Free self-guided walk · Turin

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.

Distance
2.2 km
Walking time
30 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Turin on foot.

Stop for a bicerin.

  • Terrain: Flat, under arcades.
  • Best time: Afternoon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Piazza Castello

    Start in the square.

  2. Royal Palace

    The palace.

  3. Via Po

    The arcades.

  4. Mole Antonelliana

    The tower.

  5. Piazza Vittorio Veneto

    Finish by the Po.

Tips

  • The Mole's lift has queues.
  • Cafés serve bicerin.
  • Arcades keep you dry.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.