Why go to Turin? The 10 good reasons to go Turin
Riding on mythical tracks
The site of the 2006 Olympic Games is one of the largest ski areas in the world, along with the Vialattea.
Take your time
Piedmont is the home of the Slow Food movement: slowing down to live better!
Vibrating with the tifosi
A Juventus home match is a must for all soccer fans!
Fill up on chocolate
The best craftsmen offer endless variations on cocoa.
Discover the royal residences
The many Residenze Reali of the House of Savoy are a world heritage site.
Improve your wine culture
A wine tasting at a Langhe or Monferrato winery is a must.
Visit historic cafés
Their unchanged decor takes us back to the 19th century, to the time of the Risorgimento.
Visit the Egyptian Museum
It's a real gem, the second largest Egyptian museum after Cairo.
Admire the artistic avant-garde
Turin is a city on the move, turned towards art in all its forms.
Taste truffles at every meal
The white truffle of Alba is cooked in many ways in many restaurants.
What to visit Turin?
Interview: My Turin
With Serène Delmas, author
A great lover of transalpine cuisine, Serène realized that the best way to taste everything was... to go and live in Italy! She enthusiastically travels the Italian territory to discover all its culinary riches. It's because of her passion for chocolate (and wine, and truffles...) that Turin and Piedmont hold a special place in her heart.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Turin
Timetable
Museums close on Mondays and Tuesdays. Some public museums are free on the first Sunday of the month.
To be booked
We strongly advise you to book any guided tour, as places are limited, but also to be sure of their organization.
Budget & Tips
Museums are quite expensive, so it's a good idea to buy the Torino+Piemonte Card, a pass that comes in a range of formulas (from 1 to 5 days, from €29 to €50) and offers free entry to around a hundred sites, as well as numerous discounts, especially on transport.
Guided tours
The tourist office and a number of private companies offer complete city tours on a variety of themes, from the most classic to the most unusual, and in a variety of formats. As in all major cities, there are also greeters, local residents who will show you around the city as a friend would...
Smokers
Don't forget that smoking is strictly forbidden in public areas in Turin, just as it is in France.
