Egyptian Museum with a guide
About two hours with a guide, admission included. Languages: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish.
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Turin in one day: the itinerary with times and costs
The Egyptian Museum in the morning, the Royal Palace at midday, the Mole Antonelliana in the late afternoon – all on foot. With closing days for each weekday, a cost breakdown and options for rain, families and food lovers.
- Three highlights, all within walking distance
- A plan for every weekday (watch out for Tuesday and Wednesday)
- All three admissions free with the 24-hour Torino Card
- Breaks for Bicerin, Gianduiotto and Aperitivo
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The itinerary at a glance
With one day in Turin, you focus on the centre. The three main sights are close together: from the Egyptian Museum to Piazza Castello it's just over 350 metres as the crow flies, and from there to the Mole Antonelliana about 600 metres. So you need neither a bus nor a taxi.
- Morning: Egyptian Museum (about 2 hours)
- Midday: Piazza Castello, the Quadrilatero Romano and a Bicerin break
- Afternoon: Musei Reali with the Royal Palace, the Armoury and the gardens (about 3 hours on average)
- Late afternoon: National Cinema Museum in the Mole and the panoramic lift up to 85 metres
- Evening: Via Po, Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Aperitivo
The closing days matter: on Tuesdays the Mole and Palazzo Madama are closed, on Wednesdays the Musei Reali. You'll find an adjusted order for those days below. More time? Then read on at Turin in 2 days or Turin in 3 days – Day 1 there is exactly this plan.
The day plan: Turin from 9:00 to 20:00
This plan works on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The times are guidelines with some buffer for walking and queues.
9:00 – Egyptian Museum
Start with the biggest item right at opening time. The Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) opens at 9:00, and the museum reckons on about two hours for a visit. On Mondays it already closes at 14:00, which is why it comes first. Last entry is always one hour before closing.
The cloakroom is currently suspended and there are only a few small lockers, so travel light. With the Torino Card, choose "CARD Entrance" in the online ticket shop – this reservation is mandatory at weekends and on public holidays and strongly recommended on weekdays.
11:15 – on to Piazza Castello
Via Piazza Carignano you reach Piazza Castello in a few minutes. In the middle stands Palazzo Madama with its Baroque façade by Filippo Juvarra, and the Musei Reali are on the square too. The red Hop-on Hop-off buses also start here.
11:45 – lunch break with Bicerin
A few minutes' walk from Piazza Castello is the Quadrilatero Romano, the Roman quarter with its narrow lanes. On Piazza della Consolata you'll find Caffè Al Bicerin, which has been around since 1763. This is where you try Turin's signature drink: coffee, chocolate and cream, served in layers in a glass. The café is open daily from 9:00 to 19:15 and closed on Wednesdays.
For lunch there are plenty of bars and trattorias in the lanes around Piazza Castello – if you're short on time, stick to a snack.
13:00 – Musei Reali
The Royal Museums are a whole complex: the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale), the Royal Armoury (Armeria Reale), the Chapel of the Holy Shroud (Cappella della Sindone), the Galleria Sabauda, the Royal Gardens (Giardini Reali) and the Turin section of the Archaeological Museum. On average a visit takes about three hours. It's open Thursday to Tuesday from 9:00 to 19:00, last entry 18:00.
Booking isn't mandatory, but it gives you priority entry. If you're short on time, focus on the palace and the Armoury and skip the Galleria Sabauda.
16:15 – Mole Antonelliana and National Cinema Museum
From Piazza Castello it's about 600 metres as the crow flies to the Mole. The 167-metre landmark houses the National Cinema Museum (Museo Nazionale del Cinema). The glass panoramic lift rises freely through the museum hall in 59 seconds to the viewing terrace at 85 metres.
The museum and lift are open Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 19:00, and the ticket office closes one hour earlier. Booking is mandatory for the lift on its own. So book a late-afternoon time slot – the slot is strictly enforced, and if you're late, entry isn't guaranteed.
19:00 – Via Po and Aperitivo
Under the arcades of Via Po you stroll down to Piazza Vittorio Veneto by the river. Opposite, on the other bank, stands the church of Gran Madre di Dio. Around the square, early evening is Aperitivo time: a glass of vermouth or wine with small bites. Vermouth was invented in Turin by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in 1786.
Which weekday? Closing days and plan B
Turin's museums close on different days. Here's how to adapt the itinerary:
| Day | What's closed | How to adjust |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Egyptian Museum only 9:00–14:00 | Plan as above – the museum comes first in the morning anyway. |
| Tuesday | Mole/National Cinema Museum and Palazzo Madama | Egyptian Museum, Musei Reali, then the Museo del Risorgimento in Palazzo Carignano (Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:00). See the Mole from outside in the evening. |
| Wednesday | Musei Reali and Caffè Al Bicerin | Egyptian Museum, then Palazzo Madama (10:00–18:00, ticket office until 17:00) with its panoramic tower, the Mole in the afternoon. |
| Thursday, Friday | – | Plan as above. |
| Saturday | – | The Egyptian Museum is open until 20:00. You can also move it to the end and start the day with the Musei Reali. |
| Sunday | – | Plan as above. On the first Sunday of the month the Musei Reali are free – free tickets are only available at the ticket office, not online. |
Special closures in October 2026: in the week of 5 to 11 October, the Musei Reali are closed on Tuesday 6 October instead of Wednesday. The National Cinema Museum is closed on 7 October 2026 while an exhibition is dismantled.
What does the day cost? The maths with the Torino Card
Calculated with regular adult admission prices (as of October 2026). The 24-hour Torino Card allows a maximum of three free museum visits – exactly the three on this day.
Turin in one day
- Egyptian Museum€18.00
- Musei Reali€15.00
- National Cinema Museum in the Mole Antonelliana€18.00
Total€51.00
Paying separately, you'd spend €51.00 at regular prices. The 24-hour card currently costs €29.90 at Tiqets – you save €21.10. The panoramic lift isn't free: it normally costs €9 (combined museum and lift ticket €23), and with the Torino Card you pay a reduced €7.
If you want a fourth admission, such as Palazzo Madama, the 24-hour card is no longer enough. Then the 48-hour card pays off – or you simply stay longer: Turin in 2 days.
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Guided tours and tickets for the day
With the Torino Card you don't need separate tickets for the three museums. A guided tour is worth it if you want to see the essentials in a short time.
Royal Palace guided tour
Admission and a two-hour guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors, the Ballroom, the Armoury and the Library. Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish.
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Cinema Museum & panoramic lift
Guided tour of the National Cinema Museum with a ride in the panoramic lift, small group of up to nine people. Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian.
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Highlights walking tour
Piazza San Carlo, the galleries, Piazza Carignano, Piazza Castello and the Mole in a small group – a good start in the morning. Meeting point at the fountain on Piazza C.L.N.
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Food tour with tastings
Gianduiotto, zabaione, gelato and Bicerin or vermouth in a historic café. Not suitable for vegetarians or people with gluten intolerance.
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The basic itinerary suits most people. Depending on your interests and the weather, swap out individual parts.
If you love museums, book a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum and allow the full three hours for the Musei Reali. You can add Palazzo Madama with its Museum of Ancient Art and the panoramic tower as a fourth admission – it's open until 18:00 (ticket office until 17:00). For that you'll need the 48-hour card, because the 24-hour card only allows three free visits. For an overview of all museums, see Museums in Turin.
Skip the Galleria Sabauda and treat yourself to a guided food tour instead. Turin calls itself the capital of Italian chocolate: this is where the Gianduiotto, made from cocoa, sugar and Piedmont hazelnuts, was created in 1865. Add a Bicerin at midday and a vermouth in the evening. You'll find all tours under Food tours in Turin, and cafés and chocolate under Chocolate, Bicerin and historic cafés.
Swap the Musei Reali for the Juventus Museum and stadium tour. Bus 72 runs from Porta Susa to the Allianz Stadium in about 30 minutes. The museum and tour take up to two hours. The museum is open on weekdays from 9:30 to 18:30 and at weekends until 19:30 – different times apply on match days. With the Torino Card the museum is free, and the stadium tour costs a reduced €15 at the ticket office.
The National Cinema Museum with its ride in the glass lift is especially good for children. At the Musei Reali and Palazzo Madama, children and teenagers under 18 get in free. With the Torino Card, each adult can bring one child under 12 free of charge, and there's a 72-hour Junior card for teenagers. Plan more breaks, for example in the Royal Gardens behind the palace. Pushchairs stay outside the cabin of the panoramic lift.
The itinerary also works in the rain, because all three main sights are indoors. For getting around, use the arcades of Via Roma and Via Po. Only the view from the panoramic lift is limited when clouds are low, and according to tour operators the lift may not run in storms. Palazzo Madama is a good alternative to the lift.
Option: the Hop-on Hop-off bus
If walking isn't easy for you or you want an overview of the whole city, the City Sightseeing bus helps. All three lines start at Piazza Castello. From 1 October to 1 November 2026, the red line runs daily every hour from 10:00 to 17:00, and one loop takes 50 minutes. An audio guide explains the city along the way, in English among other languages.
For the itinerary above, one loop at midday before you go into the Musei Reali is enough. The Torino Card gets you a discount on the bus ticket, and with the bus ticket you pay the reduced €8 admission at Palazzo Madama.
Food breaks: Bicerin, chocolate, Aperitivo
A day in Turin has three fixed moments of indulgence:
- Bicerin: coffee, chocolate and cream in a glass, officially a traditional drink of Piedmont since 2001. It developed from the 18th-century Bavareisa. Caffè Al Bicerin on Piazza della Consolata bears its name (closed on Wednesdays).
- Gianduiotto: Turin's chocolate shaped like an upturned boat, created on Piazza San Carlo in 1865.
- Aperitivo with vermouth: vermouth was invented in Turin in 1786. If you want to get to know it properly, book a vermouth tasting at a wine bar in the centre.
The best time for your Bicerin is the lunch break between the Egyptian Museum and the Musei Reali.
Getting there and around
- From Porta Nuova station, according to the museum, you walk along Via Lagrange to the Egyptian Museum in 10 to 15 minutes. The Musei Reali are 1.4 kilometres from Porta Nuova (about 20 minutes) and 1.7 kilometres from Porta Susa (about 25 minutes).
- Bus, tram, metro: you'll hardly need them on this day. A digital City 100 single ticket costs €1.90 and is valid for 100 minutes, including one metro ride. You can also pay contactless with your bank card (Tap&Go). More at Public transport in Turin.
- From the airport you can get into the city by train, bus or taxi: Airport transfer.
- Shoes: you'll cover a lot of ground in the Musei Reali alone. Comfortable shoes are worth it.
More time? Two or three days in Turin
A second day adds Palazzo Madama, the MAUTO car museum or the Basilica di Superga. A third day is enough for a palace outside the city such as La Venaria Reale, or for a trip to the Langhe vineyards. Day 1 on both pages is this itinerary.
Turin in one day: frequently asked questions
On Tuesdays the National Cinema Museum in the Mole and Palazzo Madama are closed, on Wednesdays the Musei Reali. On both days the itinerary works with small changes, which are listed in the table above. On Mondays the Egyptian Museum closes at 14:00.
Yes, if you visit three museums. Admission to the Egyptian Museum, the Musei Reali and the National Cinema Museum costs €51 in total at regular prices. The 24-hour card currently costs €29.90 at Tiqets. The 24-hour card doesn't allow more than three free visits.
Booking is mandatory for the Mole's panoramic lift. With the Torino Card you must book the Egyptian Museum in advance at weekends and on public holidays; on weekdays it's strongly recommended. For the National Cinema Museum, booking with the Torino Card is also strongly recommended. At the Musei Reali it's optional and gives you priority entry.
Yes. From the Egyptian Museum to Piazza Castello it's just over 350 metres as the crow flies, and from there to the Mole about 600 metres. You only need a bus, metro or train to get there from the station or airport.
The itinerary stays the same, because all three main sights are indoors. You walk between them under the arcades of Via Roma and Via Po. Only the view from the Mole suffers when clouds are low.
You don't need it for the centre. It's worth it if walking is difficult for you or you want to see the whole city once. Until 1 November 2026, the red line runs every hour from 10:00 to 17:00 from Piazza Castello, and one loop takes 50 minutes.
A Bicerin is made of coffee, chocolate and cream, served in layers in a glass. Since 2001 it has officially been a traditional drink of Piedmont. Caffè Al Bicerin on Piazza della Consolata has been serving it since 1763; it's closed on Wednesdays.
For the Egyptian Museum, the museum gives about two hours. For the Musei Reali, the museums reckon on three hours on average.