Turin City Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour
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Turin City Highlights Guided Sightseeing Tour
Tour Description
Explore Turin main and iconic sites on a guided private walking tour. See Porta Palatina Roman ruins, Piazza Castello, San Carlo, the Cathedral, Mole Antonelliana, and more. Extend to a full day for museums.
Key Information
- Experience Private, Walking
- Guided by Licensed national tour guide
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Starting times (Customizable) Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Languages English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
- Pickup available Upon request
Highlights
- Walk through Roman Turin – Explore the Porta Palatina, one of the best-preserved Roman city gates in Italy.
- Step into royal grandeur – Admire Piazza Castello, framed by the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama.
- Discover Turin’s soul – Visit the Cathedral of San Giovanni, home of the Holy Shroud.
- Sip history in style – Stroll Piazza San Carlo, Turin’s elegant “drawing room” lined with cafés.
- Marvel at an icon – See the Mole Antonelliana, Turin’s striking skyline symbol.
- Make it last longer – Extend to a half or full-day with museum visits, royal residences, or chocolate tastings.
Itinerary
- 1 1
Royal Turin
Begin at Piazza Castello, exploring the Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama.
- 2 2
Roman Roots & Sacred Sites
Visit the Porta Palatina (Augustus Gate), then continue to the Cathedral of San Giovanni, home to the Holy Shroud.
- 3 3
Elegant Squares & Icons
Stroll through Piazza San Carlo, along Via Roma and Via Po, before admiring the Mole Antonelliana and the exterior of the Egyptian Museum.
Full Description
Enjoy a private guided walking tour of Turin most iconic sites, Italy’s first capital, where Roman ruins, Baroque palaces, and elegant boulevards reveal centuries of history. With your expert guide, explore the city’s highlights while discovering stories that bring its past to life.
Begin in Piazza Castello, the political and cultural heart of Turin, surrounded by the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama. Continue to the Porta Palatina, the remarkably well-preserved Roman gate that once marked the entrance to ancient Augusta Taurinorum. Nearby stands the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista, home to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, one of Turin’s most sacred treasures.
Stroll through the refined Piazza San Carlo, often called the “drawing room of Turin,” with its arcades, twin churches, and historic cafés. Then admire the city’s unmistakable symbol, the Mole Antonelliana, originally conceived as a synagogue and today housing the National Cinema Museum. You’ll also see the exterior of the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to one of the greatest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world.
👉 This tour can be extended to a half or full day with in-depth museum visits, royal residences, or local experiences such as chocolate tastings and aperitivo.
Tour Gallery
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What is included
Included
- Private licensed local guide
- Guided walking tour of Turin’s highlights
- Flexible meeting point (hotel, train station, airport, or central Turin)
- Customizable itinerary and duration
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Recommendations
Tips and Tricks
- Ideal for first-time visitors and culture lovers
- Wear comfortable shoes – Turin is best explored on foot
- Extend to include museums, royal residences, or food tastings
- Book in advance for museum entry tickets (optional add-ons)
Not suitable for
- Visitors with serious mobility issues, due to walking distances
- Guests looking for a drive-only tour – this is walking-based
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