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.

Sightsee with a local guide in Turin, and discover the city’s charms on a 2-hour walking tour. With a small group of just 15 people, 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.

The Unusual tour is the most complete and informative walking tour (at least 3.5 hours) through the touristic and non-touristic spots of Turin: historical cafes, noble buildings, authentic places with traditions and intriguing stories, hidden gems, private residential courtyards also off the beaten track, some archeology and even underground. The hours will fly by and you will certainly not get bored, I promise! - Is it true that the people of Turin are cold and reserved as they say? - Where's "Mussolini's finger"? - Why are there 18 km of underground tunnels and arcades? - Have you ever heard about 2017 Turin's tragedy? - Why is the bull the symbol of the city? My style is ironical, informal and friendly, for curious people who want to be amazed by the city...like you! Forget about the guides with an umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your LOCAL FRIEND, with whom you can also joke and have fun, not a guide! I recommend this tour to those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find, with an eye on the details that all tourist don't see. Moreover, also loving photography, I have designed an itinerary that will allow you to take very interesting photos. Do not just expect to walk and listen: get ready to chat, discuss the past, present and future of Turin, way beyond what's on the surface, in a journey backwards from 2021 to 15 BC! IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 since the tour can be in 4 languages and I organize my tours only on request. 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 of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. I also do a shorter, 2-hour tour on a part of this itinerary, in case you want to spend less and walk less.

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.

Savor the flavors of the Piedmont capital on a food and wine tour of Turin. Visit Europe's largest outdoor farmers market, which includes more than seven vendors offering local cuisine options. Try enough samples along the way to satisfy your need for lunch.

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, from its market to its 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).

Chocolate and all things sweet are at the heart of this walking tour in Turin. Explore the city’s Old Town with a food-focused tour including stops at chocolate shops and historic cafes. Learn about how chocolate is made and how Turin developed a reputation for confectionery and patisserie. Taste bicerin, a traditional drink native to Turin that combines coffee and chocolate.

Soak in all that Turin and Italy's Piedmont Region have to offer with a 2-, 3-, or 5-day sightseeing pass. Each pass gets you free or discounted admission to upwards of 200 of the area's galleries, museums, monuments and more. In addition you'll receive reduced ticket entry on the main tourist services of Tourin: City SighSeeing open bus, panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana, boats on river Po, Sassi - Superga rack tramway, and the Venaria Express shuttle bus. It's an easy and economical way to explore.

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.

This tour is focused on the past and present beauty of Turin in terms of architecture, cuisine and lifestyle for those who want to understand the charme of this (still) underrated city in only 2 hours, under the magic of the evening lights or in the lively lunch/aperitivo hour. We'll visit the Medieval / Roman district, with their pictoresque cobblestone streets and typical taverns too, 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. You'll see Turin in the evening if you choose the schedule 6-8pm (or even 9-11pm, which means more time to visit during the day), but it's also possible to do it around noon (11:30-1:30 or 4-6pm). Simply WRITE me BEFORE booking in order to set together the best time for both. I recommend this tour those want to understand the city with a local who knows many fascinating stories and unique places that you could not otherwise find. My style is ironical, informal, friendly and interactive: forget about the guides with the umbrella, their list of dates and big groups, because I want to give 100% of my attention to everyone. Consider me like your playful and funny LOCAL FRIEND, not a guide! ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (in the Questions & Answers or to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85) since the tour can be in 4 different languages and I organize my tours only on request. 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 of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. I also do a longer tour, of at least 3.5 hours, in case you want to get to know the city more in depth and in other equally interesting areas. Here you can find my TripAdvisor page with all my tours, for different budgets and needs: https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187855-d17535149-Reviews-Melissoula-Turin_Province_of_Turin_Piedmont.html?m=19905

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.

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.

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? An itinerary to discover the white and black magic, legends and places rich of mistery. A free 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

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!

- Have you always wanted to ask an Italian those questions or curiosities to finally clarify the many clichés about Italy? - Do you (or a family member) have to move to Italy / Turin or are you considering to do that? - Are you studying Italian and want to know more about society, customs, dialects that aren't even mentioned in 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 a person like you to have a cultural exchange to have a truly full picture of Turin? So I recommend you this short informal experience if you want to know more about Turin (or Italy) from your LOCAL FRIEND who have been living there for 44 years. I'll answer all your questions with pleasure (what to visit, where to eat, transport, culture, language, shopping, etc.), especially in front of a nice drink or gelato! THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE IS PURELY INDICATIVE. ✓✓✓ IMPORTANT: please WRITE to me BEFORE booking (to 00 39 33 94 60 48 85 or here in the section Q&A) since the tour can be in 4 language and I organize my tours only on request. 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 of you are, in what languages you can understand the tour and on what days and time you are available. Here you can find all my experiences for different needs and budgets: https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187855-d17535149-Reviews-Melissoula-Turin_Province_of_Turin_Piedmont.html?m=19905 ***NO drink or food is included in the price of this experience. Keep it in mind, thanks!

After more than 500 tours with Airbnb, I selected a short but enchanting Turin itinerary, full of picturesque views, history and curious stories, from an insider angle. If you: - enjoy exploring a city on your own but want to get the best tips from a LOCAL graduated expert who's been living in Turin for 45 years - want to see unique spots that you wouldn't find otherwise, like the underground Turin - have a certain budget but don't want to give up on doing a guided tour - have little time to visit Turin and look for a last minute tour at the best time for you - don't feel walking too long - want to have a quick introduction of the city (consider that time will fly in just 1 hour...) then I can't wait to show you my Turin with an one-hour tour to my favorite part of the city, where tourists normally don't go and where you'll see places you don't expect that not even the Turinese really know. Let me surprise you! I'll be at your complete disposal for any questions about Turin: what to visit, eat, transport, culture, language, to make your experience as useful as possible and to be able to move later independently in a big city like Turin. My style is ironic, informal and passionate. Consider me your LOCAL FRIEND with whom you can also have fun (why not!), not a guide! THE SCHEDULE YOU SEE ONLINE IS PURELY INDICATIVE *** Time will fly by because the historic city center offers so much to do and see; if you have the option to take a longer tour (2 or 3,5 hours), please tell me before booking as it might be worth it. Turin is the third biggest city in Italy; in 1 hour we can't cover the whole city, but it will be an inspirational sample.

Enjoy 2 hours guided experience and together with an expert tour guide and discover the magnificent Royal Palace of Turin, UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Savoy Royal Family palace and hear about their secrets and stories. Admire the Mirror room, the Ball’s room and many other places where Royals lived. While strolling around be amazed by the elegant and luxurious furnishings of the Royal apartments. Continue your guided tour to the amazing Royal Armory, where it features one of the world’s largest collections of weapons and to the Royal Library, which conserves more than 200.000 volumes, ancient maps, engravings, notes and drawings. Do not miss the unique chance to make a jump into the past throughout the history of the Italian Royal Family of Savoy.

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.