Turin in 1 day: Travel itinerary

What to see, opening hours, prices, map

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With the majestic Palazzo Reale featured in the image above 📱🔄️ we begin our journey dedicated to discovering Turin in 1 Day.

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• Route Description
• Google Maps Map📍
• Step Details
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
• Itinerary Table 📊
• FAQ

See also:

• Guide to Turin
• Itineraries: 1d, 3d, TC1 + TC2
• Experiences, Getting around
• Eating: What & Where
• Where to sleep

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Route Description

Visiting Turin in just one day requires a well-organized itinerary and a steady visiting pace. The route we have developed revolves around the main tourist attractions, the Palazzo Reale and its complex, the Museo Egizio, and the Mole Antonelliana.

The itinerary includes 6 main stops and 12 secondary ones, optimized to minimize walking distances, limiting them to around 2 km, without compromising the quality of the experience.

Other important attractions, such as Palazzo Carignano, the Albertina Gallery, and GAM, are not included in this one-day plan, but are part of the Turin in 3 Days itinerary.

TURIN IN 1 DAY

• Open Route Map📍
• Distance: 2* km on foot
• Time: 0.27* min. on foot
• Visit duration: 10 hours
• Stops: 6 main (X →E)* + 12 secondary
• Porta Palatina (X) → Duomo di Torino (A) → Palazzo Reale di Torino (B) → Piazza Castello (C) → Museo Egizio di Torino (D) → Mole Antonelliana (E)
• For days, times, prices and other info see Itinerary Table 📊

* These values may differ from those shown on Google Maps, as they are continuously recalculated in real time. See also Itinerary Info and Navigator + See here for Shared Stop 🧩

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Steps Details

Morning

⬇️ starting point

X. Porta Palatina

The tour begins at the Porta Palatina, one of the best-preserved testimonies of Roman Turin. Dating back to the 1st century BC, this impressive red-brick structure with cylindrical side towers served as the northern entrance to the ancient city of Augusta Taurinorum. Today it represents a perfect starting point to immerse yourself in Turin’s history.

✨ Walking alongside the towers of Porta Palatina gives the feeling of stepping directly into Roman Turin from two thousand years ago.

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A. Duomo di Torino (National Monument)

A short walk from Porta Palatina stands the Duomo di Torino (National Monument), a Renaissance masterpiece from the 15th century, best known for housing the Sacra Sindone, one of the most venerated relics in the world (although it is rarely displayed to the public). The Museo Diocesano, located in the underground areas, allows visitors to explore the history of the church and the Archdiocese of Turin through frescoes, sculptures, and archaeological finds.

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B. Palazzo Reale di Torino

The heart of the visit is undoubtedly Palazzo Reale di Torino, the official residence of the House of Savoy until 1865 and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The interior offers a journey through the magnificence of the Savoy court, with lavish rooms decorated with gilded stuccoes, frescoes, and period furnishings.

Inside the complex there are several museum institutions:

• La Galleria Sabauda, which displays an extraordinary collection of paintings by Italian and Flemish masters such as Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Botticelli.
• Il Museo di Antichità, which collects archaeological finds from Piedmont and the Mediterranean.
• L’Armeria Reale, one of the richest collections of weapons and armor in Europe, with pieces that belonged to the House of Savoy.
• La Galleria Archeologica, which preserves important evidence from the Roman and medieval periods.

Outside, the Giardini Reali offer a pleasant break among statues, fountains, and green areas, featuring the scenic Fontana delle Nereidi e dei Tritoni and the Monumento nazionale al Carabiniere.

❌ The entire royal complex requires a lot of visiting time, but this itinerary already allocates about 270 minutes to explore the palace, museums, and armory at a relaxed pace.

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Afternoon

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C. Piazza Castello

After the long visit to Palazzo Reale, you reach Piazza Castello, the historic heart of the city. Here you can admire elegant buildings such as Palazzo Madama, which today houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art.

The square is also the perfect place to enjoy a break in two historic Turin cafés:

• Caffè Baratti & Milano, famous for its gianduiotti and refined pastries.
• Caffè Mulassano, where the tramezzino was invented, to be enjoyed together with a good bicerin.

✨ Sitting in a historic Turin café overlooking the square is one of the most authentic experiences in the city center.

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D. Museo Egizio di Torino

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the Museo Egizio di Torino, the second most important Egyptian museum in the world after Cairo. With over 30,000 artifacts, including monumental statues, sarcophagi, and papyri, it offers a fascinating journey into Ancient Egyptian civilization. Highlights include the statue of Ramesses II, the Papyrus of the Gold Mines, and the reconstructed tomb of Kha and Merit.

✨ Some sections of the Egyptian Museum of Turin feel like stepping directly into Ancient Egypt, with monumental statues and an almost cinematic atmosphere.

❌ Entry can be very crowded during peak hours, especially on weekends and holidays.

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E. Mole Antonelliana

The final stop is the Mole Antonelliana, the iconic symbol of Turin and home of the Museo Nazionale del Cinema. With its towering 167-meter dome, it offers one of the best panoramic views over the city. Inside, the museum provides an immersive experience dedicated to the history of cinema through sets, projections, and iconic film artifacts.

✨ The Mole Antonelliana is intentionally placed as the final stop of this one-day itinerary, as the sunset view from the dome is especially impressive.

❌ The panoramic elevator often has long queues in the evening and on weekends.

❌ This itinerary allocates around 60 minutes for the National Museum of Cinema, but visitors passionate about cinema may need more time to explore all exhibits and sections.

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Dinner

End your day with dinner in the heart of Turin’s historic center, between Piazza Castello and Via Po, where you can taste the great classics of Piedmontese tradition:

• Vitello tonnato, a cold and delicate dish, one of the most iconic starters of Piedmontese cuisine.
• Agnolotti del plin, small meat-filled ravioli, often served with roast sauce or butter and sage.
• Bollito misto alla piemontese, a convivial dish featuring different cuts of meat served with traditional regional sauces.
• Bagna cauda, a warm sauce made with garlic and anchovies, perfect for sharing with seasonal vegetables.
• Bonet, a spoon dessert made with cocoa, amaretti biscuits, and rum, with a rich and creamy texture.

See also What to eat in Turin

Among the most recommended restaurants in the center of Turin are:

• Del Cambio, a historic fine dining restaurant in Turin, elegant and iconic, perfect for a high-level gastronomic experience.
• Ristorante Consorzio, contemporary Piedmontese cuisine with great attention to ingredients and traditional dishes reinterpreted in a modern way.
• Scannabue Caffè Restaurant, an informal atmosphere and authentic cuisine, highly appreciated for well-executed traditional dishes and excellent value for money.

Ideal for experiencing an authentic Piedmontese gastronomic journey in the heart of the city.

See also Where to eat in Turin

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Sleeping

To make the most of your day in Turin, the historic center and the Piazza Castello area are the ideal choice. Staying here, you will be just a few steps away from the main attractions such as Palazzo Reale, the Duomo di Torino, and Piazza San Carlo, with numerous options including hotels, boutique hotels, and apartments, perfect for moving around comfortably on foot and optimizing your time.

If you prefer a more modern and well-connected area, the Porta Nuova and San Salvario district is perfect: here you will find elegant hotels, B&Bs, and a lively selection of restaurants and nightlife spots, as well as excellent connections to the rest of the city.

It is an ideal solution to combine atmosphere, convenience, and evening life, especially for those who also want to experience the more dynamic side of Turin (see also Where to sleep in Turin: Info and Tips).

📊 Itinerary Table

In the table below you will find all the attractions included in the itinerary, designed to enhance and best guide your one-day visit to Turin:

• Scroll the table down and to the right 📱🔄 Rotate your phone horizontally to get an overview of opening days, hours, prices of attractions, and for further details on Wikipedia 🌐 and Google Maps ➡️.
• ⚠️ Always check the opening days and hours of attractions through the Google Maps entries linked in the table. See also Itinerary Info.
• To see the explanation of each data column, click its title (e.g. Attractions Index, Ratings, Org, etc.) at the top of the table.

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📌 This table is updated every 6–12 months.
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FAQ

See also

• Guide to Turin
• Itineraries: 1d, 3d, TC1 + TC2
• Experiences, Getting around
• Eating: What & Where
• Where to sleep