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Torino+Piemonte card: Discover all it can do for you!

The Torino+Piemonte Card is a sightseeing pass card to see many museums, royal residences, castles, gardens, fortresses, permanent collections, and temporary exhibitions in Turin and its surroundings.

Torino+Piemonte Card BENEFITS The holders of this card are entitled to the following benefits: - free or reduced admission to major participating cultural sites - reduced admission to GTT tourist services (Mole Antonelliana elevator, €6.00, and Dentiera Sassi-Superga tram, €4.00 round trip).

Additional benefits are provided for scheduled events. A s of today, there is no queue skipping privilege for the Cards; it is therefore necessary to go to the ticket office to collect the free admittance ticket. The Cards must be shown to obtain the ticket; they are equipped with a microchip, therefore they are automatically activated with the first swipe at the participating museums.

To book your Torino+Piemonte card, call 055/5321180 (Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm). The booking must be prepaid by credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.

IMPORTANT NOTES The card is individual, non-transferable, and non-refundable once picked up. The card must be picked up at the Tourist Office of Piazza Castello in Turin by showing the booking voucher (which you will receive by email). There is no option to receive the card in an electronic form. The card must always be shown at the ticket offices to receive the benefits. The card is valid for one adult and one child under 12.

VALIDITY : The card must be booked at least 48 hours in advance before being picked up. It is activated at the first use.

DURATION : There are three types of cards valid for different lengths of time to adapt to the needs of every visitor.

2-day CARD – €36.00 3-day card – €43.00 5-day card – €51.00

PICK-UP DETAILS The card must be picked up at the Tourist Office in Turin in Piazza Castello at the corner of Via Garibaldi. Hours: Monday–Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. When picking up the card, you must show the voucher that will be sent by email after booking and pre-payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY : The card booking can be canceled, for only a €2 fee, within 4 working days before the date of planned pick-up. If cancellation is requested 3 days or less before the planned pick-up date, the booking cannot be refunded, and no refund is given for failure to pick-up cards.

JUNIOR CARD: For visitors not accompanied by an adult and who are under 18, a reduced rate card is available for 2 or 3 days. 2-day Junior €15.00 3-day Junior €19.00 The same rules apply to Junior cards as for full rate adult cards.

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Turin Museums: Egyptian Museum of Turin , Museum of Cinema , Royal Palace of Venaria ! Buy tickets online to see the museums of Turin: the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the Museum of Cinema and the magnificent Palace of Venaria. Book a guided tour with an official guide to discover the city of Turin, see its monuments, the Mole Antonelliana, its wonderful squares, and Underground Turin.

Turin Museums: Tickets and Guided Tours

Italy Travels is the tour operator to go to for booking tickets to the museums of Turin and avoid long lines! Italy Travels organizes guided tours with guides in Turin to give you the full experience of the wonder of Turin and its museums.

Book your tickets for Turin's museums right away and admire the treasures of this extraordinary city unlike any in the world: the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the Museum of Cinema, the Mole Antonelliana , the Automobile Museum of Turin , the Basilica of Superga, the Royal Palace of Venaria, and all of Turin's other tourist attractions!

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Torino Card

On this page you will find all the important information about the Torino Card: What services does the City Card offer and for whom is it worthwhile? How long is it valid and where can you buy it?

You can get the City Card from our partner companies. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains unchanged for you, of course.

• Free admission to 60 attractions
• Numerous discounts for sightseeing, city tours, etc.
• Valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours
• Per adult 1 child up to 12 years free of charge
• Save money in Turin with the card!

How the Torino Card works

The Torino Card is the official city card of the city of Turin and is also called the Torino & Piemonte Card because it is also valid for many sights in the surrounding area. With the Torino Card you can visit almost 60 sights for free.

The participating attractions mainly include museums, castles and historical sites. These include highlights such as the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Museums, the National Film Museum (Mole Antonelliana), the Basilica Superga and Palazzo Madama. In addition, the Torino Card offers discounts on hop-on hop-off buses, city tours, bicycle tours and much more.

You can buy the ticket online and then receive a voucher. You can print this out or save it as a mobile ticket on your smartphone. Your voucher will be scanned at the entrance to the various sights.

From the first use, the Torino Card is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours.

Who is the Torino Card suitable for?

In our opinion, the City Card is particularly suitable for stays of several days in Torino.

The longer the period of validity of the Torino Card, the cheaper it is per day. And the more you save when using it. With a validity period of 5 days, the City Card already pays for itself from the visit of one more expensive sight per day.

The Torino Card is also good for families, as one child per adult cardholder is admitted free of charge and the card is available at a greatly reduced price for young people between the ages of 12 and 17.

How much does the Torino Card cost?

The price of the Torino Card depends on the period of validity. The following prices apply for adults aged 18 and over:

• Torino Card - 24 hours*: 29,- €
• Torino Card - 48 hours: 38,- €
• Torino Card - 72 hours: 44,- €
• Torino Card - 120 hours: 49,- €
• Torino Junior Card (12-17 years, up to 72 hours): 18,- €

*The 24-hour ticket is limited to three free attractions. There is no limit for all other tickets.

One child up to the age of 12 is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder. A greatly reduced price applies for young people aged 12 to 17.

All services of the Torino Card

Many of the most popular attractions in Turin and the surrounding area are included in the Torino Card. This gives you free entry to almost 60 attractions, such as museums and exhibitions, castles, fortresses and royal residences in Turin and Piedmont.

In addition, the City Card grants discounts for numerous other offers.

Free entry with the Torino Card:

• Musei Reali (Royal Museums)
• Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema (Cinema Museum)
• Basilica di Superga: Royal tombs, flats & dome
• La Venaria Reale: All in a Palace
• Museo dell'Automobile di Torino
• Juventus Museum

The Torino Card does not allow priority entry, so you still have to collect your free ticket at the ticket office. However, you can reserve a time slot for some attractions and museums in advance to avoid waiting. This also applies to very popular attractions such as the Royal Museums, the Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum and the Automobile Museum. Sometimes reservations are even compulsory.

Discounts with the Torino Card

In addition to free admission to many museums and sights, there are also numerous discounted offers.

For an overview of all Torino & Piemonte Card services, see the official brochure: Torino & Piemonte Card

Torino Card + Hop-on/Hop-off

If you also want to use the hop-on/hop-off bus in Turin, we recommend this combination ticket. With it, you can easily reach all the sights and get on and off as often as you like. You can also do a complete round trip first and use the bus for a city tour. And get off later at the sights you want to visit.

Is the Torino Card worth it?

The Torino Card offers very good value for money and is already worthwhile from a visit to two attractions per day. The price per day decreases with increasing validity. Thus, the City Card with a validity of 5 days is already worthwhile from the visit of one more expensive attraction per day.

Below we show you how much you can save using a card valid for 72 hours.

In three days, you can discover a lot in Turin and Piedmont and save quite a few euros.

Basically, the more often you use the Torino Card, the more it pays for itself.

Buy & Collect Torino Card

You can buy the Torino Card online at various ticket platforms, including the following Tiqets.com . After purchase, you will receive a digital pass (QR code) by e-mail, which you can either print out or use as a mobile ticket on your smartphone.

The City Card is activated with its first use in one of the participating sights and museums. It is then valid for up to 120 hours, depending on the option booked. The validity is calculated in 24-hour units. For example, if you activate your 48-hour card on Tuesday at 2:30 pm, it will be valid until Thursday at 2:29 pm.

The Torino Card is personal and therefore non-transferable.

If your travel plans change, you can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 23:59 the night before your visit.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages of the torino card.

• Free admission to almost 60 museums and sights.
• Validity period of up to 120 hours.
• Good value for money, especially if used for several days.
• The ticket is available as a mobile ticket for the smartphone and does not have to be collected separately in Turin.
• One child under 12 is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder.

Disadvantages of the Torino Card

• The City Card does not grant preferential entry. However, you can reserve a time slot in advance for some sights and thus save time.
• Public transport is not included in the Torino Card.
• The services mainly focus on museums. Those who are less interested in this should check in advance whether the purchase of the card is worthwhile in that case.

More offers in Turin

Even if you don't opt for the Torino Card, you can also book many offers in Turin individually. We would like to present some of them to you here:

• City tour by hop-on/hop-off bus
• Ticket Egyptian Museum without queuing
• Zoom Torino
• Guided tour Turin Royal Palace
• Ticket National Museum of Automobiles

FAQ about the Torino Card

How does the Torino Card work?

The Torino Card can be purchased online. You will then receive a digital ticket with a QR code by e-mail. You can save this as a mobile ticket on your smartphone. The card entitles you to free admission to almost 60 attractions and grants discounts on many other offers.

Can I use public transport with the Torino Card?

No, unfortunately the Torino Card does not include public transport. However, the City Card entitles you to a reduced day ticket for various offers, such as the panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana or the Sassi-Superga cogwheel railway. A reduced ticket can be purchased on the Venaria Express shuttle bus at weekends and on public holidays. Children under 6 years of age can usually use GTT transport free of charge.

How is the Torino Card activated?

The Torino Card is activated with the first use of the QR code and is then valid for up to 120 hours according to the booked validity period.

Is the Torino Card worth it for families?

As one child under 12 years of age is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder and the card is offered at a heavily discounted rate for children between 12 and 17 years of age, the Torino Card is also worthwhile for families.

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Patrick has visited various metropolises such as Amsterdam, London, Paris and Barcelona. Here he writes about the most important City Cards. His aim is to present detailed and up-to-date information for the official tourist maps of popular cities.

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Torino+Piemonte Card

La Torino+Piemonte Card è una card turistico-culturale promossa dalla Regione Piemonte e dalla Città di Torino, in collaborazione con GTT, l’azienda dei trasporti pubblici torinese.

Offre ingressi gratuiti e riduzioni per musei, castelli, fortezze e Residenze Reali di Torino e del Piemonte, oltre a una serie di servizi per turisti e visitatori.

È sicuramente una soluzione che conviene per chi visita Torino per pochi giorni ed è infatti quella scelta dalla maggior parte delle persone che, oltre ad ammirare la città sabauda, desiderano anche entrare in uno o più musei.

• 1.1 Torino+Piemonte Card 1 giorno
• 1.2 Torino+Piemonte Card 2, 3 e 5 giorni
• 3 Musei inclusi
• 4.1 Acquisto online
• 4.2 Punti di accoglienza turistica
• 5 Info e contatti
• 6 Altre city card

Cosa comprende

La Torino+Piemonte Card è disponibile in quattro versioni , legate alla sua diversa durata.

Torino+Piemonte Card 1 giorno

È valida per un giorno (24 ore) e comprende:

• Ingresso gratuito per un adulto e un bambino sotto i 12 anni nei principali musei e mostre di Torino e del Piemonte.
• Prenotazione gratuita per le attrazioni con prenotazione online, soggette a disponibilità.
• Prezzi ridotti per diversi eventi, mostre e servizi turistici.
• Possibilità di acquistare a tariffa promozionale i biglietti dei trasporti pubblici GTT “Tour” validi per 48 o 72 ore.

Torino+Piemonte Card 2, 3 e 5 giorni

Include le stesse agevolazioni della versione di 1 giorno, con validità estesa.

Qui il flyer ufficiale della card in formato pdf, con l’elenco completo di tutte le agevolazioni.

Il prezzo 2024 delle varie tipologie di Torino+Piemonte Card.

• 1 giorno : € 29
• 2 giorni : € 38
• 3 giorni : € 44
• Junior 3 giorni (per minori di 18 anni): € 18
• 5 giorni : € 49

Musei inclusi

L’elenco completo dei musei e siti culturali inclusi nella Torino+Piemonte Card è il seguente:

• MAO – Museo di Arte Orientale
• MAUTO – Museo dell’Automobile di Torino
• Museo Egizio
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema
• Palazzo Reale
• Borgo e Rocca Medievale
• Juventus Museum
• Musei Reali Torino : Armeria Reale, Biblioteca Reale, Galleria Sabauda, Museo di Antichità, Sale Chiablese
• Museo Civico Pietro Micca e dell’Assedio di Torino del 1706
• Museo della Frutta
• Museo di Anatomia Umana “Luigi Rolando”
• Museo di Antropologia Criminale “Cesare Lombroso”
• Museo di Arti Decorative Accorsi – Ometto
• Museo Diffuso della Resistenza, della Deportazione, della Guerra
• Museo Lavazza
• Museo Nazionale della Montagna “Duca Degli Abruzzi”
• Pinacoteca dell’Accademia Albertina
• Residenze Reali Sabaude (varie location)
• Forti e castelli del Piemonte (varie location)
• Musei d’arte contemporanea e gallerie (varie location)
• Luoghi sacri e abbazie (varie location)

Vi sono inclusi anche molti altri siti culturali e storici di tutto il Piemonte.

Dove acquistarla

La Torino+Piemonte Card può essere acquistata online , presso i punti di accoglienza turistica di Torino e del Piemonte, e presso alcuni rivenditori convenzionati .

Acquisto online

Puoi acquistare online la Torino+Piemonte Card tramite questo pratico widget disponibilità di Tiqets :

La card può essere acquistata online anche tramite il portale GetYourGuide .

Punti di accoglienza turistica

Ecco i principali punti di accoglienza turistica di Torino e del Piemonte:

• Torino – Piazza Castello / Via Garibaldi
• Bardonecchia – Palazzo delle Feste, Piazza Valle Stretta, 4
• Ivrea – Piazza Ottinetti
• Pinerolo – Via del Duomo, 1
• Sestriere – Via Pinerolo, 7/b
• Susa – Corso Inghilterra, 39

Info e contatti

Per ulteriori informazioni, è possibile contattare il centro assistenza :

Telefono: +39 011 535 181 Email: [email protected]

Altre city card

Un’altra city card molto popolare è la Royal Pass , che è pensata per agevolare la visita di tutte le Residenze Reali Sabaude .

N.B. – Alcune di queste sono già incluse nella Torino+Piemonte Card, per cui è da valutare attentamente, a seconda di cosa si vuole visitare, se conviene acquistare l’una o l’altra.

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BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS TO BUY YOUR CARD ONLINE

Some brief instructions to buy your Card online:

- Choose the version of the card you prefer. The Junior Card is only available in a 72 hours version. No other versions are available.

- Fill the mandatory fields marked with an asterisk*.

- The date of birth of the owner defines the versions of Cards available so it's a mandatory field. - It's possible to add only one card at a time in the cart; the information about every buyer must be provided.

- Remember that each Torino+Piemonte card is valid for an adult and a child up to 11 years . If you enter a date of birth for which there is no type of card (e.g. a date for a child under 11 years) the program will not be able to associate with any card.

- Since the addition of the first item in your cart, you have 30 minutes to add other products; the time you have to finalize your purchase with credit card is 10 minutes.

- Before payment you need to create an account, providing an e-mail and a password. All the purchases will be sent to the email indicated during the registration.

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Don’t worry if your card purchase voucher is entitled to the same person even though you have entered different names: the museums entrance is possible just by showing each QR code that is unique and has a different serial number, valid to register your free access.

- At the end of your purchase you will receive a recap email and you can always find your previous purchases in your personal area.

- The pdf document you receive by mail contains the QR code already valid for accessing the museums ; you must show it from your smartphone to the ticket office.

Take advantage of the card to book online and in advance admission to the most visited museums! Keep in mind that there is no fast track for Torino+Piemonte Card holders. 

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Waltz into museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences of Piemonte and its capital city, Turin with this all-encompassing city pass!

Bask in the picturesque beauty and charm of Piemonte and Turin with this city pass

Explore the city’s ancient complexes, abbeys, castles, fortresses, museums, and more

Delve into the region’s historical and cultural heritage by visiting can’t-miss landmarks

Check out the Abbazia di Fruittuaria, Abbazia di Staffarda complex, the Borgo E Rocca Medievale, and more

Gasp at the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the Armeria Reale

The Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale offer skip-the-line entry into these attractions

Enjoy access to the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Museo Lavazza

Benefit from discounts on local transportation including buses, shuttles, and trams

This city pass comes in 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options

1/2/3/5-day Turin City Pass

Free entry into all included museums & attractions

Discounts on other museums, cultural events, outdoor activities, adventure parks

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10% off city sightseeing Torino bus tickets

Discounted access to panoramic lift in Mole Antonelliana

Discounted access to Sassi-Superga rack tramway

Discounted access to 'Venaria Express' shuttle bus

Special fare on public transport’s multi-day tickets

Guided tours

Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 27 Mar, 2025.

Ticket Validity

These tickets are valid until 27 Mar, 2025.

Your Experience

The Italian region of Piemonte is soaked in charm and delight, sprinkled with plenty of eye-opening attractions. This city pass shows you the best of Piemonte along with its capital city, Turin over 1, 2, 3, or 5 days (depending on the ticket option selected during checkout). From ancient abbeys to Romanesque complexes and a jaw-dropping weaponry collection, there is much to see in this Italian province.

Visit the Abbazia di Fruittuaria , where two stunning abbeys stand tall and proud, dating back to the years 1003 and 1776. The complex of Abbazia di Staffarda oozes elegance in its Romanesque-style architecture with many farmhouses and monastic buildings. The Borgo E Rocca Medievale exudes countryside charm- make sure you capture the idyllic landscape on film! Visit the world’s biggest collection of weapons at the Armeria Reale! And of course, enjoy access to the region’s best museums, including the Royal Museums, the Venaria Reale, Museo Lavazza, and more!

Know Before You Go

Important information.

To make the most of your Torino+Piemonte Card, it’s highly recommended to book a slot entrance (both Adults & Children) on the official portal of the attraction before visiting. Your free admission is already a part of the Card.

Keep in mind that online ticketing services might require a booking fee. In some of the museums, telephone booking might be encouraged.

Museums and Exhibitions that require slot booking include:

Egyptian Museum: Booking is strongly recommended on weekdays and is mandatory on weekends and public holidays.

Ticketlandia: Museo Nazionale del Cinema - Panoramica Lift (reduced ticket)

Coopculture: Reggia di Venaria, Musei Reali di Torino and The Castle of Moncalieri (booking mandatory)

Exhibition Vivian Maier. Inedita at the Sale Chiablese dei Musei Reali di Torino

Museo Lavazza

Ticketone: Palazzo Madama, GAM and MAO

Vivaticket: for Car Museum (MAUTO)

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Please note :

Some of the attractions grant skip-the-line access such as the Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale.

Check the Covid safety rules, accessibility information, etc as you plan your visit. Most museums are wheelchair accessible.

The 1-day pass is valid for a maximum of three free entries at the museums.

The 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options have no limits.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

No need to redeem the physical card, head directly to the museum.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

This ticket is valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days (as selected during checkout)

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Torino City Pass Is the Torino Piemonte Card worth buying?

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Looking for the best and cheapest way to explore the sights of Torino and the region of Piedmont? Want to know if the Turin City Pass is worth its money? If you want to visit many of the big highlights like the Royal Palace in Turin or the Royal Palace of Venaria Reale, the Torino Piedmont Card might be just the thing for you.

After all, I spend a lot of time in Piedmont and have already visited a lot of sights. Almost everywhere, in the regional capital Turin as well as at many other sights and activities in Piedmont, holders of the Torino Piemont Card get free or reduced admission.

This got me thinking, and I started to calculate if and for whom this discount card is worthwhile. Here you will find all the information and interesting facts about the Torino Piemonte Card, which is also called the Turin Card or Torino City Pass. At the end of the article, you will know exactly whether you should buy it to safe money during your stay.

What does Torino City Pass include?

The Torino City Pass / Torino Piemonte Card grants free admission to over 80 of Turin’s most important and significant museums and exhibitions, as well as to castles and fortresses in Turin and throughout the region of Piedmont.

Overview of the 10 most important museums and exhibitions in Turin that offer free admission with the Torino City Pass:

• Egyptian Museum
• Savoy Gallery
• National Museum of the Mountain
• National Automobile Museum
• National Historical Museum
• Palazzo Madama
• Royal Museums and Royal Residences
• GAM – National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
• MAO – Oriental Museum
• National Cinema Museum
• and many more

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Overview of the most important castles and fortresses of Piedmont that offer free admission with the Torino City Pass:

• Forte di Fenestrelle (Fenestrelle)
• Forte di Exilles (Exilles)
• Forte di Vinadio (Vinadio)
• Castello di Serralunga d’Alba (Alba)
• Castello di Grinzane Cavour ( Cavour )
• Castello della Compessa Adalaide (Susa)
• Castello di Pralormo (Pralormo)
• Castello Masino (Caravino)
• Castello Bramafam (Bardonecchia)
• Castello di Miradolo (San Secondo di Pinerolo)
• Some Residences of the Royal House of Savoy as for example the impressive Venaria Reale Palace

Other discounts with the Torino City Card

• Discounted admission to many cultural sites in Piedmont
• Discounts on guided tours, bicycle tours and special events in Piedmont
• Discounts for various tourist attractions in Turin and Piedmont

Overview of discounted tourist attractions with the Torino City Pass Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift (€ 2.00 discount) Sassi – Superga rack railroad (€ 2.00 discount) “Venaria Express” Shuttle Bus (€3.00 discount) City Sightseeing Torino: Hop-on Hop-off Bus (10% discount)

• Public Transport in Turin

Unfortunately, the use of public transport is not included in the Torino Piemonte Card. However, for pass holders there are reduced 2 or 3 day tickets from GTT, the operator of public transport. Reduced prices for public transport in Turin: -2 days pass: € 5.50 instead of € 7.50 per person -3 days pass: € 7.50 instead of € 10.00 per person

⇨ Full listing of all reductions for museums and attractions for owner of the Torino City Pass by the Turismo Torino, the Turin Tourist Services.

What does the Torino City Pass cost?

For adults above 18 years of age, there are 4 different Options for the Torino City Pass, depending on the days you may want to use it.

• Torino+Piemonte 24-Hour City Card: €29.00 p.P. – includes a max. of 3 sights / attractions
• Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card: € 38.00 p.P.
• Torino+Piemonte 3-Day City Card: € 44.00 p.P.
• Torino+Piemonte 5-Day City Card: € 49.00 p.P.

The passes are valid for one adult and one child under the age of 12 years!

For young people between 12 and 18 years, there is the 3-day Junior Pass at € 17.00. Unfortunately, there is no 2 or 5 day option for this age group.

The Torino City Card / Torino Piemonte Pass can be purchased at all tourist information offices in Piedmont.

My tip: Save yourself the queuing and buy your Torino City Card online by clicking on the day pass that suits you best (see above). This way you are not bound to the opening hours of the tourist offices.

How does the Torino City Pass works

The Torino pass, like most city passes, is very easy to use. The pass is an electronic chip card. It is activated as soon as you present your card at the first sight, where it will be scanned. From this moment of validation you can use it for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours, depending on the pass you have chosen.

Who will benefit from the Torino Piemonte Card?

Turin is a classic destination for cultural vacationers. So if you plan to visit many of the cultural highlights, landmarks, and sights of the city and its surroundings, the Torino City Card is definitely worth it.

Individual prices of the various museums are on average € 15.00 per person. If you are planning to visit only 3 of the included museums or castles, the price of the 3-day Torino Piemonte Card is already out of pocket.

Especially, families with children under 12 years can really save money, as children in almost all museums also have to pay an entrance fee between € 1.00 and € 12.00. In the Torino City Card, however, one child under 12 years of age is included for every paying adult Pass.

In addition, some museums and attractions offer a “Priority Line” for Torino Piemonte Card holders. This saves queuing for admission and ticket purchase.

My savings tip: If you want to visit the second-largest castle in Italy, the Venaria Reale, you should definitely buy the 2-day Torino Piemonte Card . The regular entrance fee is already € 20.00 per person, so that you already have the price covered with only one additional museum visit!

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Turin Travel Tips: 15 Essential Things to Know to Visit Turin Like a Pro

Looking for some Turin travel tips that will help you make the most of your trip? I think I can help as I explored it thoroughly on more than one occasion.

The northern Italian city is a visit-worthy underrated destination that anyone would love, famous for its cool museums, Art Nouveau and Baroque architecture, exquisite culinary and chocolate scenes, and UNESCO-listed royal palaces that remind us that it was the capital city of several kingdoms ruled by the House of Savoy.

To experience this city to the fullest, here are some must-know tips for visiting Turin.

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My favorite carb in Turin: The pastries and desserts of Farmacia del Cambio are a must-try, though you need to get there early as they’re very popular.

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Trip-Planning Turin Travel Tips

Where to stay in turin.

While you’ll have things to do in various neighborhoods, there’s no doubt that the number one area to stay in Turin is the  Historic Center  (Centro Storico).

It’s where you’ll find many of the city’s sites and museums, and of course, it is also packed with restaurants, cafes, and shops. I stayed there at an amazing apartment called Emozione Torino .

A few other highly-rated places to stay in the Historic Center include Attic Hostel Torino (budget), Q71 Timeless Suites (mid-range), and Corte Realdi Luxury Rooms Torino (luxury), but you can browse more hotels here .

That said, you’ll find accommodations for all budgets all around the city. I also stayed in the quiet (yet central enough) neighborhood of  Crocetta  at the lovely  Hotel Liberty , which was cozy, clean, and comfortable, and the owners offered incredible service.

To choose the perfect neighborhood for you, you can also read my travel guide to the best areas to stay in Turin .

Torino+Piemonte Card – Worth It or Not?

There are quite a few things to consider before purchasing a city card, like:

• Does it offer free entrance to sites and museums or just a small discount?
• Can you visit these places for free without a card (on weekends, for example)?
• How much does it cost in comparison to the admission you’ll pay at these sites and museums?

That’s why I can safely say that the  Torino+Piemonte Card , which offers  FREE  entrance to dozens of points of interest in Turin, is 100% worth it. It is available for 1,2,3, or 5 days (note that the one-day card only offers free entrance to 3 sites).

Unlike other city cards, it doesn’t offer unlimited use of public transport (only a discount).

BUT when there are so many must-see landmarks and museums in Turin, each costing 10-18 euros to visit, it’ll surely save you money, even if you have just a couple of days in the city and only visit 3-4 sites (the 3-day card can easily save you 20-30 euros) .

The card also includes free entrance to landmarks in the entire region of Piedmont , so the 5-day Torino+Piemonte Card can be very useful if you’re taking day trips or a road trip from Turin.

See the full list of discounts here and buy your Torino+Piemonte Card here (you can easily pick it up at the information center at the central Piazza Castello).

Alternatively, you can purchase the Royal Pass (€30) , valid for 4 days and offering FREE entrance solely to the palaces and castles of the House of Savoy in Turin and Piedmont (and the Basilica of Superga), as well as discounts on a few museums and public transport.

Getting to Turin

International flights arrive daily at Caselle Airport, but you can also get to Turin by train or bus from Milan, Genoa, or Bologna.

To find the cheapest or the fastest way to get to the city,  compare bus, train, and flight prices in one place on Omio  (former GoEuro). You’d be surprised, but sometimes flights can be cheaper than trains.

Getting From the Airport to the City Center

Turin’s Caselle Airport is located about 17 km (10.5 miles) away from the city center.

The cheapest way to get to the center is by bus 268, which leaves the airport every 15-20 minutes ( browse its timetable here ). A ticket costs 7 euros, and the ride should take about an hour.

Not so budget-friendly (unless you’re a group of 3-4 travelers) but very convenient, a taxi will take you to the city center in about half an hour and should cost 35-40 euros.

Getting Around

As someone who loves to explore every nook and cranny of a city and discover its hidden gems, I think nothing compares to getting around on foot (but be sure to pack comfortable sneakers ).

That said, almost every neighborhood in Turin offers interesting and fun things to do and see, so you’ll need to use public transportation to move around the different parts of the city.

While Turin’s metro lines only pass through certain areas, trams and buses are an extremely convenient way to get around the city. You can purchase tickets at metro stations, newsstands, or tobacco shops (look for  Tabaccheria/Tabacchi ).

The basic ticket costs €1.70 and is valid for a single journey on the metro or 100 minutes on buses/trams (starting from the first validation). You can also purchase a daily ticket or a multi-day ticket, which is valid for all three transportation modes.

Weather in Turin

After visiting Turin in both October and December and loving it (super proud of myself for handling that cold weather), I can only imagine how amazing it is in spring and summer (though keep in mind that there could be rainy days in every season).

Turin in winter :  In December and January, average highs are 3°C-10°C (37.5°F-50°F), and lows are 0°C-2°C (32°F-35.5°F), and some days are cold yet sunny with a clear sky (that’s what I got to enjoy 90% of the time) while others are rainy or snowy. In February, temperatures start to get a bit higher and more pleasant (though some days can still be rainy).

It’s also good to know that Turin hosts a few Christmas markets, and even though it’s not heavily decorated like cities such as Vienna or London, it still feels festive and cheerful.

Turin in spring:  March is quite similar to February in terms of temperatures and rainy days, while in April and May, average highs are 15°C-23°C (59°F-73.5°F), and lows are 8°C-12°C (46.5°F-53.5°F).

Turin in summer:  In June-August, average highs are 23°C-30°C (73.5°F-86°F), and lows are 15°C-20°C (59°F-68°F). It’s good to keep in mind that due to its location, northern Italy in summer is a lot more pleasant to wander around than other European destinations that can be unbearably hot.

Turin in fall:  September offers similar temperatures to June and the beginning of July, while October is slightly cooler and wetter (though I had perfect weather at the beginning of October), and November is usually the wettest month.

Essentially, each season has its advantages and disadvantages, so it all comes down to your personal travel preferences.

How Many Days to Spend in Turin

Taking into consideration everything Turin and its surroundings have to offer, you can plan a 2-week trip in this area alone.

If you really have no choice, then sure, you can book a long weekend getaway to Turin , but I highly recommend spending at least 4-5 days in the city (in fact, you can easily fill up a one-week Turin itinerary). One day in Turin is not enough.

If you also want to see some places nearby, you’ll need at least 1-2 extra days, though I can think of at least five towns and cities around Turin you can visit.

Some Attractions Must Be Booked in Advance

You need to book tickets to some of Turin’s museums and palaces in advance as you must pick the exact time you’ll visit them.

These include the Egyptian Museum, the nearby Reggia di Venaria Reale, and the lift to the viewpoint of the National Museum of Cinema (though you should also get your ticket to the museum itself since the lines can be long).

Get your tickets on each attraction’s official website, and note that you can mark that you have purchased the Torino+Piemonte Card .

Top Landmarks and Museums to Visit if You’re Short on Time

There are literally dozens of things to do in Turin , so if you can only spend 1-3 days in the city, you have to plan your itinerary wisely. Here are some absolute must-sees that you cannot skip out on:

Musei Reali (Royal Museums):  A group of sites and museums (situated in Piazza Castello) connected to Turin’s history and the Savoy family. Their number one highlight is the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), the most important royal residence of the House of Savoy in the Piedmont region. The ticket costs €15, but you can visit them for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass .

Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio):  Houses the world’s second-largest collection of Egyptian antiquities (after the museum in Cairo). The ticket costs €18, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card . You need to purchase your ticket in advance .

National Museum of Cinema:  Housed in the gorgeous Mole Antonelliana building (Turin’s most emblematic landmark), it is the tallest museum in the world. The basic ticket costs €11, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card . You can also take the lift to the building’s viewpoint, but you must purchase your ticket in advance .

National Automobile Museum:  A super cool museum showcasing vehicles from the 19th century to the present day. The ticket costs €10, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card .

Valentino Park:  It is the city’s most famous park, home to a few beautiful landmarks like Valentino Castle and the Medieval Village.

Porta Palazzo:  Europe’s biggest open-air market.

Villa della Regina:  A gorgeous Savoy residence overlooking the city from the eastern side of the Po River. The ticket costs €7, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass .

Other visit-worthy spots include the Palazzo Madama and Lavazza Museum, but if you only have one day in Turin, pick 2-3 of these places.

Take Day Trips (Or a Road Trip)

As if Turin isn’t fascinating enough, there’s a lot more to experience in Piedmont. I would have loved to take a good old Italian road trip to explore the region properly, but I did manage to see a bit of the city’s surrounding area.

That said, I did take a road trip from Turin to the Aosta Valley , which I highly recommend.

An easy half-day trip is to the town of Venaria (reachable by bus number 11), where you’ll find another Savoy royal residence called Reggia di Venaria Reale .

With its alpine backdrop and beautiful architecture on the inside and out, it is a must-visit. It is also free to visit with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass (otherwise, a ticket can cost up to 20 euros!).

Other towns and cities in the area you can add to your itinerary are Rivoli, Moncalieri, Stupinigi, Cuneo, Alessandria, and Ivrea, but the list goes on and on. You can also book a half-day tour of the medieval abbey of Sacra di San Michele .

Food-Related Travel Tips for Visiting Turin

Bring an extra suitcase just for chocolates.

Throughout the centuries, Turin has become a chocolate empire, and a shortage in cocoa supplies also led it to invent the genius combo of chocolate and hazelnuts, so there’s no better place in Italy to satisfy your sweet addiction than Turin.

You’ll find delicious treats to try, like  gianduiotto  and  cremino , and you won’t be able to stop shopping at Turin’s chocolate stores. To get to know this aspect of the city better, read my Turin chocolate guide .

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK

I hope you agree that Italian food is the best, and I’m sure the mountains of carbs you’ll eat in Turin will make you want to stay there forever. From pasta to risotto to gnocchi, Piedmontese cuisine doesn’t disappoint.

Northern Italian dishes are the definition of comfort food, so I know you’ll love trying agnolotti (a type of ravioli), risotto al Barolo, and gnocchi al Castelmegano (a Piedmontese hard cheese).

Good to know:  Note that many restaurants are  not  open from morning to evening, so plan your days accordingly. Many of them are open from 12 PM – 3 PM and 7 PM – 11 PM.

You’ll also see almost every cafe, bar, and restaurant offering an aperitif, a cocktail (alongside some snacks) meant to stimulate your appetite before dinner. This tradition was actually born in Turin, not too long after the vermouth (a type of aromatized wine) was invented in the city.

As the Italian capital of chocolate, hot chocolate and a local drink called Bicerin (made of coffee, chocolate, and milk) are also must-tries.

Last but not least, let’s not forget about  pasticcerias  (pastry shops/bakeries) selling the most scrumptious Italian pastries and desserts.

Should You Pay for Hotel Breakfast?

Especially when going on a city break, it’s not always worth paying for hotel breakfast. It can be very overpriced sometimes, and it’s also much nicer to start your morning at a local cafe.

Since a typical Italian breakfast consists of coffee and a pastry, you’d want to consider a few things, including what kind of breakfast you expect/want to get at your hotel and what your hotel actually offers.

If Italian breakfast is enough for you, you can have coffee and a croissant in many cafes in Turin , and you’ll probably pay less (unless it’s a historic cafe which can be pricey).

If you’re looking for an offbeat girls’ trip destination in Europe , Turin could be a great choice!

Other Turin Tips

English is not that much of an issue.

Let me start by saying that I always love to learn some words and sentences in my destination’s local language, not only to technically communicate with the locals but also because I know they’ll appreciate it.

Language brings people together, and travelers should make a bit of effort to learn at least a few useful everyday phrases.

Moreover, it’s not uncommon to travel through areas in Italy where the locals don’t speak English at all. However, it’s good to know that you probably won’t have that kind of problem in Turin as many (but not all) people do know at least a bit of English.

Visit Turin Before It Gets Touristy

Even though it’s the fourth-largest city in Italy, Turin is often overlooked by international travelers, and that’s one of the reasons it’s so charming and fun to explore .

But since it makes such a fantastic city break destination and as people look for alternative places to visit, I have a feeling it will not stay underrated for too long, so don’t hesitate and book your flight right now!

OTHER TURIN & ITALY GUIDES

Are these Turin travel tips helpful? Read more about northern Italy:

• Hidden gems in Turin
• Northern Italy road trip itinerary
• Things to do in Vicenza
• Best places in Lombardy to visit
• Hidden gems in the north of Italy
• Road trips from Milan
• Turin or Milan
• Best places to visit in northern Italy in October

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• Italy travel quotes
• Gifts for Italy lovers
• Best places to see in Italy in winter
• Romantic novels set in Italy
• Beautiful piazzas in Italy

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Looking for the best things to do in Turin ? We’ve been to Turin (or Torino as the locals call it) half a dozen times and it’s become our favourite Italian city. So, whether you’re coming for a day or several weeks, read on to discover what to see in Turin, the Paris of Italy.

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You might know Turin, if you know it at all, from the famous Shroud of Turin, a piece of cloth that was said to wrap the crucified body of Jesus. Though science has shown that it’s likely not true, the Shroud has taken on a mysticism of its own and still attracts thousands of worshippers to the city each year.

If religion isn’t your thing, then Torino might only ring a bell in the context of the Winter Olympics. You may have watched your favourite Olympians battling for gold in Turin in 2006.

Or perhaps you know Turin because it’s the birthplace of both Nutella, Italy’s most ubiquitous brand, and Fiat, the world’s most rambunctious car.

Beyond that, Turin remains largely unknown among foreign visitors. When I told friends and family I was spending three months in Torino this year, the most common response was “Where is that again?”.

It’s not hard to see why, in a country that boasts such revered cities as Venice, Rome, Florence, and Milan , another city might struggle to get noticed.

Though it may be less famous, Torino offers a diverse list of attractions for tourists.

For a start, Torino was the seat of the royal Savoy family starting in the 1500s and because of that, it’s practically bursting with royal residences. It’s also where the aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks with snacks) was invented and is the birthplace of brands like Martini Rossi and Cinzano.

Plus, Torino introduced the modern chocolate bar and hot chocolate to the world!

For outdoorsy types, the Alps are only an hour’s drive away and there are exceptional walking trails with outstanding views all around the city.

Besides all of this, Torino has something that none of the more famous Italian cities can boast:

The complete absence of zillions of foreign tourists.

This is what makes Torino our favourite Italian city. In Turin, you can viva l’Italia alongside Italians without fighting for space with a bunch of other foreigners.

So, if you want a taste of the true Italian lifestyle, read on find out what do to in Turin.

Watch our short video for a visual tour of Torino!

You’ll also love our posts about 2 amazing days in Venice , how to visit Sacra di San Michele , our guide to the best day trips from Turin , and our massive guide to making the most of your Europe trip .

Piazza Castello

Always open, free

Turin was the first capital of Italy and was also the royal seat of the Savoys. The Royal Family are gone but they left behind far more than their fair share of palaces and dramatic squares.

Piazza Castello is the king of them all — and the first place you should go in Torino. This immense square is ringed with magnificent royal buildings, including Palazzo di Reale and Palazzo Madama.

People-watchers will definitely want to linger, observing Italian families stroll the piazza, play in the fountains, and slurp cones of artisanal gelato.

Palazzo Reale / Royal Palace

Open Tue–Sun, 8.30am–6pm Book ahead to skip the line and take a tour , €45 Free with Torino + Piemonte Card

The Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) is the striking 16th Century structure on the north(ish) side of Piazza Castello. Follow the locals walking through the palace grounds and out back, where you’ll find hidden the wonderful castle gardens (Giardini Reale), which are free to all.

To go inside the palace, buy a ticket which includes:

• Museo di Antichità – don’t miss the magnificent mosaic floors and the almost unbelievable stories behind their discoveries.
• Palazzo Reale – walk through and try to imagine living in these grand but highly uncomfortable quarters.
• The Royal Armoury – Game of Thrones fans will not want to miss seeing this. I could have spent hours admiring the beautifully adorned armour and weapons which seemed to contrast so greatly with their ultimate ugly purpose.
• The Chapel of the Shroud – though the Shroud of Turin is no longer housed here, the chapel is arguably the more impressive sight. The domed ceiling is one of the most incredible pieces of architecture I have ever seen.

Palazzo Madama / Madama Palace

Open Wed–Mon, 10am–6pm, €10 Free with Torino + Piemonte Card

In the mid-1600s, Torino was led by Princess Regent Christine Marie of France — the Madama of Palazzo Madama . Inside the palace, you can see Medieval sculpture and jewelry, Middle Ages and Renaissance art, paintings and furniture from the 17th & 18th century, and some of the finest examples of Italian applied arts. Yes, it’s an eclectic collection!

Our favourite part of the palace was the top of the tower, which gives you 360-degree views of the city below. Seeing Piazza Castello and the Royal Palace from this height was definitely worth the climb.

Mole Antonelliana & The Panoramic Lift

Open Sun, Mon, Wed–Fri, 9am–8pm, open Sat, 9am–11pm, closed Tuesday, €8 €6 with Torino + Piemonte Card

If there’s one structure that symbolizes Turin, it’s the Mole Antonelliana . The tower, built in the late 1800s, was initially conceived as a synagogue. Before it was complete, the city bought it and turned into a monument to national unity.

For a wandering tourist, the Mole soon becomes a useful landmark because the top of the tower can be seen from all over town. If you pause and crane your neck up, up, up, you might see people near the top of the tower, peering back down at you.

Early on your first day in Torino, head inside the Mole and grab your ticket for the Mole Panoramic Lift.

This incredible lift — with entirely glass walls — rises straight up through the wide open centre of the Mole tower. Architecture buffs will be thrilled to see the inside of the structure and thrill seekers will just be thrilled. This thing is high!

It’s also possible to climb a set of stairs in the tower interior to reach the top. Perfect if you want to start your day with a workout.

When you get to the top, you’ll have a 360-degree view of the city with the Alps rising gloriously all around.

Egyptian Museum / Museo Egizio

Open Mon, 9am–2pm, Tue–Sun, 9am–6:30pm, €15, book ahead & skip the line Free with Torino + Piemonte Card

What’s the world’s second most important Egyptian Museum doing in a city you’ve barely heard of? Well, it turns out that around the turn of the last century, Torino’s best archaeologists were all in Egypt, pulling stuff from tombs of the ancient Egyptian kings and queens.

No matter how you feel about disturbing the afterlife of upper-class Egyptians, the museum unarguably houses an impressive collection. It includes mummified people, cats, dogs, small mammals, and even a few rodents. There are also hundreds of stone statues ranging from finger-sized to towering giants.

In the final salon of the museum, depictions of the most important Egyptian gods glower down at visitors under eerie lighting, perhaps making known exactly how they feel about living their afterlives in a museum in Torino.

Travel tip: If you’re short on time or patience, start in the final gallery, which is the most impressive.

National Cinema Museum / Museo Nazionale del Cinema

Open 9am–8pm every day, except Saturday closes at 11pm, Tuesday closed all day, €11 Free with Torino + Piemonte Card

Inside the famous Mole tower, extremely clever architects have installed one of Turin’s other most famous attractions. The Cinema Museum winds up along walkways that loop the inner perimeter of the tower.

The museum houses everything a cinematic history buff might want to see — from the very beginning of moving pictures (which were really just still pictures animated with shadows and light), to the modern day of 3D and CG magic. There are old cameras and historical films and cinematic sets and classic films and movie posters and… absolutely everything cinema-related.

If you love moving pictures, this is your number one thing to do in Torino.

Museum of the Holy Shroud & Turin Cathedral

Turin cathedral is free, the museum is open daily, 9am–12pm, 3pm–7pm, €8 Free with Torino + Piemonte Card

You would think that such an important relic would have been sealed off under lock and key as soon as it was discovered. But, instead, after it first came to light in the 14th Century in France, the Shroud:

• Went on a medieval European road trip.
• Was almost burned up in a 16th Century fire.
• Was hand-patched by nuns after the fire.
• Had an incredible chapel created for it in Turin.
• Was almost destroyed in 1997 when the Chapel of the Shroud was destroyed in a fire.

Not a bad journey for a piece of soiled herringbone linen with very questionable lineage.

Now, anyone can pop into The Turin Cathedral (Duomo di Torino) and (sort of) see the Shroud, where it lies enclosed in an aerospace engineered display case topped by multilayer safety glass. This case is protected by an outer case (kind of like a sarcophagus), that keeps it from physical harm in the form of fire, building collapse, or other mishaps.

And before you start planning a heist, you should know that the whole thing is monitored by an elaborate computer system.

If you want to learn more about the shroud, Museum of the Holy Shroud does a good job of explaining its origins and the journey it has taken since it was first discovered.

Free Walking Tour

10:30 am, around 3 hours, offered in different language on different days, free

Whenever we arrive in a new city, we love to do a free walking tour to get our bearings, learn a little about the city’s history, and get tips on where to eat and what to see.

In Turin, there are a couple of free walks to get you started:

• Free Tour Turin
• Free Walking Tour Torino

Both will take you to the major sights in Torino and introduce you to the tales of the city. As with any free walking tour, you are expected to tip your guide at the end if you enjoyed it.

Welcome to Turin Tour

Customized guided tour, 2–6 hours, book ahead online

This customized private tour with a Torino local is the perfect way to discover the hidden highlights of Turin. You’ll get tips on the best restaurants, where to go for wine on tap, how to get around, and whatever else interests you.

3-Hour Downtown and Egyptian Museum Tour

Guided tour, 3 hours, book ahead online

If you’re short on time in Turin, this tour will show you the biggest highlights and the best of the Egyptian museum. Your entry ticket to the Egyptian museum is included in this tour.

Being cradled by the Alps on three sides, and rolling hills of Italian farmland on the fourth, there is no shortage of nature to escape to near Torino. You can also find plenty of green space inside the city if you need an afternoon listening to songbirds and feeling the soft earth under your feet.

Walk Along the Po

When in Torino, an evening walk by the river Po is a great way to end the day. Parco Valentino provides the perfect spot.

Start at Borgo Medievale, a replica of a medieval village built as a 19th century tourist attraction. It’s weird but delightful at the same time. Then wander along the Po, watch rowers practice out on the water, admire the expensive villas on the opposite bank, and stop at one of the many food vendors for a glass of wine or apertivo.

Visit La Mandria Regional Park

If you need more greenery, head to the 3,000-hectare expanse of Parco la Mandria, just north of the city. Here, welcoming pathways wind through countryside and gentle wooded areas. You can rent a bike to really explore the depths of the park.

If you go on a sunny weekend, it’s a cultural experience too, as the park attracts local families and friends. Locals wander the trails or just sit in the sun drinking beer and eating gelato.

Turin Backroad Bike Tour

Half-day, €40, book ahead online

If you prefer to see the world rolling by from a bicycle (as we do!), hop on this bike tour of Torino . You’ll get to see the most famous sites of the city centre. Then, venture further than a walking tour can go, down along the gorgeous River Po and into Parco Valentino.

Visit Monte dei Cappuccini

If you cross the River Po on Ponte de Vittorio Emanuele 1, you’ll see a monastery on a nearby hilltop. This is the Monte dei Cappuccini, where the 1600s Santa Maria del Monte church sits overlooking the city. Walk up the hill for views of the city stretching out below you and the Alps glowing in the distance.

Don’t miss our full post about day trips from Turin or check out our shortlist below.

Superga Basilica / Basilica di Superga

Summer open 10am–7pm, Royal Apartments & Tombs €5, Dome €3, Basilica closed for renovation

This is really more of a half-day trip, so you’ll have time afterwards to nap, take in more of the city, or just sit in Piazza Vittorio Veneto and watch the world go by.

The Basilica of Superga stands on a hilltop south of the city and can be reached by city tram and the hillside tramway that starts at Sassi station. Alternatively, turn the trip into a hike and walk up via the forested trails that also start at Sassi.

Once there, you can visit the Royal Tombs and Apartments or climb the stairs to the Dome. Go on a clear day so you can see the city and The Alps in all their glory.

Don’t miss our complete guide to day tripping to Superga .

Gran Paradiso

Open year round, free

It’s a shame to come to Torino and not spend some time in the Alps. They’re so close. If you have a day to spare and want to get deep into nature, visit Gran Paradiso National Park. On our last hike there, we felt like we were in the opening scene of The Sound of Music.

The network of paths in the park extends more than 500 km and there are routes to suit all timetables and abilities. You can do cycling tours in summer or go skiing (cross-country and downhill) and snowshoeing in winter.

Don’t miss our complete guide to visiting Gran Paradiso from Turin .

Saint Michael’s Abbey / Sacra di San Michele

July & August, open 9.30 am–7 pm, hours vary at other times of year, €8, book a tour from Torino

Sitting on a steep hilltop just west of Torino, high above the Susa Valley, Sacra di San Michele makes another great day trip.

Start in the charming town of Sant’Ambrogio di Torino and make the pilgrimage up the mountain by foot. A stone-paved hiking path winds up through the trees, and you pass 15 markers representing the stations of the cross on your way. Emerging just below the abbey, you’ll get your first close-up glimpse of the breathtaking structure, the foundations of which were started in the 10th century.

The abbey is part of a sacred route of abbey dedicated to St Michael. The route starts in Jerusalem, passes through Sacra di San Michele in Italy, France’s famous Mont Saint Michel, and ends at Skellig Micheal, a remote island of the coast of Ireland.

For details on visiting Sacra di San Michele, check out our complete guide .

Start your evening off as the locals do, with a pre-dinner cocktail in one of Turin’s apertivo bars. As the birthplace of Martini and Cinzano, Turin knows a thing or two about cocktails. If you’re not sure what to order, go for the classic Aperol Spritz, a light, fruity drink perfect for warm summer evenings.

Every Spring, Torino hosts a world-renowned jazz festival, where hundreds of musicians gather to share their music. Year-round, you’ll find nightly live music in Turin’s jazz clubs, like Jazz Club Torino, La Ginestre Jazz Club, Charlie Bird, and Mad Dog Social Club.

Take a Chilling Walking Tour

There’s a long history of dark arts and black magic in Turin. If you want to combine an evening stroll with some ghostly tales, get in on one of Turin’s evening walking tours. We like the looks of the Turin Underground Tour , which takes you down to the city’s underground tunnels and cellar. Or, explore the darker side of Turin’s history on a Magic Turin Tour .

Yoga has developed more slowly in Italy than in much of Europe, so we never expected to find such a gorgeous studio in Torino. They offer classes all day long in lots of styles, including Hatha, Hot Yoga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Barre Yoga and more.

Plus, your first class is free!

There is also a steam room, jacuzzi and spa at YogaUnion , so you can go for yoga and make a day of it.

QC Terme Torino

If you want to pamper yourself completely, head to QC Terme , which is housed in an old city palace, surrounded by “secret gardens and fairy-tale settings”. They offer a huge range of amenities, like waterfalls, hydro-jets, steam rooms, salt rooms, and whirlpools.

Take a journey along their Wellness Pathway or book yourself in for a luxurious massage. The perfect way to relax on your trip to Torino.

It’s no exaggeration to say that food is the fulcrum of life in Torino (and everywhere else in Italy, too). We could never list all the foods and drinks that Torino is famous for here so instead, these are the food experiences we love the best.

Torino Food Tour

3 hours, €100, book ahead online

The food in Torino is outstanding and you will be missing out if you don’t try explore the city’s speciality dishes. On this Turin Gastronomy Tour , you’ll taste some of Turin’s speciality foods while getting to learn about the history of the city. Vegetarians and vegan should definitely phone ahead before you book!

Chocolate & Hot Chocolate

You really haven’t had hot chocolate until you’ve had hot chocolate in Turin, where it was possibly invented and definitely popularized. The world’s first “chocolate house”, where they served cups of melted chocolate, opened here in 1768.

The first solid squares of chocolate, like we eat today, were perfected in Turin soon after. And it was during the chocolate shortage in the Napoleonic wars that Nutella (or gianduja in it’s non-brand-name form) was created.

So, we command you, go sit in one of Turin’s historic cafes and drink hot chocolate as it was meant to be, creamy, rich, and thick as syrup.

If you’re interested in testing the finest chocolate from around the world, stop in at Chocolat7 , a small speciality chocolate shop we stumbled across one afternoon while wandering the streets. The shelves of the shop are lined with some of the world’s best bean-to-bar chocolate, and you can pick up some samples of Italy’s best chocolate as well.

Turin Chocolate Tour

2 hours, €320, book ahead online

If you really want to get a handle on Turin’s chocolate scene, you just have to spend some time sampling. What better way to do it than on this 2-hour Chocolate Tour ? You will taste local chocolate in 4 locations and incarnations, plus you’ll learn the history of chocolate and why it’s so important to the city (and the world). Um, yum!

This combination of coffee, chocolate and thick cream (no, it’s not vegan) is so delicious I don’t understand why it’s not a mainstay in cafes all over the world. Make sure to plan a stop at Caffe al Bicerin one afternoon to sit in the square and sip this incredible concoction. If you don’t drink milk, order the dark syrupy hot chocolate which is an otherworldly experience.

Square Pizza

The circular pizza we’ve come to know and love all over the world isn’t the only type of pizza in Italy. In the north, it’s common to see a thick-crusted pizza offered by the slice, from huge rectangular baking sheets. It’s actually more like foccacia bread with toppings. It’s the perfect snack when you’re wandering Torino, and you can find it in countless shops in the city.

Just like everywhere in Italy, people in Torino love gelato (who doesn’t?). You will see long queues at gelateria all over the city.

Our local friends say that the gelato at Caffe Fiorio, opened in 1780, is the best in town — and we have slurped many delicious cones there through the years. Try the famous local flavour gianduja, which is the chocolate and hazelnut paste that became Nutella. In gelato form, the sweet stickiness is tamed into the perfect combination of flavours.

For vegans and the lactose intolerant, most gelateria in Italy have several flavours that are senza latte — usually fruit flavours and one rich chocolate selection. We like the artisan gelateria Mara dei Boschi because they offer a vegan gianduja option. So delicious!

Feast at Eataly

You might well have already heard of Eataly , a now-famous chain of high-end supermarkets that sells Italy’s finest artisanal food, wine, and beer. It all started in Turin in 2007 and has since spread to all the major cities in Italy and many around the world, like Stockholm, Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, New York and LA.

The original location, in the Lingotto district of Turin, a few kilometres south of the city, is a sprawling maze of pasta, pizza, chocolate, sauces, wine, spirits and beer. If you want to stock up on only-in-Italy foods or on perfect gifts to bring back home, this is the place to do it. There are also about a dozen mini-restaurants inside, so you can literally make a meal of it.

There is another Eataly grocery store in the centre of the city if you don’t want to make the trek out of town.

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Starts at €27 for one day, buy ahead online: 2-day card or 3-day card

Like many cities, Torino has a tourist card that allows you free or discounted access to some of the major attractions in the city. Though having one of these cards often leads to an over-packed schedule (because if you have free entrance you might as well use it, right?), it’s also a good way to see a little of everything.

Note that the card does not allow you to skip the ticket line. If you’re in Torino on a busy day, lines can be long, so factor waiting time into your itinerary!

Tourismo Torino gave us two 3-day cards and we were thrilled to spend a few days wandering in and out of attractions that we had never previously visited.

Free Access to Museums & Palaces

If you plan to visit many of Turin’s museums and palaces during the course of three days, then definitely consider the Torino Card. It gives you free access to the major attractions, including the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Palaces and Residences, special exhibits, and a long list of speciality museums (like the Automobile Museum).

See everything included in the Torino + Piemonte card →

Discounted Entrance to Other Torino Sights

The Torino + Piemonte Card also entitles you to reduced entrance on the Mole Panoramic Lift, the Superga rack tramway, plus selected cultural events, outdoor activities , and guided tours in the Piemonte region.

Pass for Tourists Services

If you’re getting the card and will also take the Panoramic Lift and the Superga Tram, it’s best to add the €6 Pass for Tourist services, which gives you free access to these services.

Cost of the Torino + Piemonte Card

As you can see above, Torino’s major attractions cost around €10–15 each, so depending on how many you plan to visit, the Torino Card might save you some money.

Below are the current prices for the card. Click the one you want to book online before you go.

• 1 Day (max 3 free entries) € 27,00
• 2 Days € 36,00
• 2 Days Junior (under 18) € 15,00
• 3 Days € 43,00
• 3 Days Junior (under 18) € 19,00
• 5 Days € 51,00

Getting From Nice to Turin

If you don’t have a car, the fastest and cheapest way to get from Nice to Torino is by Flixbus. It costs €9 and takes 3 hours 45 minutes. Eurolines buses also make the journey but cost far more (around €35-45). The Nice to Turin train is longer at 5 hours 25 minutes, can involve a change, and is more expensive, so why bother?

Getting From Milan to Turin

From Milan, Flixbus takes 2 hours and costs €7. Getting from Milan to Turin by train is your better bet for this route. Trains from Milan to Turin usually take 50 minutes and cost just a few Euros more than the bus — anywhere from €10-25 depending when you book and when you travel.

From Genoa to Torino

From Genoa, Flixbus takes just under 2 hours and costs €12. The train takes anywhere from 2 to 3.5 hours and costs in the range of €10-15 depending on the time and date you travel.

From Chamonix to Torino

The spectacular Chamonix to Torino route is best done by Eurolines bus, which takes you through the 11 km tunnel under Mont Blanc. It takes 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs around €25–35.

Flixbus doesn’t do this route. The train will take you the long way around and cost at least twice as much, making Eurolines by far the best option.

We hope this post helps you discover the best things to do in Turin, Italy, and convinces you to stay for a few extra days! We love this northern Italian city and we will definitely be back.

♥   Happy transformational travels, Jane & Stephen

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Torino Piemonte Card & Abbonamento Musei Piemonte – Are they worthwhile buying?

You’ve just arrived in Turin ready to start your fabulous vacation. You’ve checked into your hotel or Airbnb and you’re heading out to explore all the amazing historical and cultural POIs of the city. But you’re faced with a dilemma.

Do you buy a Turin Piedmont museum card (such as the Torino+Piemonte card or the Abbonamento Musei Piemonte card ) in advance to save yourself money for when you visit the individual museums? Or will it be more cost-effective to just pay at the door given how long you will stay?

Don’t worry, I’m here to help you make that decision. I’ve visited all of the key places, calculated the costs and determined the best choices for you having visited Turin many times as a tourist and having lived here as a resident for many years.

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Museum cards available in Turin

First, let’s review all your options. There are two different types of cards that you can buy that will give you free access to all the most important (and many lesser-known) museums, exhibits, castles and royal residences. The first is the Torino+Piemonte card from Turismo Torino & Provincia (Turin & Province Tourism), and the second is the Abbonamento Musei Piemonte card (Piedmont Museum Membership) from the Association Abbonamento Musei .

Torino Piemonte Card

This card is primarily targeted to tourists who are visiting the city and the surrounding areas for short trips, like a weekend getaway in Turin. It will give you free entrance to all of the main museums and royal residences in Turin and the surrounding area as well as discounts on other purchases and transportation. It comes in 1-day, 2-day, 3-day and 5-day formats (prices are listed in the Useful INFO section at the bottom of the post).

It also has the advantage that it bestows free entrance privileges not only to the owner but also to a child under 12. However, this benefit is negated somewhat by the fact that the State Museums and the Municipal Museums already give free access to those under 18.

Turismo Torino also sells a Royal Pass for 30€ valid for 4 days that gives free access to all the Royal Residences of the House of Savoy of Turin and Piedmont. It also gives you a reduced entrance (20% off) to other museums like the Basilica of Superga, the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema. If you are just interested in seeing only royal residences, then this card is a good deal. Otherwise, for the average tourist, the Torino+Piemonte Card is better value as it gives you access to a much wider variety of museums even if it does cost a bit more.

All the Turismo Torino cards come with other benefits such as discounts on public transportation and bus tours, but these are typically only a 10% discount and they also require you to spend money to get something. I prefer to judge by what you really get when you buy the card, which is the free entrance to the museums and ignore the extra stuff you have to pay for to get a benefit.

Abbonamento Musei Piemonte Card

The Abbonamento Musei Piemonte card (Piedmont Museum Membership) is a museum membership card that gives you free access to all the museums, royal residences, castles and temporary exhibitions in Turin, Piedmont and the Aosta Valley. You can use it as many times as you want to visit for a year from the purchase date. This card is targeted towards residents and those who will be staying in the region for a week or longer.

Free things to do in Turin

In reality, there are a lot of things that you can see for free during your visit to Turin. The only things you need to and should pay for are entry to the museums and royal residences. Otherwise, there are a lot of free things to see in Turin such as the churches, the piazzas, the architecture of the palaces and historic buildings, the parks, the cafes, and the lovely tree-lined boulevards that earned Turin the nickname, the “Paris of Italy”.

1 Day in Turin – What can you do in Turin for a day?

If you just have one day to spend in the beautiful city of Turin and you want to visit some museums, my advice is to visit the Royal Museums (15€) (which is actually a fascinating collection of museums including the Royal Palace , the Chapel of the Holy Shroud , the Royal Armory , Sabauda Art Gallery , and the Antiquity Museum ) and then the Turin Egyptian Museum (18€).

If you buy the Torino+Piemonte Card – 1d (29€) you can visit up to 3 places (e.g. add the National Cinema Museum and Panoramic lift at the Mole Antonelliana (20€)), but I don’t recommend it. You would be too rushed and would not have enough time to appreciate all the free things in Turin such as the piazzas, churches and parks. Thus, if you buy the 1-day card and visit the two museums you would only save 4€ (14%), which is not really worth it.

2 – 3 Days in Turin – What can you do in Turin for a Weekend?

If you have a few more days to spend in fabulous Turin, such as a weekend getaway, then the Torino+Piemonte cards start to make a lot of sense. On a two-day trip , in addition to the Royal Museums and the Egyptian museum, I would also recommend adding the National Cinema Museum and Panoramic Lift in the Mole Antonelliana (20€) and one other royal residence a little further out of town such as the Royal Hunting Residence of Stupinigi (12€). This would be a total cost of 65€ if you visited them all individually but with the 2-day Torino+Piemonte card (39€) you can enter them all for free and save 26€ (40%).

For a three-day trip , you can really start branching out based on your personal tastes. Don’t miss the Reggia of Venaria (20€), a spectacular palace reminiscent of Paris’s Versailles.

And then choose one of the following: sports fans can visit the Juventus Museum (29€), car aficionados can visit the National Automobile Museum (15€), art lovers the Gallery of Modern & Contemporary Art GAM-Torino (10€), coffee drinkers have the Lavazza Museum (10€) and for history buffs, there is the Palazzo Madama Museum (18€). So, adding the Reggia of Venaria and one of the above to the 2-day trip, if you visited them individually you could pay between 95€ and 114€. Instead, if you buy the 3-day Torino+Piemonte card (45€), you get free entry to all and you would save between 50€ (53%) and 69€ (61%), a huge savings.

The other thing to consider though is that six museums in three days is a lot and it doesn’t give much time for exploring the free attractions that I mentioned before. In fact, you may be better off just buying the 2-day card and using the third day of your trip (or maybe the first) just to explore, relax and enjoy the beauty of Turin .

If you are staying for four or five days and you want to max out your savings by visiting museums and palaces every day, then, by all means, buy the 5-day Torino+Piemonte card (50€). You’ll want to visit at least four places, such as the list above for the 2-day trip which would cost individually 65€. Then for any extra places that you visit, you would essentially be saving the normal ticket price.

Otherwise, for a more relaxed vacation, you may want to consider just buying the 3-day card, relax on days one and five and then visit all the museums from days two to four. This is the only concern with the cards is that once you start using them, the clock starts ticking. So, you must use the cards for consecutive days and cannot pick and choose the days to visit museums on your trip.

Staying longer than a week or moving to Turin and Piedmont?

If you are travelling throughout Turin and Piedmont for a week or longer or you are moving here or are already living here , I highly recommend that you invest in your cultural education and buy an Abbonamento Musei Piemonte (Piedmont Museum Membership) . At 52€, it is only 2€ more than the 5-day Torino+Piemonte card but it gives you free access for a year to pretty much every museum, palace, castle, residence and exhibition in Turin, Piedmont and the Aosta Valley. And for 87€ you can also throw in all the museums in Milan and the Lombardy region.

We’ve travelled a lot throughout Piedmont this year but have barely scratched the surface of what is available to be visited. What was great was that in every place I was able to use my Abbonamento Musei Piemonte card to visit for free such as Casa Menabrea and the Cittadellarte – Pistoletto Foundation in Biella, the Grinzane Cavour Castle in the Lange, the Staffarda Abbey in the Po Valley, to name a few.

Also, if you are living in Turin and it is a rainy day or you just want some culture, art and/or history to view, you can pop into any of the museums or residences such as the GAM-Torino Art Gallery , the Egyptian Museum , or the Queen’s Villa (Villa of the Regina) and always have an enriching and rewarding experience. It beats sitting at home and watching TV or your cell phone all day!

Final Thoughts on the Museum Cards of Turin & Piedmont

Hopefully, our guide has helped you make sense of the variety of choices for museum cards to visit for free on your trip to Turin and Piedmont. Remember, if you just have one day, skip the card and make the most of the free sites. If you have between two and five days, buy the Torino+Piemonte card 2- or 3-day version and visit as many great museums, exhibits, castles and royal residences as you can, while enjoying the great savings and convenience of free entry wherever you go.

And if you are staying a week or longer, travelling around Piedmont, or moving to live in Turin or another part of Piedmont, treat yourself to the Abbonamento Musei Piemonte card . You’ll be able to visit so many fascinating places and really immerse yourself in the history and the culture of the region. You won’t regret it!

Useful INFO:

Torino piemonte card.

The Torino+Piemonte card is available in the following formats:

1 Day * – 29€  (* you can only visit a maximum of three sites during the 24 hours) 2 Days – 39€ 3 Days – 45€ 3 Days Junior (under 18) – 18€ 5 Days – 50€

Where to buy it:

Online : TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD | Turismo Torino e Provincia . In-Person : WHERE TO BUY | Turismo Torino e Provincia list of locations. Call: +39.011.535181.

The best location to buy the Torino+Piemonte card is at the Turismo Torino – Tourism Information Centre in Piazza Castello at the corner of Via Garibaldi (see on map ). When you enter the office, there is a separate line to the left just concerning the museum cards.

Abbonamento Musei Torino Piemonte (Turin Piedmont Museum Membership)

Full Price – 52€ Discounted – 48€ (see the website for the various organizations that if you are a member, you get a discount, and also for the disabled) Seniors – 45€ for those 65 and over Youth – 32€ for those from 15 to 26 years old Junior – 20€ for those 14 and under

Online : Acquista – Abbonamento Musei . In-person : Punti vendita – Abbonamento Musei list of locations. Call : +39 800.329.329 from 9 am to 6 pm.

The best location to buy the Abbonamento Musei Torino Piemonte is at the “InfoPiemonte – Torino Cultura” Tourism Information Centre in Piazza Castello at the corner of Via Garibaldi (see on map ). When you enter the office, there is a separate line to the left just concerning the museum cards.

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Things to do in Turin: a 4-day itinerary

Read on to learn about all the best things to do in Turin with this detailed 4-day itinerary packed with great experiences.

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If you’re looking for a cool city break in Italy, then Piedmont’s capital is a fantastic option to consider. Read on to learn about all the best things to do in Turin with this detailed 4-day itinerary.

With a past as the seat of the royal Savoy family and Italy’s first capital , Turin is jam-packed with grandiose palaces, fascinating museums, and elegant squares. It has plenty on offer when it comes to food, too, with a wealth of local specialties that are guaranteed to impress your taste buds.  And all of that without the crowds that we are used to seeing in Italy’s big three (i.e. Rome, Florence, and Venice).

Turin is also home to some of Italy’s most iconic brands , from Fiat to Lavazza, each with a cool corporate museum to explore. What’s more, the city’s strong industrial vocation and pivotal role in promoting Italian creativity and innovation worldwide even had Turin recognized as a UNESCO Creative City in 2014 .

So, here’s an itinerary based on my recent trip , covering pretty much all of the best things to do in Turin. It’s designed to explore by foot, so pack your comfy shoes and be ready to walk well over 25,000 steps a day! And if you’re not a walker, don’t worry, the city is well served by trams and has even a metro line.

One last thing: since food is one of the best parts of any trip to Italy, you can find my recommendations about restaurants in Turin here.

Day 1 in Turin

Start your exploration of Turin from Piazza Castello, one of the city’s main gathering points and a great spot to enjoy some people watching. At its core stands Palazzo Madama , a key site in Turin’s history. Originally created as a Roman gate, in 1848 it became the seat of the first Senate of the Italian Kingdom and today it houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art.

Expect to spend at least a good couple of hours in the palace and try to arrive around lunchtime to avoid the crowds. At the end of the visit, take a break at the Royal Café , hidden under an arcade in the Court of Honor, where you can linger over a drink surrounded by beautiful antique porcelain from the royal collections. Then, follow the locals walking through the arcades and into the splendid Royal Gardens , which extends over an area of five hectares.

A quick walk from the Royal Palace will take you to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist , Turin’s key religious center. Although its marble facade may look a little plain, the church boasts a series of precious chapels inside, including that of the Holy Shroud , which is believed to be the linen cloth in which Jesus’ body was wrapped.

Roughly on the opposite side of the Cathedral stands Porta Palatina , a beautifully preserved red-brick Roman gate guarded by the statues of Augustus and Caesar. Together with the remains of a 1st-century amphitheater, the gate is part of a little archeological park that reminds of the city’s history as a Roman military colony.

The Quadrilatero Romano is close to another interesting corner of Turin, the market of Porta Palazzo , Europe’s largest open-air market with hundreds of colorful stalls selling anything from food to clothes. You’ll find it every day from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 2 pm and on Saturdays from 7 am to 7:30 pm (better to go there in the morning).

Day 2 in Turin

Your first stop for the day is Piazza Carignano , one of the most beautiful squares in town, ringed with some of Turin’s oldest establishments. These include Pepino 1884 , which patented the world’s first chocolate-covered gelato on a stick (the ‘Pinguino’) in 1939, and the fascinating Del Cambio Restaurant , patronized by the likes of Cavour, Casanova, Puccini, and Nietzsche.

Here I suggest splurging on a nice breakfast or aperitivo at Farmacia del Cambio , a charming café housed inside a former pharmacy dating from 1833. Its outdoor tables face the magnificent Carignano Palace, whose architecture is reminiscent of the first drawings of the Louvre that Bernini had prepared for Louis XIV. The building is home to the National Museum of Italian Risorgimento , whose extraordinary collection offers an incredible history lesson about the unification of Italy in the 19th century (the Risorgimento) and the creation of a modern state. Visiting this museum is definitely one of my favorite things to do in Turin!

Palazzo Carignano itself played a key role in Italian history. It served as the official residence of the Savoy family for over 150 years, Carlo Alberto and Vittorio Emanuele II were born here and then became the seat of Italy’s first parliament. One of the highlights of the visit is precisely the original parliamentary room , which is the only one still completely intact among those that were born in Europe with the revolutions of 1848!

The square is ringed by elegant porticoes that house a number of splendid historical establishments. These include the Belle Époque-style Caffè Torino , with a cool Martini sign flashing above its outdoor tables, the ancient confectionary Stratta  specialized in a variety of artisanal sweet treats, and the splendid Caffè San Carlo , where you can treat yourselves to a special lunch in the beautiful dehors.

By the way, there’s a golden bull embedded in the pavement right at the entrance of Café Torino and it’s said that rubbing it with your shoe brings good luck – exactly like the bull mosaic in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, minus the queues!

If you’ve got some money to burn, enjoy some shopping in via Garibaldi , where you’ll find all the major high-street brands, and via Roma , a delightful porticoed street filled with elegant boutiques and opening on one side onto Galleria San Federico , one of the city’s beautiful covered passages.

Plan to reach the Egyptian Museum of Turin  around mid-afternoon, in order to have enough time to browse the outstanding exhibition with no rush. This is one of the most popular places to visit in Turin and for a good reason. Founded in 1824, it’s the world’s oldest museum devoted to Egyptian art and culture and its collection of over 40,000 Egyptian antiquities is second only to the one in Cairo. The items on display throughout the museum’s 15 rooms include anything from everyday items and precious scrolls to mummified bodies and impressive sarcophagi.

Day 3 in Turin

The third day of your Turin city break will be all about enchanting views and cool stuff. First off, head to the Mole Antonelliana , the iconic symbol of Turin that catches the eye pretty much from any point in town.

The elevator passes right through the middle of the building, offering a really cool perspective of the National Museum of Cinema  housed inside the Mole. This is a fabulous museum that I recommend checking out when in Turin because it’s great fun for both kids and adults. The exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of cinema and the various phases of making a movie. I’m sure the items on display will spark your memories of movie scenes and actors at every turn due to the richness of the collection, from the original Darth Vader and Chewbacca masks to the script of Psycho.

Stretching from the end of Via Po down to the river is  Piazza Vittorio Veneto , the largest porticoed square in Europe , dotted with countless shops and cafés. The best viewpoint to appreciate the grandeur of this piazza is the Church of Gran Madre di Dio standing right across the Vittorio Emanuele I bridge (see the cover photo of this article). By the way, legend has it that this church is the place where the Holy Grail is kept!

From there, Monte dei Cappuccini is a 10 minutes’ walk away up a shady road. It’s a bit steep, but once you get to the top you’ll be rewarded with some truly beautiful views of Turin and the Alps. While you’re up there, you can pop into the Church of Santa Maria del Monte, check out the National Museum of Mountains , or simply enjoy a peaceful break away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

Day 4 in Turin

If you have an extra day in Turin, head out of town to the Royal Palace of Venaria , the stunning estate of the Savoy family located on the outskirts of the city. Catch the Venaria Express shuttle bus from Piazza Castello and after a 30 minutes’ ride, you’ll reach this grandiose baroque palace that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Each room is richly decorated with countless works of art, including precious paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and silverware. The most famous spot inside the palace is the Great Gallery , which is even more spectacular than the photos you normally see on the web. It’s an 80-meter long covered passage built to connect the King’s apartments to those of his son, lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the gardens creating amazing light effects.

When booking your tickets online (which I highly recommend doing as queues are super long), you have the option to visit also the Castle of La Mandria , which served as the personal retreat of King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1859. There are 20 rooms to explore there, each offering an interesting insight into the king’s life and personal tastes. The castle is about 2 km away from the palace and is surrounded by a beautiful park, so you will need a full day out to visit also this area.

Other great day trips from Turin include the  Castle of Moncalieri , the  Stupinigi Hunting Lodge,  and the ancient Sacra di San Michele . Oh, and if you’re in need of some retail therapy, the Torino Outlet Village is a great destination for a shopping spree!

If you have a bit more time, consider exploring Piedmont’s Langhe wine region or treat yourself to an authentic farm stay in Alta Langa .

Torino Card

If you’re planning to visit lots of sites during your trip to Turin, then you should consider getting a Torino + Piemonte Card . It’s valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days and grants free admission to all the top museums, castles, and royal residences in Turin and around Piedmont, as well as reductions for the panoramic lift of Mole Antonelliana, the Sassi – Superga rack tramway and the Venaria Express shuttle bus. On top of this, you’ll also get discounts on various cultural sites and events in the region. You can easily buy it in the online shop of Turismo Torino .

So, that’s it, guys! I hope this guide will help you plan your next trip to Turin and as usual, if you have any questions or would like to share any tips about this city, just leave a message in the comments below 🙂

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23 thoughts on “things to do in turin: a 4-day itinerary”.

I love the photos of the museum most of all! Turin is now going on my bucketlist! Thanks so much for a comprehensive guide. <3

Oh my god what a gorgeous city- the architecture has me drooling. Marked to be consulted whenever I plan a trip to this beautiful Italian heaven.

I’ve flown to Turin a few times but I’ll admit I’ve never stopped by the city itself. What a mistake! It looks fantastic – and packed with things to do. I’m absolutely adding Turin to my city break wish list, and dreaming of coffee on it’s cobbled streets already.

Wow the architecture in Turin is just incredible. I had no idea that this was the first capital of Italy. It is surprising to me that it does not receive as many tourists for that reason. I would love to add Turin as a destination, especially the Royal Palace!

The Royal Palace in Turin is what added this to my wish list! SO beautiful. I kept going back to that. The food definitely looks very interesting. Also, your photos are absolutely incredible!

Stunning indeed!Thanks so much for stopping by

That Mole building is gorgeous and the museum within sounds great. Your itinerary is so useful and inclusive. I would love to visit Turin.

Aw, thank you Melinda!

You seemed to have explored Turin to the fullest! I love the Royal Palace and it reminded me of Doge’s Palace interiors in Venice. The Egyptian Museum of Turin would definitely be on my list, more than 40k Egyptian antiquities is a lot! I can imagine myself getting lost there for hours. Valentino Park looks lush green and a great place for a quiet evening walk.

I spent hours in the Egyptian Museum, soooo beautifully interesting!

You had me at Darth Vader mask. Turin has been cropping up in my feed a lot so excited to discover what to do there. Love the idea of visiting one of the car museums. great tip about the tower – I love taking in the view of a city before exploring. But I’ll have to pass on the shopping and spending more on bunets. :)


Ah, those bunets! 😀

I have not made it to Turin yet. It is high on my list of to-see-‘s in Italy. I have to say though your vivid photos make me feel as if I am there. That is some awesome skills you got there. The Royal Palace and the Museum of Cinema are now on my list and so is this blog!

Thank you Adele!!

I had no idea there is so much to see and do in Turin. What a wonderful city, I’d love to visit it someday. The Egyptian Museum seems particularly interesting, but my favorite place from your itinerary is the Royal Palace, with its stunning Baroque staircases. Good to know that Torino Card would save you some money.

Oh Anda, Turin is so beautiful!

Yum! The bunet sounds amazing. I’ve never had it. Also, these photos make me LONG for Europe so much. The deep history and amazing buildings and palaces. Ahhhh!! I do hope to get back there someday soon. Thanks for the tour – I really needed the mental escape today.

Thanks for your kind words Jennifer, I hope you can visit Italy soon!

I loved this blog! Really great tips that I’ll definitely keep in mind one day!

Thanks so much dear x

Turin is a spot in Italy we have not yet visited. Stunning architecture is definitely a reason to visit. I certainly would love to enjoy that visual wonderland. Italian history is fascinating so I could see us spending many hours in the National Museum of Italian Risorgimento. Interesting to read that the Mole was originally a synagogue. We would absolutely want to go to the top for panoramic views. This sounds like a city where getting the city card is a great idea.

My husband and I are now in Turin for 5 days. I’m using your tips to plan our days here. You’ve given a lot of info about the places we need to see and I’m already excited! Thanks so much! P.S. There are not many tourists right now so it’s wonderful to enjoy Turin without the huge crowds.

Thanks so much for your kind words Liza, you made my day! Turin is a beautiful city and I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Get in touch if you need anything while you’re there, have a great holiday!

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