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30 things to do in Turin, where to stay, airport transfers, 7 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Turin
- Museo Egizio — ancient Egyptian art and history museum in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Turin Cathedral — church building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Mole Antonelliana — major landmark building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Royal Palace of Turin — palace in Turin (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Palazzo Carignano — historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Palazzo Madama and Casaforte degli Acaja, Turin — palace in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Galleria Sabauda — art museum in Turin (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Castello del Valentino — historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Teatro Regio — theater in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 20 min)
- The National Cinema Museum — Italian motion picture museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Church of San Lorenzo, Turin — church building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Parco del Valentino — garden in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians — church in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Villa della Regina — palace in the city of Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Oriental Art — art museum in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Palatine Towers — building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Museo dell'Automobile — museum in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Synagogue of Turin — Jewish place of worship in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli — museum in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Santuario della Consolata — Turin, Piedmont, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Basilica of Corpus Domini — church building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Gran Madre di Dio — church in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Piazza San Carlo — square in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Piazza Carlo Felice — square in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Turin Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art — modern and contemporary art museum in Turin, Northern Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Teatro Carignano — theatre in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Casa Fenoglio-La Fleur — building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Piazza Statuto — square in Torino (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Royal Armoury of Turin — museum in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Santa Cristina, Turin — church building in Turin, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Turin walking itinerary
Starting point: Piazza Castello / Centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 2.6 km · 3,510 steps · 36 min on the way): Turin Cathedral → Galleria Sabauda → Royal Palace of Turin → Palazzo Madama and Casaforte degli Acaja, Turin → Mole Antonelliana
- Day 2 (≈ 5.1 km · 6,930 steps · 1 h 9 min on the way): Castello del Valentino → Museo Egizio → Palazzo Carignano
Where to stay in Turin
- Piazza Castello / Centre: The Royal Palace and Egyptian Museum are a walk away.
- Quadrilatero Romano: Narrow lanes full of aperitivo bars and small eateries.
- San Salvario: A multicultural area behind Porta Nuova, lively at night.
- Borgo Po / Gran Madre: A calm, green district across the river.
Getting from the airport to Turin
- Turin Caselle (TRN): Airport bus ≈ 45 min
Getting around
There is one metro line; trams and buses make getting around easy. The arcaded streets are walkable even in rain.
Classic places to eat
- Caffè Al Bicerin: Since 1763; the birthplace of the bicerin drink.
- Caffè Mulassano: The tiny historic café where tramezzini were born.
- Baratti & Milano: Chocolate and coffee in the Galleria Subalpina since 1858.
- Caffè San Carlo: An elegant café on Piazza San Carlo since 1822.
- Pepino: Since 1884; famous for the pinguino ice-cream bar.
- Tre Galline: An old address for Piedmontese dishes like bollito misto.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Del Cambio — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Piedmontese
- Piano35 — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative
- Condividere — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative Italian
- Spazio7 — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative
- Magorabin — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative
- Carignano — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Piedmontese
- Cannavacciuolo Bistrot — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Italian
Romantic views
- Monte dei Cappuccini (Sunset): The best view of the city with the Alps behind.
- Murazzi del Po (Evening): Quays along the Po; bars open up in the evening.
- Parco del Valentino (Afternoon): A riverside park with a mock medieval village.
- Mole Antonelliana (Sunset): A panoramic lift takes you up for a view over the whole city.
- Basilica of Superga (Sunset): Turin and the Alps from the hilltop basilica.
Football stadiums in Turin
- Juventus Stadium: Home of Juventus FC
- Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino: Home of Torino FC
Good to know before visiting Turin
- Fine: Carving or damaging monuments can bring heavy fines and prosecution.
- Fine: Buying counterfeit goods from street sellers can get the buyer fined too.
- Fine: Taking sand, pebbles or shells from beaches is banned, notably in Sardinia.
- Fine: Validate bus and tram tickets as soon as you board; unvalidated tickets are fined.
- Fine: Driving into historic-centre ZTL zones without a permit is caught on camera and fined.
- Warning: Validate paper regional train tickets at the platform machines; digital tickets are time-bound.
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115)
- Plugs: C/F/L, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe; in Rome you can refill at the "nasoni" street fountains.
- Tipping: Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Italy, Turismo Roma — Trevi Fountain entry, Wikivoyage — Italy, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Turin travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Turin?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Turin?
- Highlights: Museo Egizio, Turin Cathedral, Mole Antonelliana, Royal Palace of Turin and Palazzo Carignano. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Turin?
- Piazza Castello / Centre: The Royal Palace and Egyptian Museum are a walk away. Other options: Quadrilatero Romano, San Salvario and Borgo Po / Gran Madre.
- How do you get from the airport to Turin city centre?
- Turin Caselle (TRN): Airport bus ≈ 45 min
- How do you get around Turin?
- There is one metro line; trams and buses make getting around easy. The arcaded streets are walkable even in rain.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Turin?
- According to the last known data there are 7 starred restaurants: Del Cambio (1 star), Piano35 (1 star), Condividere (1 star), Spazio7 (1 star), Magorabin (1 star) and 2 more. Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Turin?
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115).
- Do you tip in Turin?
- Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
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