There are many things to do in Turin, a beautiful city with a great historical center at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by the rivers Po and Dora, with its streets and arcaded squares, its restaurants and historic cafés, worth a visit of 2 or 3 days. We can also affirm that it is the great forgotten from Italy and in any other country Turin would be one of the most visited cities, but having to to compete With cities like Florence, Rome, Siena, Venice, Naples, and many others that are among the most beautiful cities in the world, Turin in many occasions, is outside the typical circuit of visits.
Based on the experience of our trip to Turin in 3 days we leave you a list of what we believe are the best things to do in Turin. Do you dare with them? Benvenuti to Torino
1. Stroll along the Po route, from Piazza Castello until you reach the Po river, with its old trade, bookstores and restaurants.
2. Find a bargain in the market known as "The ball", in the back of Porta Palazzo, full of antiques and original objects.
3. Tour the beautiful halls of the Palazzo Madama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, until you find its Roman ruins.
4. Visit the Egyptian Museum, only surpassed in importance by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. A good option to not miss anything interesting about the Egyptian Museum is to book this visit with a guide in Spanish.
5. Go eat at Eataly Lingotto, located in the former Carpano vermouth factory, a place full of restaurants and shops with typical Italian products of great quality.
6. Stroll through Piazza Castello, a spectacular square flanked by the Royal Palace and the Madama Palace.
Piazza Castello
7. Walk up to the church of Santa Maria del Monte on the Monte Dei Cappuccini, to see the sunset and sunset, one of the Top things to do in Turin.
8. Sit on a terrace of Piazza San Carlo, one of the most beautiful in Turin, also known as the "Turin Room".
9. Enter the incredible Fiat factory in Lingotto, with a test track on its roof.
10. Have a great snack or snack in the KM5 of the Roman Quadrilatero.
11. Go on a sunny Sunday morning for a walk or run through the Parco del Valentino along the Po River.
12. Drink coffee in one of its historic cafés such as Caffè Mulassano or Baratti & Milano.
13. If you are not lucky enough to see the Shroud in the Cathedral when the Pope shows it, on rare occasions, you can go to see a replica in the Della Sindone Museum at number 28 of Via San Domenico.
14. Savor a delicious ice cream at Gelateria La Romana or Gelateria Vanilla, one of the Top things to do in Turin.
15. Stroll through the Roman Quadrilateral, which was the heart of the Roman city Julia Augusta Taurinorum, full of narrow streets, squares and bars with a great atmosphere at night.
16. Get on the old tram of line 7 to visit the historic center, one of the Top things to do in Turin.
17. Visit the essential National Museum of Cinema in La Mole Antonelliana, the most famous building in the Piedmontese city. A good option to save money is to buy the Torino + Piemonte Card that includes most famous places in the city such as this museum and discounts for public transport.
Egyptian Museum of Turin
18. Book a central hotel, we will be at the Grand Hotel Sitea, in the historic center and with very good opinions.
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19. If you are a football lover you can not miss the stadium of the legendary Turin Juventus.
20. Have a delicious personalized crepe in Madame Crepe & Mr. Waffle in Via Montebello number 22.
21. Walk around Borgo Medievale south of Parco del Valentino, a recreation of a medieval town and its castle, held in a universal exhibition of the late nineteenth century.
22. Take a tram to visit the Basilica of Superga, where there are the tombs of many of the princes and kings of the House of Savoy.
23. If your visit coincides with the second Sunday of the month, you can not miss the "Big Ball" market, the older brother of the weekly ball, with more than 250 seats.
More things to do in Turin
Stroll along Via Roma, one of the best things to do in Turin
25. Devour a sandwich of prosciutto and focaccia bread in the Master Sandwich.
26. Visit the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, a walk through the history of the automobile in which you'll see everything from classic cars to high-end cars, one of the Top things to do in Turin. If you prefer to know the history of the museum and the most important cars you can book this guided tour in Spanish.
A good option to visit the most remote places like this museum, without wasting much time is to book the tourist bus.
Book the best rated tours and excursions in Spanish in Turin by travelers:
- Turin Magic Tour: Dark Arts and Black Magic
- Torino Piemonte Card +: 2 days
- Turin Walking Tour
- Underground Turin Tour
- Guided city tour and visit to the Egyptian Museum- Many more excursions and tours here
27. Take a hot chocolate or buy a box of their delicious chocolates in the Guido Gobino.
28. Rent a car or take a taxi to visit the Sacra di San Michele, an impressive abbey on top of Mount Pirchiriano, which has become the symbol of the Piedmont region.
29. Visit the Royal Palace, the first and most important royal residence of the Savoy.
30. Find the bank with two seated lanterns and a cat in the Parco del Valentino.
31. Be surprised to see the two completely different facades of the Palazzo Madama.
32. Don't be afraid and climb the Turin Eye, a hot air balloon in the historic center with incredible views of the entire city and the Alps in the background, one of the best things to see in Turin.
33. Visit the Church of the Great Mother of God, one of the most beautiful in Turin, which recalls the Pantheon of Rome for its architecture.
34. Eat one piadina, a kind of bread cake from the Romagna region, in the Piadineria Cusle.
35. Visit the Castle of Valentino, one of the many Residences of the royal house of Savoy declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, in the Parco del Valentino.
36. Go up with the glass elevator of La Mole Antonelliana to enjoy the best views of Turin.
Views from La Mole Antonelliana
37. Eat a delicious rucola e burrata panini at Accademia Del Panino.
38. Enter the Sanctuary of the Consolata, with a beautiful baroque interior.
39. Stroll along the shore of the Po River at sunset.
40. Go out for a drink in Piazza Vittorio, one of the places with more atmosphere and nightlife in Turin.
41. Find the San Filippo Neri Church, one of the most beautiful in the city with its huge white columns.
42. Enter the Carignano Palace, another of the residences of the royal house of Savoy, and take the opportunity to visit the National Risorgimento Museum.
43. Devour a pizza at the Casa di Pulcinella, one of the best in the city.
44. Admire the Porta Palatina, the Roman gate of the ancient city of Iulia Augusta Taurinorum, now Turin.
Palatine Holder
45. Listen to an opera at the historic Teatro Regio.
46. If you like the Martini in Pessione, near Turin you can visit the Martini House that includes its factory and its museum. Just don't leave without tasting a glass of his famous vermouth.
47. Try the local pasta specialties in La Taverna dei Mercanti.
48. Look up to see the great octagonal dome in the church of San Lorenzo.
49. Discover the underground Turin with a tour of the Pietro Micca Museum.
50. Stand in the middle of Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I and think about when to return to Turin.
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