Turin, Italy

Turin

Elegant arcades and royal palaces at the foot of the Alps.

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  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Turin

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the glass lift up the Mole Antonelliana, home of the Cinema Museum.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Egyptian Museum, one of the best outside Cairo.
  3. EveningHave an aperitivo, which Turin claims to have invented.

Day 2

Visit the Venaria royal palace or the Langhe wine hills.

What to eat

Bicerin, a layered coffee and chocolate drink, and agnolotti pasta.

Local tips

Make the most of Turin

Beat the crowds

Turin is never as crowded as Milan or Florence. The Egyptian Museum is calmest at opening time.

Best photo spot

The city with the Alps behind it, from the Monte dei Cappuccini hill or the top of the Mole Antonelliana.

Getting there

Fast trains from Milan take about an hour. The centre has long porticoes, so you can walk even in the rain.

Don't miss nearby

The Langhe wine hills around Barolo and Alba, about an hour away.

Good to know

Turin's Egyptian Museum is one of the most important in the world; book ahead. Try a bicerin, a layered coffee and chocolate drink.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Turin

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Plan your visit

Getting to Turin

Getting there

  • Turin Airport (TRN)15 km away
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)100 km away
  • Genoa125 km away
  • Milan125 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Turin: good to know

Is Turin worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Elegant arcades and royal palaces at the foot of the Alps.

How many days do you need in Turin?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Turin?

You can visit all year. Turin is never as crowded as Milan or Florence. The Egyptian Museum is calmest at opening time.

How do you get to Turin?

The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 15 km away. Fast trains from Milan take about an hour. The centre has long porticoes, so you can walk even in the rain.

What is there to see near Turin?

Nearby hidden places include Zermatt (106 km), Lake Maggiore (Stresa) (112 km) and Chamonix (114 km).

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