Top Turin Cultural Tours - page 4

Explore the hidden history of Torino during the Nazi occupation from 1943 to 1945 on a leisurely bike tour. Discover remarkable acts of bravery from ordinary citizens who fought against fascism as you pedal through the city. The tour, led by expert guide Jack Ruane, includes 8 stops highlighting the Italian Resistance, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and cyclists of all ages. Enjoy the comfort of classic city bikes on a 6 km route that takes approximately 3 hours, with breaks for coffee and personal stories of heroism woven into the journey. Bring your curiosity, snacks, and water for this insightful experience. - Guided bike tour through Torino’s historical sites of the Resistance - 5 km route suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities - Led by Jack Ruane, an experienced cycling guide and local expert - Includes bike rental, helmet, and a coffee break during the tour

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) means "foot of the mountains", Turin, the region's major city isn't just the car capital of Italy and home to the Holy Shroud. Neoclassical piazzas, shops filled with chocolates and chic fashions, and elegant Baroque palazzos have been restored in grand style. We are a small team, we want you to discover the beauty of Turin . Piedmont is a region rich in history, well worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. We suggest, but you decide what you want to see and do. Our group are max 3 people, we are in no hurry, we do the tours with a lot of relax.

Step into the world of Italian royalty with a guided visit to the magnificent Royal Palace of Turin, now including an exclusive eBook to enrich your experience. Explore the elegant residence of the House of Savoy, one of Europe’s most influential royal families, while discovering the fascinating history, legends, and grandeur of Italian monarchy. Follow your expert guide through lavish halls and opulent chambers adorned with gold details, fine decorations, and precious furnishings. Admire the majestic throne room, an outstanding example of Italian Baroque style, and visit important spaces such as the royal office, ballroom, and private apartments. Complete your journey at the remarkable Chapel of the Holy Shroud, an architectural masterpiece originally created to safeguard the sacred relic. Plus, receive a complimentary eBook with historical insights, travel tips, and destination highlights.

Located in the heart of one of Italy's most iconic cities, this museum offers a fascinating exploration of over 200 cars spanning more than a century of innovation. From early automotive pioneers to modern masterpieces, you will discover the evolution of the automotive industry with iconic models from legendary brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. On this immersive guided tour, you will delve into the stories behind these extraordinary vehicles and learn about the technical innovations, design excellence and cultural impact that have shaped the automotive world. Explore lovingly restored classic cars, rare prototypes and cutting-edge concepts that reflect the tastes, technologies and visions that have followed one another over time. The Automobile Museum is not just a car museum, it is an experience that combines history, design and engineering.

If you want to explore Piedmont beyond the city of Turin, head out with a private guide on a day trip that showcases two of the region’s historic gems. Visit the Royal Palace of Venaria, the Versailles-esque summer home of the influential Savoy family, then check out the 18th-century Hunting Palace of Stupinigi where the Savoys were known to party. Just note that entry tickets are extra.

Chocolate and all things sweet are at the heart of this walking tour in Turin. Explore the city’s Old Town with a food-focused tour including stops at chocolate shops and historic cafes. Learn about how chocolate is made and how Turin developed a reputation for confectionery and patisserie. Taste bicerin, a traditional drink native to Turin that combines coffee and chocolate.

Turin hasn’t just preserved its past – it’s woven it into the fabric of daily life. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how Roman foundations, medieval power struggles, and royal ambitions shaped this elegant northern Italian city. You’ll find out how Turin evolved from Julius Caesar’s military outpost to the sophisticated first capital of united Italy, while hearing mysterious legends that still haunt its streets. The tour starts at Porta Palatina, the impressive ancient Roman gateway built in the 1st century BCE. Along the way, you’ll discover how the House of Savoy transformed Turin into a royal capital through centuries of strategic diplomacy. You’ll stroll through elegant porticoed streets and historic galleries en route to Palazzo Madama with its contrasting medieval and baroque facades. The tour ends at the Gran Madre di Dio church across the Po River, where some believe the statue points to the hidden location of the Holy Grail.

Discover Turin through its most iconic flavors with a guided tour in the heart of the historic center. You will stroll through elegant timeless streets and squares, stopping at historic cafes and authentic local realities that tell the city's food and wine tradition. During the four stops you will taste some real Turinese excellences: the famous artisan chocolates, such as gianduiotto and cremino, the tramezzino, born in Turin, and the unmistakable bicerin, symbol of Piedmontese coffee culture. The tour ends with a tasting of vermouth, an aromatized wine that has made Turin famous worldwide. A relaxed and convivial experience, perfect for those who want to experience the city between taste, history and atmosphere, without lectures but with the pleasure of shared discovery. For children from 0 to 5 years there is no consumption. For underage customers (6-17) there is no alcohol and coffee consumption.

See Turin with a local host who brings the city to life through its royal history, elegant architecture, local cafés, and everyday character, balancing its famous sights with places that reveal a more local side. Before you meet, you'll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a licensed local guide. The true luxury is having their expertise and undivided attention, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most. - Visit Turin's royal landmarks and elegant arcades - Balance famous sights with quieter local streets - Enjoy a private experience tailored to your interests and pace - Complete a Personalization Form for a tailored experience - Hear Turin's story through the eyes of a knowledgeable local host

Explore the elegance of Turin on a unique design tour that weaves together culinary delights, art, and local culture. Begin at a charming square with a local expert and indulge in traditional chocolate before savoring innovative Piedmontese appetizers crafted by a young chef. Discover hidden art galleries showcasing both contemporary and antique works, and visit a concept store that reflects Turin’s rich fashion heritage, complete with a glass of fine local wine. Conclude by learning about a visionary local designer who transforms the automotive world into innovative eyewear, celebrating the city's design legacy. - Discover Turin's culinary and artistic innovations with a local expert - Taste creative interpretations of traditional Piedmontese dishes - Visit contemporary and antique art galleries throughout the city - Experience the blend of fashion and design in a historic concept store

In this private walking tour you will discover Turin's Art and History, among Baroque palaces, elegant squares and amazing churches. You will enjoy the beauty of its historical centre from the Roman origins to the breathtaking Piazza Castello with the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, the Cathedral... And not only! Did you know that Turin is famous for its excellent chocolate? Taste the famous “Giandujotto” in a nice and elegant choco-shop during the visit!

Discover the authentic flavors of Turin on a delicious guided food tour, now including an exclusive eBook to enrich your culinary journey. Meet your expert foodie guide in the elegant Piazza San Carlo and explore the gastronomic heart of the city alongside a small group of fellow food lovers. Stroll through Turin’s charming streets and historic squares while learning about the city’s culinary traditions, local ingredients, and fascinating history. Stop at carefully selected food shops and restaurants to taste regional specialties such as handmade breadsticks paired with local wine, agnolotti, tajarin pasta, Piedmontese cheeses, and raw beef tartare. Indulge in sweet treats including artisan chocolates and the iconic Bicerin, Turin’s famous drink made with coffee, milk, and chocolate. Complete your experience with a complimentary eBook featuring food tips, recipes, and local travel insights.

Turin is home to 36,000 Egyptian artifacts—second in volume only to Cairo’s Egyptian Museum. Get help navigating the sprawling, renowned collections during a kid-friendly tour of the Turin Egyptian Museum, which includes admission tickets. See a real sphinx, marvel at thousands-year-old hieroglyphs, and listen to enriching background on the lives and practices of ancient Egyptians.

The Egyptian Museum, which is the oldest Egyptian museum in the World founded in 1824. This museum is exclusively dedicated to Egyptian culture and art. First, you will meet with your private official tour guide in the main entrance of the museum. Then, you will enter to the Egyptian Museum in order to start your walking tour inside. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is composed of objects obtained throughout the centuries. As well as in the Italian Archaeological Mission’s excavation sites its took place between 1900 and 1935. You will enjoy, with your private tour guide, getting to know in depth this historical and spectacular museum. Each guide is an official tour guide, professional, with great knowledge of Egyptian history.

Did you know that #donbosco lived and started his world wide mission right here in Turin? You will discover it, by exploring the exciting museum and home and you will see his tomb inside the amazing church of Maria Ausialiatrice. A fascinating guided itinerary to discover Turin’s “Holiness District” – the place with the highest number of Saints and Blesseds per square metre in the world!

Start your visit to Turin with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Turin. Get to see places like Mole Antonelliana and Royal Palace of Turin, along with hidden corners of Turin only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Turin through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about typical local products and connect with Turin's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

Turin has been Italy’s chocolate capital for over a century, and with this tour you’ll savor the sweet side of the city by visiting some of the most storied chocolate and pastry shops with a foodie guide. Stop in the chocolatier that invented Turin’s famed Gianduiotto and the café where the Bicerin chocolate coffee drink was born. End with a visit to the birthplace of the Pinguino chocolate-covered ice cream bar.

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 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.

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.