10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Province of Turin That You Shouldn't Miss

October 3, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

The former Province of Turin (Italian: Provincia di Torino; Piemontese: Provincia ëd Turin; French: Province de Turin) was a province in the Piedmont region of Italy. Its capital was the city of Turin. The province existed until 31 December 2014, when it was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Turin.
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1. Tour of Turin, ticket and guided tour of the Egyptian Museum

P.za Castello, 215, 10124 Torino TO, Italy Faberest
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Visit the historic centre of Turin and walk through its majestic squares: starting from Piazza Castello, the ancient nucleus of royal power, you'll walk through the sumptuous Galleria Subalpina to reach Piazza Carlo Alberto and Piazza Carignano, just next to the most important Italian Renaissance museum. Moving towards the Salotto di Torino, Piazza San Carlo, and going along the ancient Via Nuova (now called Via Roma), you will return to the ancient Collegio dei Nobili to travel at least 5000 years back in time and descend into the wonderful world of the Egyptian history. Discover the Egyptian Museum of Turin with a guided tour for small groups and marvel at the splendour, luxuries and daily life of pharaohs and queens of Ancient Egypt.

Inclusions: Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, Guided tour of downtown Turin

Exclusions: Transfer from/to the hotel

Reviewed By Roadtrip4RandN

WOW! There is so much to see that it's overwhelming. Can't imagine doing this without a guide. We started early and was able to see the highlights of the gallery together with our guide's personal insight. The small group together with audio headsets worked out really well.

2. Be a Movie Star Tour for Kids & Families at the Turin National Cinema Museum

Mole Antonelliana, 10124 Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy Pinocchio Tours
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If you are passionate about movies and cinema, then this is the tour for you! Meet our kid-friendly guide just outside the Mole Antonellina, home of the National Cinema Museum, and start an amazing tour where you will feel like your favourite movie character! Our local expert guide will entertain you and your kids, stimulating your curiosity and creativity as you learn about the history of cinema.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Professional art historian guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

3. Egyptian Museum Private Tour - Skip-the-Line

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Somewhere Tours&Events
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Meet your guide at Piazza Carignano and then skip the long lines to enter Turin's Egyptian Museum. Pick-up from your hotel is possible if it is centrally located, but note that you will then walk to the museum. The Egyptian Museum in Turin is the most important of its kind in the world after the one in Cairo. Home to over 30,000 artifacts that narrate 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the collection includes art, religious relics and items from everyday life during the time of the great pharaohs. As a guided tour with a private guide, you can choose your preferred date and start time. Your guide will be waiting to take you on an exciting journey through the museum.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Private licenced guide

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Reviewed By Dubaide

Sunday early morning, grey and chilly air... "Daytime sleep is like the sin of the flesh" The mountain was hided by a low cloud but when we went up, here we are, the abbeys appear on top of the rock, strong and proud, majestic even and so humble at the same time. We made the tour on our own and we enjoyed a lot, following our instinct and timing. We just had to be out of the church by midday because of the Sunday mass - obvious. It is a touristic place but used by living monks! Don't forget, it is a beautiful location but most of all a religious mecca, a strong spiritual location on the Saint Michaels's line. I'll go back on Spring for sure. “Love is wiser than wisdom.” Umberto Eco

4. Unusual tour of Turin for curious people

Via Roma, 4, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Melissoula
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The Unusual tour is the most complete and informative walking tour (up to 4 hours) through the touristic and non-touristic spots of Turin: historical cafes, noble buildings, authentic places with traditions and intriguing stories, hidden gems, private residential courtyards also off the beaten track, "unexpected" churches with their treasures. The hours will fly by and you will certainly not get bored, I promise! - Why is there a "devil" in the Royal Church? - Where's "Mussolini's finger"? - Why are there 18 km of underground tunnels and arcades? - Have you ever heard about 2017 Turin's tragedy? My style is ironical, informal, friendly and with an interactive point of view, for curious people who want to be amazed by the city...like you! Forget about the guides with an umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your LOCAL FRIEND, with whom you can also joke and have fun, more than a guide! I recommend this tour for those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find. Moreover, also loving photography, I have designed an itinerary that will allow you to take very special and always interesting photos. Do not just expect to walk and listen: get ready to chat, discuss the past, present and future of Turin, way beyond what's on the surface, in a journey backwards from 2021 to 15 BC! ✓✓✓ Please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (to +39 33 94 60 48 85 or here in the Q&A section) since, depending on your time availability and language, another day/hour would fit you better (the tour can be in 4 languages) and I could ask you to change day. I will answer as soon as I can!

Inclusions: LIST of Turin attractions / restaurants / gelato shops / activities with price, opening hours, tips, Gratuities, Written RECAP of the places we have visited with historical references and insights

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Reviewed By devilcay

We stayed in touring just for one night on our way to Milan and we thought that an evening tour would have been the best way to see the city, especially under the night light. Our guide was so knowledgeable, very useful because she gave us much practical information and make us see the city with a local point of view. We enjoy it and got the best of the city for a very affordable price. Super recommended!

5. Turin STREET ART tour (open-air museum)

Corso Alessandro Tassoni, 43, 10143 Torino TO, Italy Melissoula
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This tour is a visit to more than 50 buildings (in 1:45/2 hours) in a pictoresque district with cobbled streets not far from the city center. It is designed for those who want to see a different and not-turisty side of Turin's architecture, concentrated in one compact district with painted facades and windows, artistic benches and even a street painting gallery. Do you know that it's the first open-air contemporary art museum in an urban center in Italy (and most of people of Turin do not know it)? The wall paintings increase year by year, they have very different styles, materials, supports, techniques: you will certainly not get bored! I studied Art History at Turin's University and will share with you all my knowledge, but I would like you to express our opinion too, we will make comparisons and learn together, in an informal experience with your LOCAL FRIEND. And no big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Being a teacher of Italian for foreigners, you can practice your Italian and ask me whatever you like about Italian culture, lifestyle, etc. I'll be happy to satisfy your curiosity! IMPORTANT: THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE IS PURELY INDICATIVE. ✓✓✓ Please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (to +39 33 94 60 48 85 or here in the section Q&A) since, depending on your time availability and language, maybe another day/hour would fit you better and I could ask you to change the day (the tour can be in 4 language). I will answer as soon as I can!

Inclusions: LIST of Turin attractions / restaurants / gelato shops / activities with price, opening hours, tips, Gratuities

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Reviewed By devilcay

We stayed in touring just for one night on our way to Milan and we thought that an evening tour would have been the best way to see the city, especially under the night light. Our guide was so knowledgeable, very useful because she gave us much practical information and make us see the city with a local point of view. We enjoy it and got the best of the city for a very affordable price. Super recommended!

6. Two-hour tour (evening or noon) of Turin past and present

Largo IV Marzo, 10122 Torino TO, Italy Melissoula
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This tour is focused on the past and present beauty of Turin in terms of architecture, cuisine and lifestyle for those who want to understand the charme of this (still) underrated city in only 2 hours, under the magic of the evening lights or in the lively lunch hour. We'll visit the Medieval / Roman district, with their pictoresque cobblestone streets and typical taverns too, the market and its hidden gems, the oldest part of Turin and where real people live. With me you'll see a less touristic face of Turin, not easy to discovery on your own. You'll see Turin in the evening if you choose the schedule 6:30-8:30pm (or even after dinner), but it's also possible to do it around noon (11:30-1:30). Simply WRITE me BEFORE booking in order to set together the best time and price. I recommend this tour those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find. My style is ironical, informal, friendly and interactive: forget about the guides with the umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your playful and funny LOCAL FRIEND, not a guide! The tour and its schedule are customizable, if possible, in order to plan the itinerary according to your needs. IMPORTANT ✓✓✓ Please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (in the Questions & Answers or to +39 33 94 60 48 85) since the tour can be in 4 different languages, another day or hour can fit you better and I could ask you to change the day. I will answer as soon as I can!

Inclusions: Gratuities, Written RECAP of the places we have visited with historical references and insights, LIST of Turin attractions / restaurants / gelato shops / activities with price, opening hours, tips

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Reviewed By Victo_Farina

Marzia and Melissoula are awesome! They received me in their house and they treated me as part of the family. I wanted to visit Turin and practise my Italian, but unfortunately we couldn't go out because of the pandemic. Instead, I had a great time with them at home, we talked about the world and we could even practise different language, too (Marzia also speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese). I really appreciate all your kindness and I hope I come back soon to finish my tour around the city! Thank you so much for both of you!! :) Vico

7. Turin,Explore the city in a Walking guided tour.

Piazza San Carlo, P.za S. Carlo, Torino TO, Italy Keys of Italy / Piemonte
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Enjoy max 12 people guided walking tour of this wonderful city. More than two thousand years of history have contributed to build up this incredible heritage: from the Roman Empire, through the Middle Ages and the Savoy court. You will start in Piazza San Carlo, the aptly named "lounge" of Turin, is a miracle of elegance. Be impressed by Porta Palatina , is considered one of the best preserved in the Roman world. Discover The metropolitan cathedral of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of Catholic worship in Turin, it is the only religious building in Renaissance style in the city. Reach Piazza Castello, this large rectangular esplanade is the true centre of Turin. At first, you may only have eyes for the dazzling Palazzo Madama, then your gaze will turn to the façade of the majestic Palazzo Reale. Admire Piazza Carignano, one of the most important and historic squares of the Piedmontese capital. You will end the tour at the Mole Antonelliana, major landmark of the city.

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Reviewed By W8712UOsusanc

My husband and I went to the appointed place and waited and waited. The guide did not appear. I want my money back

8. Turin Step by step

Piazza Castello, P.za Castello, Torino TO, Italy Luisa Boscolo Guida Turistica
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Turin has a world-famous charm: every monument hides magic and mystery. A 2-hour walking tour of the city to get to know in a short time every curious, important and hidden corner. The most important and mysterious monuments, the history of the city, the most visited streets, the antique shops and nowadays shopping. And then we will talk about food, chocolate, wines and delicacies. Turin has been an important city for 2000 years: discover it with me!

Inclusions: Guided tour in Italian, English or French by a Licensed Professional Guide.

Exclusions: Entrance tickets and anything not expressly indicated are NOT included.

Reviewed By Paul T

Luisa Boscolo is an great English speaking guide with an expert knowledge of Egyptology. She guided us effortlessly through the museum, unhurriedly showing artefacts and giving us all the information on the historical items of the museum.

9. Turin: Egyptian Museum 2-hour monolingual guided experience in small group

Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Italy Hidden Experiences
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Enjoy this 2-hour guided experience of the Egyptian Museum and find out not only the most important historyes but also unknown intrigues and secrets of Egyptian culture.

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Reviewed By andreamariana92

We had the pleasure of meeting Paolo who walked us through the history of the castle and the wine-making process. We got to taste wine at the different stages. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the factors that affect each element of the wine and explained things in a very clear manner. The tasting was outstanding, showcasing the differences between the grapes grown just a few meters away from each other. We loved the experience and would highly recommend it as a couple’s activity or with friends.

10. Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin by Stefano
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The Museo Egizio in Turin has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artefacts in the world, after the Cairo Museum. This museum is certainly somewhere you must visit if you are in Turin and indeed is one of the “must see” museums in the whole of Italy.  With an expert guide you will appreciate the very best of the treasures on display. On this 2.5 hour tour in the company of a very knowledgeable guide you take a journey back in time to see mummies, hieroglyphs and papyrus. Your guide will tell you about the golden age in Egypt, learn about the Gods they worshipped, the kind of life they led and the ingenuity of the people who built the pyramids. Amongst the many wonderful archaeological finds there is the intact tome of Kha and Merit and “the Royal List” that contains the name of all the pharaohs and of course a sphinx. This private tour is highly recommended so that you make the most of your visit to this fascinating museum.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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Reviewed By Pranay S

I enjoyed the tour with the view of most of the beautiful place in city center and also the insight.

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