4 hours
2 languages
Private tour
Mobile ticket

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

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

What's not

Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

A guided food tour to discover Lugano’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
Passes by
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 min
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.
Passes by
Lugano’s main square where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax and enjoy the many elegant cafes and restaurants.
30 min
Admire the white marble XVI century facade of the Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence in Lugano.
30 min
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 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.5

Ratings come from 2 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Meet us at Piazza Luini, outside Santa Maria degli Angioli Church in Lugano. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Taste & Travel Italy

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.

How it compares in Lugano

Its from-price is 108% above the median of the 73 experiences we list in Lugano.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 29 of 73.

About Lugano

Lugano is a lakeside city in Italian-speaking Switzerland, with palm-lined promenades, arcaded squares and mountains rising straight from the water.

Lugano lies on the shore of Lake Lugano in the Ticino canton, where the language is Italian and the climate is mild enough for palms and camellias. The old town centres on Piazza della Riforma, lined with cafés and arcades, and a promenade and the Parco Ciani run along the lake. Santa Maria degli Angioli, a church by the water, has a large Renaissance fresco of the Crucifixion by Bernardino Luini.

Top-ranked sights in Lugano: Lake Lugano, Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, Monte Brè.

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