Turin Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Description
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Turin on this engaging 2-hour walking tour. Stroll through iconic landmarks such as Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo, while soaking in the architectural beauty and local charm. Wander down Via Roma and Via Lagrange, revealing the elegance of the city’s shopping district, before enjoying the scenic views of Piazza Carignano and Piazza Carlo Alberto. This tour provides an insightful glimpse into Turin’s heritage and is perfect for history enthusiasts and casual explorers alike.
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Itinerary
Explore the central square laid out in the 16th century and used as the political and administrative hub of the Savoy court.
Walk along the straight avenue built in the 1930s to connect the main station area with the historic center through portico-lined sidewalks.
See the 17th-century baroque layout created as a noble meeting space and bordered by twin churches completed in the late 1600s.
Observe the 1930s square formed during the city’s redevelopment and marked by two fountains representing the Po and Dora rivers.
Walk through the pedestrian street redesigned in the early 2000s to connect Corso Vittorio Emanuele II with the historic center and concentrate retail activity.
Discover the square shaped in the 17th century as part of a baroque expansion and bordered by buildings linked to the House of Savoy and early Italian parliamentary activity.
Learn about the 19th-century open space created during urban expansions and bordered by the former royal library and the statue installed in 1861 to honor the monarch linked to Italian unification.
Walk through the covered passage built in 1874 featuring iron-and-glass architecture and connecting two main streets of the historic center.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Federica as our tour guide did an amazing job! We enjoyed the beautiful city and the wonderful stories about the history and landmarks. We will return to spend more time and explore the entire city.
Excellent walking tour in Turin. Very well informed and helpful guide. The best!
The tour was very well organised and our guide Federica was amazing Very nice, she told us many important things about the history and show us so many beautiful places, squares, palaces. She also teach us a bit of Italian and spoke about typical food and drink. We love bicerin and gianduiotti!!! We suggest to try this tour and know better Torino
Anna was extremely knowledgeable about the local food as well as the sites, history, and culture of Torino. She was easy to talk to and a joy to spend time with- highly recommend!
Anna was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some great places that we would have otherwise never discovered. Highly recommended
Anna was very knowledgeable about her culture. It was fun and interesting to learn so much about the Egyptian exhibit, the church and governmental histories and the chocolates. It was very enjoyable!
Turin's walking tour with Anna was great!!! She knows a lot about her city.It was a real pleasure to discover it with her!!!!
An excellent tour providing a nice introduction to the the best of Torino. Anna was very personable and knowledgeable in the political and social history of Torino as well as the more contemporary aspects. Don't forget to ask about chocolat and vermouth! Recommended.
Anna is very passionate about Turin beauty and history Tremendously knowledgeable and communicates very well The tour was very enjoyable!
Great experience with Anna, who loves and knows her city well. I particularly appreciated the curiosities about Turin palaces.
