Top Piedmont & Liguria Historical Tours

Scout out Turin’s mysterious side on a 2.5-hour evening tour with a local guide. Home to an array of beguiling landmarks tucked away in clandestine corners, Turin has long been associated with magic and the occult. Hear all about it, and learn about the city’s black and white magic ‘souls’ as you explore by coach.

See the Cinque Terre from a kayak, and stop to snorkel near Punta Mesco, too. Offering a way to avoid the busy footpaths where most Cinque Terre visitors go, this kayak experience showcases the sights from the water instead. Paddle with a guide to learn about Monterosso al Mare, and don't worry about being left behind in the water - the tour takes place with a maximum of just 10 people so assistance is always nearby.

See Cinque Terre from another perspective: from a boat at sea. Spend a full day sailing along the Italian riviera, viewing the five seaside towns and learning about the history of the area from your skipper. Drink in the views of the colorful villages that hug the coastline. Learn some sailing tips from the crew. Stop to swim in the shimmering sea. And then indulge in a lunch of Ligurian specialties, washing it down with some locally produced wine. Participants are limited to just 10 people on this small-group tour, ensuring plenty of personalized attention.

Skip the exhausting hikes and fast train rides and experience Cinque Terre by e-bike on a 4-hour guided tour. The bike's electric motor allows you to maximize your time and traverse the hilly terrain with ease. Eat traditional focaccia and taste locally produced wine during a break at the Sanctuary of Soviore. The scenic route also includes stops at charming churches, including Soviore and San Giovanni Battista.

Discover one of Turin’s highlight landmarks without any hassle—this skip-the-line, Private tour of the Royal Palace of Turin makes logistics seamless. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide right outside of the landmark. With your priority entry, you’ll head straight inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Savoy royalty who once inhabited the palace, see the Royal Armory and Library, explore the Gardens, and even stop by the Turin Cathedral.

This tour is focused on the past and present beauty of Turin in terms of architecture, curious stories and Turin's lifestyle, under the lively magic of the evening lights or in the afternoon. Turin is also a smart and easy day trip from Milan by train (1 hour journey, fares from €10 one way by "Italo" trains). We'll be at my favorite area, the Medieval/Roman district, with its cobblestone streets and picturesque houses, the market and its hidden gems, the oldest part of Turin and where real people live. With me you'll see a less touristic face of Turin, not easy to discovery on your own or with other guides, far from the usual highlights. With an attention to detail that all tourists miss. - Why Turin is a so underrated city? - Is it true that Turin people are cold and fake? Don't expect to just walking and listening: get ready to chat, ask questions and discuss Turin's past, present and future, far beyond the surface, on a trip from 2022 to 15 BC. I suggest this tour if you want to understand the city with a NATIVE Art and Cinema historian, born and raised in Turin, who knows many intriguing anecdotes and unique places that you couldn't otherwise find on your own. My style is ironical, informal and interactive: forget about the guides with the umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my time and attention to everyone. Consider me your witty LOCAL FRIEND, not a guide! To get an idea of why this tour is the most popular and the most imitated in Turin, take a look at the website link in my profile at the (already more than 500) reviews, all positive, of those who have done it before you. At the end of the visit, you will see Turin with different eyes and you will not have missed anything that alone you could not have found or fully appreciated. It is an investment of time and money that makes the difference, not only in my opinion, but also in the first place by those who have done it before you. Consider that even the Turinese themselves book this visit to really get to know the city, in an unprecedented way or even as a gift for family members, friends, ecc. Who are regularly crazy about it, because living in a city is not enough to get to know it thoroughly and more in a curious and intriguing way. ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: ALWAYS WRITE ME BEFORE BOOKING (NO calls please since while I'm working I don't take any call) to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 - how many people + age - dates and hours you wish - spoken languages Possible schedules: 6 or 9pm I ORGANIZE MY TOUR ONLY UPON WRITTEN CONTACT since it can be in 4 languages and at different times to be agreed together. Thanks! Ciao!

Explore the city of Genoa with ease on a Segway during this small-group sightseeing tour. Learn about the importance of this historic port city as you zoom around historic landmarks including the Old Port district, the UNESCO-listed Caruggi area, and the Ducal Palace. End your tour with a relaxed walk along the seafront in the Porto Antico. All necessary equipment is provided and no previous Segway experience is necessary.

Update 10/06/2020 We operate the tour safely respecting all the guidelines (the guide will wear a mask and keep recommended social distance) We will walk through picturesque old paths called "creuze" which connect the sea with the surrounding hills ; they only can be found in Liguria and particularly in Genoa. We will discover the best panoramic views and you will get to know a bit of history of the city through original songs/tales accompanied on guitar, a definitely original way to visit a place !!

See one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval abbeys, and spend time exploring it during this 5-hour tour of Sacra di San Michele from Turin. Travel to Mt. Pirchiriano to the abbey that’s known worldwide for inspiring the film The Name of the Rose, which stars Sean Connery.

Get to know Genoa on a 4-hour walking tour of the city’s historic sights with stops along the way to sample local delicacies. Learn about the city’s past battles and innovations. Visit local shops to try delicious hand-made focaccia, and sip local wines inside a wine shop. Meet the people who give the city its vibrant character while you explore on foot on a 3-mile walking tour past landmarks like one of the world’s first banks, and the birthplace of denim.

Personalized itinerary through the millennia of Egyptian culture and art, along the most important museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world after Cairo. The tomb of Kha and Merit, the most important intact find after that of Tutankhamun. Entire rock tomb from Egypt Collection of papyrus and sarcophagi, mummies and impressive monuments from the birth of civilization to the Ptolemaic period and the Roman conquest. Temporary and thematic exhibitions.

Welcome to Turin the magical city par excellence! Let yourself be enchanted by its history and its legends In this walking tour you'll visit the famous Roman Quadrilatero, the oldest area of Turin and its court of myracles. I'll talk about seers and beautiful sorceress and about the triangles of magic Why is Turin considered magical? Have you ever heard of alchemical caves and the philosopher's stone? My itineraries are exciting and leave the freedom to browse the city in full autonomy. In a coffee bar I involve you in my stories and then I give you a map with a marked itinerary to reach the narrated places. At the end we'll meet again for the last curiosity An amulet for you: a lucky charm linked to the history of the city If you participate in the tour on the day of your arrival, I will give you suggestions on museums, restaurants, itineraries to organize your stay and enjoy the city If you travel alone, you will find a friend, if you are a family or in company, the itinerary will be more fun

Maximize your time at the Egyptian Museum of Turin, and explore the gallery’s wealth of Egyptian artifacts with a prebooked ticket and guide. Saving you time on admission lines, the tour takes you straight to the highlights. Hear the stories behind the ancient mummies, and learn about the Pharaohs and their jewelry as you explore. Numbers are capped at 15 for a small-group experience.

If you want to be captured by a secret Turin you can take part in a guided tour of underground Turin. Beneath the hectic and bustling city of Turin lies another mysterious and unknown world where time seems to stand still. Fifteen meters below the city, the tunnels of the citadel and the sub-cellars of the Baroque palaces are waiting to let you discover their mysteries, on sites of ancient murders which have never been solved. Please note this is a walking tour.

Born in Turin and always lived in Turin, he knows all the most characteristic points of the Palace, the most important objects but also the most particular. A view of the Cathedral of Turin from the top of the chapel designed by Guarino Guarini, burned in 1997 and restored in 2018, with a description full of details and peculiarities.

If you are docked in La Spezia and puzzling over how to visit the picturesque fishing villages of the Cinque Terre along the coast, this shore excursion saves you the trouble of organizing the logistics on your own. Visit the villages of Vernazza and Monterosso with a guide, stopping to taste the local lemon liqueur, Limoncino. End your day with free time in Monterosso, the largest of the five villages, before heading back to La Spezia.

Turin has a world-famous charm: every monument hides magic and mystery. A 2-hour walking tour of the city to get to know in a short time every curious, important and hidden corner. The most important and mysterious monuments, the history of the city, the most visited streets, the antique shops and nowadays shopping. And then we will talk about food, chocolate, wines and delicacies. Turin has been an important city for 2000 years: discover it with me!

Spend the morning out in the Liguran sunshine on an E-Bike tour from Levanto. Start off towards Genove, and cycle past red rock quarries before arriving at the village of Costa for stunning views. Next continue around Mount Serro, and climb back down to the port of Framura for a typical Ligurian lunch complete with white wine and Foccacia. Pass by the parish church of Saint Catherine on your way back to Levanto.

The Royal Palace and Egyptian Museum are two of Turin’s blockbuster sights, but visiting them back-to-back can be overwhelming. With this tour, save time with skip-the-line tickets and head straight to the highlights with a guide to cover both in just hours. Tour the baroque halls of the “Palazzo Reale”, ending at the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, then head to the “Museo Egizio”, home to dazzling ancient art and artifacts.

Discover one of Europe’s largest medieval city centers on a fun Segway tour of Genoa. Join a small group and glide through the historic streets stopping at important monuments and points of interest such as the Porto Antico, the cathedral, and several palaces. While you ride, your guide sheds light on the rich history and culture of Genoa.

The Egyptian Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Turin but waiting in the long line to enter can eat into your sightseeing time. With this tour, enjoy fast-track admission and take in the vast collection’s highlights in just a few hours with a guide. Learn about ancient Egyptian culture and history while admiring world-class art and artifacts including decorated sarcophagi, statue of Ramses II, and vast papyrus collection.

- Have you always wanted to ask an Italian those questions or curiosities to finally clarify the many clichés about Italy? - Will you (or a family member) move to Italy / Turin or are you considering to do that? - Are you studying Italian and want to practise with a language teacher (me!) and want to know more about society, customs, dialects that aren't even mentioned in most of the courses? - Are you fascinated by Italian Art, Music, culture, landscape, food? - Are you simply curious and sociable (maybe you are a solo traveller) and want to spend an hour with me to have a cultural exchange and get a truly full picture of Turin? - Is the weather rainy / cold / not suitable for wander around or have you already walked a lot but still want to have an informative chat, even last minute, about the city? So I recommend you this short informal PRIVATE chat if you want to know more about Turin (or Italy) from your LOCAL FRIEND who have been living there for 45 years. I'll answer all your questions with pleasure (what to visit, where to eat, transport, culture, language, shopping, etc.). We can go to a café (or similar) or a park or any other place that's suitable for a chat. THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE IS PURELY INDICATIVE: I ORGANIZE MY CHATS ONLY UPON WRITTEN CONTACT. ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: ALWAYS WRITE ME BEFORE BOOKING (to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 ) since the chat can be in 4 language. I will answer as soon as I can (please DON'T call since while I ma doing the tours I can't take any call)! *** Write me: - how many people + age - dates and hours you wish - spoken languages ***IMPORTANT: NO drink or food is included in the price of this experience. Keep it in mind, thanks. This is NOT a tour, since we will NOT be visiting but chatting and learning about the city. To visit the city it is better to choose my 2-hour tour "UNUSUAL tour of Turin for curious people".

Meet your guide at the entrance of the palace and start exploring the halls and rooms where the Savoia, the Italian royal family used to live. Learn about the secrets and the legends around the royals and discover their golden treasure: a stunning palace celebrating luxury. Visit the amazing throne room, a brilliant example of the Italian baroque style. Gold and gemstones embellish the magnificent hall, symbol of the opulence of that period. Enter the royal office where the king signed his coronation documents, and many other fascinating and luxurious chambers, such as the ballroom or the apartments. Finally, end your visit with the baroque Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which was built exactly to preserve the Holy Shroud. Even though you will not find it there anymore, because a big fire threatened to destroy it, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

Being accompanied by an accredited guide in the Royal Palace Guides staff, who knows the history of each room in depth, makes the difference and makes the visit incomparable. A journey that, told with professionalism and passion, makes the tour an unforgettable visual and artistic experience.