand still.

Pizza & Gelato Tour | Turin: A fully immersion into the most beloved food in the world… Pizza!

I mean, it’s no secret: Pizza & Gelato are like milk and cookies. In the city of Turin, where the legendary nutella spread was invented, we should say like pane and nutella! Meaning? They’re simply made for each other!

Aperitivo in Turin | Cocktail Wine & Dine: Spice up your stay in Turin with this Extravagant experience.

Aperitif in Turin is a cheerful, vibrant and quirky food, wine and cocktail experience that allows you to discover the favourite, hidden and more extravagant places where the people of Torino love to chill after their working day.

Cecilia and Abram from Turin, Italy, and we both are the heart ‘n soul of I Eat Food Tours and Events, an independent locally owned and run culinary experiences and design event business that we co-founded in 2017, when we finally decided to give birth to a special and thoughtful service that was not just the reflection of our multi layered and various background and expertise in food, travel and hospitality – but it would also entirely represents who we are, what we believe in and what we are good at.

Our food tasting and cultural walking tours have been developed especially for food and history lovers. We find that some children have a blast on our tours and if you think yours will, please bring them along – most of our tours are great for young history and food lovers, too, as well as future chefs.

But, in our vast touring experience, we have found that many of those under the age of 17 might have a harder time enjoying themselves on a tour. They may be indifferent, fidgety, or not appreciate an extended group activity and unfortunately, their displeasure could interfere with the exciting experience that I Eat Food Tours has carefully crafted for you and the other guests.

Whether to bring your child is entirely up to you, but please note that ALL CHILDREN ages 3 and above need a paid ticket. We assume that if your child is below the age of 3 they will not be participating in the tasting portion of the tour, or they might be sharing tastings with a parent. Therefore, for children below age 3, no ticket is required and there will no be separate tastings prepared for them. If you would like tastings for your child under 3, please be sure to purchase a ticket in advance.

Whatever you decide, be sure to indicate when you make your reservation whether you are bringing a child on the tour, so that your tour guide can be prepared. Please also note that strollers can be a challenge on the tour due to the many narrow sidewalks that we walk on, the oneven cobble stone streets that we cross, certain staircases that we use when entering establishments, and the very small shops and open market streets that we visit. If you have further questions pertaining to tickets for children, please mailto: [email protected]

Not more than you can handle! The pace is usually good for everyone. We cover enough of a neighborhood to satisfy everyones curiosity.

We are on our feet for approximately: 2.5/3/4 hours.

Please note that there are some stairs that we navigate during the tour. If stairs are a problem for you or any of your guests, please indicate that when you purchase your tickets so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

Turin is an very old city and the locations where we hold our tours are some of the oldest in town. This means that many of the narrow streets and uneven cobblestone streets we walk, along with the small shops, markets and staircases in and out some of establishments are not conducive to strollers and wheelchairs. This does not mean that we don’t welcome both, it just means that some tours are going to be better for you than others.

*For strollers: we do recommend something small that folds up easily (an umbrella stroller usually works best). Many of our locations are very small or can be busy and trying to keep children in strollers in the stores can be a struggle, so having something the child can be taken in and out of easily is going to make it a much more pleasant experience for both child and parent.

*For wheelchairs: we have found that our Street Food Tour D’luxe is the easiest tour to manage, as there are no stairs that a guest would have to maneuver. If the guests level of mobility includes being able to walk up and down some steps, with or without assistance, then the Aperitif Wine & Dine and the Chocolate Tour are going to be fine as well.

We want to do our best to accommodate whatever mobility needs you might have, so if you are interested in one of our other tours or events (not listed above), please feel free to mailto [email protected] directly, so we may find the tour or event that works best for you!

Even thought our walking tours are 3 hours and more, there are many spots during each tour to rest. We understand that it might be difficult to be on your feet for a long time. We make sure that everyone is confortable during our tours.

Yes! Absolutely Yes! Many of our attendees live right here in Turin and surroundings. Locals often attend to learn things about the neighborhood and the city in which they live that they did not know beforehand. We mainly stay off the beaten path, and thus avoid being consumed by crowds of tourists. Locals (and those that want to feel like locals) can often get the MOST out of the tours since the tour is designed to show you how the locals live, where they shop and eat.

We change our tours slightly every eight to twelve months. Many parts of the tour remain the same, but we do our best to improve upon and enhance the tour. Don’t be embarrassed to come back for more and repeat the experience – many people do! (don’t hesitate to ask us to custom your tour and make it a private one)

Tours are offered standard in English, but additionally we can run also in Dutch or Italian (only for private group tours).

Not all of the locations are wheelchair accessible. There can be at the locations high steps to make or different floorlevels to take, we are very sorry for that.

Please contact us in advance we can surely see what we can arrange.

We often have Single Travelers on our Food Tours, whatever they be single travelers or locals looking for something fun, tasty & different to do in Turin. We have found that most people who take our tours are adventurous & sociable, excited about trying amazing food, & open to meeting new people (or even making new friends)! We like to think of each tour group as its own family, exploring Turin and breaking bread together. If you are open to meeting new people & having a great time, you will have a wonderful time on the food tour.

Yes we absolutely do!  We can accommodate a variety of special requests; Family Reunions, Birthday Parties, Corporate, Team Building Events for Company’s, Weddings, Travel Plannings ed.

Information on our Private Group Tours can be found here. 

Yes we absolutely do!  We can accommodate a variety of special requests; Family Reunions, Birthday Parties, Corporate, Team Building Events for Company’s, Weddings, Travel Plannings ed.

Information on our Private Group Tours can be found here. 

Yes we absolutely do!  We can accommodate a variety of special requests; Family Reunions, Birthday Parties, Corporate, Team Building Events for Company’s, Weddings, Travel Plannings ed.

Information on our Private Group Tours can be found here. 

We visit various food shops and several (street food) restaurants per tour. Some are run by Passionate Families. Some are run by Top Chefs. Some are run by little old Italian grandmother types. We think there is a place for all of those experiences in the Torinese Food scene. Check out our Tours to see exactly where we will visit on each tour.

We always recommend that everyone brings a reusable bottle of water. Why water? Water is the perfect beverage to cleanse the palate and stay hydrated. But standard on all our Tours we serve (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) drinks.

There is also a chance to purchase yourself an extra alcohilic or non alcoholic beverage on most tours. Your tour guide will keep you posted about these options and when is a good time to buy a drink.

Yes, on most of Our Tours we serve wine or beer, but of cours for the no-alcoholic guests we arrange a nice replacement for that.

Enough food tastings are served that for most people lunch or dinner afterwards is not needed. And that is the truth! We have toured over 10,000 people and it’s very rare that anyone walks away hungry!

At the end of the tour, most people are stuffed and lunch afterwards is not necessary. In addition to feeling full, our goal is to introduce you to some interests, new and even old school food items from our region and italy. Some foods might be familiar and other might be a new experience for you!

Please let us know if you (or anyone in your group) have any dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, allergy, etc.) when you inquire for the tour. As long as we know in advance, we’ll be happy and do our best to accommodate your needs

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

We offer vegetarian and pescetarian tastings on our StreetFood tour, except to the Chocolate & Sweets tour. All of our food and drink tastings are arranged in advance, so we ask that you note this in your online ticket purchase.

Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee substitutions for other dietary restrictions such as: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan, and other food allergies. For these diets, we’ll do the best we can to organize replacements, but you may miss out on a number of tastings. When there are no replacement options, we’ll refund your purchase.

If you leave us a note in your online ticket purchase, we will order alternate tastings wherever possible. In all cases, our tour guides will inform the group of the ingredients in each dish and leave it to the final discretion of each guest to partake.

Please note, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination may not occur due to the nature of our tasting locations.

If you have severe food allergies, please contact us at [email protected] or tel: +393479817916 before purchasing tickets.

Are there vegetarian options on the tour?

Yes! We offer vegetarian and pescetarian tastings on all Foodie Tours, All of our food and drink tastings are arranged in advance, so we ask that you note this in your online ticket purchase.

Are there gluten-free options?

None of our Foodie Tours are 100% gluten-free. We don’t  recommended gluten-free diets in our tours, we will contact you to talk about this, see if there are replacement options, or refund your purchase.

All of our tours are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will be able to go inside many of the establishments on the tour. We will Not be indoors for the entire 3 or 4 hours. So you should still dress appropriately for the day’s weather conditions. It is impossible to cancel a tour at the very last minute due too many circumstances beyond our control. Before purchasing tickets please be aware of the possible weather conditions for that time of year.

Please dress; Casually (casual-chic for the evening-out-tour), Comfortably, and Appropriately for the different seasons in Turin.

You can get an accurate forecast at; ilmeteo.it/meteo/Torino

Here are some general Weather Conditions in Italy/Torino:

Generally, the hottest month is August in the south and July/august in the north; during these months the thermometer can reach 38–42 °C (100.4–107.6 °F) in the south and 32–35 °C (89.6–95.0 °F) in the north; Sometimes the country can be split as during winter, with rain and 20–22 °C (68.0–71.6 °F) during the day in the north … Learn More.

Why take a food tour with us? That’s a really good question! For starters, I Eat Food Tours & Events has been giving food tours since 2017 and we are the ones that put food tours on the map in Turin! Knowing that people love to eat and explore, we thought it would be a great idea to serve them delicious food while learning about Turin’s best and most charming neighborhoods! The owner’s of Foods of I Eat Food Tours & Events (Cecilia & Abram) began their research in 2016 and are still very involved and hands on with each and every tour. Cecilia & Abram at I Eat FoodTours & Events working very hard – every day – to make sure our tours are the best that they can possibly be. I Eat Food Tours & Events is a medium sized tour business that concentrates on details, organization, and accuracy. We will not show you anything unless we know about, believe in it, and love it! We use old school methods, modern technology, and a lot of personality with everything that we do. We strive to make sure each person that takes our tours has a memorable experience. This is what makes us the best at what we do.

Our walking food tours are led mostly by Cecilia & Chef Abram of I Eat Food Tours & Events.

During our tours you will learn about the history and culture of a neighborhood while tasting delicious food specialties from Mom and Pop food shops, eateries, and restaurants.

Most of the food tastings are served while sitting in or outside of the food establishment. Some of the tastings are standing inside or outside of the food establishment.

The sit down tastings takes around 15-25 minutes and will allow everyone to enjoy themselves in a relaxed manner. While on the tour we go in and out of food establishments, walk down interesting streets, and learn about the fascinating history and culture of a neighborhood.

Italian Food Lovers, Foodies, Food Explorers, and Regular People!

Our tours are designed for anyone that loves great Italian food and loves to discover the hidden gems and interesting stories of our favorite Torinese neighborhoods. If you are in search of mom and pop food establishments and culinary history offerings, that is what you will find on all of our tours. Even if you have food allergies or food restrictions, we welcome you aboard – we’ll make accommodations and make you feel comfortable all along the tasting journey.

Whether you are married, single, on a first date, getting together with friends and family, or on a company outing, our tours (and events) offer a lot for everyone.

All food and drinking tastings are all included in the cost of the tour. There are 4-6 yummy food tasting stops on each tour. Each delicious tasting has been chosen and paid for by Cecilia and Abram of ‘I Eat FoodTours & Events’.

If you want to spend 3 hours eating and exploring through Turin with us, now is the time to purchase a ticket!

We have toured over 10,000 people and it’s very rare that anyone walks away unhappy. In fact, more often people walk away having had the BEST experience of their whole vacation in Turin. See why here.

There are indeed some other food tour companies popping up and following in our footsteps. Try them all if you’d like. We are pretty sure you’ll come back to us. And we’ll welcome you with open arms.

We know how to run a well-oiled Food Tour from our many years of experience. But don’t let our 6/7 years (and Chef Abram over 28 years in the hotel and restaurant industry) in the business throw you – we are constantly updating, re-inventing and fine-tuning the tours to create the ultimate food & cultural journey that is current, historically accurate and tastes some of the best bites around.

Those other food tours might know something about food and food culture of Turin and Piedmont, but what we do best is delicately and seamlessly blend the two. We don’t want to give away all of our trade secrets, but trust us… you will always have an amazing tour when you tour with I Eat FoodTours & Events in Turin.

We are one professional team making sure your experience is seamless and delicious. If something comes up along the way of the tour – we fix it so you didn’t even notice the snag. WE ARE Turin’s Food Ambassador’s.

Truly, we love what we do and we enjoy being good at it. I Eat Food Tours & Events is so much more than just a business. It is a passion through and through. We live it and breathe it. We want to share our neighborhoods (and foods) with you – and let you fall in love with them – just as we have.

We will meet in the Centre of Turin, the exact starting location address will be send to you after your booking one day before the tour date.

I Eat FoodTours & Events provides a family friendly experience for people of all ages, from 1 to 100. Smoke-free tours ensure that all guests have a pleasant experience during the tour.

Our tours are generally 3 to 4 hours long. If you find the need to smoke during that time period, please step away from the rest of the group.

In alignment with Turin’s smoking recommendations, we respectfully ask that smokers partake at least 10 feet away from the group. Thank you for that!

Approximately 2 – 3.5 hours depending the tour you join. Just enough time to fall in love with one of the magnificent neighborhoods that we tour in. Once the tour is over you can go back and shop in one of the speciality food shops, or have a beverage in one of the many bar/restaurants that you discovered on the tour.

Give yourself some time after the tour to hang out in the neighborhood and shop a bit at some of the great speciality food shops!

10 people per tour is a perfect number! We can manage 12/15 people with ease, but with groups of max. 10 people we want to make sure that everyone gets a real personalized experience.

Yes there are! Your tour guide will keep you happy and confortable and let you know when the next restroom opportunity is one coming up.

Tours are offered Standard in English, but additionally we can run also in Dutch or Italian (private group tours only).

Due to the various food establishments we visit (and their rules and regulations), pets of any kind are not allowed on our food tours. (only on request and on private tours we can see what we can arrange accordingly)

Not more than you can handle! The pace is usually good for everyone. We cover enough of a neighborhood to satisfy everyones curiosity.

We are on our feet for approximately 3 or 4 hours. Please note that there are some stairs that we navigate during the tour.

If stairs are a problem for you or any of your guests, please indicate that when you purchase your tickets so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.