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Torino+Piemonte card: Discover all it can do for you!

The Torino+Piemonte Card is a sightseeing pass card to see many museums, royal residences, castles, gardens, fortresses, permanent collections, and temporary exhibitions in Turin and its surroundings.

Torino+Piemonte Card BENEFITS The holders of this card are entitled to the following benefits: - free or reduced admission to major participating cultural sites - reduced admission to GTT tourist services (Mole Antonelliana elevator, €6.00, and Dentiera Sassi-Superga tram, €4.00 round trip).

Additional benefits are provided for scheduled events. A s of today, there is no queue skipping privilege for the Cards; it is therefore necessary to go to the ticket office to collect the free admittance ticket. The Cards must be shown to obtain the ticket; they are equipped with a microchip, therefore they are automatically activated with the first swipe at the participating museums.

To book your Torino+Piemonte card, call 055/5321180 (Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm). The booking must be prepaid by credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.

IMPORTANT NOTES The card is individual, non-transferable, and non-refundable once picked up. The card must be picked up at the Tourist Office of Piazza Castello in Turin by showing the booking voucher (which you will receive by email). There is no option to receive the card in an electronic form. The card must always be shown at the ticket offices to receive the benefits. The card is valid for one adult and one child under 12.

VALIDITY : The card must be booked at least 48 hours in advance before being picked up. It is activated at the first use.

DURATION : There are three types of cards valid for different lengths of time to adapt to the needs of every visitor.

2-day CARD – €36.00 3-day card – €43.00 5-day card – €51.00

PICK-UP DETAILS The card must be picked up at the Tourist Office in Turin in Piazza Castello at the corner of Via Garibaldi. Hours: Monday–Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. When picking up the card, you must show the voucher that will be sent by email after booking and pre-payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY : The card booking can be canceled, for only a €2 fee, within 4 working days before the date of planned pick-up. If cancellation is requested 3 days or less before the planned pick-up date, the booking cannot be refunded, and no refund is given for failure to pick-up cards.

JUNIOR CARD: For visitors not accompanied by an adult and who are under 18, a reduced rate card is available for 2 or 3 days. 2-day Junior €15.00 3-day Junior €19.00 The same rules apply to Junior cards as for full rate adult cards.

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Turin Museums: Egyptian Museum of Turin , Museum of Cinema , Royal Palace of Venaria ! Buy tickets online to see the museums of Turin: the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the Museum of Cinema and the magnificent Palace of Venaria. Book a guided tour with an official guide to discover the city of Turin, see its monuments, the Mole Antonelliana, its wonderful squares, and Underground Turin.

Turin Museums: Tickets and Guided Tours

Italy Travels is the tour operator to go to for booking tickets to the museums of Turin and avoid long lines! Italy Travels organizes guided tours with guides in Turin to give you the full experience of the wonder of Turin and its museums.

Book your tickets for Turin's museums right away and admire the treasures of this extraordinary city unlike any in the world: the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the Museum of Cinema, the Mole Antonelliana , the Automobile Museum of Turin , the Basilica of Superga, the Royal Palace of Venaria, and all of Turin's other tourist attractions!

Italy Travels also gives you the chance to take in a tour guided by a professional guide to see the Egyptian Museum of Turin, Underground Turin, or take an amazing walking tour of Turin to discover its most beautiful monuments and buildings!

Buy tickets online for the Egyptian Museum of Turin or the Museum of Cinema of Turin and all of its other museums and get ready to enjoy one of Italy's most beautiful cities, skipping the lines at the ticket offices.

Booking skip-the-line tickets to Turin's museums means having an unforgettable experience discovering this wonderful city, Italy's one-time capital with its historical buildings, grand palaces, and its top museums. 

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Torino + Piemonte Card

• Explore the charming Italian region of Piemonte and access Turin’s cultural and historical highlights with one all-encompassing city pass
• From Romanesque complexes to ancient abbeys and striking weaponry collections, there is plenty to see in this Italian province.
• Waltz in and out of museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences of Piemonte and Turin with your pick of 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day passes.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Juventus Museum, skip the line at the Venaria Reale, and a myriad other must-visit landmarks.
• Check out the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the jaw-dropping Armeria Reale, while the Mole Antonelliana’s panoramic lift can be entered at a discounted rate.
• Take advantage of the Special fare on multi-day ticket to travel on all urban and suburban public transports of Turin for 2 or 3 days
• 1/2/3/5-day Turin City Pass
• Free entry into all included museums & attractions
• Discounts on other museums, cultural events, outdoor activities, adventure parks
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• 10% off city sightseeing Torino bus tickets
• Discounted access to panoramic lift in Mole Antonelliana
• Discounted access to Sassi-Superga rack tramway
• Discounted access to 'Venaria Express' shuttle bus
• Special fare on public transport’s multi-day tickets
• Guided tours
• Hotel transfers
• The 1-day pass is valid for a maximum of three free entries at the museums.
• The 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options have no limits.
• To make the most of your Torino+Piemonte Card, it’s highly recommended to book a slot entrance (both Adults & Children) on the official portal of the attraction before visiting. Your free admission is already a part of the Card.

Keep in mind that online ticketing services might require a booking fee. In some of the museums, telephone booking might be encouraged.

Museums and Exhibitions that require slot booking include:

• Egyptian Museum: Booking is strongly recommended on weekdays and is mandatory on weekends and public holidays.
• Ticketlandia: Museo Nazionale del Cinema – Panoramic Lift (reduced ticket)
• Coopculture: Reggia di Venaria, Musei Reali di Torino and The Castle of Moncalieri (booking mandatory)
• Museo Lavazza
• Ticketone: Palazzo Madama, GAM and MAO
• Vivaticket: for Car Museum (MAUTO)
• Camera – Centro Italiano per la Fotografia
• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What is a Turin City Card? 

The Turin City Card grants access to cultural and historical attractions in Piemonte, focusing on Turin. With 1 to 5-day options, it offers priority entry to the National Cinema Museum and a convenient hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Explore museums, castles, and royal residences, and enjoy the extensive collection of nearly 200 iconic cars at the National Automobile Museum. 

Visit all the famous landmarks of Turin without any hassle either free of cost or at reduced ticket prices.

Why Buy The Turin City Card?

• Budget-friendly : Priced at just €29, the City card allows you to explore Turin in a cheap and budget-friendly.
• Explore Turin extensively : It gives tourists access to a range of iconic attractions across Turin including museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences, and more.
• Discounts : Enjoy discounts and special prices for tickets to exhibitions, events, and other tourist services.
• A card for everyone : The card is ideal for all kinds of tourists – solo travelers, family, friends, couples, history buffs, art and architecture enthusiasts, and more.
• Variables : At €29, the Turnin Royal Pass is the best and the cheapest way to explore the beautiful river town. You can buy a 24-hour or 48-hour card at your convenience. The pass will be valid till 6 February 2024.

Your Turnin Card Options Explained

• Pass type :  1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day city card
• Areas covered : The Turin Card allows access to 15 iconic landmarks. Visitors can enjoy priority entry and reduced entry for 4 attractions.
• Other inclusions : Take advantage of the special fare for urban and suburban public transport to travel around the city
• Cancellation policy : These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be used anytime until 4 February 2024.

Best Place to Buy the Turnin Card? Buy Online

Buying the Turnin Pass online is your best bet because it is convenient, easy, and allows you to access lucrative discounts, which may not be the case if you buy the card physically from any of the tourist information centers in Turnin.

• Advance booking : Book the card online in advance and avoid the trouble of finding the right mode of travel to your favorite landmarks. The card gives you access to over 15 attractions across Turnin making it easier for you to plan your commute. This will save time and allow you to explore the river town at your own pace.
• Convenience : Booking the card online ensures you steer clear of complicated payments and troublesome searches. It also means that we will be available 24/7 via chat, email, or phone to address all your queries.
• Great discounts : An online booking allows you to avail of great discounts and reaps benefits on your Turnin City Card. This way, you save a lot of money on your purchase.

Attractions Covered Under Turnin Card

• E-mail delivery : The Turnin City Card, along with the Card Code, will be emailed to you soon after your purchase.
• Card redemption : Display the e-voucher with a valid photo ID at the Tourist Information Center to redeem your card.
• Printed e-voucher : It is advisable to also carry a printed copy of the e-voucher to be displayed while you exchange the same for physical tickets.
• Photo ID verificatio n: Please carry a valid photo ID for verification purposes in case you have bought discounted tickets.

Visitor Tips for Purchasing Turin Pass

 buy a turnin pass for an easy and budget-friendly trip to the river town..

• We also recommend downloading an app for bus routes to make your commute easier. 
• Guests can visit the attractions covered during their respective operating hours anytime within 24/48 hours after the first validation of your City Card.
• Each attraction can be visited only once with the Turnin Card.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Turnin City Card

You can purchase a Turnin Pass online

You can choose between the 1/2/3 and 5 day TurinCity Card

The Turin Pass allows you to gain access to an array of attractions. You can also avail the special fare for urban and suburban public transport as well. 

The Turin City Card offers tourists an easy and budget-friendly way to get around town. It also includes discounts and reduced ticket prices for exhibitions and other tourist services.

 The card, along with the code, will be emailed to you soon after your purchase. Produce the e-voucher with a valid photo ID at the Tourist Information Point and get physical tickets in exchange.

 The Turnin City Card cannot be cancelled. However, the pass is valid until 4 February  2024.

Touch your card on the reader. If it turns green, it means the card has been read correctly.

Yes the Turnin City Card is worth consideration as it will allow you to access a range of attractions at discounted prices along side a special fare for public transport. 

The Turnin City Card is available in a number of options. You have the option to avail the 1,2,3 and 5 day passes. 

Torino City Pass Is the Torino Piemonte Card worth buying?

Torino city pass.

Looking for the best and cheapest way to explore the sights of Torino and the region of Piedmont? Want to know if the Turin City Pass is worth its money? If you want to visit many of the big highlights like the Royal Palace in Turin or the Royal Palace of Venaria Reale, the Torino Piedmont Card might be just the thing for you.

After all, I spend a lot of time in Piedmont and have already visited a lot of sights. Almost everywhere, in the regional capital Turin as well as at many other sights and activities in Piedmont, holders of the Torino Piemont Card get free or reduced admission.

This got me thinking, and I started to calculate if and for whom this discount card is worthwhile. Here you will find all the information and interesting facts about the Torino Piemonte Card, which is also called the Turin Card or Torino City Pass. At the end of the article, you will know exactly whether you should buy it to safe money during your stay.

What does Torino City Pass include?

The Torino City Pass / Torino Piemonte Card grants free admission to over 80 of Turin’s most important and significant museums and exhibitions, as well as to castles and fortresses in Turin and throughout the region of Piedmont.

Overview of the 10 most important museums and exhibitions in Turin that offer free admission with the Torino City Pass:

• Egyptian Museum
• Savoy Gallery
• National Museum of the Mountain
• National Automobile Museum
• National Historical Museum
• Palazzo Madama
• Royal Museums and Royal Residences
• GAM – National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
• MAO – Oriental Museum
• National Cinema Museum
• and many more

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Overview of the most important castles and fortresses of Piedmont that offer free admission with the Torino City Pass:

• Forte di Fenestrelle (Fenestrelle)
• Forte di Exilles (Exilles)
• Forte di Vinadio (Vinadio)
• Castello di Serralunga d’Alba (Alba)
• Castello di Grinzane Cavour ( Cavour )
• Castello della Compessa Adalaide (Susa)
• Castello di Pralormo (Pralormo)
• Castello Masino (Caravino)
• Castello Bramafam (Bardonecchia)
• Castello di Miradolo (San Secondo di Pinerolo)
• Some Residences of the Royal House of Savoy as for example the impressive Venaria Reale Palace

Other discounts with the Torino City Card

• Discounted admission to many cultural sites in Piedmont
• Discounts on guided tours, bicycle tours and special events in Piedmont
• Discounts for various tourist attractions in Turin and Piedmont

Overview of discounted tourist attractions with the Torino City Pass Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift (€ 2.00 discount) Sassi – Superga rack railroad (€ 2.00 discount) “Venaria Express” Shuttle Bus (€3.00 discount) City Sightseeing Torino: Hop-on Hop-off Bus (10% discount)

• Public Transport in Turin

Unfortunately, the use of public transport is not included in the Torino Piemonte Card. However, for pass holders there are reduced 2 or 3 day tickets from GTT, the operator of public transport. Reduced prices for public transport in Turin: -2 days pass: € 5.50 instead of € 7.50 per person -3 days pass: € 7.50 instead of € 10.00 per person

⇨ Full listing of all reductions for museums and attractions for owner of the Torino City Pass by the Turismo Torino, the Turin Tourist Services.

What does the Torino City Pass cost?

For adults above 18 years of age, there are 4 different Options for the Torino City Pass, depending on the days you may want to use it.

• Torino+Piemonte 24-Hour City Card: €29.00 p.P. – includes a max. of 3 sights / attractions
• Torino+Piemonte 2-Day City Card: € 38.00 p.P.
• Torino+Piemonte 3-Day City Card: € 44.00 p.P.
• Torino+Piemonte 5-Day City Card: € 49.00 p.P.

The passes are valid for one adult and one child under the age of 12 years!

For young people between 12 and 18 years, there is the 3-day Junior Pass at € 17.00. Unfortunately, there is no 2 or 5 day option for this age group.

The Torino City Card / Torino Piemonte Pass can be purchased at all tourist information offices in Piedmont.

My tip: Save yourself the queuing and buy your Torino City Card online by clicking on the day pass that suits you best (see above). This way you are not bound to the opening hours of the tourist offices.

How does the Torino City Pass works

The Torino pass, like most city passes, is very easy to use. The pass is an electronic chip card. It is activated as soon as you present your card at the first sight, where it will be scanned. From this moment of validation you can use it for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours, depending on the pass you have chosen.

Who will benefit from the Torino Piemonte Card?

Turin is a classic destination for cultural vacationers. So if you plan to visit many of the cultural highlights, landmarks, and sights of the city and its surroundings, the Torino City Card is definitely worth it.

Individual prices of the various museums are on average € 15.00 per person. If you are planning to visit only 3 of the included museums or castles, the price of the 3-day Torino Piemonte Card is already out of pocket.

Especially, families with children under 12 years can really save money, as children in almost all museums also have to pay an entrance fee between € 1.00 and € 12.00. In the Torino City Card, however, one child under 12 years of age is included for every paying adult Pass.

In addition, some museums and attractions offer a “Priority Line” for Torino Piemonte Card holders. This saves queuing for admission and ticket purchase.

My savings tip: If you want to visit the second-largest castle in Italy, the Venaria Reale, you should definitely buy the 2-day Torino Piemonte Card . The regular entrance fee is already € 20.00 per person, so that you already have the price covered with only one additional museum visit!

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Torino + Piemonte Card

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Waltz into museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences of Piemonte and its capital city, Turin with this all-encompassing city pass!

Bask in the picturesque beauty and charm of Piemonte and Turin with this city pass

Explore the city’s ancient complexes, abbeys, castles, fortresses, museums, and more

Delve into the region’s historical and cultural heritage by visiting can’t-miss landmarks

Check out the Abbazia di Fruittuaria, Abbazia di Staffarda complex, the Borgo E Rocca Medievale, and more

Gasp at the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the Armeria Reale

The Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale offer skip-the-line entry into these attractions

Enjoy access to the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Museo Lavazza

Benefit from discounts on local transportation including buses, shuttles, and trams

This city pass comes in 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options

1/2/3/5-day Turin City Pass

Free entry into all included museums & attractions

Discounts on other museums, cultural events, outdoor activities, adventure parks

Click here to view booklet.

10% off city sightseeing Torino bus tickets

Discounted access to panoramic lift in Mole Antonelliana

Discounted access to Sassi-Superga rack tramway

Discounted access to 'Venaria Express' shuttle bus

Special fare on public transport’s multi-day tickets

Guided tours

Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

Your Experience

The Italian region of Piemonte is soaked in charm and delight, sprinkled with plenty of eye-opening attractions. This city pass shows you the best of Piemonte along with its capital city, Turin over 1, 2, 3, or 5 days (depending on the ticket option selected during checkout). From ancient abbeys to Romanesque complexes and a jaw-dropping weaponry collection, there is much to see in this Italian province.

Visit the Abbazia di Fruittuaria , where two stunning abbeys stand tall and proud, dating back to the years 1003 and 1776. The complex of Abbazia di Staffarda oozes elegance in its Romanesque-style architecture with many farmhouses and monastic buildings. The Borgo E Rocca Medievale exudes countryside charm- make sure you capture the idyllic landscape on film! Visit the world’s biggest collection of weapons at the Armeria Reale! And of course, enjoy access to the region’s best museums, including the Royal Museums, the Venaria Reale, Museo Lavazza, and more!

Know Before You Go

Important information.

To make the most of your Torino+Piemonte Card, it’s highly recommended to book a slot entrance (both Adults & Children) on the official portal of the attraction before visiting. Your free admission is already a part of the Card.

Keep in mind that online ticketing services might require a booking fee. In some of the museums, telephone booking might be encouraged.

Museums and Exhibitions that require slot booking include:

Egyptian Museum: Booking is strongly recommended on weekdays and is mandatory on weekends and public holidays.

Ticketlandia: Museo Nazionale del Cinema - Panoramica Lift (reduced ticket)

Coopculture: Reggia di Venaria, Musei Reali di Torino and The Castle of Moncalieri (booking mandatory)

Exhibition Vivian Maier. Inedita at the Sale Chiablese dei Musei Reali di Torino

Museo Lavazza

Ticketone: Palazzo Madama, GAM and MAO

Vivaticket: for Car Museum (MAUTO)

Camera - Centro Italiano per la Fotografia

Please note :

Some of the attractions grant skip-the-line access such as the Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale.

Check the Covid safety rules, accessibility information, etc as you plan your visit. Most museums are wheelchair accessible.

The 1-day pass is valid for a maximum of three free entries at the museums.

The 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options have no limits.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

No need to redeem the physical card, head directly to the museum.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

This ticket is valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days (as selected during checkout)

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Torino Card

On this page you will find all the important information about the Torino Card: What services does the City Card offer and for whom is it worthwhile? How long is it valid and where can you buy it?

You can get the City Card from our partner companies. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains unchanged for you, of course.

• Free admission to 60 attractions
• Numerous discounts for sightseeing, city tours, etc.
• Valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours
• Per adult 1 child up to 12 years free of charge
• Save money in Turin with the card!

How the Torino Card works

The Torino Card is the official city card of the city of Turin and is also called the Torino & Piemonte Card because it is also valid for many sights in the surrounding area. With the Torino Card you can visit almost 60 sights for free.

The participating attractions mainly include museums, castles and historical sites. These include highlights such as the Egyptian Museum, the Royal Museums, the National Film Museum (Mole Antonelliana), the Basilica Superga and Palazzo Madama. In addition, the Torino Card offers discounts on hop-on hop-off buses, city tours, bicycle tours and much more.

You can buy the ticket online and then receive a voucher. You can print this out or save it as a mobile ticket on your smartphone. Your voucher will be scanned at the entrance to the various sights.

From the first use, the Torino Card is valid for 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours.

Who is the Torino Card suitable for?

In our opinion, the City Card is particularly suitable for stays of several days in Torino.

The longer the period of validity of the Torino Card, the cheaper it is per day. And the more you save when using it. With a validity period of 5 days, the City Card already pays for itself from the visit of one more expensive sight per day.

The Torino Card is also good for families, as one child per adult cardholder is admitted free of charge and the card is available at a greatly reduced price for young people between the ages of 12 and 17.

How much does the Torino Card cost?

The price of the Torino Card depends on the period of validity. The following prices apply for adults aged 18 and over:

• Torino Card - 24 hours*: 29,- €
• Torino Card - 48 hours: 38,- €
• Torino Card - 72 hours: 44,- €
• Torino Card - 120 hours: 49,- €
• Torino Junior Card (12-17 years, up to 72 hours): 18,- €

*The 24-hour ticket is limited to three free attractions. There is no limit for all other tickets.

One child up to the age of 12 is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder. A greatly reduced price applies for young people aged 12 to 17.

All services of the Torino Card

Many of the most popular attractions in Turin and the surrounding area are included in the Torino Card. This gives you free entry to almost 60 attractions, such as museums and exhibitions, castles, fortresses and royal residences in Turin and Piedmont.

In addition, the City Card grants discounts for numerous other offers.

Free entry with the Torino Card:

• Musei Reali (Royal Museums)
• Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema (Cinema Museum)
• Basilica di Superga: Royal tombs, flats & dome
• La Venaria Reale: All in a Palace
• Museo dell'Automobile di Torino
• Juventus Museum

The Torino Card does not allow priority entry, so you still have to collect your free ticket at the ticket office. However, you can reserve a time slot for some attractions and museums in advance to avoid waiting. This also applies to very popular attractions such as the Royal Museums, the Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum and the Automobile Museum. Sometimes reservations are even compulsory.

Discounts with the Torino Card

In addition to free admission to many museums and sights, there are also numerous discounted offers.

For an overview of all Torino & Piemonte Card services, see the official brochure: Torino & Piemonte Card

Torino Card + Hop-on/Hop-off

If you also want to use the hop-on/hop-off bus in Turin, we recommend this combination ticket. With it, you can easily reach all the sights and get on and off as often as you like. You can also do a complete round trip first and use the bus for a city tour. And get off later at the sights you want to visit.

Is the Torino Card worth it?

The Torino Card offers very good value for money and is already worthwhile from a visit to two attractions per day. The price per day decreases with increasing validity. Thus, the City Card with a validity of 5 days is already worthwhile from the visit of one more expensive attraction per day.

Below we show you how much you can save using a card valid for 72 hours.

In three days, you can discover a lot in Turin and Piedmont and save quite a few euros.

Basically, the more often you use the Torino Card, the more it pays for itself.

Buy & Collect Torino Card

You can buy the Torino Card online at various ticket platforms, including the following Tiqets.com . After purchase, you will receive a digital pass (QR code) by e-mail, which you can either print out or use as a mobile ticket on your smartphone.

The City Card is activated with its first use in one of the participating sights and museums. It is then valid for up to 120 hours, depending on the option booked. The validity is calculated in 24-hour units. For example, if you activate your 48-hour card on Tuesday at 2:30 pm, it will be valid until Thursday at 2:29 pm.

The Torino Card is personal and therefore non-transferable.

If your travel plans change, you can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 23:59 the night before your visit.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages of the torino card.

• Free admission to almost 60 museums and sights.
• Validity period of up to 120 hours.
• Good value for money, especially if used for several days.
• The ticket is available as a mobile ticket for the smartphone and does not have to be collected separately in Turin.
• One child under 12 is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder.

Disadvantages of the Torino Card

• The City Card does not grant preferential entry. However, you can reserve a time slot in advance for some sights and thus save time.
• Public transport is not included in the Torino Card.
• The services mainly focus on museums. Those who are less interested in this should check in advance whether the purchase of the card is worthwhile in that case.

More offers in Turin

Even if you don't opt for the Torino Card, you can also book many offers in Turin individually. We would like to present some of them to you here:

• City tour by hop-on/hop-off bus
• Ticket Egyptian Museum without queuing
• Zoom Torino
• Guided tour Turin Royal Palace
• Ticket National Museum of Automobiles

FAQ about the Torino Card

How does the Torino Card work?

The Torino Card can be purchased online. You will then receive a digital ticket with a QR code by e-mail. You can save this as a mobile ticket on your smartphone. The card entitles you to free admission to almost 60 attractions and grants discounts on many other offers.

Can I use public transport with the Torino Card?

No, unfortunately the Torino Card does not include public transport. However, the City Card entitles you to a reduced day ticket for various offers, such as the panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana or the Sassi-Superga cogwheel railway. A reduced ticket can be purchased on the Venaria Express shuttle bus at weekends and on public holidays. Children under 6 years of age can usually use GTT transport free of charge.

How is the Torino Card activated?

The Torino Card is activated with the first use of the QR code and is then valid for up to 120 hours according to the booked validity period.

Is the Torino Card worth it for families?

As one child under 12 years of age is admitted free of charge per adult cardholder and the card is offered at a heavily discounted rate for children between 12 and 17 years of age, the Torino Card is also worthwhile for families.

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Patrick has visited various metropolises such as Amsterdam, London, Paris and Barcelona. Here he writes about the most important City Cards. His aim is to present detailed and up-to-date information for the official tourist maps of popular cities.

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With the " Turin + Piedmont Card " you will get free access to some of tourist transports in Turin such as the panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana, Sassi – Superga rack tramway, boats Po river and the Venaria Express shuttle bus.

In addition, you can get reduced prices on exhibitions, outdoor activities, adventure parks, guided tours, theatre, opera and live concert tickets..

Moreover, you can take a tour with the open-top bus City Sightseeing to a special price of 10 Euros.

Discover all the advantages you can benefit from this special offer: "Turin + Piedmont Card". The card is available for 2,3 or 5 days

Please note that the " Torino+Piemonte Card " is valid for one adult and one child under 12 years old.

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Turin and Piedmont Card

• 9 / 10 308 reviews | 3,924 travellers I recommend this card!!! We saved a lot of money, considering that each entry costs an average of €18, in two days we had to spend €272 for two people, but instead we only spent €78. 10 Francesco
• Free cancellation up to 3 days before

This tourist card of Turin includes free entry to numerous museums both in the city and the region of Piedmont . This is the best way to save money on your holiday in this beautiful corner of the world.

Description

The 10 most popular attractions included on the Turin and Piedmont card are:

• Royal Palace of Turin
• The Basilica of Superga
• Museo Egizio 'Egyptian Museum'
• Juventus Museum
• Automobile Museum
• National Museum of Cinema
• Fondazione Accorsi – Decorative Arts Museum
• National Mountain Museum
• CAMERA – Italian Centre for Photography
• Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art  

Besides giving you free entry to tourist attractions around the city of Turin, the card allows you to access popular museums and monuments across the region of Piedmont , such as the Bramafam Fort , Govone Castle , and the  Archaeological Museum of Novalesa Abbey .

The Turin and Piedmont Card also lets you enjoy discounts on walking tours around the city, guided tours of natural parks in the region, and tickets for the theatre and shows in the region. You can see the full list of included museums and attractions, some of which require a previous reservation (such as the Egyptian Museum and National Automobile Museum), using the following link:

• Attractions included in the Turin and Piedmont Card  

Discounts on public transport

The Turin and Piedmont Card includes discounts for the Turin tourist bus service , and also for the city's public transport services (bus, metro, and tram).

The card offers discounts for the panoramic lift inside the magnificent Mole Antonelliana building, one of the principal tourist attractions in Turin.

How it works

Your Turin and Piedmont Card will be activated when used for the first time. From that moment on, you'll enjoy the advantages the card offers for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days, depending on your chosen duration.

If you choose the 1-day card, you'll have access to a total of 3 included attractions . All other cards , however, include unlimited access to the listed attractions during the validity period.

Junior Card

The card is valid for 1 adult and 1 child under 12 years old for the selected time. Adolescents 12-18 years old can reserve a Junior Card , valid for 3 days.

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1 day - 5 days.

Turin & Piedmont Tourist Card for the chosen period

Access to unlimited attractions (for the 2, 3, & 5–day cards)

Access to 3 attractions (for the 1–day card)

Discounts on public transport in Turin

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Physical : Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets. Show more

Visual : Varies according to the attraction included. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats. Audible security and alarm system.

Auditory : Varies according to the attraction included. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Security system and visual alarm.

Intellectual : Varies according to the attraction included. Security system and visual and audible alarm. Accessible toilets. Information in easy-to-read format.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code .

Our providers commit to:

• Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

• The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
• The activity helps to promote peace.
• The activity promotes local production.
• No printing of documentation required.
• Has a gender equality policy.
• Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
• Promotes local employment.

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Frequently asked questions

Q - Which activities and attractions require prior booking?

A - To access some museums, it's compulsory to book in advance on their official website. All you have to do is indicate that you have the Torino + Piemonte Card. Some examples are: the Egyptian Museum, the Reggia di Venaria, the Royal Museums of Turin, the National Cinema Museum, the Lavazza Museum, Palazzo Madama, GAM, MAO, the Automobile Museum and the Italian Photography Centre.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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Tourist Information Office in Piazza Castello square.

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Turin Travel Tips: 15 Essential Things to Know to Visit Turin Like a Pro

Looking for some Turin travel tips that will help you make the most of your trip? I think I can help as I explored it thoroughly on more than one occasion.

The northern Italian city is a visit-worthy underrated destination that anyone would love, famous for its cool museums, Art Nouveau and Baroque architecture, exquisite culinary and chocolate scenes, and UNESCO-listed royal palaces that remind us that it was the capital city of several kingdoms ruled by the House of Savoy.

To experience this city to the fullest, here are some must-know tips for visiting Turin.

* This post may contain affiliate links from which I earn a commission (for more info, read my disclosure ). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

* I try to keep the information on this blog as updated as possible, but I still recommend consulting the latest prices, opening hours, and other details on the official website of each site, hotel, and tour, as well as checking the updated public transport routes and timetables.

*As a partner of the Get Your Guide affiliate program, I got a 15% discount when I purchased my Torino+Piemonte Card . That said, I always share my honest opinions.

My favorite carb in Turin: The pastries and desserts of Farmacia del Cambio are a must-try, though you need to get there early as they’re very popular.

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Trip-Planning Turin Travel Tips

Where to stay in turin.

While you’ll have things to do in various neighborhoods, there’s no doubt that the number one area to stay in Turin is the  Historic Center  (Centro Storico).

It’s where you’ll find many of the city’s sites and museums, and of course, it is also packed with restaurants, cafes, and shops. I stayed there at an amazing apartment called Emozione Torino .

A few other highly-rated places to stay in the Historic Center include Attic Hostel Torino (budget), Casa della Contessa B&B (mid-range), Savoia Suites Torino (mid-range), and Corte Realdi Luxury Rooms Torino (luxury), but you can browse more hotels here .

That said, you’ll find accommodations for all budgets all around the city. I also stayed in the quiet (yet central enough) neighborhood of  Crocetta  at the lovely  Hotel Liberty , which was cozy, clean, and comfortable, and the owners offered incredible service.

To choose the perfect neighborhood for you, you can also read my travel guide to the best areas to stay in Turin .

Torino+Piemonte Card – Worth It or Not?

There are quite a few things to consider before purchasing a city card, like:

• Does it offer free entrance to sites and museums or just a small discount?
• Can you visit these places for free without a card (on weekends, for example)?
• How much does it cost in comparison to the admission you’ll pay at these sites and museums?

That’s why I can safely say that the  Torino+Piemonte Card , which offers  FREE  entrance to dozens of points of interest in Turin, is 100% worth it. It is available for 1,2,3, or 5 days (note that the one-day card only offers free entrance to 3 sites).

Unlike other city cards, it doesn’t offer unlimited use of public transport (only a discount).

BUT when there are so many must-see landmarks and museums in Turin, each costing 10-18 euros to visit, it’ll surely save you money, even if you have just a couple of days in the city and only visit 3-4 sites (the 3-day card can easily save you 20-30 euros) .

The card also includes free entrance to landmarks in the entire region of Piedmont , so the 5-day Torino+Piemonte Card can be very useful if you’re taking day trips or a road trip from Turin.

See the full list of discounts here and buy your Torino+Piemonte Card here (you can easily pick it up at the information center at the central Piazza Castello).

Alternatively, you can purchase the Royal Pass (€30) , valid for 4 days and offering FREE entrance solely to the palaces and castles of the House of Savoy in Turin and Piedmont (and the Basilica of Superga), as well as discounts on a few museums and public transport.

Getting to Turin

International flights arrive daily at Caselle Airport, but you can also get to Turin by train or bus from Milan, Genoa, or Bologna.

To find the cheapest or the fastest way to get to the city,  compare bus, train, and flight prices in one place on Omio  (former GoEuro). You’d be surprised, but sometimes flights can be cheaper than trains.

Getting From the Airport to the City Center

Turin’s Caselle Airport is located about 17 km (10.5 miles) away from the city center.

The cheapest way to get to the center is by bus 268, which leaves the airport every 15-20 minutes ( browse its timetable here ). A ticket costs 7 euros, and the ride should take about an hour.

Not so budget-friendly (unless you’re a group of 3-4 travelers) but very convenient, a taxi will take you to the city center in about half an hour and should cost 35-40 euros.

Getting Around

As someone who loves to explore every nook and cranny of a city and discover its hidden gems, I think nothing compares to getting around on foot (but be sure to pack comfortable sneakers ).

That said, almost every neighborhood in Turin offers interesting and fun things to do and see, so you’ll need to use public transportation to move around the different parts of the city.

While Turin’s metro lines only pass through certain areas, trams and buses are an extremely convenient way to get around the city. You can purchase tickets at metro stations, newsstands, or tobacco shops (look for  Tabaccheria/Tabacchi ).

The basic ticket costs €1.70 and is valid for a single journey on the metro or 100 minutes on buses/trams (starting from the first validation). You can also purchase a daily ticket or a multi-day ticket, which is valid for all three transportation modes.

Weather in Turin

After visiting Turin in both October and December and loving it (super proud of myself for handling that cold weather), I can only imagine how amazing it is in spring and summer (though keep in mind that there could be rainy days in every season).

Turin in winter :  In December and January, average highs are 3°C-10°C (37.5°F-50°F), and lows are 0°C-2°C (32°F-35.5°F), and some days are cold yet sunny with a clear sky (that’s what I got to enjoy 90% of the time) while others are rainy or snowy. In February, temperatures start to get a bit higher and more pleasant (though some days can still be rainy).

It’s also good to know that Turin hosts a few Christmas markets, and even though it’s not heavily decorated like cities such as Vienna or London, it still feels festive and cheerful.

Turin in spring:  March is quite similar to February in terms of temperatures and rainy days, while in April and May, average highs are 15°C-23°C (59°F-73.5°F), and lows are 8°C-12°C (46.5°F-53.5°F).

Turin in summer:  In June-August, average highs are 23°C-30°C (73.5°F-86°F), and lows are 15°C-20°C (59°F-68°F). It’s good to keep in mind that due to its location, northern Italy in summer is a lot more pleasant to wander around than other European destinations that can be unbearably hot.

Turin in fall:  September offers similar temperatures to June and the beginning of July, while October is slightly cooler and wetter (though I had perfect weather at the beginning of October), and November is usually the wettest month.

Essentially, each season has its advantages and disadvantages, so it all comes down to your personal travel preferences.

How Many Days to Spend in Turin

Taking into consideration everything Turin and its surroundings have to offer, you can plan a 2-week trip in this area alone.

If you really have no choice, then sure, you can book a long weekend getaway to Turin , but I highly recommend spending at least 4-5 days in the city (in fact, you can easily fill up a one-week Turin itinerary). One day in Turin is not enough.

If you also want to see some places nearby, you’ll need at least 1-2 extra days, though I can think of at least five towns and cities around Turin you can visit.

Some Attractions Must Be Booked in Advance

You need to book tickets to some of Turin’s museums and palaces in advance as you must pick the exact time you’ll visit them.

These include the Egyptian Museum, the nearby Reggia di Venaria Reale, and the lift to the viewpoint of the National Museum of Cinema (though you should also get your ticket to the museum itself since the lines can be long).

Get your tickets on each attraction’s official website, and note that you can mark that you have purchased the Torino+Piemonte Card .

Top Landmarks and Museums to Visit if You’re Short on Time

There are literally dozens of things to do in Turin , so if you can only spend 1-3 days in the city, you have to plan your itinerary wisely. Here are some absolute must-sees that you cannot skip out on:

Musei Reali (Royal Museums):  A group of sites and museums (situated in Piazza Castello) connected to Turin’s history and the Savoy family. Their number one highlight is the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), the most important royal residence of the House of Savoy in the Piedmont region. The ticket costs €15, but you can visit them for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass .

Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio):  Houses the world’s second-largest collection of Egyptian antiquities (after the museum in Cairo). The ticket costs €18, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card . You need to purchase your ticket in advance .

National Museum of Cinema:  Housed in the gorgeous Mole Antonelliana building (Turin’s most emblematic landmark), it is the tallest museum in the world. The basic ticket costs €11, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card . You can also take the lift to the building’s viewpoint, but you must purchase your ticket in advance .

National Automobile Museum:  A super cool museum showcasing vehicles from the 19th century to the present day. The ticket costs €10, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card .

Valentino Park:  It is the city’s most famous park, home to a few beautiful landmarks like Valentino Castle and the Medieval Village.

Porta Palazzo:  Europe’s biggest open-air market.

Villa della Regina:  A gorgeous Savoy residence overlooking the city from the eastern side of the Po River. The ticket costs €7, but you can visit it for free with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass .

Other visit-worthy spots include the Palazzo Madama and Lavazza Museum, but if you only have one day in Turin, pick 2-3 of these places.

Take Day Trips (Or a Road Trip)

As if Turin isn’t fascinating enough, there’s a lot more to experience in Piedmont. I would have loved to take a good old Italian road trip to explore the region properly, but I did manage to see a bit of the city’s surrounding area.

That said, I did take a road trip from Turin to the Aosta Valley , which I highly recommend.

An easy half-day trip is to the town of Venaria (reachable by bus number 11), where you’ll find another Savoy royal residence called Reggia di Venaria Reale .

With its alpine backdrop and beautiful architecture on the inside and out, it is a must-visit. It is also free to visit with the Torino+Piemonte Card or Royal Pass (otherwise, a ticket can cost up to 20 euros!).

Other towns and cities in the area you can add to your itinerary are Rivoli, Moncalieri, Stupinigi, Cuneo, Alessandria, and Ivrea, but the list goes on and on. You can also book a half-day tour of the medieval abbey of Sacra di San Michele .

Food-Related Travel Tips for Visiting Turin

Bring an extra suitcase just for chocolates.

Throughout the centuries, Turin has become a chocolate empire, and a shortage in cocoa supplies also led it to invent the genius combo of chocolate and hazelnuts, so there’s no better place in Italy to satisfy your sweet addiction than Turin.

You’ll find delicious treats to try, like  gianduiotto  and  cremino , and you won’t be able to stop shopping at Turin’s chocolate stores. To get to know this aspect of the city better, read my Turin chocolate guide .

WHAT TO EAT & DRINK

I hope you agree that Italian food is the best, and I’m sure the mountains of carbs you’ll eat in Turin will make you want to stay there forever. From pasta to risotto to gnocchi, Piedmontese cuisine doesn’t disappoint.

Northern Italian dishes are the definition of comfort food, so I know you’ll love trying agnolotti (a type of ravioli), risotto al Barolo, and gnocchi al Castelmegano (a Piedmontese hard cheese).

Good to know:  Note that many restaurants are  not  open from morning to evening, so plan your days accordingly. Many of them are open from 12 PM – 3 PM and 7 PM – 11 PM.

You’ll also see almost every cafe, bar, and restaurant offering an aperitif, a cocktail (alongside some snacks) meant to stimulate your appetite before dinner. This tradition was actually born in Turin, not too long after the vermouth (a type of aromatized wine) was invented in the city.

As the Italian capital of chocolate, hot chocolate and a local drink called Bicerin (made of coffee, chocolate, and milk) are also must-tries.

Last but not least, let’s not forget about  pasticcerias  (pastry shops/bakeries) selling the most scrumptious Italian pastries and desserts.

Should You Pay for Hotel Breakfast?

Especially when going on a city break, it’s not always worth paying for hotel breakfast. It can be very overpriced sometimes, and it’s also much nicer to start your morning at a local cafe.

Since a typical Italian breakfast consists of coffee and a pastry, you’d want to consider a few things, including what kind of breakfast you expect/want to get at your hotel and what your hotel actually offers.

If Italian breakfast is enough for you, you can have coffee and a croissant in many cafes in Turin , and you’ll probably pay less (unless it’s a historic cafe which can be pricey).

If you’re looking for an offbeat girls’ trip destination in Europe , Turin could be a great choice!

Other Turin Tips

English is not that much of an issue.

Let me start by saying that I always love to learn some words and sentences in my destination’s local language, not only to technically communicate with the locals but also because I know they’ll appreciate it.

Language brings people together, and travelers should make a bit of effort to learn at least a few useful everyday phrases.

Moreover, it’s not uncommon to travel through areas in Italy where the locals don’t speak English at all. However, it’s good to know that you probably won’t have that kind of problem in Turin as many (but not all) people do know at least a bit of English.

Visit Turin Before It Gets Touristy

Even though it’s the fourth-largest city in Italy, Turin is often overlooked by international travelers, and that’s one of the reasons it’s so charming and fun to explore .

But since it makes such a fantastic city break destination and as people look for alternative places to visit, I have a feeling it will not stay underrated for too long, so don’t hesitate and book your flight right now!

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Turin Travel Information

By Denise Otero

Getting Around Turin

Turin is very easy to get around on foot and this is definitely the best way to explore and discover the different areas and neighbourhoods so there really is no need for a car (especially since parking is hard to find and can be expensive). The city also offers many forms of public transportation with local buses, trams and the metro running very frequently from 5am to midnight. Here’s some useful Turin travel information and travel trips for your trip…

Public Transport Tickets: tickets for the bus, tram and metro can be purchased at news-stands or at a local Tabaccherie (tobacco shop). You can also buy tickets for the metro at the metro station.

Urban + suburban ticket – € 1.70 Valid for 90 minutes from the first validation (only punch the ticket once, on the first boarded vehicle) both on urban and suburban lines. It is also valid for a metro trip within the 90 minutes validity. It can only be used by one person.

Urban and suburban carnet of tickets A carnet of 5 and 15 tickets provide a considerable saving on purchasing one single ticket.

• 5- carnet – € 6.50
• 15-carnet – € 17.50

Note: When boarding public transportation you should punch your ticket immediately or at least before the first stop to avoid potential fines. If you have individual tickets, you should punch the ticket at the appropriate machine – usually grey or orange in colour. With cards, you can swipe the card against the blue machine provided. If you find yourself without a ticket, some trams (for example number 4 tram) provide a separate red machine from which to buy tickets at a cost of € 2.50. But it is best to avoid this option if possible and always carry a spare ticket in your wallet.

For more on public transport & fares:  http://www.gtt.to.it/en/fares/

Turin ‘s main railway stations:

Porta Nuova –   (routes from/to Rome, Milan, Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Venice, France) Torino Porta Nuova is Italy’s third largest train station Address:  Corso Vittorio Emanuele II

Lingotto  – (intermediate stop from/to Rome, Genoa, Florence) Address: via Pannunzio, 1 – map Stazione Dora (from/to Turin’s International Airport “Sandro Pertini”, every 30 minutes) Address: Piazza Baldissera For more info on train services and timetables visit:

• www.trenitalia.com
• www.italotreno.it

Coach Services/Airport Shuttle Bus Services:

Coach services to national and international destinations depart at the bus terminal in Corso Inghilterra and at the Porta Nuova and Porta Susa railway stations. A shuttle bus service, which links Turin’s city center with Turin’s International Airport, known as Turin-Caselle Airport , departs from Porta Nuova and Porta Susa railway stations. Turin’s airport is 16 km (10 miles) north of Turin’s city center.

Shuttle buses to Milano Malpensa Airport depart and arrive at the bus Terminal in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 131and at Porta Susa train station.

Journey time: 1.5-2 hours

How to get from Turin Airport to City Centre

TAXI: The taxi rank is located on the left at the exit of the Arrivals level.

Fare: a fixed fare of about 30-35 EUR to reach Turin’s city centre. Prices vary on number of passengers and number of bags. Journey time: approximately 25-30 minutes.

More information here about  how to arrive Turin from Turin’s airport by taxi

For Taxi Info: Pronto Taxi: ph. +39. 011.5737

Radio Taxi: ph. +39. 011.5730 – 011.3399

SHUTTLE BUSES:

From/to TURIN SADEM BUS SERVICE:

• One-way fare: Euro 6.50 (+1.00 € aboard). Euro 5.00 with TORINO+PIEMONTE CARD
• Journey time: 45-50 minutes.
• Passengers are asked to buy their ticket before getting on the bus.

Visit the SADEM website for more information on Turin Airport-Turin bus shuttle and timetables .

or call ph. +39 011.3000611

TURIN CITY TO AIRPORT Departure locations: Porta Nuova Railway Station, corso Vittorio Emanuele II n. 57/A Porta Susa Railway Station, corso Bolzano in front D Exit of the station

How to buy Tickets: at cafes/bars close to the bus terminal and onboard the bus (+ Euro 0.50 extra-charge).

TURIN AIRPORT TO CITY Hours of operation:  from 6.10 AM to midnight

How to buy tickets: The ticket office (Ricevitoria) and ticket machine in the Arrivals lounge or aboard the bus (+ Euro 0.50 extra-charge)

• Turin Lingotto Railway Station.
• Via G. Bruno 29.
• Torino Esposizioni.
• C.so Casale 42.
• Via Botticelli 217.
• Via Botticelli/angolo Piazza Rebaudengo.
• Turin Airport – Arrival level

Journey time :  approximately 1 hour Fares Adults – One-way Euro 5.50 Return Euro 9.50 Children (5-12 years) – One-way Euro 4.00  Return Euro 8.00 Young Children (0-4 years) – FREE

Departure times: frequent departures all day. For more timetables and more info visit www.terravision.eu

TRAIN SHUTTLE FROM TURIN AIRPORT: a train links Turin airport to Turin “GTT Dora Railway Station” in 19 minutes. The airport railway station is located few metres away from the air terminal. Train departures are every 30 minutes: from 5:03am to 23:08pm to the airport and from 5:04am to 21:03pm to Turin.  

Turin GTT Dora Railway Station is connected to the city centre by bus:

• Fare: 3 EUR
• Journey time: 19 minutes
• Tickets are sold at the ticket office (Ricevitoria) in the Arrivals lounge

For more info and timetable: GTT: Telephone – (0039) 011.2165352 or  or 800/019152 or  www.gtt.to.it

TURIN AIRPORT WEBSITE: http://www.aeroportoditorino.it/en/hp_en.html

OTHER USEFUL TURIN TRAVEL INFORMATION:

TURIN TOURIST OFFICE Info Point Locations: Turin, Piazza Castello / via Garibaldi Porta Nuova Train Station Turin International Airport

• free admission to more than 190 cultural sites in Torino and Piemonte
• free rides on tourist services in Torino (panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana, Sassi-Superga rack tramway, boats on the river Po, shuttle bus “Venaria Express”)
• free admission to the company visits of “Made in Torino”
• special fare on City Sightseeing Torino open-top bus
• discounts on guided tours, adventure parks and outdoor activities
• discounts on theatre, opera and concerts seasons all over the region
• reduced ticket for to the main events of the area such as International Book Fair (May), the biannual International “Salone del Gusto” (October), the Torino Film Festival (November), “Artissima” (November) and the regional shows of “Piemonte dal Vivo”.

The Torino+Piemonte Card is valid for an adult and a child under age 12. The Torino+Piemonte Card Junior is valid for one person under 18. PRICES: 2 days € 25.00; 3 days € 29.00; 5 days € 34.00; 2-day Junior Card: € 12.00.

HOW TO BUY: Buy your Torino+Piemonte Card at Turismo Torino e Provincia Tourist Information Centres and at the participating retailers listed online.

Exclusive discounts valid only with purchase at www.turismotorino.org/en/online_shopping

For further info contact: (0039) 011.535181 or  800.329329 or  (Italy) – 00.800.11133300 (International) [email protected] www.turismotorino.org/card

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Carabinieri: 112 Police: 113 Medical emergency: 118

MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS IN TURIN General info: Tel: 800.333444 or  (from Italy)

We hope you have found this section about Turin travel information useful and we wish you a memorable trip to Turin!

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An Italian Maker Crafts Umbrellas With Personality

A handmade, bespoke umbrella is “a bit like a business card” for its owner, according to Carlo Suino.

At Ombrellificio Torinese, the knowledge and experience behind umbrella making has been handed down from generation to generation. Credit... Camilla Ferrari for The New York Times

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By Felicia Craddock

Reporting from Turin, Italy

• April 1, 2024

For many, an umbrella may seem a pedestrian, often disposable object.

Not so for the umbrella maker Carlo Suino, 60, who believes an umbrella should not only last a lifetime but should also reflect the personality of its owner.

“It’s a bit like a business card,” Mr. Suino said on a recent cloudless morning in his curiosity-filled shop on Turin’s narrow Via Sesia.

“I have an umbrella that says I’m an exuberant person, or I’m a person who loves elegance, that I’m a very classic person, or that I’m crazy,” said Mr. Suino, whose offerings are meticulously handcrafted according to his clients’ build, tastes and habits.

Mr. Suino has umbrella making in his blood: He is the fifth generation of his family to make umbrellas, starting with his great-great-grandfather Bernardo, who left Corio, a mountain village, in 1890 and headed to Turin in search of work. As a child, he sometimes slept in the fabric cuts on the floor of his grandfather’s workshop, Mr. Suino said. At age 10, he began learning the craft for pocket money, and at 15, he could assemble an umbrella.

Now, as the owner and sole employee of Ombrellificio Torinese, the company his grandfather, Carlo, founded in 1931, much of Mr. Suino’s work uses the knowledge and experience handed down from generation to generation. But “the main objective is to have a product that is always better than the one made previously,” he said.

Innovations include computer-aided embroidery of complex images and lines of text, for example. There is also a potential collaboration — although he is only at the feasibility testing stage, Mr. Suino said — with two inventive young companies that produce sustainable textiles: Orange Fiber , makers of fabric from citrus waste, and Fili Pari , whose material incorporates powdered marble. (At present, the large, colorful bolts and smaller folded cuts of water-resistant, often polyester-blend material that fill his shop are sourced from the only two remaining Italian weaving mills specializing in umbrella fabric, he said.)

Among Mr. Suino’s more unusual creations are those for Arturo Brachetti, an Italian quick-change artist currently on a European tour with a large black umbrella made by Mr. Suino, which has been adapted to release a puff of smoke.

In Italy, very few people now can repair, make, or give serious advice about, umbrellas, Mr. Brachetti said by phone from his home in Turin. Here, “he’s the only one left,” the performer said of Mr. Suino. “He’s very precious for my work.”

At the planning stage, Mr. Suino will typically spend an hour with a client, deciding the 50 details that will go into an umbrella. Decisions include which thread color and the style and finish of an umbrella’s “tips” — the canopy’s protective metal ends. Larger concerns determine fabric, size — eight or 10 panels measuring about 18 to 26 inches from the center to the tip of the rib — and the handle. Handle options include butter-soft woods and roots; hand-carved ducks, eagles and toucans; and a one-of-a-kind selection of hollow resin handles filled with whimsical items, including curls of blue and white paper depicting a small white boat on an azure sea.

Work begins with cutting, said Mr. Suino, who unrolled a bolt of gleaming plum-colored fabric across a cutting board on the shop’s expansive counter to demonstrate. Placing a triangular clear-plastic “model” on the fabric, Mr. Suino cut around its edges with a manual rotary cutter to create a panel known as a gore. (For the tartan fabrics that are his specialty, the cut must be meticulously pattern-matched within half a millimeter, said Mr. Suino, who added that he could not bear to see an umbrella with mismatched lines.)

Production continues in a long room across a wisteria-shaded courtyard behind Mr. Suino’s shop. This workshop is divided into areas for the sewing and carpentry sides of his job.

In the shadow of the floor-to-ceiling industrial shelves, packed with a kaleidoscope of bobbins wrapped in colorful cotton and rolls of patterned ribbons, Mr. Suino sews the gores together on a decades-old Pfaff sewing machine to create a canopy. Then he embroiders and hems the material before hand-stitching the umbrella’s tips to its edges.

Next he connects the umbrella’s frame made of “ribs” and “stretchers” to its wooden shaft. Winding a thin wire around the metal ring that runs along the shaft to open and close the umbrella, Mr. Suino threads the hole at the end of each stretcher through the wire and twists it shut with pliers. He then repeats the operation to attach the ribs to what’s called the top notch (another metal ring near the top of the shaft).The frame complete, Mr. Suino will attach the canopy, pulling the tips taut over the ends of each rib and hand stitching the fabric at two or three points along each rib to the frame.

There are around 35 steps from start to finish, Mr. Suino said, with many umbrellas taking as long as 12 hours to create. Once finished, all are numbered and their details recorded on an index card so they can be remade precisely should a client leave one on a train, he said.

Each umbrella typically sells for between 120 and 250 euros, or $131 to $273. There are exceptions: He once made an umbrella for a collector, working on it for eight hours a day for a month. The €300 umbrella had a chestnut shaft, usable as a walking stick, and a handle that unscrewed to reveal a storage space for either a flashlight, a cigarette lighter, mosquito repellent or a knife (all supplied).

He keeps a selection of vintage umbrellas and parasols on display in an alcove. He removed one, unscrewed the end of its handle, and showed a visitor a dagger hidden inside.

On the shop’s long counter lay a large, emerald-colored umbrella completed only the day before. “Look,” Mr. Suino said, turning it to reveal a brilliant blue interior. The wooden handle was made from the gnarled root of a broom plant, he said. Embroidered on its canopy in royal blue thread were the words “Nero Apota.” The phrase made no sense to him, but it had meaning for the client, he said.

He also offers some umbrellas in his online store. Among them is a Scottish tartan model for €221, with a single, heat-bent, smoked maple shaft; and the Black Bond for €164, a Malacca-handled English-style umbrella (undecorated, strictly functional and slightly more curved with a tight-fitting lining).

In recognition of his work, Mr. Suino received the Master of Arts and Crafts Award in 2022 from the Milan nonprofit Cologni Foundation for the Métiers d’Art in the rare-métier category — the Italian equivalent of the Living National Treasure designation in Japan. Winners must fulfill 11 criteria, including creativity, savoir faire and innovation, Alberto Cavalli, the foundation’s general director, said in a recent video interview.

Mr. Suino fulfilled them all, with one addition, Mr. Cavalli said: Passion.

His umbrellas are “something precious,” Mr. Cavalli said. “Once you feel and touch this quality, then it’s hard to go back to the 5-euro umbrella that you throw away.”

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