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Turin Small-group Walking Tour: Discover UNESCO heritage sites and historical monuments
4.8
66 Ratings
Torino
Join a small-group walking tour in Turin to explore UNESCO heritage sites, historical monuments, and learn about the city's rich history and royal past.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza C.L.N - The tour will commence at Piazza CLN, where the guide will share fascinating stories about its history and the two “Twin Fountains”.
- Piazza San Carlo - Your first stop will be Piazza San Carlo, where you’ll view the Equestrian monument of Emmanuel Philibert and discuss the square, often referred to as the “drawing room” of the city, largely due to its historic and elegant coffee shops.
- Galleria Subalpina - Galleria Subalpina is another significant gallery in Turin, housing various commercial establishments. It draws inspiration from the classic Parisian passages and is designed for bourgeois leisure.
- Galleria San Federico - Next, you’ll walk through Galleria San Federico, known for its sophisticated and prestigious architecture. Today, it hosts shops, jewelers, and professional offices, but its history is rich and intriguing!
- Piazza Carignano - Continue your journey to the stunning Piazza Carignano and marvel at some of the most beautiful historical buildings, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. After Piazza Carignano, you’ll briefly visit what used to be the Gardens of Palazzo Carignano.
- Piazza Carlo Alberto - This is one of the city’s historic squares, embellished with ancient palaces and the equestrian statue of Carlo Alberto di Savoia, after whom the square is named.
- Piazza Castello - Next, you’ll enter Piazza Castello, the true heart of Turin, where you’ll discuss the city’s main monuments, including Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Madama, and San Lorenzo Church.
- Mole Antonelliana - Conclude your tour with a visit to the magnificent Mole Antonelliana, the iconic symbol of the city.
What's Included
- Licensed guide included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information
Join your local, knowledgeable guide for a day and explore some of the city’s top highlights in a 2-hour walking journey. Your exploration kicks off at Piazza San Carlo, a historical square often referred to as the city’s ‘drawing room’. Take in the sight of the equestrian statue dedicated to Emanuele Filiberto of Savoia.
Resume your tour as you make your way to the striking Piazza Carignano, home to some of the city’s most significant historical buildings, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Unearth the city’s rich history centred around the Monarchy, the Savoia family, the Italian royalty, and their influence on the city.
Later, step into Piazza Castello, the pulse of Turin, for insights into key city landmarks like the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, and San Lorenzo Church. Conclude your journey on an absolute highlight - witness the grand Mole Antonelliana, a renowned city emblem.
- This Tour runs rain or shine
- Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Location
Piazza Cln
Piazza C.L.N.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Prachi_c
Jun 19, 2024
Must do when in Turin - We enjoyed our tour yesterday a lot. Out tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and shared so many stories and facts about the city. He also recommended good restaurants, shopping spots and also kept our 5 year old entertained all the time. Definitely must do when in Turin.
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Morton_s
Jun 8, 2024
Pleased with tour - Very knowledgeable guide. Moved at a comfortable pace and helped us understand the culture, history, and architecture of the core city. Probably should us a microphone snd small speaker with larger groups.
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Stay291265
Jun 2, 2024
Extremely informative and engaging - What a great way to start to understand Turins history- and its importance in Italian history. Our guide (Giarda) was well informed and made it an interesting tour around the important and highly historic (the Roman Gate) central Torino area
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Johnwk9490ev
May 30, 2024
Definitely recommend - Our guide Sophia was a very good communicator who know Turin well and understands what tourists are interested in. There were 7 people on the tour and it ran to schedule. Definitely recommend to others.
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155teenaw
May 29, 2024
Great tour guide - Our guide, Sophia, was absolutely brilliant. She was very passionate and had a wealth of knowledge. The pace was perfect and she was very welcoming and engaging. Three of us were on the tour.
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David_l
May 16, 2024
Great tour of Torino! - We learned a good bit of the history of Turino, which we really enjoyed. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.
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Margaret_r
May 14, 2024
Excellent walking tour - We found this walking tour very interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable and her delivery of history and social information on Turin was really good. A good variety of topics covered too. Also a good walk for orientation.
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Generalshamu
May 3, 2024
Morning English Walking Tour + Palace Tour - We did two tours in one day with Ways Tours Turin. The morning walking tour was excellent, with a super knowledgeable and friendly guide. The streets are relatively flat so a stroller is completely doable (maybe 10% max was cobblestones). After the first tour ends, it’s designed to have a small break so you can grab lunch in an authentic (not mobbed with tourists) cafe nearby. After this, you can make your way to the palace for that tour if you signed up for it (also highly recommended).
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Francescasq5574eg
Apr 29, 2024
Excellent guide about Turin - Excellent visit, clear guide on the history of Turin and curiosities about the center of Turin that I didn't know. Punctual. Information on typical products
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Rick_m
Jun 9, 2024
Ok - Our tour guide was very nice but it was very difficult to hear her. The places she chose to stop, coupled with the fact that her voice did not project well, made it very challenging to hear her speak. Quite a bit of the group checked out halfway through the tour due to these issues.
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