Turin Express Walking Tour

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1. The Teatro Regio di Torino is the main opera house in the city of Turin as well as one of the largest and most important theaters in Italy and one of the most important in the European panorama. Visit outside

   5 min

2. Located in the heart of Turin, Palazzo Madama is one of the most representative monumental buildings in Piedmont and sums up the entire history of the city: from Porta Romana in the Middle Ages it was transformed into a fortress and then into the castle of the princes of Achaia, up to its construction in XVIII century of the imposing facade of Filippo Juvarra. The palace takes its name from the two royal Madams who lived there: Christina of France (1606 - 1663) and Maria Giovanna Battista of Savoy Nemours (1644 - 1724), who ruled the Duchy of Savoy as regents after the death of their husbands. It was the seat of the first Subalpine Senate and the first Senate of the Kingdom of Italy. Visit outside.

   15 min

3. In the oldest heart of the city of Turin stands the Royal Palace, with its elegant, finely Baroque facade and its unique combination of different styles. The Royal Palace of Turin was an ancient and prestigious center of power of the Savoy family for three centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, today this majestic palace proudly displays the hand of all the famous artists who worked there between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, making it one of the most important sites of artistic and cultural interest in the city of Turin. Visit outside

   15 min

4. The Galleria Industria Subalpina, better known by the simple name of Galleria Subalpina is perhaps one of the most characteristic symbols of the city of Turin.The Gallery was designed by Pietro Carrera in the late 1800s and represents a classic model of a commercial gallery dedicated to the pastime. bourgeois. The structure takes up the configuration of the typical French passages present in the city of Paris.

   15 minInngang inkludert

5. We like to think of Ristorante Del Cambio as a "timeless" location. Recognized as the emblem of Turin culture, in the years between 1821 and 1861, the men and women who made the history of Italy and beyond. For at least three centuries, characters from all over have alternated at its tables, personalities who have shone and made their contribution to politics, literature, theater, music, science, philosophy, love and art. Cavour was a regular in it, Casanova, Puccini, Balzac, Nietzsche, Verdi, Marinetti, D'Annunzio, the Agnelli family and the writer Mario Soldati are just some of Del Cambio's illustrious guests; and how to forget the fascinating divine: Eleonora Duse, Maria Callas and Audrey Hepburn, great aficionados of her salons.

   10 min

6. The Palazzo dei Principi di Carignano, is a historic building in the center of the city of Turin, a fine example of European Baroque architecture Together with Palazzo Reale and Palazzo Madama it is part of the most important historical buildings of the city and, like these, it is part of the UNESCO Residenze Sabaude serial site. It was the historic seat of the Subalpine Parliament (1848-1861) and of the first Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1864).

   20 minInngang inkludert

7. Piazza San Carlo: the elegant "Salotto di Torino" is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and important squares in the city of Turin and in Europe. Famous, under the arcades, are the historic cafes: Caffè San Carlo, Caffè Torino as well as Confetterie Stratta, supplier of the royal house in the 19th century.

   15 minInngang inkludert

8. Admire one of the most beautiful covered galleries in Italy. A historic architectural masterpiece in the heart of Turin. With its fascinating combination of elegance and history, this iconic tourist destination offers a unique cultural experience, immersed in the architecture and lifestyle of Turin. A must-visit for art and history lovers visiting Turin.

   10 minInngang inkludert

9. The prestigious Galleria San Federico, characterized by 6 floors is a place of both art and business, as it is located in the heart of Turin and has three access routes, namely Via Roma, Santa Teresa and Bertola. It is a typical example of an eclectic style building and in almost a century has housed representative offices, luxury shops and elegant clubs.

   10 minInngang inkludert

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How it compares in Turin

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 302 experiences we list in Turin.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Turin

Turin is the elegant Piedmont capital below the Alps, a city of arcaded avenues, royal palaces, a famous Egyptian museum, chocolate and vermouth.

Turin was the first capital of unified Italy, from 1861 to 1865, and before that the seat of the Savoy dynasty, whose baroque palaces and wide arcaded streets still define the centre. Piazza Castello holds the Royal Palace and Palazzo Madama, and Piazza San Carlo is a grand square with twin churches. The Mole Antonelliana, a tower topped by a spire, houses the National Cinema Museum, and the cathedral keeps the Shroud of Turin.

Top-ranked sights in Turin: Grinzane Cavour Castle, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Carlo.

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