Small cobble streets, sea air and a chocolaty dessert – you can expect all three on this tour. From Tropea, you'll head to Pizzo and make your way down to the Piedigrotta cave-church, where faith and folklore are carved straight into the rock. Back in town, you'll wander Pizzo's old streets on a guided tour, pausing for stories and photo opportunities at coastal viewpoints. Then comes the sweet part, a live Tartufo di Pizzo demo and tasting. After you've had your fill of this chocolate truffle treat, you're free to wander and settle into Calabria at your own pace.

The tour was very interesting, the main problem was trying to understand the guide who was Ukrainian and it was difficult to understand her English. This tour is very physical with many steps and steep hills to climb, the Guide also did not take into consideration that some of the people where older, and couldn't keep up with her pace. The Ice-cream was delicious and much needed on a very hot day

Did not like the first part of trip to the church, but the second part was good.

The tour guide barely spoke English so we didn't really know what was going on or what she was talking about. We had to keep asking her what she'd said, she was friendly enough but it was frustrating. There was no guided tour of Pizzo, just a walk from the coach to the main square & being pointed out the castle. There was no Tartufo demo, we were just sat in a cafe & served one.

War eine schöne Tour. Die Dame konnte vieles erzählen. Leider zu wenig Zeit generell die Stadt zu erkunden. Es wurde nur ein wenig am Bus etwas erzählt. In der Stadt kleine Details. Nach dem Tartuffo essen, nur noch eine Stunde Zeit um die Stadt zu sehen. Keine Zeit für Museum etc. Das fand ich ein wenig schade.

Die Tour sollt mind. eine 1/2 Stunde länger sein - es war recht gehetzt. In der Grotte hätte es noch Zeit gebraucht. Und aus Zeitmangel konnten wir auch die Kirche mit wenigstens kurzer Führung gar nicht besichtigen. € 45,00 sind ein wenig viel - aber grundsätzlich war es eine nette und interessante Tour.

Diese Veranstaltung hätte man sich komplett sparen können, und das liegt nicht daran, dass wir aufgrund eines Falschparker eineinhalb Stunden festgesetzt sind.

Why you’ll love this…

You get to visit the Piedigrotta cave‑church and see some of its faith-based rock carvings
After a guided tour through Pizzo's old streets, you'll have time to explore at your own pace
A tasting of the iconic Tartufo di Pizzo is included, along with a lively demonstration of how it's made

Important to know

Just a heads up, visiting the Church of Piedigrotta involves going down and back up around 80 to100 steps
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Local delicacy tasting
Transport
Guide
Admission fees

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

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

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

What people say about this experience

3.7/5

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Based on 14 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

4.2/5

Value for money

3.8/5

All ratings (14)

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4 stars (7)

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The Sciaron Girls
Traveled with a group of friends
August 4, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting, the main problem was trying to understand the guide who was Ukrainian and it was difficult to understand her English. This tour is very physical with many steps and steep hills to climb, the Guide also did not take into consideration that some of the people where older, and couldn't keep up with her pace. The Ice-cream was delicious and much needed on a very hot day
D
david Jagger
Traveled as a couple
June 13, 2026
2.6
United Kingdom
Did not like the first part of trip to the church, but the second part was good.
S
SL
Traveled with family
May 30, 2026
2.6
United Kingdom
The tour guide barely spoke English so we didn't really know what was going on or what she was talking about. We had to keep asking her what she'd said, she was friendly enough but it was frustrating. There was no guided tour of Pizzo, just a walk from the coach to the main square & being pointed out the castle. There was no Tartufo demo, we were just sat in a cafe & served one.
G
GeMi
Traveled with family
July 18, 2026
3.8
Germany
War eine schöne Tour. Die Dame konnte vieles erzählen. Leider zu wenig Zeit generell die Stadt zu erkunden. Es wurde nur ein wenig am Bus etwas erzählt. In der Stadt kleine Details. Nach dem Tartuffo essen, nur noch eine Stunde Zeit um die Stadt zu sehen. Keine Zeit für Museum etc. Das fand ich ein wenig schade.
K
Karin
Traveled as a couple
June 20, 2026
4.2
Germany
Die Tour sollt mind. eine 1/2 Stunde länger sein - es war recht gehetzt. In der Grotte hätte es noch Zeit gebraucht. Und aus Zeitmangel konnten wir auch die Kirche mit wenigstens kurzer Führung gar nicht besichtigen. € 45,00 sind ein wenig viel - aber grundsätzlich war es eine nette und interessante Tour.
K
Kandler
Traveled as a couple
June 14, 2026
1
Germany
Diese Veranstaltung hätte man sich komplett sparen können, und das liegt nicht daran, dass wir aufgrund eines Falschparker eineinhalb Stunden festgesetzt sind.