Description
The tour starts from the imposing 17th-century facade of Piazza Castello, symbol of Savoy power in the heart of Turin. The guide immediately introduces the historical context, making clear what you're about to experience.
Highlights
Priority entry
Priority access without queues at the entrance of Palazzo Reale, UNESCO heritage site
Expert local guide
Guided tour with expert in Savoy history
Royal Apartments
Visit to the Royal Apartments with decorated halls and original works of art
Chapel of the Shroud
Discovery of the extraordinary Cappella della Sindone by Guarino Guarini
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Entering the palace, you'll cross the Royal Apartments, a sequence of sumptuous environments furnished with period pieces, fine tapestries and works of art of priceless value. Each room reveals a different aspect of court life, from public ceremony to private intimacy.
The Throne Room and the Cappella della Sindone
The Throne Room is one of the most exciting moments of the path: frescoed ceilings, crimson velvets and a solemn atmosphere that takes you straight back to the Savoy era. The guide tells anecdotes and curiosities that make every environment alive and memorable.
The visit also includes the Cappella della Sindone, one of the masterpieces of European Baroque designed by Guarino Guarini, and the spaces hosting collections of armor, porcelain and historic furnishings of rare beauty. At the end of the tour, you'll have a complete and in-depth vision of one of Italy's most significant monuments, with memories and knowledge that no paper guide could give you.
Gallery
What's included
- Guide
- Fast-track entry pass to the Royal Palace of Turin
- Meal and beverage
What's not included
- Pasto e consumazioni
Good to know
Important
- Il tour potrebbe essere condotto con una accompagnatore bilingue
- L'esperienza è soggetta ad esaurimento rapido
Good to know
- The tour could be conducted with a bilingual guide
- Guide
- Value for money
Useful tips
- Arriva qualche minuto prima dell'orario di inizio: Piazza Castello è facilmente raggiungibile a piedi dalla stazione di Torino Porta Nuova in all'incirca 15 minuti o con la metropolitana, fermata Vittorio Veneto.
- Abbina la tour di al Palazzo Reale con una camminata nei Giardini Reali adiacenti: l'accesso è compreso nel percorso e offrono una pausa verde al centro della centro urbano.
- Indossa calzature pratiche: il percorso interno prevede lunghe distanze su pavimenti in parquet e marmo. In mesi invernali considera che alcune sale possono essere fresche, meglio portare uno strato in più.
Not allowed
- Meal and beverage
- Flash photography