Turin, Italy: travel guide

Baroque arcades, Alpine views and a serious cafe and chocolate habit

Italy's first unified capital impresses with its sweeping Baroque arcaded boulevards, the mysterious Shroud of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana film museum, the world's finest Egyptian collection outside Cairo, and peerle…

About Turin

Turin is a stately city in Piedmont, built on a grid of wide boulevards and arcades with the Alps on the horizon. It was Italy's first capital after unification, and it has the elegant palaces and cafes to match.

Things to do in Turin include the Egyptian Museum, the Mole Antonelliana, which houses the national cinema museum, and the grand squares around Piazza Castello. The city is known for bicerin, a drink of coffee, chocolate and cream, and for gianduiotto chocolates, and the Langhe wine hills lie to the south.

Turin suits culture lovers and food-minded travellers who like a city that is gracious and unhurried. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit.

Country
Italy
Currency
EUR
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Nearest airport
TRN

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Top places to visit in Turin

  • Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)

    Archaeological Museum · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

    The world's most important collection of ancient Egyptian art outside Cairo (second-largest overall): 40,000 artefacts including intact tomb furnishings, the Papyrus of the Dead, the seated statue of Ramesses II, and an entire…

  • Mole Antonelliana & Cinema Museum

    Cinema Museum · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Turin's iconic 167-metre spire (originally a synagogue, completed 1889) now houses the Museo Nazionale del Cinema — the finest cinema museum in the world, with a spectacular panoramic lift to the 85-metre viewing platform inside the dome.

  • Turin Egyptian Museum Sphinx

    egyptian-museum · 4.9 rating · about 3 h · entry €15 (≈ ₹1,600)

    The Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) of Turin — the second largest Egyptian museum in the world after Cairo, with over 30,000 artifacts including the spectacular Tomb of Kha and Merit, the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the magnificent…

  • Cathedral of Turin & Holy Shroud

    Cathedral · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

    The Renaissance Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista (1498) houses the Cappella della Sacra Sindone (Guarini, 1694), where the Shroud of Turin — the 4.4-metre linen cloth believed by many to be Christ's burial shroud — is preserved. The…

  • Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale)

    Royal Palace · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    The main residence of the House of Savoy (17th–19th c.) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site forming part of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy. State apartments, the Royal Armoury (Europe's finest), and the Cabinet of Chinese and…

  • Turin National Cinema Museum Mole

    cinema-museum · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · entry €18 (≈ ₹1,920)

    The National Museum of Cinema inside the Mole Antonelliana — Italy's tallest brick structure (167m), with the panoramic glass elevator to the rooftop and the world's most spectacular museum dedicated to cinema history.

  • Turin Reggia di Venaria UNESCO

    royal-palace · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · entry €22 (≈ ₹2,350)

    The Reggia di Venaria Reale — the spectacular Royal Palace of Venaria built by the Savoy family in the 17th century, with 80,000 square metres of architecture, the magnificent gardens, and the elaborate Bucintoro royal boat.

  • Egyptian Museum Turin

    archaeology museum · 4.8 rating · about 2.5 h · entry €15 (≈ ₹1,600)

    The world's second-largest Egyptian collection after Cairo (founded 1824); 40,000 artefacts including the Papyrus of Turin, intact royal statues, and entire tomb reconstructions.

  • Turin Royal Palace Apartments

    royal-palace · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · entry €15 (≈ ₹1,600)

    The complete Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale) — the spectacular UNESCO Savoy royal residence with the Royal Apartments, the Galleria Sabauda art collection, the Royal Armoury, and the Royal Gardens, the heart of the Italian House of…

  • Turin Sailing Lake Maggiore

    lake-day-trip · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

    A day trip from Turin to Lake Maggiore — the elegant lake region with the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori), the Belle Époque villas, and the magnificent Stresa promenade.

  • Turin Valentino Castle Park

    french-castle · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

    The Valentino Castle and Park — the 17th-century French-style castle on the Po River banks, the spectacular Parco del Valentino with the Medieval Village reconstruction, the historic botanical garden, and the famous boat club.

  • Piazza Castello Turin

    royal square · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

    Turin's grand royal square at the city's historical centre; flanked by the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, and the arcaded streets of the Italian capital's 18th-century urban design.

Things to do

  • Egyptian Museum Turin Museum · 2 h · from EUR 29 per person
  • Mole Antonelliana & Cinema Museum Museum · 2 h · from EUR 23 per person
  • Egyptian Museum Visit Museum · 3 h · from EUR 23 per person
  • Mole Antonelliana Cinema Museum Museum · 3 h · from EUR 21 per person
  • Turin Chocolate & Vermouth Tasting Tour Food Drink · 3 h · from EUR 29 per person
  • Turin Walking Tour Walking Tour · 2 h · from EUR 16 per person
  • Barolo Wine Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 77 per person
  • Langhe Wine Tour Barolo Barbaresco Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 74 per person

Day trips and tours

  • Turin Royal Palaces & Egyptian Museum Tour 4 h · from EUR 25
  • Barolo & Langhe Wine Day Trip from Turin 9 h · from EUR 90

Where to stay in Turin

  • Piazza Castello / City Centre about EUR 160 per night

    Turin's elegant royal core; walk to Egyptian Museum, Royal Palace, Mole Antonelliana

Hotels

  • Hotel Victoria Turin 4-star · INR 9,000 to INR 20,000 per night
  • Hotel Principi di Piemonte 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 100,000 per night
  • Principi di Piemonte UNA Esperienze 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 110,000 per night
  • Turin Palace Hotel 4-star · INR 8,500 to INR 18,000 per night
  • Hotel Allegroitalia Golden 5-star · INR 8,500 to INR 18,000 per night
  • Hotel Sina Villa Sassi 5-star · INR 5,500 to INR 12,000 per night

Where to eat

  • Eataly Lingotto italian, modern, food_hall · about EUR 30 per person
  • Caffè San Carlo italian, piedmontese, brasserie · about EUR 35 per person
  • Caffè Mulassano italian, piedmontese, cafe · about EUR 22 per person
  • Caffè al Bicerin italian, piedmontese, cafe · about EUR 15 per person
  • Caffè Torino italian, piedmontese, brasserie · about EUR 35 per person
  • La Smorfia italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 22 per person
  • Brek italian, piedmontese, brasserie · about EUR 15 per person
  • Caffè Fiorio italian, piedmontese, brasserie · about EUR 35 per person

Getting to Turin

Airport: Turin (TRN)

How visitors arrive in Turin

  • Train to Porta Nuova or Porta Susa By train from Milan and other cities · common

    Porta Nuova is the primary station; Porta Susa is second and most trains stop at both. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

  • Fly into Turin Caselle By air from Turin Airport · common

    Mostly budget and ski-package flights, north of the city. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

  • Fly into Milan, continue by train By air from Milan airports · possible

    Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo are alternatives. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

  • Car or coach via motorway By road from Milan, Genoa, Geneva, Lyon · possible

    Reached by A4, A5, A21 and A32; FlixBus stops near Porta Susa. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

  • Arriva airport bus from Caselle

    Arriva Italia runs the airport bus between Caselle and Turin, stopping at Porta Susa and Porta Nuova stations. Buy tickets from authorised retailers, online or on board; check the timetable on Arriva's site. Source: turismotorino.org

  • Torino-Ceres train from the airport unconfirmed

    A station on the Torino-Ceres line serves Caselle airport and links to the city. Check the current route and whether a change is needed before travelling. Source: en.wikipedia.org

  • Taxi from outside arrivals

    Taxis wait at the exit of the Arrivals level. Only an approximate fare is published, so ask the driver what to expect before setting off; you can also book through the city taxi company. Source: turismotorino.org

  • Buy and validate public transport tickets before boarding. Unvalidated tickets are fined. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

  • Metro

    Turin has a single driverless metro line, Line 1, running from Fermi in the west through Porta Susa and Porta Nuova to Bengasi in the south.

    GTT Turin transport

  • Transit Pass

    GTT runs an integrated network of buses, trams and the metro in Turin, with tickets sold at tobacconists, some bars and station kiosks and validated on boarding.

    GTT tickets

  • Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

  • Fake Police Officers

    Piazza Castello and near hotels

    Men claiming to be plain-clothes police ask to inspect your wallet and then swap notes

    How to avoid it: Real Italian police will always show official ID; call 112 if suspicious

Best time to visit Turin

  • Jan 8°C
  • Feb 10°C
  • Mar 15°C
  • Apr 18°C
  • May 22°C
  • Jun 26°C
  • Jul 29°C
  • Aug 29°C
  • Sep 24°C
  • Oct 18°C
  • Nov 12°C
  • Dec 8°C

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Frequently asked questions about Turin

What are the top-rated places to visit in Turin?
The highest-rated places in our Turin guide are Turin Egyptian Museum Sphinx, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Turin National Cinema Museum Mole, Egyptian Museum Turin, Turin Sailing Lake Maggiore.
Where should I stay in Turin?
Our guide covers these areas to stay in Turin: Piazza Castello / City Centre.
How do I get around Turin?
Ways to get around Turin covered in our guide: Metro, Transit pass, Walking.
What scams should I watch out for in Turin?
Scams reported to us for Turin include Fake Police Officers. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.
What is the weather like in Turin?
Average daytime highs in Turin run from 8°C in Jan to 29°C in Jul.
Which airport is nearest to Turin?
The nearest airport to Turin has the code TRN.
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