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Turin in 2 days: itinerary with times, options and costs
Day 1 belongs to the big three in the centre, Day 2 to Palazzo Madama, the Roman quarter and either the cars at MAUTO or the view from Superga. With the right order for every weekday.
- Two ready-made day plans with times
- Order checked for every arrival day
- All admissions free with the 48-hour Torino Card
- Options for football, food, families and rain
from€29.90per person
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Two days in Turin: the plan
Two days is a good amount of time for Turin. You see the main sights without rushing and have time for cafés, an Aperitivo and a view over the city.
- Day 1 – the centre: Egyptian Museum, Piazza Castello, Musei Reali, Mole Antonelliana with the National Cinema Museum. The detailed plan is on Turin in one day.
- Day 2 – palace, old town and cars: Palazzo Madama, the Quadrilatero Romano and, in the afternoon, the MAUTO car museum – or the Basilica di Superga with the rack railway instead.
The order is what matters. On Tuesdays the Mole and Palazzo Madama are closed, on Wednesdays the Musei Reali and the rack railway to Superga. The table further down shows which day fits best when.
Day 1: the highlights in the centre
Day 1 is identical to our itinerary Turin in one day – there you'll find all the details on booking, routes and options.
| Time | Programme | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Egyptian Museum | about 2 hours; Mondays only until 14:00 |
| 11:15 | Piazza Carignano and Piazza Castello | just over 350 m as the crow flies, on foot |
| 11:45 | Lunch in the Quadrilatero Romano, Bicerin | Caffè Al Bicerin closed on Wednesdays |
| 13:00 | Musei Reali | about 3 hours on average; closed on Wednesdays |
| 16:15 | Mole Antonelliana: National Cinema Museum and panoramic lift | closed on Tuesdays; lift only with booking |
| 19:00 | Via Po, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Aperitivo | on foot |
Day 2: Palazzo Madama, Quadrilatero and MAUTO
This plan works Wednesday to Sunday. On Mondays you reverse the order (MAUTO is then only open until 14:00), and on Tuesdays you replace Palazzo Madama – see the table below.
10:00 – Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Madama in the middle of Piazza Castello brings together several eras of the city's history: the medieval fortress encloses the two towers of the Roman city gate, and Filippo Juvarra added the Baroque façade and staircase in front of it. In the 19th century the first Senate of the Kingdom of Italy met here. Today the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica shows art and decorative arts, and from the panoramic tower you look out over the piazza.
It's open on Mondays and from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and the ticket office closes at 17:00. Allow about two hours.
12:00 – Quadrilatero Romano and lunch
From Palazzo Madama you walk into the Quadrilatero Romano, the old Roman quarter with its narrow lanes, small squares and places to eat. Here you'll also find the Porta Palatina, the Roman city gate at the north end of the old town. If you didn't have time for a Bicerin on Day 1, catch up now at Caffè Al Bicerin on Piazza della Consolata (daily 9:00–19:15, closed on Wednesdays).
13:45 – by metro to Lingotto
The driverless metro runs from Porta Nuova to Lingotto. From the station, according to the museum, it's about a nine-minute walk via Via Nizza and Via Garessio to MAUTO. A digital City 100 ticket costs €1.90 and includes one metro ride. Alternatively, the Blue Line of the Hop-on Hop-off bus stops at the museum (stop 4).
14:30 – MAUTO car museum
The Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile tells the history of the car – fitting for the city of FIAT. It's open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entry one hour before closing. We recommend at least two hours. Regular admission costs €18, and it's free with the Torino Card.
17:00 – back to the centre
The metro gets you back to Porta Nuova quickly. If you still have energy, stroll through Parco del Valentino on the Po with the Castello del Valentino. The Borgo Medievale, built for the 1884 exhibition, is currently closed for renovation.
19:00 – Aperitivo or vermouth tasting
Finish with an Aperitivo. If you want to learn more about Turin's vermouth – invented by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in 1786 – book a tasting at a wine bar in the centre. A guided Aperitivo and street food tour starts on Piazza San Carlo.
Day 2 by interest: Superga, football, art or food
Keep the morning with Palazzo Madama and the Quadrilatero. For the afternoon, here are the alternatives to MAUTO:
The Basilica di Superga stands at 672 metres above the city, and from the dome you can see far across Turin. Take tram 15 (or buses 61 and 68) to the valley station at Sassi. The historic rack railway climbs 425 metres in about 18 minutes. It doesn't run on Wednesdays – then, according to Turismo Torino, you can reach Superga on bus line 79/.
- Return fare: Mon–Fri €6, Sat/Sun/public holidays €9, with the Torino Card €4.
- Royal Tombs or Royal Apartment: €6, only with a guided tour (about 45 minutes, in Italian); dome €4, 131 steps, closed in rain, fog or snow. Free with the Torino Card and Royal Pass.
- Opening hours until 20 June 2027: Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 14:30–18:00, Sat/Sun 10:00–19:00; tickets on sale until 45 minutes before closing.
- On Sundays and public holidays, as a trial (since 17 May 2026 for six months), the Superga Express runs from Piazza Vittorio Veneto directly to the basilica.
GTT publishes the current rack railway timetable. More on our page about the Basilica di Superga.
Football fans take bus 72 from Porta Susa to the Allianz Stadium in about 30 minutes. The Juventus Museum and stadium tour take up to two hours. The museum is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 18:30 and at weekends until 19:30; on match days there's a Match Day Tour with its own times instead of the normal tour. With the Torino Card the museum is free, and the stadium tour costs a reduced €15 at the ticket office.
If you want to honour the Grande Torino, head to Superga: a memorial there commemorates the plane crash of 4 May 1949. More: Juventus Stadium Tour.
Modern art instead of cars: the GAM – Galleria d'Arte Moderna is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (ticket office until 17:00), regular admission €10, free with the Torino Card. History buffs go to the Museo del Risorgimento in Palazzo Carignano (Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:00, regular €12, free with the Torino Card). Both are closed on Mondays.
Turn the afternoon into a tasting tour. On a chocolate tour through the old town you try chocolate, pastries, Bicerin and Gianduiotti. If you want to go deeper, visit a chocolate factory in Moncalieri, south of Turin, with a guided tour from roasting to the finished Gianduiotto. All offers: Food tours in Turin and Chocolate, Bicerin and historic cafés.
When it rains, stick to the basic plan: Palazzo Madama and MAUTO are indoors, and the metro takes you to Lingotto without getting wet. Skip Superga then – the dome is closed in rain and fog, and there's no view anyway.
The best order for each arrival day
This table helps you avoid every closing day. "Day 1" and "Day 2" refer to the plans above.
| Your two days | First day | Second day |
|---|---|---|
| Monday + Tuesday | Day 1 (visit the Egyptian Museum before 14:00) | Day 2, but GAM or Museo del Risorgimento instead of Palazzo Madama |
| Tuesday + Wednesday | Egyptian Museum, Musei Reali, MAUTO in the afternoon | Palazzo Madama, Quadrilatero, the Mole in the afternoon (on Wednesdays Superga can only be reached by bus 79/) |
| Wednesday + Thursday | Day 2, the Mole in the evening instead of the Aperitivo tour | Day 1 without the Mole, with an Aperitivo or food tour in the evening instead |
| Thursday + Friday | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| Friday + Saturday | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| Saturday + Sunday | Day 1 (Egyptian Museum open until 20:00) | Day 2; for Superga, the Superga Express runs on Sundays |
| Sunday + Monday | Day 1 | Day 2 reversed: MAUTO from 10:00 to 13:00, Palazzo Madama in the afternoon |
With the Torino Card: Egyptian Museum only with a booking at weekends and on public holidays. Special closures in October 2026: Musei Reali closed on Tuesday 6 October instead of Wednesday; National Cinema Museum closed on 7 October.
Costs for two days: is the Torino Card worth it?
Calculated with regular adult admission prices (as of October 2026). Unlike the 24-hour card, the 48-hour card has no limit on museum visits.
Day 1: the centre
- Egyptian Museum€18.00
- Musei Reali€15.00
- National Cinema Museum in the Mole€18.00
Total€51.00
Day 2: Palazzo Madama and MAUTO
- Palazzo Madama€10.00
- MAUTO car museum€18.00
Total€28.00
Together, admissions cost €79.00 at regular prices. The 48-hour card currently costs €39.90 at Tiqets – you save €39.10. With the Superga option instead of MAUTO it's €71 (Royal Tombs €6, dome €4), plus the rack railway with the card for €4 return.
Extra: the Mole's panoramic lift costs €7 instead of €9 with the card. For buses, trams and the metro, card holders can get a 48-hour ticket for €7 at the tourist information office.
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Torino + Piemonte Card
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- Free admission to all museums on this itinerary
- Reduced: panoramic lift, rack railway, Hop-on Hop-off
- One child under 12 free per adult
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Torino Card or Royal Pass?
The Royal Pass is valid for 96 hours and opens the residences of the House of Savoy, including the Musei Reali, Palazzo Madama and Superga. However, it only gives you reduced admission to the Egyptian Museum and the National Cinema Museum. For this itinerary with both museums, the Torino Card is therefore usually the better choice.
Tickets and tours for Day 2
For Day 1, you'll find suitable guided tours on the page Turin in one day. These offers fit Day 2:
MAUTO guided tour
One-hour guided tour of the permanent exhibition, run by the museum itself, admission included. Languages: Italian, English, French.
from €43.00
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MAUTO + Hop-on Hop-off bus
Admission to the car museum and a 24- or 48-hour bus ticket in one. Audio guide on the bus in several languages including English; no audio guide in the museum.
from €45.00
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Superga by rack railway
Private tour with the historic railway and the basilica, train ticket and admission included. Languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese.
from €229.00
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Aperitivo & street food
At least four stops with Nebbiolo, salami, beer, stuffed potatoes and a cocktail or vermouth, maximum 12 participants. Starts on Piazza San Carlo.
from €93.00
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Vermouth tasting
White and red vermouth, a mini spritz and small bites at a wine bar about ten minutes' walk from Palazzo Reale, maximum eight participants.
from €35.00
Details & bookingOption: two days with the Hop-on Hop-off bus
A 48-hour City Sightseeing ticket covers both days. All lines start at Piazza Castello. Until 1 November 2026 the red line runs every hour from 10:00 to 17:00 (loop 50 minutes), and the Blue Line, which stops at MAUTO, at 9:50, 11:05, 12:20, 13:35, 14:50, 16:05 and 17:20 (loop 55 minutes). According to the ticket provider, only the red line runs from November to March.
With the Torino Card the bus ticket is reduced, and with the bus ticket so is Palazzo Madama (€8 instead of €10).
Two days with children
The itinerary works well for families, because distances are short and the themes keep changing: mummies on the first morning, cinema and a lift ride in the afternoon, cars on the second day. A few points help with planning:
- With the Torino Card, each adult can bring one child under 12 free of charge. For teenagers under 18 there's the 72-hour Junior card.
- At the Musei Reali and Palazzo Madama, children and teenagers under 18 get in free.
- At MAUTO, children aged 6 to 17 pay a regular €8.
- Children under 6 aren't allowed on the dome climb at Superga.
One more day?
With a third day you can fit in a palace just outside the city – La Venaria Reale or the Stupinigi Hunting Lodge – or a trip to the Langhe, Alba or the Sacra di San Michele. Days 1 and 2 stay as they are here.
Turin in 2 days: frequently asked questions
For the city centre, yes: the Egyptian Museum, the Musei Reali, the Mole, Palazzo Madama plus MAUTO or Superga. For La Venaria Reale, Stupinigi or a trip to the Langhe you need a third day – see Turin in 3 days.
Thursday to Sunday is easiest. On Tuesdays the Mole and Palazzo Madama are closed, on Wednesdays the Musei Reali and the rack railway to Superga. With the table "The best order for each arrival day", though, any combination works.
The 48-hour card. It's valid from the first scan and, unlike the 24-hour card, isn't limited to three visits. At Tiqets it currently costs €39.90, while the admissions on this itinerary cost €79 at regular prices.
That depends on the weather and the day of the week. Superga is worth it when visibility is clear, and not on Wednesdays, when the rack railway doesn't run. MAUTO is the better choice in the rain and for car fans; on Mondays it's only open until 14:00.
By metro to Lingotto, then, according to the museum, about a nine-minute walk. Alternatively, bus lines 18, 34, 74, 17 and 42 and the Blue Line of the Hop-on Hop-off bus stop there.
Take tram 15 or buses 61 and 68 to the valley station at Sassi, then the rack railway up in about 18 minutes. It doesn't run on Wednesdays. On Sundays and public holidays, the Superga Express also runs from Piazza Vittorio Veneto as a trial.
No. But card holders can get a reduced 48-hour ticket for €7 at the tourist information office. On this itinerary you only need the bus or metro on Day 2.