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Guided Royal Tour of Turin: the First Italian Capital

Name: Guided Royal Tour of Turin: the First Italian Capital
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Guided Royal Tour of Turin: the First Italian Capital

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Explore Turin’s history as the Italian first capital on a guided walking tour. Learn about the influence of the House of Savoy and explore symbols of monarchical power on Italy’s political history.

Free cancellation, 24 hrs before

Duration: 1.5 hour

Piazza Castello 191, 10122 Torino TO

Small groups up to 15 participants

English, Italian

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What travellers says ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Laurent – France
A clear and engaging introduction to Turin’s royal past, I finally understood its role in Italian unity.
Tomas – Lithuania
Informative and well paced, with beautiful squares and fascinating political history throughout.
Beatriz – Spain
Elegant architecture, powerful stories, and a deeper look at why Turin was Italy’s first capital.

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Highlights

Discover the history of Turin as the Italian first capital on a guided tour
While walking, view the symbols of Turin’s history and art
Learn about the House of Savoy and the political dynamics of the era
Discover the influence of the House of Savoy in the unification
See Palazzo Carignano, the birthplace of the Italian Risorgimento

Includes

Guided walking tour with an expert local tour leader
Trivia and anecdotes related to the history of Savoy and Turin
View of the symbols of the first Italian capital
Visit to Piazza Castello
Walk along Via Roma
View of Royal Palace and Royal Gardens
View of Palazzo Madama
View of Palazzo Carignano and visit to the courtyard
Visit to Piazza Carlo Alberto
Visit to Piazza San Carlo

Excludes

Personal expenses and souvenirs
Food and beverages during the tour
Entrance to Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama and Palazzo Carignano
Entrance to museums or sites not specified

Meeting point

Biblioteca Reale

Piazza Castello 191, 10122 Torino TO

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Begin your tour in Piazza Castello and walk along Via Roma to the city’s key institutional squares. Visit significant sites such as the Royal Palace and Piazza Madama, which stand as symbols of Turin’s pivotal role as Italy’s first capital.

Learn about the influence of the House of Savoy and the political dynamics of the era, including how symbols of royal authority represented power and governance.

Continue to Palazzo Carignano, an emblem of Turin’s political history and the birthplace of the Italian Risorgimento and visit its beautiful courtyard. Then, head to Piazza Carlo Alberto, dedicated to a key monarch of the House of Savoia that symbolizes the unity and sovereignty of Italy and learn about its statue.

Additionally, reach Piazza San Carlo walking through via Roma: that is one of the city’s most elegant squares, reflects the civic pride and cultural vitality that characterized Turin’s imperial era, with one of the most iconic equestrian statue.

Understand why the capital was later moved and how this decision transformed the city’s identity.