Description

The tour begins with the Roman origins of the city, when Torino was Augusta Taurinorum — an important military outpost of the Empire. Even today, walking through the historic centre, you can read the regular, precise urban layout the Romans left behind.

Highlights

Fully private tour

The guide is all yours: no group, no compromises

Two thousand years of history

From Roman times to the present day

5 stars on 5

Already loved by everyone who truly cares about Torino

Risorgimento landmarks

Discover why Torino was the first capital of Italy

Personalised pace

Total freedom to dive into the topics that fascinate you most

Over the centuries the city became the beating heart of the Duchy and then the Kingdom of Sardinia under the Savoy dynasty. Royal residences, monumental churches and magnificent noble palaces still tell of the power and ambition of one of Europe's most influential dynasties.

Capital of Italy and the Modern City

The tour also touches on one of the most thrilling chapters of Italian history: Torino as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Squares, statues and Risorgimento landmarks become living scenes of an era that changed the country's face forever.

Your private guide will also walk you through 20th-century Torino, the industrial and creative city, recounting how this metropolis manages to combine tradition and innovation with a style all its own. By the end you'll not only have seen Torino — you'll have understood it.

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Tour Itinerary

  1. 1

    Starting location:

    Porta Palatina

  2. 2

    Porta Palatina (5 minutes)

    Accompanied visit

  3. 3

    On foot (5 minutes)

    - Accompanied visit

  4. 4

    On foot (7 minutes)

    - Accompanied visit (5 minutes)

  5. 5

    On foot (5 minutes)

    - Accompanied visit (6 minutes)

  6. 6

    On foot (11 minutes)

  7. 7

    Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin (9 minutes)

    Accompanied visit

  8. 8

    On foot (2 minutes)

  9. 9

    Piazza Castello (6 minutes)

    Accompanied visit

  10. 10

    On foot (8 minutes)

  11. 11

    Piazza San Carlo, Turin (4 minutes)

    Accompanied visit (4 minutes) - Photo stop (3 minutes)

  12. 12

    On foot (3 minutes)

    - Accompanied visit (5 minutes)

  13. 13

    On foot (7 minutes)

  14. 14

    Piazza Carignano (6 minutes)

    Accompanied visit

  15. 15

    Galleria Subalpina, Turin (2 minutes)

    Photo stop (2 minutes) - Accompanied visit (4 minutes)

  16. 16

    On foot (6 minutes)

    - Accompanied visit (4 minutes) - Accompanied visit (4 minutes)

  17. 17

    On foot (12 minutes)

  18. 18

    Mole Antonelliana (8 minutes)

    Photo stop (8 minutes) - Accompanied visit (4 minutes) - Accompanied visit (5 minutes)

  19. 19

    On foot (9 minutes)

  20. 20

    Chiesa della Gran Madre di Dio (4 minutes)

    Photo stop

  21. 21

    2 drop-off locations:

    Piazza Gran Madre di Dio, Torino TO, Italia, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.

Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.

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What's included

  • Guided strolling tour of the city of Turin lasting about 2.5 hours.
  • Meet in front of the Palatine gates to kick off the tour
  • We'll wrap up at the Gran Madre di Dio church
  • During the walk, your guide will give you tips on museums to tour, restaurants, and activities to do during the rest of your stay in Turin.
  • Public transport costs to reach the gathering location at the Palatine gates are not covered.
  • Stops for eating or drinking are not covered
  • Museum visits are not covered

What's not included

  • Costi del spostamento pubblico per raggiungere il luogo di ritrovo alle Porte Palatine.
  • Soste per mangiare o bere
  • Visite ai musei

Good to know

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Important

  • Il tour è privato
  • Accessibile alle sedie a rotelle
  • La accompagnatore è uno studente al secondo anno del corso magistrale in Scienze Storiche.
  • La accompagnatore è un vero nativo di Torino e ha sempre vissuto in questa centro urbano.
  • Il tour non sarà la solita lezione accademica, ma il tono sarà allegro e leggero.
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Good to know

  • Il tour inizia dalle Porte Palatine e termina alla Gran Madre di Dio.
  • Oltre ai monumenti principali, si visiteranno anche luoghi meno conosciuti.
  • La accompagnatore racconterà la storia della centro urbano ma anche curiosità e aneddoti.
  • I punti di conclusione del tour sono due: Piazza Gran Madre di Dio oppure Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini.
  • Il gruppo è privato
  • Prezzo a partire da 35€ a persona
  • Valutazione: 5 su 5 stelle basata su 21 recensioni
  • Il tour è disponibile in italiano e inglese

Useful tips

  • Indossa calzature pratiche: il centro di rilievo storico di Torino è splendido ma si lasciati conquistare da su sampietrini e pavimentazioni antiche che possono stancare i piedi dopo qualche ora di cammino.
  • Il momento migliore per il tour è la mattina presto, quando le piazze barocche sono ancora silenziose e la luce del mattino esalta i colori dei palazzi sabaudi in modo mozzafiato.
  • Prima o dopo il tour, concediti una sosta in uno dei storici caffè sotto i portici di Via Po o Piazza Castello: un bicchiere di Vermouth o un bicerin sono il modo perfetto per entrare nell'atmosfera torinese.

FAQs

How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours, depending on your interests.
What languages is the tour available in?
Italian and English.
Where does the tour end?
At the Gran Madre di Dio church or at Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini , depending on the agreed route.
Who is the guide?
A true Torino native, currently studying for a master's in Historical Sciences. The tour has a relaxed, lively tone — never an academic lecture.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
Are museum visits included?
No, museum visits and food/drink stops are not included.

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