Places of interest in Turin
Piazza Castello, the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, the Mole Antonelliana and Superga: the city's key sights at a glance.
Turin travel guide
Turin: royal palaces, museums and lively piazzas
Italy's first capital offers baroque royal residences, the Egyptian Museum and the Mole Antonelliana. Here you'll find everything for your visit – from the Torino Card to the ride in from the airport.
- Capital of Italy from 1861 to 1865
- Residences of the House of Savoy: UNESCO World Heritage since 1997
- Mole Antonelliana: 167 metres tall, home to the cinema museum
- From the airport to Porta Susa by train in around 30 minutes
Turin at a glance
Turin is the capital of Piedmont and lies on the River Po, with the Alps on the horizon. From 1861 to 1865 it was the first capital of unified Italy, before the role passed to Florence.
The House of Savoy shaped Turin. After Duke Emmanuel Philibert moved his capital to Turin in 1562, palaces, villas and hunting lodges were built in and around the city. These Residences of the Royal House of Savoy have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 – among them the Royal Palace on Piazza Castello and La Venaria Reale.
The city's landmark is the Mole Antonelliana. Alessandro Antonelli designed it as a synagogue from 1862; today it stands 167 metres tall and houses the National Cinema Museum. A panoramic lift takes you up to the viewing terrace at 85 metres.
Torino + Piemonte Card: Turin's museums with one card
The official tourist card gives you free entry to numerous museums, royal residences and castles – from the Egyptian Museum and the Musei Reali to the National Cinema Museum. The card comes for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours, digitally as a QR code. One child under 12 per adult goes free. On Tiqets it currently costs from €29.90.
Royal Pass: the alternative for royal residences
The Turin Royal Pass is aimed at anyone who mainly wants to see the residences of the House of Savoy. It covers entry to 16 royal residences in Turin and Piedmont, including the Musei Reali, Palazzo Madama and La Venaria Reale. You get a discount at the Egyptian Museum and the National Cinema Museum. On Tiqets it currently costs from €30.00.
Sights and museums
Most of the highlights are close together in the centre, and many are free with the Torino Card.
Museums in Turin
Egyptian Museum, National Cinema Museum, MAUTO car museum, GAM and more – with opening hours and tickets.
La Venaria Reale
The Reggia di Venaria and its gardens are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Savoy Residences and lie on the edge of Turin.
Key museums: when are they closed?
Not all museums close on the same day. Plan your visit around this – especially on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| Museum | Monday | Closing day |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Museum | 9:00–14:00 | none |
| National Cinema Museum (Mole Antonelliana) | open | Tuesday |
| Palazzo Madama | open | Tuesday |
| Musei Reali (Royal Palace) | open | Wednesday |
| MAUTO car museum | 10:00–14:00 | none |
| GAM – Gallery of Modern Art | closed | Monday |
| La Venaria Reale | closed (except public holidays) | Monday |
As of October 2026, according to the museums' websites. Hours often differ on public holidays and during special exhibitions.
Tours and day trips
On foot, by bus or with tastings: this is how to get to know Turin and Piedmont.
City tours
Old town highlights, magic Turin, underground tunnels or a bike tour – with a local guide.
Food tours
Gianduja chocolate, vermouth, wine and street food: culinary walks and tastings in the centre.
Hop-on Hop-off bus
The red double-decker buses of City Sightseeing link the city's highlights. An audio guide tells you about Turin along the way.
Day trips in Piedmont
Wine tastings in the Langhe, truffle hunting near Alba and the Sacra di San Michele in the Susa Valley.
Getting there and around
From the airport to the city
The airport is 16 km from the centre. The train takes around half an hour to Porta Susa, the bus runs to Porta Nuova. All options with journey times and fares.
Bus, tram and metro
How to use GTT public transport: tickets, lines and discounted passes for Torino Card holders.
Turin in 1, 2 or 3 days
Ready-made day plans with opening hours, closing days and a cost breakdown: Turin in one day, in two days or in three days with a day trip.
Visiting Turin: frequently asked questions
A long weekend is enough for the main museums and squares in the centre. In two to three days you can manage, for example, the Egyptian Museum, the Musei Reali, the Mole Antonelliana and La Venaria Reale. The Torino Card for 48 or 72 hours fits that nicely. If you want to take day trips into Piedmont, add extra days.
Turin is above all a city of museums and residences, so it is not just a summer destination. In autumn, Piedmont adds to the appeal: the truffle fair in Alba runs from 10 October to 6 December in 2026. More on this under day trips in Piedmont.
Usually yes, if you visit several museums. In our sample calculation with six museums over three days, the regular admission fees add up to €93 – not even counting the Egyptian Museum. You can compare that with the current card price on the Torino Card page.
The Torino Card is designed for a city break of 24 to 120 hours and covers many museums. The Royal Pass is valid for 96 hours and focuses on 16 Savoy royal residences; with it, the Egyptian Museum and the National Cinema Museum are only discounted, whereas they are free with the Torino Card. You'll find a direct comparison on the Royal Pass page.
The train takes around half an hour to Porta Susa station (€3.70). The Arriva bus takes about 30 to 50 minutes to Porta Nuova (€7.50). A taxi takes about 30 minutes and costs around €40. Details on the airport transfer page.
Not all of them. Closed on Mondays are, among others, La Venaria Reale (except on public holidays) and the GAM. The Egyptian Museum is open on Mondays from 9:00 to 14:00, the car museum from 10:00 to 14:00. The National Cinema Museum and Palazzo Madama are open on Mondays and closed on Tuesdays.
No. With the Torino Card, however, you can buy discounted GTT tickets at the tourist information office: 48 hours for €7.00, 72 hours for €9.00.
The Mole Antonelliana is 167 metres tall. The viewing terrace is at 85 metres and can be reached by the panoramic lift. The building houses the National Cinema Museum, which is closed on Tuesdays.