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Categoria: Taste & Table

Farm lunches with producers, wine poured by the people who made it, market mornings and dinner tables that happen to be on a walking tour. This is where we write about food and drink as it actually happens on our trips.

Embark on an Eco-Friendly Journey through Our Sustainable Travel Initiatives

Dear guest,At Walk About Italy, we’re not just about awesome treks – we’re all about making a positive impact on the places we visit. Join us in our mission to travel responsibly and help the communities we love. Tuscany: Cultivating Goodness with Maura at the HelmMeet Maura from Sant’Ulivieri, who manages the kitchen and the […]

Discover Italian Alps & Dolomites delicious food

​Have you always thought that Northern Italian cuisine is dull and boring??? No NO NOOOO….you are wrong!Take a look here, these are just a sample of the large selection of gourmet food we offer during our Alps and Dolomites tour Canederli (Knodel)These are rather large gnocchi made with stale bread, soaked in milk, then enriched […]

Her Majesty, the cannoli

Sicilian Flavors Walking Tour

I challenge you to go to Sicily and not to stop in a traditional pastry shop!Don’t even try it. You will lose!😉   I often go to Sicily for work and pleasure. The delicacies of its pastry shop tradition are real temptations, to which we cannot (and must not!) say no. Everything is delicious: from the traditional cassata to the granita, […]

The fragile saffron flower

saffron farmhouse

There is a flower that always makes me smile: the blossom of saffron.So fragile but still making its way through the hard clumps. The saffron plant comes from a bulb (crocus sativus) and grows around 20-30 centimeters in height. The flowers have a purplish lilac color and inside there are three bright red stigmas. The latitude of Italy […]

Walk rating guide

Easy

Terrain: Mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, with well-maintained paths and only occasional short uneven sections.
Distance: Usually shorter walks, around 4.5 to 5.5 km / 3 to 4 miles per day, depending on the itinerary.
Elevation gain: Very limited. There may be a few gentle slopes, but no significant climbs or descents.
Who it is for: Ideal for beginners, casual walkers, families, and anyone looking for a relaxed walking holiday with little physical effort.

Easy to Moderate

Terrain: A mix of flat sections and more uneven ground, with some inclines, steps, or minor obstacles that remain manageable for most reasonably active travellers.
Distance: Generally around 5 to 8 km / 3 to 5 miles per day, depending on the tour and terrain.
Elevation gain: Noticeable but not demanding. Some uphill and downhill stretches may be present, though never steep or prolonged.
Who it is for: Suitable for beginners who want a slightly more active experience, as well as for regular walkers looking for a relaxed but rewarding pace.

Moderate

Terrain: Varied terrain that may include uneven paths, longer walking sections, and regular uphill or downhill stretches.
Distance: Moderate daily walking time and distance, suitable for travellers who enjoy being active outdoors for a good part of the day.
Elevation gain: More consistent and clearly noticeable, though still within the reach of anyone with a basic to good level of fitness.
Who it is for: Best for active travellers who are comfortable walking for several hours a day and can handle some uneven terrain and sustained inclines.