7 Day Itinerary in Turin

If you plan to visit the historical and culturally rich Turin city, here is an ideal Turin itinerary for a week.

Day 1- San Lorenzo Church

Towering over the Palazzo Reale in Piazza Castello is the San Lorenzo Church, built in the 16th century. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Turin. Although the exterior of the church is not attractive, it is the interiors with yellow, grey, white and green marble that will captivate you. The inside of the church has beautiful statues of the Apostle Paul and St. John the Baptist. Close to the church is the Royal Palace of Turin which is also worth a visit. This magnificent structure can give you an idea of pure artistic Italian architecture. 

Day 2- Museo Egizio

Another 'must visit' place for tourists in Turin is the Museo Egizio. This is a special attraction for those interested in Egyptian history. This museum has relics from 31 Egyptian dynasties, including stonework with hieroglyphs, statues and mummies. Tourists can get a 90-minute guided tour or audio tours of the museum. But browsing through the entire museum can take an entire day. The good thing is that there are many restaurants, bars and eateries around where you can have a meal. 

Day 3- La Mole Antonelliana

Built by architect Alessandro Antonelli, this epic building dominates the Turin skyline. At more than 167 meters, this is the tallest brick building in Turin. The Mole Antonelliana took more than 20 years to build and is currently home to Italy’s National Cinema Museum. This museum is divided into 5 sections with each focusing on a different feature of Italian cinema. With a combined ticket you can visit both, the Mole Antonelliana and the Cinema Museum. 

Day 4- Piazza Castello

Spending a day at the Piazza Castello, right in the center of Turin is a must for all tourists. During the 16th century, this was the power base for the Dukes of Savoy. In the centrer is the Palazzo Madama, a fusion of baroque façade; a medieval castle and a Roman gate. Besides this, there are other interesting buildings you can visit like the Royal Library, Teatro Regio and Armeria Reale. 

Day 5- Piazza San Carlo

A tour of Turin is incomplete without visiting the popular square of Piazza San Carlo. One end of the square has 2 churches and in the center is a bronze statue of Emanuele Filiberto. There is a number of restaurants, cafes and shops around the square that serve Italian and other cuisines. Piazza San Carlo makes a great place to get a taste of an Italian lifestyle. 

Day 6- Museo dell' Automobile

This is definitely one of the must-visit places in Turin as it is a unique museum. Here you can find a wide collection of classic beautiful cars. The museum charts Turin’s progress in the motor industry. From the first Fiat 500 to the Lancia Lambada, this is perhaps one of the best places for car lovers. 

Day 7- Parco del Valentino 

If you want a break from the huge historical buildings in Turin, visiting the Parco del Valentino is a great way to spend a day. This park provides tranquility and peace in a bustling city thanks to its numerous trees and flower beds. It also has a small stream running through it with small wooden bridges. At the bottom of the garden is a medieval village that was built in the 1880s. There are also a few cafes where you can just sit back and enjoy authentically brewed Italian coffee.