What to see in 24 hours!
Are you in Turin for an event? Visiting a friend and it’s your first time here? Planning to spend just one day in Turin during your trip? You’re in the right place! Discover the perfect itinerary to help you make the most of this amazing city in just 24 hours!
If you only have one day to explore the city, it’s clear you won’t be able to see everything, but you will definitely get a great sense of why Turin is truly worth a visit! I’ve prepared an itinerary for you that I believe is the perfect mix of museums, scenic viewpoints, relaxing breaks, culinary stops, and places to take amazing photos!
To fully enjoy this experience and to ensure all the listed museums are open, I recommend visiting the city on days other than Tuesday and Wednesday!
Summary of the day
from 08.30 AM to 06.00 PM
- 8:30 AM
Departure from Porta Nuova and a walk through Via Roma and Piazza San Carlo, heading towards the Egyptian Museum - 9:00 AM – 11.00 AM
Entry to the Egyptian Museum for a two-hour visit - 11:00 AM – 12.30 PM
Exit the museum, head to Piazza Castello, explore the square, and visit the Royal Gardens of the Royal Museums (free entry, no ticket required). Wednesday CLOSE! - 12:30 PM – 02.00 PM
Lunch break in the city center - 2:00 PM – 03.00 PM
From Piazza Castello, board the City Sightseeing Red Line (24-hour ticket) for a complete tour - 3:00 PM – 03.20 PM
Return to Piazza Castello and head towards the Mole Antonelliana - 3:20 PM – 04.30 PM
Entry to the Mole Antonelliana for a visit to the Cinema Museum and a panoramic elevator ride. Tuesday CLOSE! - 4:30 PM – 05.30 PM
Walk towards Monte dei Cappuccini for souvenir photos from the panoramic terrace - 5:30 PM – 06.00 PM
Take the City Sightseeing bus again (Stop 4) and get off at Stop 7 near Porta Nuova Station - 6:00 PM
Return to the hotel
08.30 AM
Porta Nuova Train Station
Turin Porta Nuova train Station is one of the most easily accessible places in the city, so I decided to start our day from here! (click here to show on map!)
09.00 – 11.00 AM
Visit to Egyptian Museum
View the street from Porta Nuova train station to Egyptian Museum here!
The Egyptian Museum is undoubtedly one of the most important museums in the city and worldwide! It’s an unmissable stop that takes you back 4,000 years to the origins of Egyptian civilization. A truly fascinating museum!
The visit lasts approximately 2 hours, allowing you to take your time and enjoy every detail. Book your skip-the-line ticket here: Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
11.00 – 12.30 AM
Discover the beauty of the Royal Gardens
View the street from Egyptian Museum to Royal Gardens heBre!
The Royal Gardens, into the Royal Museums, are the largest green space in the entire city center. Spanning almost 7 hectares, they were originally designed as a park for the Savoy family. Now, they are an expansive public park where you can relax and enjoy a touch of nature in the heart of Turin!
12.30 – 02.00 PM
Lunch break in the City Centre!
We’ve reached the middle of the day, and as with any great outing, a lunch break is essential. We’re in Piazza Castello, and since the next stop begins right here, I’ve thought of recommending a few nearby cafés where you can relax and enjoy something warm!
02.00 – 03.00 PM
City Sightseeing Turin tour!
The best way to see more parts of the city in a short amount of time is to tour it by bus! The red line I’m suggesting from City Sightseeing takes about 50 minutes and gives you a great tour through the historic center, the Monte dei Cappuccini, and the Parco del Valentino, before returning to Piazza Castello.
03.00 – 03.20 PM
Walk from Piazza Castello to Mole Antonelliana!
View the street from Piazza Castello to Mole Antonelliana here! A fifteen minutes walk where you can enjoy the beauty of Via Po, une of the most important street of the city!
03.20 – 04.30 PM
Visit Mole Antonelliana and panoramic view!
The Mole Antonelliana is the most iconic symbol of the city! When people think of Turin, they immediately picture the Mole Antonelliana. So, it had to be included in this tour… Inside, you can explore the magnificent Cinema Museum (Turin was one of the founding cities of Italian cinema) and, finally, take the panoramic elevator to enjoy the spectacular view of the entire city!
04.30 – 05.30 PM
Walk to Monte dei Cappuccini
View the street from Mole Antonelliana to Monte dei Cappuccini here!
After exiting the Mole Antonelliana, you’ll walk towards Piazza Vittorio, the largest arcaded square in Europe! Strolling toward the Po River, you’ll admire the stunning Gran Madre di Dio Church. Finally, you can begin the short climb up to Monte dei Cappuccini, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Alps, making it the perfect spot for some unforgettable photos!
05.30 – 06.00 PM
Take the City Sightseeing bus and return to Porta Nuova
View the street from Monte dei Cappuccini to City Sightseeing stop N.4 here!
Finally, head to stop number 4 of the City Sightseeing (Red Line) and ride it to stop number 7, “Porta Nuova,” where you’ll return to the starting point and conclude this wonderful day of exploring the city!
06.00 PM
Return to Porta Nuova Train Station
Even though we couldn’t visit many of the interesting and fascinating attractions in the city, I believe this one day in Turin tour provides a great “taste” to truly appreciate the beauty of this wonderful city!
Getting around in Turin
An important distinction to make depends on the mode of transportation you’ll use to arrive in the city… because depending on the means of transportation you use to arrive, there will be different ways to reach the city center.
