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La Spezia traditional food tour

On this walking tour, you'll discover the food scene of a beautiful small town, La Spezia, enjoying traditional local dishes and the street food specialities.

La Spezia is the best place to stay while visiting the amazing Cinque Terre. Surrounded by other beautiful places like Porto Venere and Pisa, it has inherited a mixed culinary tradition, combining dishes from Liguria and Tuscany.

This dining experience incorporates five different eateries with food ranging from traditional cuisine to street food. The walking tour will start with an entrée and end with a typical Italian dessert or a delicious ice cream. You will taste some of the following dishes (according to products availability):

  • Sgabei and Frisceu: Small fried pancakes with vegetables and fritters made from bread dough
  • Panissa and Gattafin: Typical of Liguria street food, Panissa is made with chickpea flour and water. Gattafin are herbs, eggs and greens filled ravioli served fried
  • Mesciua: A local soup made from chickpeas, beans and wheat grains
  • Testaroli or Panigacci: A sort of pancake, boiled and enriched with pesto, oil, parmesan cheese and mushroom sauce, baked and served with cheese and cured meat
  • Fried Calamari and Anchovies: Locally caught fresh fish, cooked directly by the fishermen
  • Farinata: A delicious chickpea pancake cooked in a flaming oven
  • Ice cream or dessert: Enjoy the finest artisanal treats in La Spezia

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: La Spezia
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Local touch
Meal included
Smaller group size
Subject expert guide
Small group

Why you’ll love this…

  • Experience a tasting tour in the city centre of La Spezia
  • Enjoy traditional local dishes and the best street food specialties
  • Discover the city's mixed culinary tradition between Liguria and Tuscany

Important to know

  • You will be asked to specify any dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • The tour requires a minimum of 2 adults per booking and there is a maximum policy of 12 people per tour
  • There will be a minimum of one food serving at each stop with drink including water, wine or beer/soft drinks (in fixed amounts)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • 3-hour walking tour
  • Local foodie and multilingual guide
  • 5 food tasting stops
  • One serving minimum at each stop with drinks

What’s not included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 28, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your local food guide in Piazza G. Garibaldi, in the city centre.

Provider

Do Eat Better Experience


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145