Tucci in Italy returns this May with a new season that once again blends travel, culture, and regional food stories. National Geographic has released the first-look trailer, with Stanley Tucci exploring five more parts of Italy through the traditions and debates that define them.
Season 2 visits Naples and Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia, and Veneto. The season premieres May 11, 2026 on National Geographic, with all episodes streaming May 12 on Disney+ and Hulu.
A deeper trip through Italy
What makes Tucci in Italy stand out is its focus. This is not just a series about what to eat. It is about why each dish matters and what it says about the people and places behind it.
That approach seems even stronger in Season 2. The trailer leans into history, identity, and the rivalries that turn regional food into something personal. Tucci is not simply visiting restaurants. He is tracing how the past still shapes the table today.
Five regions with different flavors
The new season covers five very different stops, and each one seems to bring a distinct angle.
In Naples and Campania, Tucci looks at how hardship shaped the region’s food culture, from the darker history behind its famous tomatoes to the rise of buffalo milk and the return of a once-forgotten wine grape. On Procida, he also finds a lemon-based pesto that gives the episode an unexpected twist.
Sicily leans into the island’s many influences. The episode connects its food to waves of history, from blood oranges tied to the ancient Greeks to saffron-rich arancini linked to Arab influence, along with red prawns brought in by Tunisian fishers.
Le Marche may be the season’s biggest discovery. It remains less known to many international travelers, but Tucci uncovers hand-fished mussels, beachside Michelin-level cooking, and vincigrassi, a local favorite that residents proudly rank above lasagna.
Sardinia adds another layer, mixing food with folklore, geography, and longevity. Between underground-cooked pig, seaside meals, and recipes tied to ancient fairy caves, it looks like one of the season’s most atmospheric episodes.
Veneto brings tradition and reinvention together. Tucci explores classic regional dishes, meets prisoners making high-end cakes, shares a meal with a Nigerian-born chef preserving protected recipes, and steps into the long-running tiramisu debate.
Why it works on Disney+
National Geographic continues to be one of the strongest parts of Disney+, and Tucci in Italy fits that lane perfectly. It feels polished and cinematic, but it is also easy to watch. That matters. Not every standout streaming series has to be built around a major franchise. Sometimes a smart, well-made travel series is exactly what viewers want.
Sam’s Disney Diary Take
The best thing about Tucci in Italy is that it treats food as story. That gives the series more depth than a standard travel show. Season 2 also looks well balanced. Naples, Sicily, and the tiramisu debate give it immediate appeal, while Le Marche and Sardinia may be the episodes that leave the biggest impression.
For Disney+ and Hulu subscribers, this looks like another strong National Geographic addition. Tucci in Italy premieres May 11 on National Geographic and begins streaming May 12 on Disney+ and Hulu.
