Turin Insight: Exploring the Elegant Neoclassical Piazzas and Chic Fashions of Piedmont

Discover the elegant neoclassical piazzas, chic fashions, and rich history of Turin, the car capital of Italy. Explore the grand Baroque palazzos and indulge in chocolates in the charming region of Piedmont.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Venaria Reale - The Royal Palace of Venaria, a summer retreat for the Savoy family inspired by Versailles, is surrounded by expansive Italianate gardens. This 16th-century hunting lodge was constructed for Carlo Emanuele II of Savoy. The basements now feature a historical exhibition narrating the story of the Savoy family, while the upper…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Tickets Reggia of Venaria
  • Tickets Sacra of Sant Michael
Additional Information

Piedmont, or Piemonte in Italian, translates to ‘at the foot of the mountains’. Turin, the region’s key city, is more than just the automobile hub of Italy and the abode of the Holy Shroud. Ornate Baroque palaces, neoclassical squares, and shops brimming with fashionable items and chocolates have been refurbished with great panache. We are a small group…

Location
Torino - Ufficio del Turismo
Piazza Castello
Corner with Garibaldi Street, at the Tourism Office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cindawg
Jun 25, 2025
Enriching DayTrip From Turin - Both parts of this trip were fabulous. Lina, our guide for the Savoy Palace and Gardens was impressive. Her love for Turin and passion for its history and its future were inspiring. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would have only experienced a small portion of the importance of this place and the people who created it if we had not had Lina to guide us. Giuseppe, our guide for Sacra di San Michele was very knowledgeable. His friendly personality made our car ride to Mount Pirchiriano memorable. The ancient abbey is built on an apparition site of St. Michael the Archangel and is one of the seven pilgrimage stops along the Sword of St Michael, which stretches from Skellig Michael in Ireland to Stella Maris Monastery in Israel. There are 243 steps to the top, but it is worth it as the panoramic view of the Piedmont area from the abbey is spectacular. A wonderful place for reflection and prayer.
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Lucas_h
Feb 22, 2025
Best Italian tour - Best Italian tour to date. Giuseppe was a superb guide of the Sacra Di San Michele - friendly, warm & humble. When the Sacra comes into view properly halfway up the mountain it is both breathtaking & spectacular & the monastery itself is equally sublime. It is hard to grasp & get your mind around. Entering the Monastery we were greated by hymns & prayers being conducted by the 10 priests in an adjacent room. Could not recommend visiting it enough. The other half of the tour at the Venaria Reale is extravagant & exquisite. Christina's tour for this palace is exceptional. Her depth & deep insights of the family & their history are to something behold & rare. Weaving a whimsical story of the palace & it's dense history that draws you in, as you dig deeper into the life of the Savoy's & I just didn't want it to end.. Great tour done in 2 halves by exceptional guides
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Amandac_b
Feb 1, 2025
La dolce Savoy - Giuseppe was a fabulous host and driver. Our tour with a local tour guide of the Venaria Palace was insightful and informative. We also visited Stupingi Palace. A great day to immerse yourself in the history of the Savoy family. Fabulous 👍
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Leigh_g
Sep 10, 2023
Do over! - Oh my gosh - Lena and Guissepe were fabulous guides - the best day of entire 6 day trip! They took such good care of us. This tour was the best - thank you Viator!
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Rgmartinq
Jul 5, 2023
Sacra do San Michele - Tour guide..Giuseppe was very informative and professional. Would highly recommend him and the tour.will come back very soon.It was just enough time to see everything.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).