Things to do in Turin
Some of Italy’s finest museums, miles of arcades, historic cafés and the hills just around the corner.
Turin surprises those who arrive without expectations: elegant, orderly, with the mountains at the end of every avenue. It is easy to get around even in the rain, because the arcades run through almost all of it.
Here you will find where to start. Where to stop to eat and the corners that deserve a photo are in our free guides.
What to see in Turin
The Egyptian Museum
One of the most important Egyptian collections in the world, right in the centre.
The Mole and the Cinema Museum
The symbol of the city. Inside there is a museum that even people who dislike museums enjoy, and at the top a view of the Alps.
The squares and the arcades
Piazza Castello, Piazza San Carlo, Via Roma, Via Po: you walk through Turin’s drawing room under cover.
The Quadrilatero and Porta Palazzo
The oldest streets, full of bars and restaurants, next to one of the largest open-air markets in Europe.
Where to stand for the photo, the hour with the right light and how crowded it gets: it is in the free guide Photo spots.
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The Reggia di Venaria
The residence of the House of Savoy with its gardens.
Superga
The basilica on the hill, with Turin and the Alps before you.
The Langhe
Alba, Barolo, the hills of wine and truffles.
The Sacra di San Michele
An abbey on top of a rock, at the entrance to the Susa Valley.
How far it is, how to get there and how long you need: it is in the free guide Day trips.
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Agnolotti del plin
Small, filled with meat, sealed with a pinch.
Vitello tonnato
The Piedmontese starter par excellence. Everyone has their own recipe.
Bagna cauda
Anchovies, garlic and vegetables: an autumn and winter ritual.
Bicerin and gianduiotti
Turin is the city of chocolate, and of the aperitivo.
The places we recommend, what to order and how much you spend: it is in the free guide Where to eat.
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The best time for Turin
Autumn
The season of truffles and of colours in the hills.
Winter
The lights in the centre and the ski slopes a short distance away.
Spring and summer
Long days, the parks along the Po and a quiet city.
Turin: the questions travellers ask
How many days do you need for Turin?
Two days for the centre and the main museums. With a third you add the Reggia di Venaria or a day in the Langhe.
Do you need a car in Turin?
Not in town: you get around on foot and by public transport. You need one for the Langhe and the valleys.
Does the Egyptian Museum need booking?
It is a good idea, especially at weekends and on public holidays.
Where is the best place to stay?
In a quiet area well connected to the centre. For those who prefer greenery we also have a detached house in La Loggia, eight kilometres from the city.
Where can you eat well in Turin?
The piole and the places we recommend, with what to order, are in the free guide “Where to eat in Turin”.
Things to do also in: Florence, Rome, Cuneo, Lurisia and the Pesio Valley, Sestola, Laigueglia, Alassio, Castelli Romani. All destinations.
The rest is in the Turin guides
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