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Porta Palatina: Our most recommended tours and activities

Turin: Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

1. Turin: Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Meet your friendly guide in Piazza San Carlo, a magnificently elegant location aptly nicknamed the ‘lounge’ of Turin. Learn about the Piazza’s history which dates back to 1619 as you admire the intricate architecture of the surrounding buildings. Next, pass by the Port Palazzo Market on your way to the impressive Porta Palatina, which is one of the best preserved 1st-century BC Roman gateways in the world. Continue the tour to the imposing San Giovanni Battista Cathedral, the main place of Catholic worship in Turin. Located in the square of the same name, the cathedral was built at the end of the 15th century and is the city’s only religious building in the Renaissance style. Arrive at Piazza Castello next, a large esplanade that is the true center of Turin. Admire the dazzling Palazzo Madama as well as the majestic Palazzo Reale. Follow your guide to Piazza Carignano, one of the most important and historic squares of the Piedmontese capital. Dating back to the Savoy era of the city, the square boasts a fascinating monument to honor Vincenzo Gioberti, whom you will learn about from your guide. The tour ends at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Mole Antonelliana. Built in 1863 and standing at 167 meters tall, the tower was initially a place of worship for Turin’s Jewish community before being sold to the municipality in 1877. Today the tower houses the fabulous collections of the National Cinema Museum.

Turin: City Highlights Guided E-Bike Tour

2. Turin: City Highlights Guided E-Bike Tour

Meet your local host in the city center, choose your e-bike and start this amusing 3 hours bike tour to discover the many souls and gorgeous monuments of Turin. It is a multi-faceted city, where luxury and modesty live together in perfect balance creating fascinating and interesting contrasts. Your first stop will be the heart of the historic center for a first introduction to the history of this beautiful Italian city, characterized by the Italian Royals: Savoia family. Pedal along elegant boulevards and reach Piazza San Carlo to admire the equestrian monument of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoia. Continue your visit reaching Piazza Carignano and see some of the most beautiful historical buildings, declared UNESCO World heritage since 1997. Follow easy cycling paths and enjoy the shade of elegant buildings until Piazza Castello and admire the Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama and San Lorenzo Church. Your guide will take you on a journey from the past to the present. You’ll learn why the city is so important nowadays and its industrial development thanks to FIAT, the Italian automobile industry that is now part of the popular soul of the city. With your local insider you will then discover the Royal Gardens and Porta Palatina, an ancient Roman site. Relax pedaling through luxuriant gardens and reach Mole Antonelliana, the true symbol of the city. In the shade of its magnificence there’s a very interesting neighborhood, enriched by modern murales dedicated to sustainability, promoted by the famous coffee brand: Lavazza, born in Turin. Finally, cross the monumental bridge over Po river, and climb the Cappuccini hill to enjoy a breathtaking view over Turin. Last but not least, reach the beautiful Valentino Park, famous for being one of the gathering places for locals and for the elegant castel. Finally, enter the young and vibrant neighborhood of San Salvario and go back to the initial point.

Turin: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

3. Turin: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

You’ll be fascinated by a city in constant transformation, stylish, lively, full of color and parks – it is among the cities with the largest number of parks in Italy and is bathed by four rivers - looking to the future but also proud of its glorious past, testified by its buildings, its squares and its museums. There will be references to his history from the Roman period up to the 21th century and curiosity related to social saints, street art, the black and white magic. And still more, the bike paths, the broad avenues reminiscent Paris, the famous Valentino park with the Medieval Village, the Castle, patrimony of Unesco and the wonderful Giardino Roccioso. These and other curiosities are the ingredients of this visit on bicycle lasting 3 hours. During the tour we will point out the places where you can taste the gastronomy, wines and above all chocolate, specialty of Turin.

Turin: Private Walking Tour with Merenda Reale Tasting

4. Turin: Private Walking Tour with Merenda Reale Tasting

The centre of Turin is rich in history, charm and elegance, with its squares, buildings and palaces that are centuries old. Strolling with our guide you will admire the elegance of Turin, the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy. You will discover the historical centre with the help of an expert guide who will lead you to the discovery of the most interesting and characteristic places and monuments of this splendid city. Walking through the romantic streets and listening to the guide's stories, you will arrive at the Palatine Gate, a clear sign of the Roman period of the Piedmontese capital. You will then continue to the Duomo and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud. The guided tour will continue under the city arcades and galleries to Piazza Castello with the Royal Palace, the splendid Church of San Lorenzo, and then Piazza Carignano and Piazza San Carlo. The Royal Chocolate Time can also be a travel through time: taste a Merenda Reale of the 1700s in the historical cafés of the city centre.

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What people are saying about Porta Palatina

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 30 reviews

Fabulous tour and a really good way to get to see all the main sights of Turin with lots of information about the city. Our guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgable and was really good company. The e-bikes are v new and easy to ride (even my 72 yr old mum got the hang of it!) I highly recommend. Thank you!

Antonella and her husband were super friendly and the tour was very pleasant, I recommend it 100%. You can visit many more places than on a free walking tour in the same time and Antonella explained a lot to us. Without a doubt a success! Worth

Excellent personal guide on lovely electric bikes. Covered lots of history in a very digestible form. We would do this again when we return to Turin! Brilliant!

Sofia excellent guide and company we did a nice tour ideal for those who have little time and want to discover this beautiful city! Super recommended

Excellent. Our guide Sofia was very knowledgeable, the bikes were good quality. The length was good.