Empire to Elegance: Audio Tour of Turin Royal History and Mystery

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Empire to Elegance: Audio Tour of Turin Royal History and Mystery

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Overview

Turin hasn’t just preserved its past – it’s woven it into the fabric of daily life. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how Roman foundations, medieval power struggles, and royal ambitions shaped this elegant northern Italian city. You’ll find out how Turin evolved from Julius Caesar’s military outpost to the sophisticated first capital of united Italy, while hearing mysterious legends that still haunt its streets. The tour starts at Porta Palatina, the impressive ancient Roman gateway built in the 1st century BCE. Along the way, you’ll discover how the House of Savoy transformed Turin into a royal capital through centuries of strategic diplomacy. You’ll stroll through elegant porticoed streets and historic galleries en route to Palazzo Madama with its contrasting medieval and baroque facades. The tour ends at the Gran Madre di Dio church across the Po River, where some believe the statue points to the hidden location of the Holy Grail.

Activity location

Palatine Gate
- Piazza Cesare Augusto
- 10122, Torino, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Palatine Gate
- Piazza Cesare Augusto
- 10122, Torino, Piemonte, Italy

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Empire to Elegance Turin Royal History and Mystery Audio Tour in English

2h
Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

AU$14.31 x 1 AdultAU$14.31

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What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transport
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Porta Palatina (Pass by)

Marvel at this remarkably preserved Roman gateway dating from the 1st century BCE, featuring massive twin towers and original stonework. Discover where Julius Caesar established the military colony of Iulia Augusta Taurinorum, experiencing the foundations of what would become modern Turin.

Cattedrale Di San Giovanni Battista (Pass by)

Explore this Renaissance cathedral that houses the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, Christianity's most studied and controversial relic. Walk through the sacred space where faith, science, and mystery converge in one of Italy's most important religious sites.

Palazzo Reale Di Torino (Pass by)

Pass through the magnificent former residence of the House of Savoy, showcasing opulent state apartments and royal gardens. Discover how this powerful dynasty transformed Turin into a sophisticated capital through centuries of strategic diplomacy and artistic patronage.

Galleria San Federico (Pass by)

Stroll through this elegant covered shopping gallery with its Art Nouveau details and historic boutiques. Experience the atmospheric arcade where scenes from Dario Argento's horror classic "Profondo Rosso" were filmed in the 1970s.

Piazza San Carlo (Pass by)

Walk into Turin's elegant "parlour," a symmetrical baroque square flanked by twin churches and graceful arcades. Enjoy the harmonious architecture surrounding the bronze equestrian statue of Duke Emanuele Filiberto sheathing his sword after the Battle of San Quintino.

Palazzo Madama (Pass by)

Marvel at this extraordinary palace featuring a medieval castle on one side and an ornate baroque facade on the other. Explore the layers of Turin's history embodied in this UNESCO World Heritage site that served as the Senate of the Kingdom of Italy.

Teatro Regio di Torino (Pass by)

Pass this prestigious opera house renowned for its exceptional acoustics and neoclassical architecture. Discover one of Italy's leading cultural institutions where world-class performances have graced the stage since 1740.

Mole Antonelliana (Pass by)

Admire Turin's iconic 167-meter tower that dominates the skyline and appears on Italian 2-cent euro coins. Experience the city's most recognisable landmark, originally conceived as a synagogue and now home to Italy's National Cinema Museum.

Museo Nazionale del Cinema (Pass by)

Explore the world's tallest museum housed within the soaring Mole Antonelliana, dedicated to the art and history of cinema. Discover interactive exhibits spanning film history while enjoying panoramic views of Turin and the Alps from the building's distinctive dome.

Museo Egizio (Pass by)

Walk by the world's second-most important Egyptian museum after Cairo, housing an extraordinary collection of ancient artefacts. Marvel at the treasures including mummies, papyri, and monumental statues that reveal 4,000 years of Nile Valley civilisation.

Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento (Pass by)

Explore Italy's most important museum dedicated to the Risorgimento, the 19th-century movement that unified the nation. Discover Turin's crucial role as the first capital of united Italy through documents, artefacts, and personal stories of the unification struggle.

Location

Activity location

Palatine Gate
- Piazza Cesare Augusto
- 10122, Torino, Piemonte, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Palatine Gate
- Piazza Cesare Augusto
- 10122, Torino, Piemonte, Italy

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