Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Swiss culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Lugano and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town and how this small fishing village became the largest city of Canton Ticino today.
Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars.
Explore hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and receive personalised attention while mixing with the local community to make new friends and finish creating your memorable Swiss experience.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8 (minimum number: 2 people)
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations
Friendly English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Bernardino Luini
Meet us at Piazza Luini, outside Santa Maria degli Angioli Church in Lugano. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
Return
Itinerary
1
Lugano
A guided food tour to discover Lugano’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
2
Church of S. Maria degli Angioli
You will meet your guide outside the Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, built at the end of the XV century. The ancient church houses one of the great masterpieces of the early Renaissance: the fresco of Leonardo's disciple, Bernardino Luini, who began his artistic career at the the Chiaravalle Abbey, in Lombardy.
30 minutes
3
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
It's the largest cultural center in the city of Lugano focused on artistic production and the meeting between the arts, with attention to theatre, music and visual arts.
4
Piazza della Riforma
Lugano’s main square where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax and enjoy the many elegant cafes and restaurants.
30 minutes
5
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Admire the white marble XVI century facade of the Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence in Lugano.
30 minutes
6
Parco Ciani
Before visiting Parco Ciani, where art and nature merge among century-old trees, statues, and the elegant Villa Ciani, you will stroll along Via Nassa (one of the world's most exclusive luxury streets of Lugano with its 270 metres of covered arcades, boutiques and jewelry stores) and Via Pessina (a favorite place where foodies can shop at traditional markets and enjoy authentic gastronomic specialties at historic cafes and restaurants).
2 hours
Lugano Food Tour
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Lugano
About
Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Swiss culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Lugano and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town and how this small fishing village became the largest city of Canton Ticino today.
Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars.
Explore hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and receive personalised attention while mixing with the local community to make new friends and finish creating your memorable Swiss experience.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8 (minimum number: 2 people)
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations
Friendly English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Bernardino Luini
Meet us at Piazza Luini, outside Santa Maria degli Angioli Church in Lugano. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.