Exclusive Private Lugano Food Tour

4.5 (2 reviews) Lugano, Switzerland
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Duration4h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

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

What to expect

  1. Lugano
    Pass by
    A guided food tour to discover Lugano’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
  2. Church of S. Maria degli Angioli
    30m
    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.
  3. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    Pass by
    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
    30m
    Lugano’s main square where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax and enjoy the many elegant cafes and restaurants.
  5. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
    30m
    Admire the white marble XVI century facade of the Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence in Lugano.
  6. Parco Ciani
    2h
    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).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at Piazza Luini, outside Santa Maria degli Angioli Church in Lugano. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.

End point

Meet us at Piazza Luini, outside Santa Maria degli Angioli Church in Lugano. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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