Piedmont, Italy

Turin

Turin's elegant arcaded streets, royal palaces and historic cafés make it one of Italy's most underrated cities to walk.

Turin: Turin: Small-group Walking Tour of Top City Highlights
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The city on foot

Turin was the first capital of unified Italy, and its royal residences are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The centre has 18 km of arcades, ideal for walking in any weather.

What makes Turin distinctive

  • Royal palaces
  • Historic cafés and bicerin
  • The Mole Antonelliana
  • The Egyptian Museum

Walking tours in Turin

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Centro

    Arcades and palaces.

  • Quadrilatero Romano

    Old lanes.

  • San Salvario

    Nightlife.

Free self-guided walk

Arcades and palaces

A free self-guided walk in Turin, from Piazza Castello under the arcades of Via Po to the Mole Antonelliana and the river.

2.2 km · 5 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Via Po

    Arcades to the river.

  2. Murazzi

    Along the Po.

  3. Parco del Valentino

    Riverside park.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Arcades

    Cover many streets.

  • Winter

    Cold and foggy.

When to visit

  • Spring

    Mild.

  • Autumn

    Truffle season.

  • Winter

    Cold.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By rail

    Trains reach Milan in about an hour.

Local transport

  • Metro and trams

    Cover the city.

Questions travellers ask about Turin

What is bicerin?

A layered drink of coffee, chocolate and cream.

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Can I see the Shroud?

It is rarely displayed.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.