Things to Do in Turin: By Interest, Time and Weekday (2026)

The best things to do in Turin fall into three groups: great museums, royal palaces and a lively café culture. So this guide sorts them by interest and by the time you have. It also adds the weekday closures that decide your plan, because the three headline sights close on three different days.

Last updated: September 27, 2026

Want to taste the city first? Then compare our page on a Turin food tour, which covers cafés and chocolate.

Things to do in Turin at a glance

In short, build your plan around those closing days. Also, our table of Italy museum ticket prices compares these museums with the rest of the country.

How to choose things to do in Turin

First, decide what kind of trip you want. Then match it to the time you have. Turin is compact, so most visitors walk between the main sights in the center.

Things to do in Turin by interest

• Choose the Egyptian Museum if you want one sight that justifies the whole trip. So plan at least half a day.
• Choose the Mole and the Cinema Museum if you travel with kids or want the best city view. Also, the lift is a short, easy win.
• Choose the Royal Museums if you like palaces and painting. In addition, one ticket covers several buildings.
• Choose cafés and aperitivo if food matters most to you. In fact, Turin is the home of vermouth and the bicerin.
• Choose the Langhe if you love wine. It needs a full day, so it suits a third day.

Things to do in Turin by time available

On a longer route? Then our northern Italy itinerary links Turin with Milan and Venice.

Things to do in Turin for history: the Egyptian Museum

The Museo Egizio, founded in 1824, holds one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities outside Cairo. As a result, it tops most lists of things to do in Turin, and it fills up. So treat it as your first booking.

Egyptian Museum tickets and hours

According to the museum FAQ page (checked September 2026), tickets can only be bought online, not at the museum. For example, the full ticket costs €18. Meanwhile, children aged 6 to 14 pay €1, and students from 15 pay €3. Finally, children up to 5 enter free. In addition, a family ticket for two adults and two under-18s costs €36.

Meanwhile, the official hours page lists Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Also, last admission is one hour before closing (checked September 2026). Therefore, on a Monday, go early or swap days. Note also that the Egizio is run by a foundation, so the state museums’ free Sundays do not apply. Our guide to free museum days in Italy explains the rule.

The Mole Antonelliana and the National Cinema Museum

Next, the Mole Antonelliana, the tall spire that defines the skyline. Beyond the entrance, the National Cinema Museum spirals up around a vast central hall. Then a glass lift rises through the middle of the building to a panoramic terrace. On a clear fall day, the view reaches the Alps.

According to the museum ticket page (checked September 2026), the museum costs €18, the lift €9, and both together €23. Also, visitors aged 6 to 26 pay reduced prices. The opening hours page lists 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Tuesday, when it closes. However, the ticket office shuts one hour before closing. It also lists October 7, 2026 as a closing day. So if you only want the view, the lift alone is one of the quickest things to do in Turin.

The Royal Palace and the Royal Museums

Because the Savoy dynasty ruled from Turin, its palaces ring the city. In fact, UNESCO lists the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy as a single World Heritage site of 22 palaces and villas in and around Turin. Above all, the Royal Palace on Piazza Castello is the easiest one to visit.

One ticket covers the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the Galleria Sabauda, the Royal Gardens and the Museum of Antiquities. According to Turismo Torino, the official tourism board (checked September 2026), the full ticket costs €15. Visitors aged 18 to 25 pay €2, while under-18s enter free. Entry is also free on the first Sunday of the month. However, the circuit is closed on Wednesdays, and it opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on other days.

Cafés, bicerin and aperitivo: food things to do in Turin

Beyond the museums, Turin is a city to taste. For example, historic cafés line the arcades around Via Po and Piazza San Carlo. Meanwhile, chocolate shops sell gianduiotti, the hazelnut chocolates the city is known for.

A bicerin at the Consolata

The bicerin is a layered hot drink of coffee, chocolate and milk. According to Caffè Al Bicerin, the café opened in 1763, facing the Sanctuary of the Consolata (checked September 2026). Also, the name comes from the small handleless glasses it was served in. For more on café customs, see our guide to coffee in Italy.

Vermouth and aperitivo

Then, in the evening, order a vermouth. The Vermouth di Torino consortium traces wormwood wines in Turin back to a 1736 pharmacopoeia (checked September 2026). In addition, the name is a protected geographical indication. As a result, an aperitivo here often starts with it. Our guide to aperitivo in Italy explains how the ritual works. So a Turin food tour is one of the easiest things to do in Turin on a first evening.

After your drink, join the Turin magic tour. Torino Magica is an evening walk through the city’s legends of white and black magic, from Piazza Statuto to Piazza Castello.

Superga and the hills

For the best view of Turin, ride up to the Basilica of Superga on the hill east of the Po. The rack tramway leaves from Sassi station, which you reach by tram 15 or buses 61 and 68. According to GTT, the city transport company, the line climbs 425 meters over about 3.1 kilometers (checked September 2026). For example, a single ride costs €4 on weekdays and €6 on weekends, with returns at €6 and €9.

However, the tramway runs on a seasonal timetable, and the summer schedule ends in late September. So check the GTT page for the fall hours before you go.

A day trip to the Langhe from Turin

South of the city, the Langhe hills produce Barolo and Barbaresco, and the town of Alba is the hub. In practice, a guided tour or a car works best. Regional trains on the SFM4 line link Turin and Alba. By contrast, the Comune di Alba has publicly complained of repeated delays and cancellations on that line (checked September 2026). Also, buses do not reach most wineries.

So for a stress-free day, compare our page on a Barolo wine tour in the Langhe. Our guide to Barolo wine tours then compares formats, bases and the drink-driving rules.

Weekly closures for things to do in Turin

Before you fix the order of your days, line up the closures. In short, the Egyptian Museum shortens its hours on Monday, the Mole closes on Tuesday, and the Royal Museums close on Wednesday. As a result, Thursday to Sunday are the easiest days, and the first Sunday of the month brings free Royal Museums.

Next, consider the city card. According to Turismo Torino (checked September 2026), the Torino+Piemonte Card costs €29.90 for 24 hours, with up to three free museum visits, and €39.90 for 48 hours. In addition, the Egyptian Museum and the Royal Museums are free with it, and the Mole lift is reduced. Since those two museums alone cost €33 at full price, the card often pays off on a busy day.

Turin in fall: truffles and the ATP Finals

Fall is a strong season for Turin. First, the Alba White Truffle Fair runs from October 10 to December 6, 2026, according to the official fair site (checked September 2026). Our guide to the Alba White Truffle Fair covers it in detail. Then, in November, the city hosts the season-ending men’s tennis event. The tourism board lists the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals from November 15 to 22 at the Inalpi Arena (checked September 2026). Hotels fill fast that week, so read our ATP Finals Turin guide before you book.

Getting around Turin

In practice, most sights sit within walking distance of Piazza Castello, and the arcades keep you dry in the rain. For longer hops, GTT runs trams, buses and one metro line. According to the GTT ticket page (checked September 2026), a City 100 ticket costs €1.90 in digital form or €2 on paper. It then lasts 100 minutes, including one metro ride. Similarly, a daily ticket costs €3.70 in digital form. Arriving by rail? Turin sits on the high-speed network, and our guide to trains in Italy explains how to book.

Turin tours and experiences

Finally, these experience pages on our site match the plan above. Each one lists prices and ratings read on Viator:

• Turin food tour: cafés, chocolate and aperitivo in the center.
• Barolo wine tour in the Langhe: the day trip south.
• Last Supper tour in Milan: if your trip continues to Milan.
• Milan Duomo rooftop tour: a second Milan highlight.
• Genoa food tour: if you head on to the Ligurian coast.

Going on to Milan? Our Milan itinerary plans the days by area, and our Genoa guide covers the port city to the south.

Things to do in Turin: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need for things to do in Turin?

Two days cover the Egyptian Museum, the Mole, the Royal Museums and Superga. A third day leaves room for a Langhe wine trip.

Do I need to book the Egyptian Museum in advance?

Yes. Tickets are sold online only, not at the museum. So book your slot before you go.

Which day is worst for things to do in Turin?

Tuesday and Wednesday need care, since the Mole closes on Tuesdays and the Royal Museums close on Wednesdays. On Mondays, the Egyptian Museum closes at 2 p.m.

Is the Torino+Piemonte Card worth it for things to do in Turin?

Often, yes. The Egyptian Museum and the Royal Museums are free with it. Together, they cost more than the 24-hour card.

What food should I try in Turin?

Try a bicerin, the layered coffee, chocolate and milk drink, gianduiotti chocolates and a vermouth at aperitivo time.