Torino Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Torino, you've come to the right place! With this guide created with a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.
- 4 hours
- Mobile voucher
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Torino, you've come to the right place! With this guide created with a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Torino! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
Guide options
- Printed (German, English, Italian, Spanish)
- Audio guide (English, Italian, Spanish)
Prices
Included
- Text in different laguages (Eng, Deu, Esp, Ita) (5)
Not included
- Palazzo Madama ticket (not mandatory): 10€ (3)
Tips
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Route
- 1
Piazza San Carlo
Piazza San Carlo, one of Turin’s most precious gems, is shrouded in a history full of charm and intrigue! In this square we will see the characteristic "Twin Churches" : get ready!
- 2
Piazza Carignano
Before arriving at the imposing Piazza Castello we stroll through this historic square where we find the Palace of the same name. Palazzo Carignano is one of Italy’s most impressive 17th-century palaces and home to the National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento.
- 3
Piazza Castello
Piazza Castello was the vital center of aristocratic life during the period of the Savoia kingdom and still retains its central role in the heart of Turin. Framed by Turin’s characteristic porticoes, the city’s main streets run from here: via Roma, via Garibaldi, renowned for its affordable shopping, and via Po, which leads directly to the river of the same name.
- 4
Palazzo Reale Di Torino
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. it’s one of the most important buildings in Turin. Originally a bishop’s palace, it was redesigned in the late 16th century at the behest of Duke Emanuele Filiberto when Turin became the capital of the Savoia dukedom. Ticket for this are not included in the tour (15€)
- 5
Palazzo Madama Torino
The palace, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art. In the past, in place of this imposing building stood the Porta Decumana during the Roman era, which served as access to the city from the Po side. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the gate was converted into a fortress for defensive purposes. Ticket is not inlcuded (10€)
- 6
Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Lovely church with an important story and some interesting curiosities! The dome of the church is one of the features of the Turin skyline.
- 7
Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista
Here we are at the only Renaissance-style church in the city! This building was built between 1491 and 1498 while the bell tower is slightly older (1468). The complex was expanded in the 17th century when an additional chapel was built for the preservation of the Holy Shroud.
- 8
Mole Antonelliana
Beautiful, imposing, unmissable. A symbol of the city, the Mole always leaves you speechless. We will go through the story of this building. Tickets not included (from 10€)
- 9
Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Over 38,000 square meters of area for one of the largest squares in Europe. It was created in the early 1800s, when there was a desire to expand the city towards the Po River it was named after Vittorio Emanuele I until the end of World War I when it changed its name to Vittorio Veneto Square.
- 10
Chiesa Parrocchiale della Gran Madre di Dio
Imposing and beautiful this church was built to commemorate the return of Victor Emmanuel I of Savoia to command the city after the defeat of Napoleon. Some cool stories behind this church!
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
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If you are already in the city there is no need to go to the train station: you can easily start your tour from here! - Piazza San Carlo
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If you arrive in Turin by Train you can start your tour from here, otherwise you can go directly to the next point, Piazza San Carlo! - Porta Nuova