What to do in 48 hours!
48 hours in Turin are enough to get a sense of what’s beautiful in the historic center while also fitting in a short trip just a few kilometers outside the city. But you really need to know how to plan your days and get around; otherwise, you risk wasting precious time!
Here’s a 48-hour travel plan that lets you enjoy the main museums in the city center (Royal Museums, Egyptian Museum, Palazzo Madama, and the Mole Antonelliana), take relaxing walks surrounded by nature and history (Royal Gardens), and even experience a breathtaking view from the highest point in the city (Basilica of Superga).
Of course, it’s all paired with food recommendations to help you savor the delicious flavors of traditional Piedmontese cuisine!
Day one
from 08.30 AM to 06.00 PM
- 08.30 AM – 09.00 AM: Departure from Porta Nuova train station and walk through Via Roma and reaching Piazza Castello. See the road on the map!
- 09.00 AM – 10.00 AM: Entry to Palazzo Madama for one hour visit. Tuesday CLOSE! Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 10.00 AM – 10.20 AM: Walk from Palazzo Madama to the bus stop “Po” for line 68 on Via Po. See the road on the map!
- 10.20 AM – 10.45 AM:Â After about 17 minutes on the bus, get off at the “Sassi Superga” stop.
- 10.45 AM – 11.00 AM:Â Walk to the “Cremagliera” station and get your ticket at the ticket office! See the road on the map!Â
- 11.00 AM – 11.20 AM: After about 18 minutes of going up, you’ll arrive at Basilica of Superga
- 11.30 AM – 12.30 AM:Â Visit the Basilica and climb up to the Dome; it takes about an hour. Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 12.30 – 01.30 PM:Â
We’ve reached the middle of the day, and as with any great outing, a lunch break is essential. Discover the best options for a lunch close to the Basilica of Superga!
- 01.40 PM – 02.00 PM: Walk back to the “Cremagliera” station and head down. See the road on the map!
- 02.00 PM – 02.30 PM: Return down and going to “Sassi Superga” stop of bus line 68. See the road on the map!
- 02.30 PM – 03.00 PM:Â After about 17 minutes on the bus, get off at the “Po” stop near Via Po’.
- 03.00 PM – 03.30 PM:Â Walk towards the Royal Museums in Piazza Castello. See the road on the map!
- 03.30 PM – 05.30 PM: Spend about two hours visiting the Royal Museums. Wednesday CLOSE! Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 05.30 PM – 06.00 PM:Â Walk back towards Porta Nuova train station to finish the first day. See the road on the map!
Day two
from 08.30 AM to 06.00 PM
- 08.30 AM – 09.00 AM:Â Departure from Porta Nuova train station and walk through Via Lagrange and reaching Egyptian Museum. See the road on the map!
- 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM: Visit Egyptian Museum and it’s beautiful history in two hours. Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM:Â Walk from Egyptian Museum to Mole Antonelliana. See the road on the map!
- 11.30 AM – 12.30 AM: Visit Mole Antonelliana! (Cinema Museum and climb up to the dome for an incredible view of the city). Tuesday CLOSE! Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 12.30 AM – 12.45 AM: Walk from Mole Antonelliana to Piazza Vittorio. See the road on the map!
- 12.45 AM – 01.45 PM:Â
We’ve reached the middle of the day, and as with any great outing, a lunch break is essential. We are in the largest arcaded square in Europe! There are so many places to choose from, depending on what you’re in the mood for!
- 01.45 PM – 02.15 PM: Walk from Piazza Vittorio to Villa della Regina. See the road on the map!
- 02.15 PM – 03.30 PM: Visit “Villa della Regina” (a 17th-century Turin villa and historic Savoy residence, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997) and its magnificent gardens, which also offer a stunning view of the city! Monday and Tuesday CLOSE! Entry free in the museum with “Turin Piedmont card 2 days”!
- 03.30 PM – 03.45 PM: Walk from Villa della Regina to City Sightseeing bus stop n.3. See the road on the map!
- 03.45 PM – 04.45 PM:Â Panoramic tour on the City Sightseeing bus (Red Line) from Villa della Regina (stop 3) to Piazza Castello (stop 1). You’ll enjoy a tour with an audio guide that will tell you all about the key highlights of Turin’s city center and the streets you’ll travel through! You can buy your bus ticket directly on the bus!
- 04.45 PM – 05.30 PM: Afternoon snack in Piazza Carignano. Piazza Carignano is one of the most iconic symbols of Baroque Turin, full of history and beauty. Here, you can find the “Bar Farmacia del Cambio“, where you can try their unique brioches or other traditional sweets, or “Caffè Gelateria Pepino“, where you can enjoy some delicious gelato and take a well-deserved break!
- 05.30 PM – 06.00 PM:Â Walk back towards Porta Nuova train station to finish the second day. See the road on the map!
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.
