Discover the first capital of Italy Turin on a private walking tour
Turin
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration:
3 hours
Activity Level:
Easy
Experience:
Unesco, Family, Historical, Short Break
Language:
English, Italiano
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
Stroll through the city center and hear the legends, myths, and secrets of Turin while admiring its main attractions. Discover the beauty and dignity of Turin in its main attractions and in hidden details, immerse yourself in history, learn about local peculiarities, traditions, and the development of the city today.
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- All fees and taxes
- Food and drinks (own expense)
- Personal Expenses
Highlights
Hill of the Capuchins
The Church of Santa Maria al Monte dei Cappuccini is a late-Renaissance-style church on a hill overlooking the River Po near the bridge of Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Turin, Italy. It was built for the Capuchin Order; construction began in 1583, and was completed in 1656. The original design was by Ascanio Vitozzi, but was completed by the engineer Giacomo Soldati.
Under the altar of the left chapel lies the body of Saint Ignatius of Santhià. The high altar originally bore Orazio Gentileschi's Assumption of the Virgin, now in the Turin City Museum of Ancient Art.
Madama Palace
Palazzo Madama e Casaforte degli Acaja is a palace in Turin, northern Italy. It was the first Senate of the Italian Kingdom, and takes its traditional name from the embellishments it received under two queens of the House of Savoy.
Mole Antonelliana
The Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark building in Turin, Italy, named after its architect, Alessandro Antonelli. A mole in Italian is a building of monumental proportions. Construction began in 1863, soon after Italian unification, and was completed in 1889, after the architect's death. Originally conceived of as a synagogue, it now houses the National Museum of Cinema, and is believed to be the tallest museum in the world. A representation of the building is featured on the obverse of the Italian 2 cent euro coin.
Palazzo Carignano
Palazzo Carignano is a historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy, which houses the Museum of the Risorgimento. It was a private residence of the Princes of Carignano, after whom it is named. Its rounded façade is different from other façades of the same structure.
Piazza San Carlo
Piazza San Carlo is one of the main city squares in Turin, Italy.
It was laid out in the 16th and 17th centuries and is an example of Baroque style. Its current name is an homage to Charles Borromeo while the square was previously known as Piazza Reale, Piazza d'Armi, and Place Napoleon.
The Caval 'd Brons (Piedmontese for bronze horse), the equestrian statue of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, by Carlo Marochetti (1838), is located at the center of the square, that is surrounded by porticos designed by Carlo di Castellamonte around 1638. The twin churches of Santa Cristina and San Carlo Borromeo close the southern edge of the square.
Royal Palace of Turin
The Royal Palace of Turin is a historic palace of the House of Savoy in the city of Turin in Northern Italy. It was originally built in the 16th century and was later modernized by Christine Marie of France in the 17th century, with designs by the Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra.
Santuario della Consolata
The Santuario della Consolata or, in its full name, the Church of the Virgin of the Consolation is a prominent Marian sanctuary and minor basilica in central Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Colloquially, the sanctuary is known as La Consla. It is located on the intersection of Via Consolata and Via Carlo Ignazio Giulio.
Turin
Turin is the capital city of Piedmont in northern Italy, known for its refined architecture and cuisine. The Alps rise to the northwest of the city. Stately baroque buildings and old cafes line Turin's boulevards and grand squares such as Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo. Nearby is the soaring spire of the Mole Antonelliana, a 19th-century tower housing the interactive National Cinema Museum.
Turin Egyptian Museum
The Museo Egizio is an archaeological museum in Turin, Piedmont, Italy, specialising in Egyptian archaeology and anthropology. It houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities, with more than 30,000 artefacts. In 2019, it received 853,320 visitors, making it the one of the most visited museums in Italy.
Turin Piazza Castello
Piazza Castello is a city square in Turin, Italy. It is lined with museums, theaters, and cafes. A picturesque piazza that features two palaces Madama palace and the Royal Palace of Turin.
Turin Royal Church of Saint Lawrence
San Lorenzo, also known as the Royal Church of Saint Lawrence, is a Baroque-style church in Turin, adjacent to the Royal Palace of Turin. The present church was designed and built by Guarino Guarini during 1668–1687.
Itinerary
10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00
Your guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel.
The city tour starts from Piazza Castello, the beautiful square considered the heart of the City in which the 2000 years old Palazzo Madama was built.
During this tour, you will visit all the main sights of Turin center.
At the end of the tour, if you wish, you can taste the traditional Turin drink “Bicerin” one of the typical Turin specialties prepared with cream, coffee, and chocolate.
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