The walking tour was informational and a good overview of key sites. Our guide told us about the historic best bicerin and chocolates shops, palaces and museums. I dont think it was a good value as it was only 2 hrs long. The max size in the description said 12 or 16 (I dont remember), but there was only 4 total. Maybe the price was higher because the tour was for the next day and no others come up in search.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local licensed tour guide
Excludes
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The guide will be in Piazza CLN, Turin, by the fountain of Po River (statue of a man) holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written.
Itinerary
The tour will start from Piazza CLN, where the guide will already tell you interesting anecdotes about its history and the two "Twin Fountains".
You will first stop in Piazza San Carlo, where you will see the Equestrian monument of Emmanuel Philibert and you will talk about the square, considered the “drawing room” of the city, mosty for the presence of old and elegant coffee shops
Galleria Subalpina is another important gallery in Turin hosting various commercial premises. It is inspired by the typical Parisian passages and intended for bourgeois leisure.
You will then stroll inside Galleria San Federico, characterized by its elegant and prestigious structure. Today it is home to shops, jewelers, professional studios... but its history is all to be discovered!
Continue your visit reaching the terrific Piazza Carignano and admire some of the most beautiful historical buildings, declared UNESCO World heritage since 1997. After Piazza Carignano, you will make a quick stop at what were once the Gardens of Palazzo Carignano.
This is one of the historical squares of the city, adorned with ancient palaces and the equestrian statue of Carlo Alberto di Savoia, from whom the square takes its name.
You will then enter Piazza Castello, the real heart of Turin, where you will talk about the main monuments of the city, such as Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Madama and San Lorenzo Church.
End your tour on a high note and see the magnificent Mole Antonelliana, the true symbol of the city.
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Reviews
Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history behind Torino. We became fond of her from the first moments of the tour. We would definitely ask for her again!
Susannah was excellent. We learned and seen so much that we would have missed on our own. We even learned how the Margherita pizza was named. It was a great experience.so glad we did it.
Fantastic tour. Guide was very enthusiastic and has a love and passion for Turin. Gave some great tips for where to eat. Really enjoyed it
This is a perfect tour to get to know Turino. Sophia was an excellent guide; she is knowledgeable, kind and well paced. In two hours we visited some lovely highlights of the central area. Not only did we learn about the history of this marvellous city, we picked up some fascinating facts and local customs. We also were given some excellent tips about where to return and Sophia answered many questions. We highly recommend the tour. Thank you Sophia for a fantastic introduction to Turino!
I came to Turin alone and took the tour. It was incredible! Sofia made the tour enjoyable and full of interesting information. She also gave us recommendations and tips about the city. Sofia was a 10/10, thank you for the experience!
Excellent walking tour of Turin. Sofia was enthusiastic and informative. Encapsulated key information, gave lots of great recommendations. Really good introduction to Turin.
Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and expressive. She went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of our tour.
Wonderful tour, Nadia really made our tour worthwhile. She was super friendly and talked about things with such passion! The tour covered the important spots in the city but also gave us hidden insights. Would rate this 11/10
Sophia was a delightful guide with excellent knowledge and great suggestions.
An interesting and enjoyable tour of central Torino. This was our first visit and the tour gave us our “bearings” for the remainder of the day. We also learned about the Piedmontese cuisine and specialties.
Very worthwhile and interesting introduction to Turin. Very interesting, pointed out highlights and history.
Very interesting and informative walking tour! Covered a lot of the history of the city, and the various royalty and business aspects. Very friendly and engaging tour guide! Highly recommend! If on a sunny day even better!
What a great tour! Our very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide added so much to our visit to Turin.
The porticos made this still enjoyable in the rain. Very history heavy. Nadia was very knowledgeable and passionate about her city.
Excellent tour with Sophia covering the history, main sites and some interesting sidelights and insights into Turin. Absolutely recommend this walking tour.
I took this tour on my first morning in Torino and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Our tour guide explained the history and culture of the city while introducing us to the main streets, piazze, buildings, and cafes in the historical center. Later I was able to go back by myself and find the Torino Club Store, the market, and the Caffè al Bicerin. Highly recommended.
Sophia was just who you would want for a Torino guide!!!! The 2 hour tour is what it is described as.....a highlights tour with a good deal of information. Take the tour first thing during your stay. If you want more depth during your stay, this is a great overview and will help guide you to where you will spend more time
Great way to start your stay in Turino. Sofia is very knowledgeable with engaging. She literally brought history to life with educational story telling! The tour was small enough to hear and understand while large enough to meet new friends and have knowledgeable conversations. Highly recommend. She also gave us some great dining recommendations which served us well!
Antonio was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and kind! Highly recommend!
I had a lovely relaxed tour of the city with Susanna who told me lots about Turin and its history. We saw some lovely sights and interesting little places that I was unaware of.
Excellent tour guide! Sophia’s depth of knowledge was incredible! A great introduction to Turin!
She was very knowledgeable. Kept a good Pace spoke. Excellent English answered everyone’s questions.
Excellent mix of history, culture, and food information! The old buildings were beautiful and we learned how to navigate the historic center.
It’s a must to understand the city so you can then navigate on your own. Guide was very knowledgeable and hit history, small establishments as well as the famous sites
Giada was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.
This was a really good walking tour of the centre of Turin. Our guide was very knowledgeable and she explained a lot about the history of the city, it's mainly buildings and historic cafes and stores
Our guide genuinely loved her city and was very friendly and enthusiastic throughout the tour. Highly recommended!!
This was a great experience; Chiari our guide was excellent - very professional, knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot about the history of Turin, of which there is a considerable amount and it really set us up for our stay there. Some of the shops and sites that we saw were truly breathtaking. We could never have had that experience going around ourselves.
Alessandro was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour was nicely paced. He was fantastic. A former professional footballer.
Fantastic experience. We did not have as much time as we would have liked to offer Turin. Our guide did a wonderful job of helping us understand so many aspects of a place we hope to return to. A delightful overview for anyone who wants to see highlights but can’t stay for days. .
Great introduction to the city. Having done very little homework before reaching Turin this was a great orientation. Suzanne was a great guide.
Carol was an amazing guide. There was nothing she was unable to answer about Turin, and her love for the city shone through. She distilled everything into our tour possible and was charming and personable. If you are visiting Turin, you must use Carol as your guide. Best Garry L
Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Our teen boys were kept engaged. He not only showed us locations but bought us chocolate and advised us on things to do. His name is Alex, great guy and a tour we won’t forget!
The tour was a great way to introduce yourself to the city. Sofia was informative and great personally. The tour was the perfect length in what was boiling weather. If you want to see all the detail of the city this tour is your starting point and will help you prioritise your time.
Marvelous historical look into the roots of Torino and the Savoy royal family. A must to start your visit to this beautiful historical city… you’ll enjoy the old architecture and current day use like you can’t imagine. Wonderful guide!! Do this to start your day !
Sofia is an excellent guide - very knowledgeable, animated, and excited about the history she shares.
Sophia is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable; equally informative explaining the House of Savoy or informing tourists on favorite quality cafes and restaurants.
Sofia was absolutely delightful. Our tour was thorough, thoughtful, and full of passion. Absolutely recommend.
Our guide, Alessio (Alex), was fantastic. He was mindful of the heat and tried to keep us in the shade as much as possible. He was incredibly informative and fun. And also his English skills were quite excellent, so it was easy to understand him. We saw quite a bit that I am not sure we would have seen otherwise. He also let us know about some things to watch out for while in Turin like aggressive panhandlers. I really appreciated him.
It was a great experience with a great guide who explained clearly and with a lot of knowledge. We walked through the history of Torino
History came alive with the animated gestures and story telling of our knowledgable guide. History paraded before us in the grands palazzi and in front of the « istorico caffés ». Each step of the walking tour seemed a wink of the eye at a Tale of Two Cities with its great moments as well as the incidental habits and choices of its historical figures. Learning about Bicerin, guiduja, popsicles, tramanzino, vermut, and the creators of these local delights provided a rich understanding for further discoveries of the city of Turin.
Nadia was a fantastic guide. Very knowledge and passionate about her city and answered all our questions. Highly recommended.
It was lovely -- our guide, Nadia, was well informed and enthusiastic about Torino. Her personality came through in the pride for her city. She answered everyone's questions and the small group was a good size.
There was so much packed into this tour and we loved every minute!! Alex was so knowledgeable about the history of Turin and pointed out things we never would have noticed on our own. He was incredibly kind and helpful, with thoughtful answers to every question we threw at him. I’m incredibly grateful that we were able to learn from a local expert and would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!
Highly interesting and entertaining tour, Nadia was a great tour guide!
A high energy, exceptionally knowledgeable, local tour guide, Nadia made this tour very interesting and informative. We saw a lot and she tied it all together with her excellent historical perspective.
Excellent and informative tour. Nadia was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Perfect start to our stay in Turin.
We learned so much about Torino from Nadia. She was knowledgeable, engaging and fun to be with. Our tour was a great introduction to the city. Highly recommend
We had a wonderful walking tour in Turin that was informative, interesting, and a lot of fun. The tour provided interesting insights into the city's history, culture, and hidden gems, making it a truly memorable experience. A special thanks to Nadia, our guide, who was excellent throughout the tour. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Turin, bringing the city's stories to life with enthusiasm and humor. Nadia was also very friendly and happy to answer questions, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Turin. It was a fantastic way to discover the city and learn so much in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere.
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