Baroque Turin: Explore Piazza Castello on a Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 45 min–1h
- Price from
- $6 / person
- Location
- Turin, Italy
- Languages
- DE, DE, EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
This self-guided audio tour lets you discover the beautiful Baroque palaces and churches on Turin’s Piazza Castello at your own pace using the VoiceMap mobile app. Turin is full of extraordinary stories and larger-than-life characters, but you have to know where to find them. I’m a local and a tour guide, and I want to share my passion for local history, culture and food with you. We’ll start near the castle-like fortifications of Palazzo Madama and take a lively stroll around the majestic Piazza Castello. Along the way, you’ll find out: • The origins of the name Turin • Why Turin is known as a centre for white and black magic • How the Royal Church of Saint Lawrence came to have two churches inside it • Who is the wealthy family behind many of Turin’s most impressive landmarks are • Where to find Turin’s most famous restaurant Whether it’s your first time in Turin or you’re a curious local, this tour is the perfect way to have a Turin adventure.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 21–60)
- $6
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $6
- Youth (ages 13–20)
- $6
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $6
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piazza Castello
The tour takes place around Piazza Castello. You'll see all its main sights and some of its hidden corners too.
Teatro Regio Di Torino
On this tour, you'll pass by the Royal Theatre of Turin.
Archivio Di Stato Di Torino
You'll briefly stop outside the Turin's archives on this tour.
Royal Castle of Pollenzo
You make a brief stop outside the Prefecture on this tour.
Biblioteca Reale di Torino
This is another brief stop along the tour.
Palazzo Reale Di Torino
You'll stop outside the Royal Palace and if you'd like to, you're able to pause or end the tour while you visit the palace before finishing the rest of the tour.
You'll stop briefly outside the church. You're also given the opportunity of going inside if you want to.
Palazzo Madama
On this tour, you'll briefly stop outside the oldest building in the city.
Piazza Carignano
You'll briefly stop outside the Piazza Carignano from where you'll see and hear about many important buildings/
Before the final stop on the tour, you make a brief stop outside the historic confectionary shop Caffè Baratti & Milano.
This is where the tour ends, outside the historic Caffè Mulassano.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
How it compares in Turin
- Starting price $6 is 92% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Turin
Excurgo comparison of 295 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Baroque Turin: Explore Piazza Castello on a Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 45 min–1h. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $6 per person for this Turin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $6, adults from $6.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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