Royal Palace
The baroque palace of the Savoys stands right on Piazza Castello. It is part of the Musei Reali and is included in the Royal Pass and the Torino Card.
City Sightseeing Torino
Hop-on Hop-off bus Turin: the city from an open-top double-decker
Three routes, one ticket: get off at any stop, see the sight and continue on the next bus.
- Three routes from Piazza Castello, running daily
- Ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours
- Audio guide in 8 languages, including English
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Cancel with Tiqets up to 24 hours in advance
from€28.00per person
See bus ticketsBook via Tiqets
How the bus tour works
Especially on a first visit, it isn't easy to see Turin's highlights in a short time. With the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus you get on wherever suits you and decide for yourself where to get off. The buses run daily, and all three routes start on Piazza Castello.
- Ticket: valid for 24 or 48 hours, on all routes
- Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese
- On board: free Wi-Fi
- App: the free "Sightseeing Experience" app shows you where the next bus is right now.
- Children: up to age 4 ride free
This way you see the main sights without long walks and get background on the city along the way.
The three routes at a glance
All routes begin on Piazza Castello. The times are taken from City Sightseeing's official timetable for 1 October to 1 November 2026. According to the ticket provider, only the red route runs in winter (November to March).
| Route | Loop | Frequency | Departures from Piazza Castello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red route | approx. 50 min | every 60 min | 10:00 to 17:00, hourly |
| Blue route | approx. 55 min | every 75 min | 9:50, 11:05, 12:20, 13:35, 14:50, 16:05, 17:20 |
| Green route | approx. 80 min | every 120 min | 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30 |
Timetables change with the seasons. Current route map and timetable: city-sightseeing.it.
The red route: city centre, museums and the banks of the Po
The red route is the classic tour. According to the provider, it runs through the city centre to the main museums and to the Valentino Park on the Po. The Borgo Medievale in the park is currently closed for renovation. It is the only route that runs all year round, and the bus comes every hour.
The blue and green routes go further out. Which stops they serve in the current season is shown on the current City Sightseeing route map. On the green route, plan around the two-hour frequency: if you get off, you'll wait that long for the next bus.
Sights around Piazza Castello
Around Piazza Castello, the starting point of all routes, several highlights are within walking distance. You can visit many of them for free with the Torino Card.
Mole Antonelliana
The city's landmark houses the National Cinema Museum. The panoramic lift takes you up to the viewing platform.
Egyptian Museum
Mummies, statues and papyri: the Museo Egizio is one of Turin's best-known museums. Allow several hours.
Ride for less with the Torino Card
The bus tour is not included in the Torino + Piemonte Card. Card holders do, however, get a discount on the City Sightseeing bus – 10% according to Tiqets. On top of that, you get free entry to the museums along the route, such as the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Museum and the National Cinema Museum.
Alternative: city tour by electric bus
If you'd rather take a fixed tour without changing buses, Turin also has a city tour by electric bus with an audio guide.
Electric bus with audio guide
A tour in an electric bus to the city's highlights, with commentary via audio guide. You can see the duration and languages right on the offer.
from €15.00
Details & bookingYou'll find more guided tours under City tours in Turin.
Tips for your ride
- Start early. On the green route the first bus leaves at 9:30, and after that only every two hours.
- Check the timetable beforehand: times change with the season, and only the red route runs in winter.
- Bring your own headphones for more comfortable listening to the audio guide.
- You get the best view from the open top deck.
- Combine the bus with the Torino Card: a discount on the ride and free entry to many museums.
- For buses, trams and the metro away from the route, see public transport in Turin.
Hop-on Hop-off bus Turin: frequently asked questions
All three routes start on Piazza Castello. According to the provider, the first stop is at the corner of Via Po. But you can get on at any stop.
24 or 48 hours, depending on the ticket. During that time you can ride as often as you like on all routes currently running.
According to the timetable for 1 October to 1 November 2026, the red route runs hourly, the blue every 75 minutes and the green every two hours.
Without getting off, about 50 minutes on the red, 55 minutes on the blue and 80 minutes on the green route.
Yes, the buses run daily. According to the ticket provider, however, only the red route operates from November to March.
Yes. The audio guide is available in eight languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese.
According to the provider, children up to age 4 ride free. Older children need their own ticket.
Yes. With the Torino + Piemonte Card you ride at a reduced price – 10% off, according to Tiqets. The ride itself is not included in the card.
With Tiqets you can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the chosen date.
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi on board.