Description

Among Gilded Palaces and Sacred Mysteries: the Best of Turin in a Single Tour

Turin holds treasures many visitors brush past without truly understanding. The Palazzo Reale of the Savoys and the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista are two places capable of telling centuries of history with unmatched visual and narrative power.

Highlights

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Reale

No queues, only history and beauty.

Visit to the state rooms

The sumptuous halls of the 17th-century Savoy royal palace.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Access to the Renaissance cathedral, jewel of the historic centre.

Chapel of the Shroud

Discover the chapel that holds the most fascinating mystery in Italy.

Palaces, relics and masterpieces: the programme in detail

The tour begins with priority entry to Palazzo Reale of Turin, the official residence of the Savoy dynasty from the 17th century until Italian unification. The state rooms unfold one after another in all their magnificence: frescoed ceilings, period furnishings and art collections that recount the refined taste of one of Europe's most influential royal families.

The guide accompanies the group through the most significant spaces of the palace, explaining the historical context and the architectural details that often escape the untrained eye. Every room has its story, every object its precise meaning in the Savoy court ceremonial.

The second part of the tour moves to the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista, a Renaissance jewel that holds one of Christianity's most mysterious relics, the Sacra Sindone. The visit also includes the Cappella della Sindone, a Baroque masterpiece by Guarino Guarini, a place of rare beauty and spiritual depth.

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What's included

  • Guide
  • Fast-track admission
  • Pickup at the hotel and drop point

What's not included

  • Transfer da/per hotel

Good to know

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Important

  • Il tour si svolge con qualsiasi condizione meteo
  • Il tour è disponibile solo in italiano e francese
  • La Sindone non è visibile al pubblico tranne che in rare occasioni di esposizione pubblica.
  • I sedie a rotelle elettriche non sono ammesse
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Good to know

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Guide
  • Value for money

Useful tips

  • Vestiti in modo sobrio e coperto: la Cattedrale è un luogo di culto attivo e potrebbe essere richiesto di coprire spalle e ginocchia all'accesso.
  • Il tour parte dal cuore cittadino di Torino: approfitta della posizione per esplorare Piazza Castello e i portici storici prima o dopo la tour di, sono a pochi passi.
  • Prenota preventivamente, in particolare nei weekend e nei mesi estivi: con sole 74 recensioni e un rating quasi perfetto, i posti a disposizione si esauriscono rapidamente.
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Not allowed

  • Electric wheelchairs

FAQs

Are the entrances included?
Yes, both for Palazzo Reale and the Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista.
How long does the tour last?
About 2 hours of guided visit between the two sites.
Is the Sacra Sindone visible?
The cloth is exposed only on rare occasions: the tour focuses on the chapel and its history.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, recommended from age 10 for full appreciation of the content.

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