The capital city of Piedmont is one of the major tourist, cultural and business centres in Italy and it is nationally known as the capital of cinema as well as Italian automotive industry. As a city with two-thousand-year history, Turin firstly was an important Roman colony and then it became the capital of a series of kingdoms that have succeeded one another across the centuries. It was also the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865.
Part of its historical centre was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 thanks to the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy. Besides that, what strikes the eye is Turin’s skyline. In fact, the city is surrounded by imposing Alpine peaks. In clear days you can spot Monviso, Matterhorn and the massifs of Gran Paradiso, Monte Bianco and Monte Rosa.
The 11 top-ranked tourist activities to do to visit Turin in one or more days
Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Carignano, the Reggia of Venaria, the Cathedral with the Holy Shroud, the Basilica of Superga, the Biblioteca Reale, the Museo Egizio and the Museo del Cinema. This is just a glimpse of what Turin has to offer to tourists. That’s also the reason why I recommend you to spend at least 2 days in the city in order to visit its top attractions and places to see.
To help you with planning your itinerary, I’ve decided to highlight the 11 top-ranked activities to do in Turin. This list features guided tours, entrance and combine tickets allowing visitors to get the most out of their stay in the capital city of Piedmont. Every activity can be purchased in advance and a free cancellation policy is availabe in most cases.
*Prices, timetables and other details refer to November 2021 and may be subject to changes. All correct information are available before booking.
1. Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Turin
When: all days except Tuesday, at 10 am and 2:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
What’s included: entry ticket, small group with professional tour guide
Prices: 52,90€ (adults), 22,90€ (children 4-12 years) and free of charge for age 3 and youngers; private tour, 195€ per adult
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
2. Skip-the-line entrance ticket and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
Meeting point: Piazza Carignano, next to the statue located at the centre of the square
When: all days, at 10:30 am
Duration: 2 hours
What’s included: skip-the-line ticket and a private professional guide
Prices: 67€ (adults) and 45€ (children, 6-14 years)
Online booking and other information: available here.
3. Magic tour of Turin
Meeting point: Piazza Statuto 15
When: at 6 pm and 9 pm
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
What’s included: private bus and professional tour guide
Prices: private tour, 280€ per adult; standard tour, 28€ (adults), 15€ (children, 3-11 years) and free of charge for aged 2 or youngers
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
4. Turin+Piedmont Card
Meeting point: Tourist Information Office in Piazza Castello
Validity: from 1 to 5 days
What’s included: discounts on public transport in Turin, free entry to museums and attractions such as Palazzo Reale, Basilica di Superga, Museo Egizio, Museo dell’Automobile, Museo della Juventus, Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Museo Nazionale della Montagna
Prices: 1-Day Card, 28€ per person; 2-Day Card, 36€ per person; 3-Day Card, 43€ per person; 3-Day Junior Card, 17€; 5-Day Card, 49€ per person
Online booking and other information: available here.
5. City highlights guided walking tour in Turin
Meeting point: Piazza CLN, in front of the fountains of River Po
When: all days, at 10:30 am and 6 pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
What’s included: professional tour guide
Prices: 29€ (adults), 15€ (children, up to 17 years)
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
6. Turin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Meeting point: Piazza Castello
When: all days, from 9 am to 6 pm
Duration: 1 or 2 days
What’s included: multilingual audio guide, free WiFi onboard and free mobile app
Prices: depend on duration and which lines are included, free of charge for children up to 4 years old
Online booking and other information: available here.
7. Private underground walking tour of Turin
Meeting point: in front of Pietro Micca Museum
When: at 10 am and 3 pm
Duration: 3 hours
What’s included: professional guide and entrance tickets
Prices: 210€ per person
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
8. Royal Palace and Egyptian Museum guided tour
Meeting point: Piazzetta Reale, in front of the entrance of the Royal Palace
When: at 1:30 pm
Duration: 4.5 hours
What’s included: English speaking guide, entrance tickets to Royal Palace and Egyptian Museum
Prices: 69€ (adults), 35€ (14-17 years old), free of charge for children up to 13 years old
Online booking and other information: available here.
9. Combo-ticket: Museo del Cinema, Mole Antonelliana and Bus tour
Meeting point: Piazza Castello, at the corner of Via Po
When: availability depends on the period of the year
Duration: 1-2 days
What’s included: skip-the-line entry ticket to National Cinema Museum and the panoramic lift to Mole Antonelliana; 24 or 28-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Prices: 32€ per adult, youngers than 25 years old are not permitted
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
10. Palace of Venaria Reale guided tour (“private” option also available)
Meeting point: outside the Palace of Venaria
When: all days except Mondays, at 10 am and 2 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Included: entrance ticket, licensed tour guide, small-group guided tour
Prices: standard tour, 53,90€ (adults), 33,90€ (children, 4-12 years old) and free of charge for youngers than 3 years old; private tour, 195€ per participant
Online booking and other information: available here.
11. Welcome to Turin: private tour with a local expert
Meeting point: your accomodation or at any central landmark in the city
When: all days, from 8 am to 8 pm depending on the specific time you request
Duration: 2-3-4-5-6 hours
Included: local guide, customized private tour
Prices: are determined by the length of the tour, free of charge for children up to 2 years old
Online booking and other information: please check this website.
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