Turin Attractions Guide 2026

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The most popular and significant attractions in Turin.

1. 1

   Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)

   museumAdult EUR 18 (approx. $20.70) · Reduced EUR 3 (approx. $3.45) for ages 15-18 and university students · Child EUR 1 (approx. $1.15) for ages 6-14; free up to age 5 · Note Online booking is recommended and may be required, including for free tickets; prices can change for special exhibitions. Confirm at museoegizio.it2.5-4 hours

   The oldest museum in the world devoted entirely to Egyptian civilisation, with the largest Egyptian collection outside Cairo.

   Tip: Book timed tickets online at museoegizio.it, as slots can sell out in busy periods. · Arrive at opening or in the last two hours before closing for quieter galleries. · Allow at least three hours; the chronological route is best followed from the lower floor upward. · Audio guides and guided tours are available and add context to the objects and papyri. · Check the museum website for reduced and free categories before buying tickets.

2. 2

   Mole Antonelliana and Museo Nazionale del Cinema

   landmarkAdult Museum EUR 16 (approx. $18.40); panoramic lift EUR 9 (approx. $10.35); combined EUR 20 (approx. $23) · Reduced Museum EUR 14 (approx. $16.10); lift EUR 7 (approx. $8.05); combined EUR 17 (approx. $19.55) for young people 6-26 · Child Reduced rate applies from age 6 · Note Official regulations list these rates but are undated; confirm at museocinema.it before buying2-3 hours (1 hour for the lift only)

   Turin's 167.5 m landmark tower houses one of the world's leading cinema museums and a glass lift to a panoramic terrace.

   Tip: Buy the combined museum and lift ticket online at museocinema.it to avoid ticket-desk queues. · The museum is closed on Tuesdays, so plan the visit for another day. · Go up the lift early on a weekday or near sunset for the best light, accepting longer queues at dusk. · Bring a light jacket, as the open terrace can be windy. · Ticket sales stop 60 minutes before closing, so arrive with time to spare.

3. 3

   Musei Reali and Palazzo Reale

   museumAdult About EUR 18 (approx. $20.70) · Reduced Reduced and free rates apply for young visitors and certain categories · Child Free under 18 · Note One ticket covers the Royal Palace, Armeria Reale, Galleria Sabauda, Museo di Antichita, Royal Gardens and, via the museum route, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud; first-Sunday-of-the-month free entry is collected at the ticket office only; exact prices not confirmed from the official site3-4 hours

   The Savoy royal residence and a museum complex that includes the Armeria Reale, Galleria Sabauda, the archaeological museum and gardens; part of the UNESCO Residences of the Royal House of Savoy.

   Tip: Check museireali.beniculturali.it for current opening days, as the complex is closed on Mondays. · Free entry on the first Sunday of the month is collected at the ticket office only, so expect queues. · Plan three to four hours and prioritise the Palazzo Reale and Armeria if time is short. · Visit the Royal Gardens in late spring or early autumn for the best conditions. · Confirm access to the Chapel of the Holy Shroud before the visit.

4. 4

   Duomo di Torino and Cappella della Sindone

   religiousAdult Cathedral free; the Chapel of the Holy Shroud is visited with the Musei Reali ticket (about EUR 18, approx. $20.70) · Reduced As Musei Reali · Child Cathedral free for all ages · Note Shoulders and knees must be covered; the Shroud itself is shown only during rare public expositions and a replica is displayed in the cathedral45-90 minutes

   Turin's Renaissance cathedral, built 1491-1498, adjoining Guarino Guarini's Baroque Chapel of the Holy Shroud, reopened in 2018 after the 1997 fire.

   Tip: Cover shoulders and knees to be admitted to the cathedral. · Visit the Chapel of the Holy Shroud through the Musei Reali ticket on its opening days. · Avoid Mass times for sightseeing, as access to the nave may be limited. · Check sindone.org for information on the Shroud and any public expositions. · Combine the visit with the Palazzo Reale and Porta Palatina in a single walk.

5. 5

   Reggia di Venaria Reale

   palaceAdult EUR 20 (approx. $23) for Reggia, Gardens and exhibitions · Reduced EUR 8 (approx. $9.20) for ages 6-18 and university students under 26 · Child Free under age 6 · Note Summer evening tickets existed in 2026 (EUR 18 palace plus garden; EUR 8 gardens only, approx. $20.70 and $9.20); prices not confirmed from the official siteHalf day (3-5 hours)

   The monumental Savoy hunting palace built from 1675, with the Great Gallery by Filippo Juvarra, restored gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage listing.

   Tip: Allow three to five hours; gardens alone can take over an hour · Avoid Monday, when the complex is closed · Weekday mornings are the quietest time · Check lavenaria.it for summer evening openings and current prices · Wear comfortable shoes for the long garden paths · Take GTT bus line 11 from central Turin rather than driving

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   Basilica di Superga

   religiousAdult Basilica free; Royal Tombs about EUR 6 (approx. $6.90); dome about EUR 4 (approx. $4.60) · Reduced Dome EUR 3 (approx. $3.45) · Child Reduced rates apply · Note The Sassi-Superga rack tram costs about EUR 6 return (approx. $6.90) on 2025 fares; confirm at gtt.to.it2-3 hours including the tram

   Filippo Juvarra's hilltop basilica (1717-1731), the Savoy royal burial site and memorial to the 1949 Torino football team air disaster.

   Tip: Take the historic rack tram from Sassi, reached by GTT tram 15 from the city. · Check basilicadisuperga.com for dome and Royal Tombs times, which differ from the basilica. · Go on a clear morning after rain for the best Alps visibility. · Bring a layer, as the hilltop is windier and cooler than central Turin. · Check gtt.to.it for current tram and bus services, which change by season.

7. 7

   Palazzo Madama

   museumAdult EUR 10 (approx. $11.50) · Reduced Reduced rates for concessions and Multimuseo combined ticket with GAM and MAO · Child Free under 18 · Note Free-Wednesday offer was reported as suspended; confirm online1.5-2 hours

   A Roman gate turned medieval castle with a Baroque facade by Juvarra, housing the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica.

   Tip: Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours; the tower adds a short extra climb · Closed Monday; last entry is 5PM · Ask about the Multimuseo ticket if also visiting GAM and MAO · Choose a clear day for the tower terrace · Free for visitors under 18

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   Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO)

   museumAdult EUR 18 (approx. $20.70) · Reduced Reduced rates for young people, seniors and groups · Child Reduced or free for young children · Note Included in the Torino+Piemonte Card; exact reduced rates not confirmed2-3 hours

   One of the world's leading car museums, with around 200 vehicles from the dawn of motoring to modern Italian design.

   Tip: Allow two to three hours; enthusiasts may want longer · Closed Monday; last entry is one hour before closing · Weekday afternoons are quietest · Check whether the Torino+Piemonte Card covers entry · Take Metro Line 1 to Nizza or Dante

9. 9

   Piazza Castello

   landmarkAdult Free · Reduced Free · Child Free · Note Free public square20-40 minutes

   The monumental heart of Turin, framed by Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Reale, Teatro Regio and the Baroque church of San Lorenzo.

   Tip: Visit early in the morning for empty photographs · Return in early evening for the aperitivo atmosphere · Use the square as a starting point for nearby museums · No ticket is needed for the square itself · Check local event calendars since markets and events can use the space

10. 10

    Piazza San Carlo

    landmarkAdult Free · Reduced Free · Child Free · Note Free public square20-30 minutes

    The elegant 17th-century arcaded square known as Turin's drawing room, with twin churches and the equestrian statue of Emmanuel Philibert.

    Tip: Visit mid-morning for calm or early evening for atmosphere · Try bicerin at a historic cafe under the arcades · Combine with Palazzo Carignano and Piazza Castello on foot · The arcades give shelter on rainy days · Cafe prices are higher than at ordinary bars, so check menus

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