Turin-5-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Exploring the City Center

Morning

  • Arrive at Turin’s Caselle Airport (CUF) and take a taxi or bus to your accommodation
  • Check-in to Hotel Principi di Piemonte (4-star), a luxurious hotel in the heart of the city, from €150/night
  • Visit the Royal Palace of Turin, a grand palace that was once the residence of the House of Savoy, open daily 8:30am-5pm, tickets from €12

Afternoon

  • Take a stroll through the nearby Valle di Città, a picturesque neighborhood with narrow streets and historic buildings
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s oldest and largest museums dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts, open daily 8:30am-5pm, tickets from €10

Evening

  • Enjoy dinner at La Baita, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Piedmontese cuisine, from €25/meal
  • Explore the lively Via Garibaldi shopping street and take in the city’s vibrant atmosphere

Transportation

  • Take bus no. 3 or 4 from the airport to the city center (€1.50)
  • Buy a Turin public transportation ticket for unlimited travel (€2.50/day)

Tips

  • Don’t miss the beautiful Mole Antonelliana, an impressive art nouveau building that houses the National Museum of Cinema
  • Visit the nearby Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and take in the stunning views of the Alps

Day 2: Castles and Parks

Morning

  • Visit the Castello di Rivoli, a beautiful castle-turned-art-museum located just outside Turin (open daily 10am-6pm, tickets from €12)
  • Explore the nearby Parco della Collina park and enjoy stunning views of the city

Afternoon

  • Head to the Villa della Regina, a Baroque villa that was once the residence of the Savoy family, open daily 9:30am-5pm, tickets from €10
  • Take a leisurely stroll through the Parco del Valentino, a beautiful park with gardens and walking trails

Evening

  • Enjoy dinner at Trattoria dal Bolognese, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine (from €25/meal)
  • Explore the nearby Piazza Statuto and take in the lively atmosphere

Transportation

  • Take bus no. 3 or 4 from the city center to the castle area (€1.50)
  • Rent a bike and ride through the Parco del Valentino for free

Day 3: Museums and Art

Morning

  • Visit the Museo Egizio, one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts, open daily 8:30am-5pm, tickets from €10
  • Explore the nearby National Museum of Cinema, housed in the beautiful Mole Antonelliana building (open daily 9am-6pm, tickets from €12)

Afternoon

  • Head to the Galleria Sabauda, a museum showcasing art and artifacts from the House of Savoy, open daily 8:30am-5pm, tickets from €10
  • Visit the nearby Palazzo Madama, a beautiful palace that now serves as a museum (open daily 9am-6pm, tickets from €12)

Evening

  • Enjoy dinner at Osteria del Golosone, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Piedmontese cuisine (from €25/meal)
  • Explore the lively Piazza Emanuele II and take in the city’s vibrant atmosphere

Transportation

  • Take bus no. 3 or 4 from the museum area to the city center (€1.50)
  • Buy a Turin public transportation ticket for unlimited travel (€2.50/day)

Day 4: Churches and History

Morning

  • Visit the Duomo di San Giovanni, a beautiful Gothic cathedral that dates back to the 12th century, open daily 8am-6pm, free admission
  • Explore the nearby Basilica of Superga, a stunning Baroque church with a beautiful dome (open daily 9:30am-5pm, tickets from €10)

Afternoon

  • Head to the Chiesa della Consolazione, a beautiful church with a stunning interior and lovely gardens (open daily 9:30am-5pm, free admission)
  • Visit the nearby Museo del Risorgimento, a museum showcasing the history of Italy’s unification (open daily 9am-6pm, tickets from €10)

Evening

  • Enjoy dinner at Il Girasole, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine (from €25/meal)
  • Explore the lively Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and take in the city’s vibrant atmosphere

Transportation

  • Take bus no. 3 or 4 from the church area to the city center (€1.50)
  • Buy a Turin public transportation ticket for unlimited travel (€2.50/day)

Day 5: Last Day in Turin

Morning

  • Visit the Royal Shroud, a beautiful museum showcasing the famous shroud of Turin, open daily 9am-6pm, tickets from €12
  • Explore the nearby Basilica of Superga and take in the stunning views of the city (open daily 9:30am-5pm, tickets from €10)

Afternoon

  • Head to the Turin National Museum, a museum showcasing art and artifacts from the House of Savoy, open daily 8:30am-5pm, tickets from €10
  • Visit the nearby Palazzo Madama and take in the beautiful gardens (open daily 9am-6pm, tickets from €12)

Evening

  • Enjoy a farewell dinner at La Baita, a cozy restaurant serving traditional Piedmontese cuisine (from €25/meal)
  • Explore the lively Piazza Emanuele II and take in the city’s vibrant atmosphere

Transportation

  • Take bus no. 3 or 4 from the museum area to the airport (€1.50)
  • Buy a Turin public transportation ticket for unlimited travel (€2.50/day)

Other Tips and Recommendations

  • Don’t miss the beautiful Mole Antonelliana, an impressive art nouveau building that houses the National Museum of Cinema
  • Visit the nearby Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and take in the stunning views of the Alps
  • Take a stroll through the picturesque Valle di Città, a historic neighborhood with narrow streets and beautiful buildings
  • Rent a bike and ride through the Parco del Valentino for free
  • Buy a Turin public transportation ticket for unlimited travel (€2.50/day)
  • Don’t forget to try some of the delicious Piedmontese cuisine, such as Bagna cauda or Castelmagno cheese
  • Explore the lively Piazza Emanuele II and take in the city’s vibrant atmosphere