A weekend/long weekend in Turin

What to expect from Turin?

Being the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, the Kingdom of Sardinia, and the unified Kingdom of Italy – all ruled by the Savoy family – it was the dynasty’s main seat, so the city and the region are packed with centuries-old royal residences listed as one UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It’s also the birthplace of solid chocolate, vermouth (along with the aperitivo tradition), and brands like Lavazza and Fiat, as well as home to mind-blowing museums, must-try restaurants & cafes, beautiful cathedrals, Baroque architecture, and much more.

The Itinerary

You do need to consider that museums are busier on weekends.

You can also adjust this itinerary for a non-weekend trip, just skip out on the Balon del Sabato market (which only operates on Saturdays) and see the notes I've added regarding the days some museums are closed.

Friday: Palatine Gate, Duomo (Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista), Musei Reali (the Royal Palace) - closed on Wednesdays, Egyptian Museum - closes early on Mondays, free time in the historic center.

Saturday option 1: Lavazza Museum - closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Balon del Sabato, Porta Palazzo, free time in the historic center with optional museum visits**.

Saturday option 2: National Automobile Museum - closes early on Mondays, Eataly Torino Lingotto, Valentino Park, optional - San Salvario neighborhood.

Sunday: Villa della Regina - closed on Mondays, Church of Gran Madre di Dio, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, National Museum of Cinema (in the Mole Antonelliana) - closed on Tuesdays, more free time in the historic center.

**Optional museum visits in the historic center: Palazzo Madama - closed on Tuesdays, Gallerie d'Italia - closed on Mondays, Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento - closed on Mondays.

Using this itinerary, the 3-day Torino+Piemonte Card can save you at least 30-35 euros (per person, assuming you’re not eligible for any other discount).