Royal Palace and Shroud Chapel with local Guide & ticket
Description
Born in Turin and always lived in Turin, she knows all the most characteristic points of the Palace, the most important objects but also the most particular. The Royal Palace, which has been the seat of the dynasty that ruled Piedmont and then Italy since the second half of the 16th century: the throne room, the alcove and the reception and party rooms. A view of the Turin Cathedral, where the Holy Shroud is kept (closed in a glass case in a controlled atmosphere, it is NOT visible), from the top of the Chapel designed by Guarino Guarini, reopened in 2018 after a long restoration following the fire of 1997, with a description full of details and peculiarities. The Royal Armory has one-of-a-kind exhibits from every era. ---------------------------------- It is advisable to leave a mobile number reachable by Whatsapp for urgent communications and to provide better service.
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Itinerary
The seat of the Dukes of Savoy and later of the Kings of Sardinia and then of Italy, from which the Albertine Statute was promulgated, which houses the Royal Armory and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
The Chapel of the Holy Shroud designed by Guarino Guarini and completed in 1683, destroyed by a terrible fire in 1997, is directly connected to the Royal Palace with an access corridor and offers a view of the Cathedral where the Holy Shroud is kept in the dark in a case in a controlled environment and atmosphere. The Shroud is therefore NOT visible, but it is possible, if requested and during the opening hours of the Turin Cathedral, to add a visit to the Cathedral and gather in prayer near the Shroud.
On request it is possible to include in the total duration of the tour a visit to the Cathedral of Turin, with a passage to the Chapel where today the Holy Shroud is housed (kept in a sealed case, in the dark, in a protected environment and resistant to any natural event, it is not visible)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(70)
What a wonderful morning. Are guide was great, knowledgeable and made our experience very memorable.
Thank you Matthew, and it was a great pleasure for me to tell such lovely people about the royal palace. Luisa
I took part in a guided tour of the Real Museum and it was a really enjoyable experience. The guide, Luisa Boscolo, proved to be very kind and highly professional, illustrating every aspect with great competence and great detail. Thanks to her the visit was interesting, engaging and full of ideas. I highly recommend this experience!
Vi ringrazio! E' stato un piacere conoscervi ed accompagnarvi!
Luisa is a fantastic guide, as well as being very prepared, friendly and friendly. Your explanations very complete, interesting and enjoyable. Made our visit a wonderful experience
Me alegra haber cumplido con sus expectativas y les agradezco sus comentarios, que me han hecho mucha ilusión.
All very nice, our guide Mrs. Luisa extremely clear and kind 😊
Molte grazie!
Informative and well paced tour. Friendly guide who knew her stuff. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Thank you Sally! Luisa
A great way to learn about the history of the palace from a local guide, Luisa, who shared so much knowledge. We would have not come close to learning any of it on our own. Meetup was easy, directions clear
Thans you Lisa!
Excellent tour and excellent guide!!! Unmissable excursion in Turin. One immerses oneself in Three Centuries of History.
Muchas gracias. Ha sido un placer conocerlos, visitar el Palacio Real y pasear por Turín con ustedes.
Amazing sites to see. Guide was solid. Her English was a bit hard to understand but we got used to it. She was knowledgeable about the subjects she was presenting. I do prefer a bit more storytelling but that’s just my preference. Good experience overall and I’m glad we did it.
Luisa, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant! We went on a Sunday when the church where the shroud is housed has Mass. She was mindful of this and ensured that we got to the area between masses. She accommodated our tour of the Palace. We really appreciated her thoughtfulness.
Caroline, how kind of you! It was a pleasure! Thanks, Luisa
We had a wonderful experience with Luisa, our tour guide in Torino. She guided us through the Royal Palace and the Duomo with the Holy Shroud, sharing her deep knowledge in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. Luisa was attentive, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the history come alive without ever feeling overwhelming. The tour lasted about two hours, which was the perfect amount of time to explore and learn at a comfortable pace. Overall, it was a fantastic and memorable tour, thanks to Luisa’s insight and welcoming personality. Highly recommended!
Thank you, thank you so much! Luisa
