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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.

With this private tour, you can learn about the highlights of Turin and the beautiful Piedmont area without having to do any research before your trip. Instead, let a private guide take you on a customizable tour to stops such as the Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art, and the fortified abbey of the Sacra di San Michele.

Visit one of Turin's most opulent sights on a guided tour. See the former residence of the Royal House of Savoy, including the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and the palace gardens. Meet your guide in front of the Royal Palace and head inside without waiting in line thanks to a priority entry ticket. Explore the palace interior and marvel at the luxurious decorations and furnishings. See the royal apartments, ballroom, throne hall, and gallery. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and enjoy the beautiful palace gardens. The tour could be conducted with a bilingual guide

What Makes My Tours Unique: 1) a deep knowledge of/focus on architecture and urban design; 2) a warm, witty, and convivial atmosphere—like exploring with a friend; 3) several intriguing anecdotes; 4) entry to private places away from mass tourism; 5) evening and night availability (when the city is at its best); 6) useful digital material sent to you after the tour; 7) dedicated W.App support from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM for any local tips or travel advice during your stay; 8) max 8 people, for a truly personalized experience. This tour focuses on the past, present and future beauty of Turin—its striking architecture, rich art history, local lore, and vibrant lifestyle. You’ll step into the authentic side of Turin to see where locals head. We’ll wander through the ancient Roman and medieval quarter—my absolute favorite neighborhood, where I’ve chosen to live and which I know inside out. With its winding cobblestone streets, picturesque courtyards, and hidden gems, this is the oldest, most vibrant heart of the city where real people live. Together, we’ll discover a less commercial side of Turin that is incredibly tough to uncover on your own or on standard tours. We’ll focus on the subtle, fascinating details that most tourists miss—but you won't! - Is it true that Turinese people are cold and reserved? - Why does the architecture shift so dramatically in the span of just a few blocks? - Did you know the ritual of the "aperitivo" was actually born right here? - Have you ever stepped inside a traditional "infernotto"? Don’t expect to just walk and passively listen: get ready to chat, ask questions, and dive into Turin’s past, present, and future. We'll peel back the surface layers on a journey spanning from 25 BC to the present day. This experience is perfect for you if you want to understand the city through the eyes of a Turin-NATIVE Art and Cinema Historian (with a professional background in Cultural and Artistic Heritage Preservation). Born and raised in Turin, I love sharing the unique spots and intriguing stories you simply won't find in guidebooks. My style is witty, informal, and highly interactive. Forget rigid, uninspired guides carrying umbrellas, leading massive crowds, and reciting lists of memorized dates. I keep my groups small so I can give 100% of my attention to everyone, moving at your pace with a smile. Think of me as your local FRIEND, not a guide! I’ll even share a few anecdotes about my very (and at times, too!) traditional Turinese family. To see why this experience is the most popular and highly regarded in town, take a look at the link in my profile to read over 850 five-star reviews. By the end of our walk, you’ll see Turin through a completely different lens. It’s an investment in your trip that truly elevates your stay. In fact, even locals book this tour to rediscover their own city from a fresh perspective, or gift it to friends and family who always end up raving about it. In just 2 hours, you will experience a deeply authentic side of Turin without the stress of planning, navigating, or studying history beforehand. I’ve done all the homework for you; your only job is to relax, look around, and enjoy the stories. I am completely at your disposal for any questions before, during, and after the tour—whether you need recommendations regarding sightseeing, dining, transport, or local lifestyle tips. (Please note: my tours focus strictly on history, architecture, and culture, so we won't be covering magic legends or doing a food tasting). Because I'll be sharing insider tips to maximize the rest of your stay, I highly recommend joining the tour on your very first day in town to help you avoid tourist traps and plan your remaining itineraries like a pro. ∎∎∎ IMPORTANT: CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING. Because I run three different tours, offer multiple languages, and manage private schedules, not all online availability is up to date. Message me on W.App at: + 39 33 94 60 48 85 (NO direct phone calls or SMS, please). Available 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM. I'll reply within a maximum of 2.5 hours if I'm touring, otherwise within minutes: To get the best direct rate, please text me with: - number of people + ages - your preferred dates and times - languages spoken - exact tour name (I do three different tours) ∎∎∎ BEST SCHEDULE: 3 PM / 6:30 PM / 9:30 PM P.S. An internet connection is required (especially W.App) to receive essential information for the success of the tour.

Make the most of your time in Turin—and discover many of its highlight landmarks—on this small-group tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide in the heart of the city, and set off on foot; you’ll discover highlights like the Turin Cathedral, Palatine Gate, and more. Then, head to the UNESCO-listed Royal Palace, where skip-the-line tickets will give you more time to explore its interiors, Royal Armory, and Chapel of the Shroud.

A perfect choice for wine lovers visiting Turin, this tour takes you on an adventure around Piemonte to see wineries where the renowned Italian Barolo and Barbaresco wines are made. As well as meeting the owners of family-run wine farms, the tour also has the added perk of having tastings included along the way.

Turin is known for producing world-class chocolate and with this special themed tour, you can tantalize your taste buds and enrich your knowledge of the city’s sweet culinary treats. Save time scrolling through reviews, and let a private guide take you on a walk that showcases coffee shops, cafes, and confectionary stores with a chance to taste local specialties—such as “bicerin” (a coffee, chocolate, and cream drink).

This is the ideal private tour for first-time visitors to Turin. Get your bearings of the city, and find out lots of local tips by going on a private tour. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide leads the way and provides interesting commentary about the city’s history. The tour covers many top Turin highlights such as Piazza San Carlo, Porta Palatina, Piazza Castello, and Via Po.

Sightsee with a local guide in Turin, and discover the city’s charms on a walking tour. On this private tour, explore the Roman Quadrilateral and Piazza Castello on foot, and check out landmarks such as the food stalls of Porta Palazzo, the history-rich arcades of Via Po, and the Mole Antonelliana building.

Embark on a fun and interactive adventure through the Royal Palace of Turin, designed to engage young explorers while discovering the city's royal heritage. This private tour combines history, culture, and great storytelling to create a memorable experience for the whole family. Children will be captivated by fascinating stories and immersive learning moments as they explore the palace’s grandeur. They will visit the Royal Armory, home to the collection of medieval weapons and armor, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, where they will learn about one of Turin’s most sacred relics, and the Royal Gardens, a beautiful space filled with history and charm. Book this exclusive family experience for an exciting blend of education and fun, making your visit to the Royal Palace of Turin unforgettable!

We’re a small team, we want you to discover the beauty of the Piedmont. It 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. Your group are max 3 people,we are in no hurry, we do the tours with a lot of relax.

Discover one of Italy’s great northern cities hassle-free with this day trip that includes round-trip transport from Milan. Enjoy pickup at your Milan hotel and reach Turin in record time, where you’ll meet your guide for a tour of the city. Admire its royal palaces and squares, plus learn about its history as Italy’s first capital before spending a few hours exploring on your own.

The roof of the Lingotto is much more than just a tourist destination: it is a unique experience that combines art and history with an exceptional point of view of the city. From the famous Pista 500, the iconic track where FIAT cars were once tested, today the highest roof garden in Europe enriched with art installations, you can enjoy an incredible view of Turin and the Alps. Your visit also includes access to the Pinacoteca Agnelli, a museum that houses a prestigious Permanent Collection with masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Matisse and Canova, and organizes temporary exhibitions that dialogue with the historic legacy of the Lingotto. Finally, don't miss Casa FIAT, an interactive exhibition that tells the story of the brand by intertwining it with that of the Lingotto, the legendary factory that still feeds the myth between modernity and innovation.

Discover the magical city of Turin at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as Piazza Castello, the Ciutadella, the Vittorio Emanuele II bridge, or the Subalpina gallery. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for personalized tourism without complications. 3h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and German - Explore iconic attractions and receive gastronomic recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Enjoy 1.5 hours of guided experience and together with an expert tour guide discover the magnificent Stupinigi Palace, UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in 1729 by Filippo Juvarra as a hunting lodge and a place of leisure and hunting, during the 18th and 19th centuries this was the favourite spot of the Savoy family for spectacular parties and solemn marriages, as well as being the residence of Napoleon in the early 19th century. Nowaday, this wonderful place is home of a museum, where we can admire unique masterpieces. While strolling around, be amazed by the elegant and luxurious furnishings preserved. Furthermore, you will walk across the enchanting Central Hall as well as the Royal apartments. Take your best pictures of this amazing place! Do not miss the unique chance to make a jump into the past throughout the history of the last Italian Royal Family of Savoy.

Turin is bursting with fabulous art and architecture, and it can be a challenge to know where to begin. Get your bearings and an overview of the city in just 3 hours with this private walking tour. Meet your guide for a stroll through the historic center to learn about Turin’s royal history and touch on highlights like the Royal Palace and Cathedral, plus pick up tips for further sightseeing, shopping, and dining on your own.

When you are in Turin a visit to the Royal Palace is an experience you don't want to miss! You will walk around the house of the Savoy family, the first kings of the unified Italy, and discover the richly decorated apartments. An expert guide will take you around the Palace and share with you interesting commentaries and descriptions about the history of the family and about Italy. Thanks to this private tour you will enjoy the privileged attention of your guide and learn about the culture and the history of Italy, the Savoy family and the Holy Shroud.

If you want to find the best photo opportunities in Turin—without putting in hours of research time—then this small-group tour is the perfect option. Follow a guide around the city and pause to take photos of photogenic landmarks, such as the Royal Palace of Turin, the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and Piazza San Carlo. Best of all, the guide keeps you entertained with stories about the city from a local’s perspective.

Prebook tickets to Choco-Story Torino to secure your access to the city’s museum of chocolate—where you’ll find everything from sensory experiences to historical artifacts and demonstrations. Timed-entry admission saves you from potentially long delays once you get there. And, it guarantees your spot at a popular site for chocolate lovers of all ages.

Experience Turin’s rich history and culture on this family-friendly excursion. Explore sites like Piazza San Carlo, Piazza Costello, Palazzo Reale, Palantine Gates, and the Turin Cathedral—home of Jesus’ supposed burial cloth. Learn about the city from an informative local guide in an atmosphere kids will love, with trivia, games, and scavenger hunts.

Explore the lively and iconic Lingotto District, once Fiat's factory! You will experience a real time-travel, starting from the amazing FIAT Historical Center to the breathtaking view from Lingotto rooftop.

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.

This self-guided audio tour lets you discover the beautiful Baroque palaces and churches on Turin’s Piazza Castello at your own pace using the VoiceMap mobile app. Turin is full of extraordinary stories and larger-than-life characters, but you have to know where to find them. I’m a local and a tour guide, and I want to share my passion for local history, culture and food with you. We’ll start near the castle-like fortifications of Palazzo Madama and take a lively stroll around the majestic Piazza Castello. Along the way, you’ll find out: • The origins of the name Turin • Why Turin is known as a centre for white and black magic • How the Royal Church of Saint Lawrence came to have two churches inside it • Who is the wealthy family behind many of Turin’s most impressive landmarks are • Where to find Turin’s most famous restaurant Whether it’s your first time in Turin or you’re a curious local, this tour is the perfect way to have a Turin adventure.

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.