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Most visitors to Italy limit themselves to enjoying espresso in the country's many coffee bars. On this exclusive espresso workshop, however, you'll delve into the world of Italian coffee culture. Try your hand at using professional equipment with a barista instructor, learn how to grind and brew, and sample a variety of blends. Come away with new skills for tasting and preparing real espresso at home.

Discover the majestic Royal Palace, a symbol of history and grandeur, once home to kings and queens. Explore its opulent halls, elegant chambers, and breathtaking decorations while uncovering fascinating royal secrets. With a private, kid-friendly professional guide, young visitors will enjoy a fun and interactive journey through history, complete with engaging stories and fascinating stories that make the past come alive in a fun and engaging way. The adventure continues in the Royal Armory, where children can marvel at a spectacular collection of shining armor and ancient weapons, imagining themselves as knights and warriors of the past. The tour also includes a visit to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, an architectural masterpiece that houses one of the most mysterious relics in the world. Perfect for families looking for an educational yet playful way to experience history in a spectacular setting.

Begin your journey in the opulent rooms of the Royal Palace, once the residence of the House of Savoy. Marvel at the exquisite architecture, sumptuous interiors, and historical artifacts that tell the story of Italy’s royal heritage. Next, visit the Holy Shroud Chapel, a sacred site renowned for housing the Shroud of Turin. Although the Shroud itself is rarely on display, the chapel’s intricate design and spiritual significance provide a profound and moving experience. Explore the grand Armory, home to one of the most extensive collections of arms and armor in the world. From medieval swords to Renaissance firearms, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the martial history of Europe. Conclude your tour with a stroll through the beautiful palace gardens. Designed in the classic Italian style, these gardens offer a peaceful retreat with their manicured lawns, elegant fountains, and stunning views of the surrounding architecture.

Turin is a city to see, but above all to feel, a city linked to magic and mystery since the Middle Ages. Those looking for art, architecture and mystery and those who love chocolate feel at home here in Turin We will start with Piazza Castello, where the famous Royal Palace dominates the scene, the first residence of the King of Italy: Vittorio Emanuele II of Savoy. Another delightful palace to see on Piazza Castello is Palazzo Madama, the home of the ladies of the King's court. We will then reach the majestic Mole Antonelliana, which since 1863, the year of its construction, has been the most famous monument in Turin, symbol of Italian Unity. Subsequently we will see the Roman Quadrilatero, with alleys, courtyards and hidden squares that still host the historic artisan workshops of Turin. A trip to the Porta Palazzo Market is a must, the largest open-air market in all of Europe, where the unusual colors and scents of excellent typical products await us, one of which is chocolate!

An itinerary that combines sustainable travel, royal heritage, popular devotion, and untouched nature. Because Superga is not just a destination — it is an experience for the soul, a window open onto the landscape and time. You can see Turin from a different perspective by riding on a historic tram. From Superga, you can enjoy spectacular views and experience the history of Savoia Royal Family.

Discover Turin’s most breathtaking viewpoints on a guided panoramic tour. From medieval towers to royal vineyards and hidden gardens, admire the skyline framed by the Alps and the Mole Antonelliana. Perfect for photography lovers and slow travelers.

Did you know that Torino hosts the oldest and the most important Egyptian Museum after the one in Cairo? Did you know that Torino has been the first Capital in Italy? Come and discover with a private exclusive tour! Take your high-speed train from Milano Centrale included in your excursion and a private local guide will meet you at the railway station in Torino at your arrival. You will enjoy a skip the line guided tour of the stunning Egyptian Museum among statues and mummies and Pharaohs in an amazing atmosphere! A private city tour to discover the elegant city center. Your guide will end your tour at the railway station to pick up your high-speed train back to Milan.

Italy is renowned for its fashion and design, and both sectors are heavily influenced by the country's premier textiles. Take a deep dive into the world of Italian textiles with this exclusive experience in Turin that takes you behind the scenes at a landmark atelier. Meet the family that has been curating fabrics for generations and learn about some of Italy's most prestigious textiles as you enjoy a personalized fitting session of such gems as mohair sweaters and Loden coats.

Turin, in the beautiful northwest of Italy, is a magical place with a rich culture and history. On this private walking tour, in only three hours, participants are able to experience this wonderful city and its expansive history from a unique perspective – underground. The tour will lead you many meters below the surface of the city to discover a subterranean layer that is as interesting as it is mysterious. This is your chance to explore the ancient underworld of Turin. Fifteen meters below the city you will discover the secret tunnels of the citadel, the famous Royal ice depots under Porta Palazzo, and the air shelter used during the 2nd World War.

Discover Turin on a private walking tour through its elegant historic center, where Roman origins, Baroque grandeur, and royal heritage come together. Begin at the ancient Porta Palatina, one of the best-preserved Roman gateways, and continue to the Cathedral of Saint Giovanni, home to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, one of the city’s most sacred treasures. Enter Piazza Castello, surrounded by the Royal Palace, the Teatro Regio, Palazzo Madama, and the Royal Church of Saint Lorenzo, a Baroque masterpiece. Stroll through the 19th-century arcades of the Galleria Subalpina, Galleria Umberto I, and Galleria San Federico, discovering Turin’s café culture and timeless charm. Continue to Piazza San Carlo, the elegant “living room” of the city, framed by twin churches and the equestrian monument of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy. Admire the Egyptian Museum and Palazzo Carignano, then conclude with the iconic Mole Antonelliana, symbol of Turin and home to the National Cinema Museum.

The Egyptian Museum of Turin is the oldest in the world in its category and second in importance only to that of Cairo. In this museum, dedicated exclusively to the art and culture of ancient Egypt, you will discover magnificent collections of unique finds. You will explore the museum without getting lost among the many artifact, as led by your guide, you will see the most important in a 2.5 hour journey . Let yourself be fascinated by the stories and the information on mummies, sarcophagi, hieroglyphics and papyri. You will feel like you are jumping into the past and you will learn about this wonderful culture, to which we owe the construction of the pyramids. You will have the unique opportunity to observe the intact tomb of Kha and Merit and the "list of kings", a list of the Pharaohs of Egypt written on a papyrus. This experience will give you a fantastic cultural background about the Nile civilization that you will never forget.