Turin Highlights Private Walking Tour with Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo
if you have just arrived in town and would like to understand how to orient yourself and have a smattering of what the city has to offer, this tour is an excellent opportunity to have a first approach to the city!.
- 2 hours
- Mobile voucher
if you have just arrived in town and would like to understand how to orient yourself and have a smattering of what the city has to offer, this tour is an excellent opportunity to have a first approach to the city!
You will discover the most beautiful spots of the city, learn about its history and receive advice on what to do, where to eat and what to visit during your stay.
A pleasant walk through historic buildings, main streets and hidden alleys, elegant squares and beautiful churches, the suggestive Po' riverfront and the Porta Palazzo food market.
At the end of this funny and informative tour, you can see the city with completely different eyes and you will better understand the spirit of the city and you will be able to decide what are the things you're interested in deepening!
Guide options
- Tour guide (English, Italian)
Prices
Included
- Local guide (2)
Not included
- Gratuities
Tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Route
- 1
Piazza C.L.N
Your guide will meet you at the lady's statue in Piazza C.L.N. to give you a quick overview of the city. It's the best way to learn how to move around and discover what you should visit during your stay in Turin
- 2
Piazza San Carlo
Walk to reach the "living room of the city" : Piazza San Carlo, the largest square of Turin and also the most important. Here in the dozens cafés that frame the square, writers and politicians, royals and artists used to meet to discuss and philosophize.
- 3
Quadrilatero Romano
You will be accompanied through the alleys of the old Roman Quadrlateral district
- 4
Porta Palatina
Porta Palatina is the best-preserved Roman gate in the world, so much so as to be a UNESCO Heritage site.
- 5
Cappella della Sacra Sindone
The tour continues with the John the Baptist Basilic, Cathedral of the city, which holds the Holy Shroud
- 6
Piazza Castello
you will see the spectacular Piazza Castello where are the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama.
- 7
Palazzo Reale Di Torino
The façade of the Royal palce, may leave you a bit disappointed, but if you have the time it worths a visit!
- 8
Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Madama has a long story. It's the emblem of Turin's history from the Roman age to the seat of the first Senate of United Italy.
- 9
Via Po
Head towards the elegant Via Po with its arcades, where you will stop in front of Mole Antonelliana home of the National Museum of Cinema, and then resume the path to the river Po where the tour will end in front of the beautiful view of the hills of Turin.
- 10
Mole Antonelliana
The Mole Antonellia si the icon of Turin and its "temple" is one of the best spots to see the city and the surrounding mountains.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- In Piazza CLN where you will see two fountains, one man and one lady. You will meet your guide in front of the lady's fountain. - Piazza C.L.N.