Porta Palatina

Enjoy a guided bike ride through the city of Turin on this tour. Make stops at important monuments and areas like Valentino Park and Piazza San Carlo. Meet your guide and get an introduction to the tour. Put on your helmet and get started on your bike ride through the city. You’ll be fascinated by a city in constant transformation, full of color and style. Visit some of the city’s many parks and look out on the four rivers surrounding the city. Learn about the history from the Roman period up to the 21st century from your guide. Discover the local curiosity related to social saints, street art, and black-and-white magic. Travel along the bike paths and the broad avenues reminiscent of Paris. Head to the famous Valentino Park with the Medieval Village, the Castle, and the beautiful Giardino Roccioso. During the tour, your guide will give recommendations of places to visit during your stay and where to go to taste the best food, wine, and chocolate in Turin.

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.

The most beautiful, funny and sustainable way to visit Turin, its historical centre and parks, by E-bike. You'll see and feel the city at your pace, discovering classic spots as well as hidden gems. The only cycling tour reaching the Cappuccini viewpoint on top of the hill. Our bike tour guides will immerse and thrill you in the variety of itinerary from the royal palace to Mole Antonelliana, from the most beautiful squares to Valentino park, through the Savoy residences, gardens, art, history, cuisine. Great way to explore the city on your first visit or to have a look at Turin before departure.

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.

This tour is available only in Italian and French! Turin is a gem of a city known for sumptuous palaces, museums, enchanting squares, and ancient cafés. We start the tour in front of the Regio Theatre, one of the most famous theatres in Italy. After you can admire the square of the royal power in the very heart of the city, the Royal Palace, (from outside) the main seat of the longest-reigning European dynasty. You can admire also Palazzo Madama, where the first italian Senate was born, palazzo Carignano where the very first Italian Parliament was created in 1861. You can admire Piazza San Carlo the most elegant square in Turin and one of the most beautiful baroque squares in Italy. We go and see the Cathedral (outside) where the Holy Shroud stands. Near the Chathedral one can admire the remains of the roman gate (now called Porta Palatina) and the archaeological area. You can also admire Luci d’Artista 2023/2024 a true open-air contemporary art exhibition that every year, from late October to the second week of Juanuary illuminates the squares and streets of Turin. On display are the luminous works of art of numerous contemporary Italian and foreign artists whose main theme is precisely light.

The activity starts at Piazza Corpus Domini, I'll wait for you near the Church and finish at Via Stampatori. The area is in a pedastrian zone. Accompanied by a glass of typical wine, we will walk in the historic centre observing noble palaces full of intriguing secrets and discover hidden corners. I will tell you about spices and wine, their use in the Roman, Medieval and Renaissance time The most curious will discover the Granum Paradisi, a Roman wine with a spicy flavor, which we will create following the ancient recipe, sitting in the Archaeological Park. In these small places rich in peculiarities, you will not be bored with the little known anecdotes even to Turin! For minors or those who prefer it, there is a soft drink TOUR COULD BE BILINGUAL If you are traveling alone you will find a friend, if you are friends or a family, you will discover the city having fun and I 'll give you suggestions to make the most of your stay, avoiding vacation disappointments.

Step into a 60-minute exploration through Turin from a local’s perspective and get the most of your precious visit! From Mole Antonelliana to Royal Palace of Turin, get to know the city's most defining landmarks. Discover all the key facts about Turin, experience the local lifestyle, and taste its unique culture. Your local, equipped with stories and tips, will point you toward the best local cuisine and direct you to lively bars where you can sip and chill in true Turin style. This experience is focused on providing a genuine feel of Turin, connecting you with the local way of life and its landmarks, all while fitting perfectly into any travel itinerary.

You'll meet our licensed tour guide in Piazza Castello where you will enter the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) with a skip-the-line entry tickets. The Palace was the official residence of the House of Savoy and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. Among the most fascinating rooms are the grand Salon of the Swiss, the Throne Room, the Coffee Room, the Alcove Room of Carlo Emanuele II, the 19th century Ballroom, and finally the magnificent Scissors Staircase, created by  Filippo Juvarra in 1720. The trip is not complete without a visit to the Armoury, which currently has more than 5,000 objects ranging from Prehistory to the beginning of the twentieth century, among them sixteenth century weapons and armor.