Tourissimo’s Chef Bike Tours have been a big hit since their launch in 2017.
But do you know what they are and how they work?
A Chef Bike Tour in Sardinia
A Cycling Tour for Food Lovers
A Chef Bike Tour is a guided cycling vacation in Italy for people who love food and cycling, hosted alongside a professional chef.
They're perfect if you want to ride through Italy’s most food-rich regions while discovering how cuisine, culture, and geography come together.
This is not a race or a training camp. And it’s not a typical food tour stitched together by sterile bus rides.
It’s a journey that connects what you see on the road with what you taste at the table.
As you ride through vineyards, olive groves, hills, and coastal roads, the chef helps interpret the region, explaining why Italian food tastes the way it does and how local ingredients, traditions, and history shape the food you’ll enjoy each day.
We don’t lecture anyone. Chef Bike Tours are informal and engaging, with the bonus of access to celebrity chefs, your special travel companions.
Cycling for Enjoyment, Not Performance
Routes are scenic and manageable for even casual riders. With our support van is always close-by and e-bikes available, the experience is accessible to a wide range of riders, allowing you to focus entirely on the journey.
Taking in views, villages, interesting stops, and conversations along the way.
It's the Tourissimo Experience on steroids.
Whether you're cycling through the wine hills of Piedmont, the olive groves of Puglia, or the coastal roads of Sardinia, every ride tells part of the region’s story.
The Chef’s Role on a Chef Bike Tour
What makes these tours truly special is the presence of a guest North-American chef.
Chefs don’t just prepare meals, they help interpret the region. Through tastings, cooking demonstrations, shared meals, and informal conversations, you gain insight into local ingredients, techniques, and culinary traditions.
Food becomes a lens through which you understand the land.
The best part? We only work with chefs who align with our brand values: curious, generous, and enthusiastic travel companions who love being both in the kitchen and on the bike.
Chef Mary Sue Milliken in Calabria
What You Can Expect on a Chef Bike Tour in Italy
On a Chef Bike Tour in Italy, you can expect:
- Food and wine experiences with local producers
- Scenic cycling routes chosen for beauty and cultural meaning
- Regional cuisine that reflects the landscape you’re riding through
- Small group sizes and carefully selected accommodations
- A relaxed, social atmosphere centered around food and discovery
An Italy Cycling Vacation with Deeper Meaning
Chef Bike Tours are for you if you love food and cycling, and want to experience Italy beyond the surface. You’ll go where others can’t, thanks to our local guides and tour designers.
We’re not here for luxury for its own sake – we care about authenticity, connection, and meaningful experiences.
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Our Chef Bike Tours
By combining riding, regional cuisine, and expert guidance, these tours offer a richer way to explore Italy. One mile, one dish, and one story at a time.
