Top Turin 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.

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, art, 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 visit the medieval and Roman district, my favorite, where I have chosen to live and that I know far and wide, 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. - Is it true that Turin people are cold and fake? - Why is Turin such an underrated city? - Did you know that the aperitif was born in Turin? - Have you ever been in a "infernotto"? - The reputation of Turin as a magical city...is it true? 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 (and unfortunately we do not receive the notifications of the questions written here on the site). Thanks! Ciao!

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.

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.

Sightsee with a local guide in Turin, and discover the city’s charms on a 2-hour walking tour. In this private tour, you’ll explore the Roman Quadrilateral and Piazza Castello on foot, and check out landmarks such as the food stalls of Porta Palazzo, the history-rich arcades of Via Po, and the Mole Antonelliana building.

Discover the charming Italian city of Turin on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour on a distinctive double-decker bus. From a panoramic top-deck vantage point, see all of Turin’s spectacular sights while listening to informative commentary. Cruise past landmarks like Parco del Valentino and Museo Scienze Natural and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Enjoy a 24-hour or 48-hour validity period of your ticket and hop-on or hop-off the bus at numerous conveniently located stops.

Discover the ancient secrets of pharaohs and mummies at the newly renovated Turin Egyptian Museum. Explore four redesigned floors of exhibits that house one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world, with over 30,000 artifacts including papyrus scrolls, sarcophagi, taxidermied animals, and jewelry. Learn about the fascinating culture and mythology of ancient Egypt with an included video guide and multimedia displays.

Explore Turin by bike on a 3.5-hour tour with an informative guide. Discover the city of Italy's royal family, including famous attractions such as the castle, Valentino Park, and Mole Antonelliana, along with hidden gems that are favored by the locals. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour with a small group limited to 13 participants. Includes guide and use of bike equipment.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Indulge in the fantastic and impressive wines of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy. Visit wine cellars and vineyards of Langhe and Roero and be prepared to taste some amazing wine, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. Choose between a half-day or a full-day tour, exploring and learning about the wines of the area. 

Italy is a patchwork of local cuisines, each with a proud heritage and unique dishes. On this walking tour, take a deep dive into that of food-centric Turin's neighborhood eateries. Sample a plethora of local delicacies from street foods to restaurant fare, learning about their role in the city’s gastronomic culture from your guide. Taste wines and get your caffeine fix with Turin’s prized coffee.

Turin is known for its prestigious cuisine featuring delicacies from truffles to chocolate. Take a deep dive into the city’s food culture with this gourmet walking tour to visit restaurants, learn about traditional dishes, and enjoy tastings and lunch with a foodie guide. Sample specialties including grissini (breadsticks), agnolotti and tajerin pasta, vitello tonné (veal with tuna sauce) and steak tartare, chocolates, and bicerin (a chocolate-infused coffee drink).

Considered one of Italy’s greatest red wines, Barolo is a favorite of oenophiles around the world. During your next visit to the Piedmont wine region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn more about how Barolo and other local varietals are made during a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run winery. Tour the vineyards, visit the cellar, and enjoy samples of a dozen wines, plus locally made meats and cheese.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

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 The experience starts with minimum 2 people 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 Here you will find a friend, if you are a family or in company, the itinerary will be more fun

Explore Turin from a unique perspective with this one-of-a-kind tour that takes you deep beneath the city. Follow your guide below ground to discover secret tunnels under the city’s citadel, royal ice depots beneath Porta Palazzo, and a WWII air raid shelter. Learn about Turin’s history through the lens of its hidden underground sights, overlooked by most visitors.

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.

Born in Turin and always lived in Turin, she knows all the most characteristic points of the Palace, the most important but also the most particular objects. A view of the Turin Cathedral from the top of the chapel designed by Guarino Guarini, reopened in 2018 after a long restoration following the 1997 fire, with a description full of details and peculiarities. The Royal Armory has one-of-a-kind finds from every era. In addition, one hour free visit of the historic center in its main points.

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!

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.

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".