Things to Do in Turin
Good morning and welcome to Turin!
On this free tour, you'll discover where Turin's light shines, visiting its most important squares, admiring its splendid architecture, and discovering the people and artifacts that make this city so magnetically attractive despite its modest nature.
We will depart from Piazza della Consolata, a symbolic and sacred place of Christianity in the city and a place of hidden light of Turin, visiting the church of the city's patron saint, most deeply loved by the people of Turin.
- We will continue arriving at the Porta Palatina area, with the remains of the Roman camp.
- We will visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, where the quintessential symbol of light, the Holy Shroud, is preserved.
- We will continue walking through the Piazza Reale and Piazza Castello.
- We will enter to visit the Baroque jewel of the Church of San Lorenzo, which holds more than one hidden light.
- We'll walk through the pedestrian zone of Via Roma and arrive at the Turin hall: Piazza San Carlo, another place of hidden lights.
- Possibility of a coffee break at Caffè Torino
- Then we will take you to one of the smallest and most important squares in the history of Italy: Piazza Carignano,
- Then, walking through the arcades of Via Po, we will reach the Mole Antonelliana, one of the symbols of the city.
- The hidden lights of Turin finally reveal themselves in Piazza Vittorio Veneto with a salute to the Po River.
Welcome to the first and historic free tour of Turin! You will have the opportunity to explore the main streets, squares and monuments, all surrounded by history, anecdotes, architecture, food and wine and folklore! We are a group of close-knit licensed guides native to this city (Angelo, Gianmarco, Laura, Antonio and Annachiara) who will put 10 years of tourist experience at your disposal!
Below are the stages:
- Piazza Carlo Felice
- Via Roma
- CLN Square
- Piazza San Carlo
- Roman quadrilateral
- Bicerin Coffee Break -
- Palatine Gate
- Cathedral Square
- Piazza Castello
- Via Po
- Mole Antonelliana
This tourist card of Turin includes free entry to numerous museums both in the city and the region of Piedmont, saving on your trip.
Come and discover the city of Turin with us! 🏰✨ We are a team of professional guides, passionate about history and culture, ready to offer you a unique experience.
🔎 Together we will discover the secrets hidden in this fascinating city, cradle of Italian royalty and home to mysteries that have endured over time. Throughout the tour, we will visit its most emblematic corners, you will learn about the most surprising curiosities and relive the history that gives it life.
✨What are we going to discover?
🏛️ Piazza Palazzo di Città – the heart of municipal power.
🏰 Porta Palatina – vestiges of ancient Augusta Taurinorum.
⛪ Cathedral of San Giovanni – home of the Holy Shroud.
👑 Royal Palace – symbol of the Savoy dynasty.
🏙️ Piazza Castello – the historical epicentre of Turin.
🛍️ Via Roma – the avenue of luxury and elegance.
📚 Piazza Carlo Alberto – surrounded by history and culture.
🏺 Egyptian Museum – the most important after Cairo.
🎭 San Federico Gallery – an architectural gem.
🐎 Piazza San Carlo – Turin's "living room".
🎶 Together we will explore Turin from a new perspective , so don't hesitate to 📅 book the tour with us .
🙌 We are waiting for you!
💳 At the end of the tour, you can rate the experience with a donation , preferably by card . 🏦✨
Free tour of the center of Turin with all the most significant points
We will meet at the indicated time in Piazza Carlo Felice , to start the free tour of Turin . Together we will spend two hours discovering the history of the Piedmontese capital and its main points of interest.
During the tour, we will see some of the most important places in the historic center of Turin , walking along Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo. We will also visit the Galleria Subalpina , a shopping mall built in 1875, where Baratti and Milano opened their historic shop and we will talk about chocolate and, why not, about the Vermouth di Torino that had its origins here.
Passing through the central Piazza Castello we will learn about the history of Turin and admire the exteriors of the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama and the Church of San Lorenzo ,
We will then move towards the Turin Cathedral , of which we will observe the beautiful white marble facade. Inside the cathedral, built in the last years of the 15th century and inside which the famous Shroud has been kept for four centuries.
Finally, we will walk along the first stretch of Via Po, concluding in the direction of the Mole Antonelliana, one of the tallest buildings in Italy. The emblematic monument takes its name from Alessandro Antonelli, the architect who designed it.
We will conclude the visit after a two-hour tour.
Itinerary:
Departure from Piazza Carlo Felice - Via Roma - Piazza Carignano - Piazza Castello - Duomo - Piazza Castello return - Via Po first stretch
