Tourist Office of Turin Piazza Castello 161 TorinoThe Tours leader will be waiting for you with a sign with the name of the lead passenger
Description
Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) means "foot of the mountains", Turin, the region's major city isn't just the car capital of Italy and home to the Holy Shroud. Neoclassical piazzas, shops filled with chocolates and chic fashions, and elegant Baroque palazzos have been restored in grand style.
We’re a small team, we want you to discover the beauty of Turin. Piedmont is a region rich in history, well worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. We suggest, but you decide what you want to see and do. Our group are max 4 people,we are in no hurry, we do the tours with a lot of relax.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 3+)
$228
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $343.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Sacra of San Michele
Itinerary
Turin
240 min
Sacra di San Michele A forbidding fortified abbey anchored atop a rocky hill, the Sacra di San Michele. To reach the church, you must climb 150 steps, past 12th-century sculptures, from the Porta dello Zodiaco, a splendid Romanesque doorway decorated with the signs of the zodiac. On the left side of the interior are 16th-century frescoes representing New Testaments themes; on the right are depictions of the founding of the church. Note that some sections of the abbey are open only on weekends and, when particularly crowded, visit may be limited to hour-long tours. Weather permitting, the views from the walls and terraces surrounding the church are breathtaking.
If the weather is snowy you cannot reach the Sacra di San Michele , the tour guide will suggest an alternative itinerary
What's included
Included
Snacks
Guided tour
Not included
Tickets
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sacra of San Michele take?
Sacra of San Michele lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sacra of San Michele cost?
Prices start at $228 per person for this Turin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $343. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Sacra of San Michele run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Sacra of San Michele for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Tourist Office of Turin Piazza Castello 161 Torino. The Tours leader will be waiting for you with a sign with the name of the lead passenger. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Sacra of San Michele offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sacra of San Michele worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GIUSEPPE ANGILERI.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Dario B
November 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
SACRA SAN MICHAEL
The sacra is imposing from the village below and from the outside. The interior is a bit sparse. We did a special guided tour, very good guide but not worth it. interesting the staircase of the dead, the portal of the zodiac and the church that you can visit independently. The library of the Rosminian period with some interesting volumes but for the rest you can not expect, both in structure and volumes, a library like the Queriniana in Brescia or Melk and Saint Florian in Austria,
The sacred can be reached in 5 minutes from the paid parking, always full, or in 20 minutes from the hamlet of San Pietro, but even here there are few places.
Operator response
Il turista non è stato seguito dalla nostra guida turistica, non saprei cosa rispondere al suo commento
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Kevin S
June 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Must visit
Make sure you give yourself a many hours to visit this museum & palace. The various displays are just so wonderful but you lose track of time. The artefacts date from many years B.C. and offer a wonderful insight into many aspects. The entrance cost covers the visit to the chapel of ‘The shroud of Turin’. This is a must visit site for all ages
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hello Kevin, your review is very beautiful and realistic, there are many things to see and you need to have at least 5 hours available and not do things in a hurry
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tiamc
March 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Pickpocketed in the Porto Palazzo.
The market is interesting… great cheeses in the indoor part. The outdoor veg market is very colourful but… had my phone stolen ! Never happened before thankfully and very distressing especially as everything is on our phones these days. Please be wary!
I would not go here again. The rest of Turin is wonderful… this was our second trip and will return.
Operator response
I'm very sorry for what happened to you, but thieves operate especially in very busy places. It's not just a problem in Turin but all over the world. When you visit the markets you don't have to bring essential objects but only what you need and look after it well. , your opinion is true
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globtrottreuse
January 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
stock up on products of all kinds
To stock up on products of all kinds, you will find something to satisfy you here!
Indoors or outdoors offer great discoveries.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Merci pour votre beau commentaire très réaliste
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donatellap957
November 2, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Buy by looking at history
The Porta Palazzo market is a historic market, made up of many colors and people from different parts of the world, which make it a special place.
The market is located at the entrance to the historic Via Milano, overlooked by the Duomo and a series of spectacular period buildings.
But you will see that the entire area will offer you the opportunity to shop walking transactions history.
The market has a part dedicated to clothing, shoes, bags etc. and a part dedicated to food, from vegetables, fruit, meat etc.
I haven't visited the new part yet, where I know you can also eat, but I will soon and so for those who follow me, you will read new updates soon.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Descrizioni e osservazioni giustissime e reali.
Grazie
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lapalomagris
June 7, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great!
A huge market , both outdoors and indoors.
There is everything for sale, from Persian carpet to underwear, fruit, meat, fish, shoes, you name it.
Only in the morning, but wonderful to look around.
Operator response
Thank you they are perfect and real observations I am very happy with your evaluation.
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CAgirlPasadena_MD
May 30, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Open air market not worth visiting
Very over-rated outdoor market. Lots of fresh produce that looked beautifully ripe. It was not…purchased strawberries, apricots, cherries. Only ate the strawberries (they were sweet and quite good) but the cherries and apricots were way too tart and apricots looked ripe but were rock hard (we were not allowed to touch so relied on the person in the stall). If you’ve been to La Boqueria Market in Barcelona you will be sorely disappointed. More like a swap meet or really cheap flea market in US. Watch out for pick pockets!!!!
The positive if you walk away from the open air market down the side streets you’ll find cute cafes and shopping.
Operator response
Your rating is right Porta Palazzo is not comparable to the Boqueria in Barcelona you also have to consider that Turin is a small city. The beauty of Turin is the centuries-old history with all the testimonies of the dynasty of the Savoy family. Porta Palazzo represents the multiethnic part of the city near the historic center. Thank you for your opinion
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592aaa
February 12, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Charming Older Quarter
Charming neighborhood with cobbled streets, restaurants & shops.
Market some days with a large selection, both clothes, utensils, fruit and vegetables etc.
Operator response
thank you for the nice words we want our tourists to have a good memory of the places visited thanks and good holiday
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Martin_M
December 11, 2022 · via Viator
Great tour guide and experience
Giavonna (JoAnne) was super, and very knowledgeable. She took very good care of us and we had a wonderful tour of Torino.
Operator response
Thank you very much, Usually Giovanna works with her heart, She is happy when the tourist is satisfied.
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aymanea2021
January 7, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
The largest market in Europe
Europe's largest outdoor market
This market is a huge meeting point for people of all cultures and ethnicities and inside you can find products of all kinds... from food products (from Piedmontese products at km0 to exotic ones from various corners of the world) to clothing, passing through household products, electronics, accessories for the car, stationery and so on.
The market is open every morning from Monday to Friday, while Saturday remains in the afternoon.
Whether you are a tourist or a local, take the opportunity to visit this great point of exchange of goods and cultures that the Savoy city possesses.
Also the average prices of the goods that are sold here, are quite low.
Finally the advice I can give you in case
you decide to come here, is to only pay attention to your personal belongings in the most crowded places, to avoid unpleasant theft.
But with this I am not telling you that it is a dangerous place, and so in addition to the simple precautions you have to take, you can walk around the market quietly without anxiety.
PS the market can be reached in no more than 10 minutes on foot from Piazza Castello and also can be reached from Porta Nuova by tram 4 and bus 11; and from Porta Susa by buses 51 and 19.
Operator response
E' tutto vero ,il mercato di Porta Palazzo è uno dei luoghi piu' suggestivi da visitare, inoltre 1 domenica al mese è aperto un piccolo mercato nella piazza attigua chiamato il Balon dedicato a mobili e oggetti antichi e vestiario usato lo possiamo paragonare al famoso "Portobello" londinese.
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