Top Turin Historical Tours - page 5

Majestic, elegant and visible from every corner of the city, the dome of the Basilica of Superga is one of the most iconic symbols of Turin. It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a place that holds a history of faith, memory and great events of the city. With its harmonious lines and balanced grandeur, the dome rises about 75 meters on a circular drum enriched by windows that filter natural light, creating suggestive chiaroscuro plays inside. Climbing to its top means living a unique experience: Turin opens between the city, the Alps and the plain, offering unforgettable views and a truly privileged perspective.

In addition to its architectural grandeur and link with the famous Great Turin, the Basilica of Superga houses a lesser-known treasure of great historical value: the Royal Tombs of the House of Savoy. A solemn place, full of memories, that tells the story of a dynasty and, with it, that of an entire country. It houses a total of 68 members of the House of Savoy, including kings, princes, duchesses and princesses. Among the best known are: - Vittorio Amedeo II, the architect of the Basilica and first King of Sardinia; - Charles Albert of Savoy, central figure in the Italian Risorgimento and promoter of the Albertine Statute; - Victor Emmanuel I, King of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

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.

Step inside Turin's historic Writing Workshop, where craftsmanship, design and the culture of handwriting come together in a unique creative space. After a brief introduction to the history and mechanics of fountain pens, you'll select the different components that make up your writing instrument. Guided by your instructor, you'll assemble each part with precision while learning how these elegant tools are designed and built. Throughout the experience, you'll discover the attention to detail that transforms a simple object into a lifelong companion for writing, sketching and collecting. At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a fully assembled fountain pen—crafted by your own hands and ready to use

Join a private guided walking tour spanning 5 km to uncover Turin's dynamic street art scene. Departing from Lungo Dora Firenze, you'll delve into lesser-known areas like Aurora, Borgo Dora, and Quadrilatero, away from typical tourist paths. Marvel at the captivating murals created by renowned street artists, showcasing a fusion of urban development and artistic expression. As you stroll through these districts, you'll encounter vibrant colors and intricate designs, each mural telling a unique story. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the impactful TOward 2030 project, featuring murals inspired by the United Nations' sustainable development goals. This immersive tour offers a fascinating glimpse into Turin's urban culture and creative spirit.

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

Discover Turin with a 2-hour guided tour of MAUTO, one of the most prestigious automotive museums in the world. Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will experience a fascinating journey among over 200 original cars, from 19th century pioneers to modern design icons. It will not be a simple exhibition, but a living story that interweaves innovation, history and society. You will explore an interactive route, discovering how the car has radically transformed the way we live and travel. During the tour: - Understand the unbreakable bond between Turin and the car, a symbol of progress and urban identity. - Admire the masterpieces that made Italian style famous in the world, analyzing shapes and materials. - Discover anecdotes about engineers and designers who changed history. - A dynamic experience between videos, installations and legendary models. An unmissable experience to discover Turin from a unique and engaging perspective.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

This 2 hour guided your will be a great way to travel back to Ancient Egypt times to see and learn about mummies, hieroglyphs and farahos. Your private guide will show you around the mueums and tell you about the golden age in Egypt, the Gods that the people worshipped and the Pyramids. You will see the main higlights of the museum, including the Ramsees and Isis statues and the tomb of Jha and Merit. This private tour will be the ideal way to explore the museum and enjoy the undivided attention of the guide.

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!

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.

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.

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.