Full-day private tour of Turin with Egyptian Museum highlights
Turin
Book online or call: +44 0800 015 4961
Duration:
6 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
On this private tour, you will find out everything about the city of Turin, its rhythm, and its lifestyle. You will immerse yourself in the history of the city and visit one of the most interesting museums in the world. Turin’s Egyptian Museum holds one of the world’s largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Your knowledgable guide will show you the highlights of Turin’s huge Egyptian Museum.
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Admission tickets
- All fees and taxes
- Food and drinks (own expense)
- Personal Expenses
Highlights
Basilica of Superga
The Basilica of Superga is a church in the vicinity of Turin.
It was built from 1717 to 1731 for Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, designed by Filippo Juvarra, at the top of the hill of Superga. This fulfilled a vow the duke (and future King of Sardinia) had made during the Battle of Turin, after defeating the besieging French army in the War of the Spanish Succession. The architect alluded to earlier styles while adding a baroque touch. The church contains the tombs of many princes and kings of the House of Savoy, including the Monument to Carlo Emanuele III (1733) by Ignazio Collino and his brother Filippo. Under the church are the tombs of the Savoy family, including most of its members (among them, Charles Albert).
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
09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00
Your guide will meet you at your hotel.
Stroll through the main streets of downtown Turin lined with historical sites. Marvel at its baroque palaces. The city is notable not only for its history but also for many other beautiful monuments and buildings that were built during the 17th century to celebrate the importance of the Savoia dynasty.
During the tour, you will see all the main attractions and hidden gems of Turin.
After a lunch break, the afternoon will be dedicated to the famous Egyptian Museum where your guide will explain to you the history and significance of the collection. The Egyptian Museum opened in Turin to the public in 1824, earlier than in Cairo. The collection currently numbers about 30,000 items.
And at the end of exploring the city, your guide will recommend non-tourist restaurants and bars and help you draw up an interesting walking route around Turin.
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