Turin

Eco-friendly travel guide to Turin advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to explore the attractions in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Turin, Italy.

View of the beautiful city Turin

Air quality: 2 / 5

Exploring by foot: 5 / 5

Exploring by bicycle: 5/ 5

Public transportation: 4 / 5

Parks: 4 / 5

Outdoor activities: 4/ 5

Locals' English level: 2/ 5

Safety: 3 / 5

Accommodation: US17.78- $75.37

Budget per day: US$48.56 - 150.74$

Responsible Travel

Turin is an Italian city that sits magnificently on the banks of the Po river guarded by the Superga Hill and the Western Alpine arch. An important business and cultural centre since ages, Turin is a city of grandeur and history. While visiting any new city, it is our inherent duty to travel responsibly and help the city retain its splendour and beauty. These are a few suggestions on how to be a responsible traveller.

Walk: Walking improves blood circulation, lightens your mood and helps improve your sleep cycle. So do not refrain from walking while sightseeing in Turin. Walking tours are the best way to get a glimpse into the culture of a place and the lifestyle and eating habits of its citizens. You can opt for a self-guided tour or book one at an affordable price. From cultural, historical and heritage tours to food, wine and chocolate tours, you get a lot to explore without harming the ecosystem.

Cycle: Turin has bike-sharing services available all around the city. Pick up a bike from a nearby station and dock it up on the next nearby station near your next destination. Turin has bike-sharing services available all around the city. Pick up a bike from a nearby station and dock it up on the next nearby station near your next destination. Save yourself from waiting for buses and lining up in the queue for tickets.

Use Public Transport: Trains are the cheapest option to travel around the city. The city has a good network of buses and trams. Avoid using private vehicles like taxis and car rentals to get rid of any unnecessary carbon emission. A standard ticket covers 100 minutes of unlimited bus rides and a metro journey. Three-day tickets for the city tour in a public bus would cost you less money compared to daily travel tickets. Public transport is the best way for eco-friendly travel.

Air Quality and Pollution

The score for air quality in Turin is just 17.36. The air pollution level is higher than the maximum permissible limit, 82.64. The water pollution level is not very high, though. A lot of people are satisfied with the garbage disposal system of the city but a few believe that it needs strict reinforcement and better management. Turin has a good network of public transports and around 400 electric vehicles. But still, there is a long way to go. Formulating strict rules and policies is necessary to curb air pollution in Turin. Do not forget to use good quality face masks while you are in Turin. It will save you from dust and pollutants.

Respect the Culture

Turin was the former capital of the Kingdom of Italy and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The city of Turin is also known as the cradle of Italian liberty. Torino acted as the major political, industrial and commercial centre in ancient Europe. The city has a rich heritage and is famous for its art, opera, architecture, films, food and fashion. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Savoy Residences. Turin is very different from a typical Italian city. The city centre reflects French influence in its wide boulevards and white buildings. Turin played a pivotal role in the Italian literature after World War II and has been a notable literary centre. Turin was chosen as World Book Capital in the year 2006 by UNESCO.

On your trip to Turin, you have to be careful about a few things.

Be respectful towards Torinese culture, traditions, local customs and eating habits.
Learn a bit of their language and try to interact with people.
Explore the authentic chocolates, eat from the local stalls and buy from the local artisans to experience the original taste and art of Turin.

Top 10 Places to Visit

While there are a lot of places that you can explore in the city, having a priority list is always better. Here is a compilation of the best tourist attractions in Turin. Do not miss these spots while sightseeing in Turin.

Residences Of The Royal House Of Savoy: Palazzo Reale, Villa Della Regina, Palazzo Madama, Castello del Valentino, Palazzo Carignano are some of the residences of the Royal House of Savoy present here. Many others are in Piedmont. Each of them is a grand construction with heavy embellishments. They together are enlisted as a World Heritage site under UNESCO.

Mole Antonelliana: Located near Via Po, Mole Antonelliana is the symbol of Turin. Its construction began as a Jewish synagogue in 1863. Today it houses the famous tourist spot, the National Museum of Cinema. Mole Antonelliana got its name after its architect Alessandro Antonelli.

Egyptian Museum Of Turin: Egyptian Museum of Turin, located across Via Lagrange, has over 30,000 Egyptian antiquities. The major showcases include tombs, artefacts and sculptures. If you love diving deep into Egyptian history, do not miss this place.

Turin Cathedral: Turin Cathedral near Piazza Castello is the holy shrine of Torino dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. Outside Turin Cathedral, lies the Chapel of the Holy Shroud which is home to the Shroud of Torin.

Basilica Of Corpus Domini: The Basilica of Corpus Domini commemorates the Miracle of the Eucharist. The miracle believed to have occurred in 1453 led to the foundation of this church. With a massive façade, sculpted angels, pilasters and columns, it reflects the Baroque style of architecture.

Palatine Towers: Palatine Towers stand next to the holy Turin Cathedral. These ancient structures served as one of four Roman city gates along the city walls of Torino. The Palatine Gate is archaeological evidence of the Roman phase in Turin.

Roman Quadrilateral: Quadrilatero Romano or Roman Quadrilateral stands to the west of Palatine towers. Via Garibaldi runs to the south of the Quadrilatero Romano. This area has a network of orthogonal streets, and ruins of Roman walls. A lot of restaurants, bars, hotels, cafes, ice cream parlours have spawned up here.

Cathedral Of Superga: It marks the victorious battle fought against French. It is located atop a hill near Turin and provides an intriguing view of the city. The tombs of the House of Savoy are also present here.

Castello Di Rivoli: Located atop Rivoli hills, Castle of Rivoli is home to the first contemporary art museum in Italy. Acquired by the House of Savoy in the 11th century, the castle became the first place of the veneration of the Holy Shroud of Turin. The permanent collection of the museum includes masterpieces of Michelangelo Pistoletto, Giovanni Anselmo, Mario Merz, Alighiero Boetti, Marisa Merz, and Giuseppe Penone.

Borgo Medievale: Borgo Medievale of Turin is a recreated late medieval village with streets, fortification, workshops, squares, fountains, frescoes, gardens, real houses, and decorations. It was an attempt to recapture the medieval era under various historians, intellectuals, artists and technicians. Borgo Medievale is a part of the Parco del Valentino, a popular park near the River Po.

Palatine Towers

Explore

Turin is a city of grandeur and magnificence. Here is a list of parks, beaches, museums, and other landmarks in Turin that are worth a visit. Explore the rich heritage of the city and try to mingle with the people.

City Parks

The city of Turin has 17 major city parks which you can visit. The most famous city park is Parco del Valentino (Valentino park) which is approximately 450,000 square metres). The park area includes the Orto Botanico, the Borgo Medievale, and one of the Savoy Residences, Castello. Boat rides are available from Valentino down the River Po. Boat your way across the Po water to explore Po River park in the Piemonte region. Another city park is Pellerina which has an area of over 1 million square metres. Located across the alpine river Dora Riparia, this park also hosts live performances and large events. When talking of city parks in Turin, one cannot forget Giardini Reali located behind the Palazzo Reale. It was designed in 1697 by André le Nôtre, the famous architect of the park at Versailles. Parco Della Rimembranza is a park located on the hill of the Colle della Maddalena that provides a bird-eye view of Torino. At walking distance from this place is the Parco Naturale della Collina di Superga, a scenic park at Superga hill.

National Parks

Gran Paradiso National Park is almost a century old and a former hunting reserve. This park has lush green forests, meadows, Alpine pastures, stark ridges, gushing waterfalls, ice-capped mountain peaks, lakes, bogs and pure white glaciers. If you love bird-watching, this is the perfect spot for you. Treat yourself with the sight of gliding vultures and soaring eagles. You can also spot Alpine ibexes, Chamois and marmots. Chamois and Alpine Ibexes are the icons of the national park and are present here in great numbers. Gran Paradiso National park transforms magically in winters into a skiing spot. All you need is the temperature to fall a few degrees below zero and your snowshoes.

Beaches

Beaches are the best place to relax and soak the sun. The lapping sound of sparkling water, lying back on the warm sand, making sandcastles and beach sports are enough to make you feel like rushing to one. Some of the beaches that you can visit here are Paradise Beach of Hearts, Union of Italian Naturists, and Mana Beach.

Landmarks

Piazza Castello: Piazza Castello is a city square in Torino. It was designed by Vitozzi in 1564 and has been the local hit ever since. In the heart of Piazza Castello lies the Palazzo Madama and the Royal Palace, the Royal Theatre and the Royal Library stand on the sides. All the major streets like Po Street, Rome Street, Pietro Micca, and Garibaldi Street originate from here.

Porta Palazzo Market: One of the most diverse markets of Torino, Porta Palazzo is just a 5-minute stroll from Piazza Castello. It is one of the biggest and cheapest markets in Europe. From housewares, clothes, food, handicrafts, and resell items, Porta Palazzo sells everything. It hosts a flea market every Sunday.

Galleria Subalpina: It is a pedestrian passage between Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Alberto. It is a living example of Renaissance Revival architecture.

Via Garibaldi: Pedestrian-only shopping zone between Piazza Castello and Piazza Statuto. Via Garibaldi is a pedestrian shopping zone that connects Piazza Castello with Piazza Statuto. It is the second-longest pedestrian street in the continent.

Quadrilatero Romano: Quadrilatero Romano is full of narrow streets, coffee shops, bars and curry houses. It is a colourful area located in the north-western part of Piazza Castello.

Valentino Park: Parco del Valentino is the biggest of its kind in the central area of the city. Located along the Po river, it is a pleasant walk from the Valentino Castle, and Borgo Medievale.

Via Roma: Via Roma is a shopping street, well laden with intriguing arcades and colourful shops.

Ponto Umberto I: Ponto Umberto I is a bridge built over the river Po. This bridge attracts a lot of visitors due to magnificent statues installed on its four corners.

Palazzo Madama: Previously the royal abode of the Queen, this place depicts the magnificent mix of medieval and baroque architecture. It has plenty of art depicting scenes from the life of Christ and Torinese history.

Galleria Subalpina

Museums

Egyptian Museum: This museum has 30,000 ancient Egyptian artefacts. It tells tales of ancient Egypt and documents its transition through the palaeolithic to the Coptic era. Among the exhibited artefacts are the funeral furnishings, the tombs of Kha and Merit, canvas painted by Gebelein, the cliff temple to Ellesjia and the daily use articles.

Risorgimento Museum: This museum archives the events leading to the tumultuous birth of modern Italy. It is the place where the first Italian parliament sat. All the events are recorded and displayed vividly in films, cartoons, photos and other artefacts.

Mole Antonelliana : This building houses the National Cinema Museum. It showcases themes like the archaeology of cinema, The Great Temple, the video camera, video installations and a collection of cinema posters. Artefacts include magic lanterns, optical illusions, photographs, drawings, models, props and costumes, e.g. the original cape worn by Christopher Reeve in Superman in 1978.

Museo Nazionale Dell'automobile: This museum houses more than 170 vehicles. You get to see carriages dating back to the 18th century, Formula 1 racers, and everything in between.

Museum of Oriental Art: This museum houses artefacts from India, Japan, China, Southeast Asia and Gandhara. It has an entire floor showcasing exhibits from Buddhist and Tibetan culture. It also contains bronzes, ceramics and other collections from the Arabic Peninsula and other Islamic countries.

Museum Of The Shroud: This museum showcases a copy of Turin Shroud. The original Shroud is in the Turin Cathedral. This small museum displays a copy and studies the Shroud that is only occasionally displayed.

Risorgimento Museum

Eat

Turin is renowned for its chocolates. And if you are here, then do not miss the chocolate tour in the city. The city has been famous for its Gianduiotto for ages. The Gianduiotto, chocolate prepared by infusing cocoa with hazelnuts, is a Torinese speciality. These ingot shaped chocolates are the sweetest souvenir you could take back from here.
Every year CioccolaTÒ, a two-week chocolate festival is held in Turin. Chief Piedmontese chocolatiers like Venchi, Caffarel, and Streglio, international companies like Lindt & Sprüngli and other local chocolate producers participate in this festival. CioccolaTÒ attracts a lot of tourists every year.
An Italian substitute to English tea sandwiches, Tramezzini was devised by the historic café of Turin, Caffè Mulassano. Tramezzino is crustless white bread stuffed with tuna, olives and other tasty fillings. It is an affordable and delicious snack that you can enjoy with a light tea.
Torinese people have their local version of pizza, Pizza Al Padellino or Pizza Al Tegamino. This thickly crusted, deep-dish pizza is served hot in many local pizzerias, all around the city.

Traditional Local Restaurants

Caffè Vini Emilio Ranzini: This eatery serves wholesome, delicious meals at an affordable price. People flock here to eat Tagliere(cured meat with diced local cheese), La Mocetta( traditionally made artisan salami) and Salsiccia Cruda(raw spiced pork sausage). You can also order Gorgonzola cheese(veined Italian cheese) and Blu Di Lanzo(classical cheese from Piedmont) as starters.

Piola Da Celso: This restaurant resembles a small piola from medieval Italy. This place serves delicious Agnolotti (pasta with vegetable and meat filling). You can also order Acciughe Al Verde (anchovies dipped in a parsley sauce) and Pepperoni Con La Bagna Cauda (peppers with a garlic butter dip infused with anchovies).

Da Cianci Piola Caffè: Da Cianci Piola Caffè, located near Piazza Castello, serves food made from the freshest produce. The menu includes dishes like Carne Cruda (a Torinese version of the French steak ) and Tomini (soft cheese drizzled with oil and paprika).

Trattoria Valenza: This family-run restaurant dates back to 1970. It is in the vicinity of the ancient Balon Market and is loved by locals for its old-fashioned ambience. Enjoy traditional meals with live music and sing along. Even something as simple as a pork chop and courgettes tastes heavenly in this place.

Trattoria Piemontese: This trattoria has been serving delicious regional dishes for 50 years. On the menu are Finanziera (a stew made with chicken liver and calf brain cooked to perfection in red wine), Tajarin Pasta, Brasato (braised beef ), and Bollito Misto ( beef mixed with boiled capon and pork).

Vegetarian and Vegan

L'orto Cafe: It is a vegan coffee shop that serves savoury cakes, yummy sandwiches, Italian fast food, salad, juice, beer and wine. Some of the local favourites from the cafe are chocolate croissant, lasagna, tiramisu, stuffed croissant and coffee made from almond milk.

Ratatouille: It is a vegan restaurant, bakery, cafeteria and kitchen school that serves fresh organic vegan delicacies and savoury cakes. It has an Italian deli that serves fresh veg salami or prosciutto. The restaurant also has a vegan grocery where you can buy a lot of vegan essentials like sour cream, egg replacers, vegan cheese, milk chocolate, whipping cream and vegan fish. However, the place is closed for dinner.

Mezzaluna: Mezzaluna is a popular restaurant in the city centre. The restaurant offers freshly made pasta, organic wines, beers and juices for dinner. For lunch, it has deli service featuring a hoard of vegan specialities.

L'orto Gia Salsamentario: It is a fine dining restaurant and is 100% vegan. Some of the dishes that you can try here are cashew Tomino, mayo salad, orange seitan with baked onion, hummus with raw crackers and raw mille-feuille cake with coconut and banana.

Bonta E Sapore: This Vegan restaurant and deli serves good lasagna, parmigiana, kekab o fettine seitan, soy Stroganoff with black rice , and soy kebab with turmeric rice and greens.

Street Food

The best way to experience the street food of Turin is through a street food tour. Alternatively, here is a small list of places where you can enjoy the Torinese street food.

Master Sandwich: It is an Italian fast food centre around Piazza Castello that serves the best sandwiches in the city. The menu lists 36 kinds of sandwiches with different fillings. Walk to this place and pick a hot or cold sandwich of your choice at €5 each.

Street Fish: This place serves the best fish dishes in the region. It serves different varieties of tacos, salads, sandwiches, ceviches and curries made of fish, shrimp and other seasonal ingredients.

Fratelli Pummarò: This pizzeria is near Porta Nuova station. They serve hot and fresh pizza for just 5-9€. Choose any pizza according to your choice and walk to the Parco del Valentino to sit back and relish your bargain.

Eat the Gianduiotto: Try the traditional chocolate gianduiotto from the shops like Guido Gobino, Pasticceria Gerla, and Guido Castagna Cioccolato.

Drink

Bicerin is the native drink of Torinese people. The three components of the drink, whole milk, espresso and drinking chocolate are layered in a small round glass and served hot.
Another trademark drink of Turin is MoleCola, an Italian version of Coca-Cola. You can order this Italian cola at any local snack bar, fast-food chain or restaurant.

Tap-water

Water pollution level is under control in Turin. The water from the tap is drinkable. A lot of public drinking fountains are available which you can avail.

Organic Cafés

The affair of the Torinese with chocolates gave birth to the famous bicerin. It is an espresso doused with layers of hot chocolate and whipped cream. Have a hot cup of bicerin as you stroll the Via Roma and Turin Cathedral. Turin has plenty of cafes where you can try gelato, another Italian classic. Venchi is a gelato chain that makes the best gourmet chocolate. They sell savoury chocolates and gelato made out of the best cocoa.Some other cafes that you can try are Caffè Il Bicerin ,Gelateria Grom, and Caffè Gelateria. The Caffè Fiorio is a Torinese café with historical importance. It opened back in 1780. This place serves some of the most authentic and delicious bicerins in the city. Fiorio also serves the best ice creams. The fresh cream, gianduja and old secret recipes give a unique taste to ice creams. You can also enjoy coffee and a light buffet in the cafeteria.

Breweries

Turin is famous for its chocolate and wine. Make sure to visit some of its choicest wineries and breweries while you are here. Have a look into how Torinese make their beer and wine. Here is a list of breweries and wineries worth visiting in Turin.
BREWERIES

Birrificio La Piazza
Metzger - Birra di Torino dal 1848
San Paolo

WINERIES

Franco M. Martinetti & C. Sas
Scrimaglio Fashion & Quality Wines S.R.L
Vignoble de la Regina

Activities

Use a chain train to travel to Superga from Sassi by chain train and enjoy the city view from there.
Walk across the Via Roma from Porta Nuova Station to Piazza Castello and explore the elegance of the city.
Have a light stroll on Via Po from Piazza Castello to the Gran Madre Church. On your way, stop on the bridge to enjoy the tranquillity of the Po river.
Visit Mulassano or Baratti & Milano during your trip to Piazza Castello. These are some of the historic cafes you should never miss.
Visit the San Salvario area to drink, dine and enjoy the nightlife.Do not miss the street food, wine and chocolate tours in the city.
Camp at some of the scenic campsites in Turin. A little time in the lap of nature would not hurt. Besides you get to enjoy hiking, trekking, climbing, skiing, water sports, and campfires.

Yoga and Retreats

Yoga is the best way to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Now you need not worry about getting a bit off-schedule while travelling. Catch up with your yoga classes at these yoga studios.

Studio Yo
Yoga Union
Yoga Sutra Studio
Shanta Pani Torino
BehrangYoga International Yoga School
Ananda Torino

Accommodation

For accommodation in the budget, you can opt for Hotel Due Mondi, Hotel Bologna, Doria, Hosteling International Torino and Serenella. Hotel Artua'&Solferino and Hotel Interporto are mid-range hotels. If you want lavish accommodation and have no restriction on budget, you can opt for Le Petit Hotel, NH Lingotto, Hotel Victoria, The Grand Hotel Sitea and Principi di Piemonte.

Green Hotels

Eco-friendly travel should always be your preference. Every little step towards sustainability and environment care matters. For eco-friendly and energy-efficient accommodation, opt for green hotels. Such hotels make use of renewable energy sources, water flow reducers, organic food, ecological cleaning products, and energy-saving lights. Other environmental considerations include breakfast made from local produce, water dispensers instead of bottled water, rainwater harvesting, and thermal panels for heating water. Maximum waste from such accommodations is recycled. Most eco-friendly hotels promote a lot of eco friendly activities and provide facilities like bicycles and electric vehicle charging.
Here are some of the green hotels that you can check out.

Tomato Backpackers Hotel: This eco-friendly hotel is at a walkable distance from Porta Nuova Station. A perk of staying here is the access to electric vehicle charging, bicycles and wellness centre. Also, small pets are allowed. The starting price for accommodation in Tomato backpackers hotel is 66,00 €.

Statuto Eco Art Hotel: You can find this hotel in the city centre. It provides access to a bar, gym, bicycle rental service, electric vehicle charging, internet, kitchen and wellness centre. Pets are allowed. The minimum price for a stay in this hotel is 90,00 €.

Hotel Caprice: Hotel Caprice is 20 minutes distance from Turin. You get access to facilities like electric vehicle charging, bicycle rental, health centre and organic garden. You can also take small pets along with you. Starting price for accommodation in this hotel is 80,00 €.

Hostels and Guest Houses

Bamboo Eco Hostel: The accommodation in this eco-friendly hostel will cost you around 24,00 €. The Bamboo Eco Hostel is a hostel that provides a homely environment at an affordable price. It allows accommodation in double rooms and dormitories with shared bathrooms. Other facilities include electric vehicle charging, kitchen, organic itineraries, wellness centre, bicycles, internet and organic gardens. Pets are allowed.

Villa Anna Suite: This guest house is in the vicinity of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin Exhibition Hall and Allianz Juventus Stadium. You get non-smoking rooms, private bathroom, free WiFi, a garden, and a terrace. It is located 19 kilometres from Turin Airport.

Torino 1854 Affittacamere: It is near the Polytechnic University of Turin. Top facilities include free WiFi, air-conditioned family rooms, private bathroom, room heating and facilities for the disabled guests.

Apartments

An apartment in Torino costs $72 per night on an average. Some of the top-rated couple-friendly apartments here include River House Torino and Palazzo Del Carretto-Art Apartments.Boutique Apartment Glamour Torino and Piazza Castello Suite are apartments with great views. Apartments like Casa Rattazzi, Open space in Turin and Alloggio Parco del Valentino are best suited for families. Atmosfera Apartments & Suites Is a comfy apartment in the vicinity of Turin Airport.

Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is also opted by a lot of travellers. You get to live and dine with a local family that provides you with accommodation for a price. Some families might not be comfortable to let you in due to safety concerns. But if you are lucky enough to find one, you would get to experience the city like a pro.

Camping

You can also explore some of the awesome camps of Turin. One of the best campgrounds here is Lancillotto Scs.Lancillotto Scs is a popular campground in Torino that offers two types of stays. Camping By The Sea: Beach Camp Edition

Location: The Bella Italia & Efa Village is located a few kilometres from the centre of Lignano Sabbiadoro. Sixty hectares of lush green pine forests and Mediterranean scrub stretched across the tranquil Adriatic sea makes for an ideal place for spending holidays. Get ready to get immersed in the calm of glistening water, the warmth of sun and murmuring of cicadas from the pine trees. The village provides accommodation with private bathrooms and other essentials.

Activities: Have a look at some of the activities that you can indulge in at the beach camp. You can practice water sports under the guidance of technicians. Unleash your pent up energy through games like beach tennis, beach soccer, beach volleyball and windsurfing. Learn dance moves to the beats of local hits and prep you up for entertainment evenings. Small games, cabaret evenings, treasure hunts, theme nights, shows, parties, and outings keep you engaged all day.

Excursions: Excursions to trip Palmanova, the Miramare Castle in Trieste, Gulliverlandia theme park and the Aquasplash water park are commonplace.

Camping In The Mountains: La Magdeleine - Sport Adventure Camp

Location: La Magdeleine is a small ski resort in the Aosta Valley of north-western Italy. Located on the bank of the Marmore river this resort is at an altitude of 1644 metres. It features a snow park, skiing route and a launching base for hand-glider flights. La Magdeleine has three hotels for accommodation.

Activities: The Sport Adventure Camp is a holiday full of sports activities and excursions in contact with nature and to discover the traditions of the Aosta Valley. The camping spot has large sports fields and multipurpose spaces for various sports activities like basketball, football, volleyball, acrobatics and tennis. Learn to navigate through maps and compass, build shelters, explore rich flora and fauna of the region on your trails. Spend your days trekking and relax around the campfire at night.

Excursion: Learn climbing in Antey Adventure Park, visit the path of the water mills, and enjoy hiking and trekking in Chamois.

SANSICARIO - MULTISPORT CAMP

Location: The tourist resort of Sansicario is less than 100 km from Turin near Cesana Torinese. This resort provides a scenic view of snow-capped mountains.

Activities: Enjoy your favourite sports on the vast grounds and spaces under the guidance of technicians. Entertainers organise different games, shows, karaoke, parties, theme nights and treasure hunts.

Excursions: Excursions to the Sestriere swimming pool and Chaberton Adventure Park in Cesana Torinese allow you to practice climbing and participate in mini-golf tournaments.

How to Get There

You can fly via international or domestic flights to this place. You can also reach here by train, bus or a car. Proper research is necessary before planning your trip. Let us look at the various modes of transportation via which you can reach here.

Air

You can catch international flights to Turin from a plethora of cities- Amsterdam, Birmingham, Bacau, Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Marrakesh, Menorca, Moscow, Casablanca, Chisinau, Fez, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Madrid, Malta, Dublin, Edinburgh, Tirana, Valencia, Gothenburg, Iasi, Munich, Mykonos, Ibiza, Kyiv (KBP), Manchester, Leeds, London (LGW, LTN & STN), Palma de Mallorca, Paris (CDG), Skiathos, Seville, Stockholm (ARN), & Warsaw (WAW). There are plenty of seasonal or regular domestic flights available from locations like Alghero, Bari, Olbia, Palermo, Brindisi, Pantelleria, Cagliari, Rome (FCO), Catania, Trapani, Comiso, Lamezia, Lampedusa, Terme, Naples and Reggio Calabria. A lot of people come here to ski. Ryanair and Blue Air are some of the pocket-friendly airlines which you can schedule before the skiing season to enjoy a budget-friendly flight to Turin.You can use a bus, train or taxi to reach the city centre from Turin airport.

Torino-Caselle Airport

Bus

You can also use the direct bus service, Flixbus to reach Turin. Turin is a 10 hr distance from Paris by bus. Flixbus is also available in cities like Zagreb, Lyon, Zürich, Geneva, Munich, Budapest and Ljubljana. Multiple buses run within the country in between cities like Genoa, Florence, Venice, Naples, Rome, Bologna, Trieste, Catania and Turin. Buses to Turin dash the roads of Milan about every hour. You can take a bus from any comfortable location to reach the city of Turin.

A local bus in Turin

Train

You can also reach Turin via train. Some of the chief railway stations in the city are Porta Susa, Porta Nuova, and Lingotto FS.

Porta Susa Station: Plenty of trains from the northern cities of Italy to Turin run through the Porta Susa station. All international trains pass through this station. Direct trains from Milan, Aosta, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Venice, Rome, Naples, Bari and Sicily are available. Trains from Switzerland, Germany or Austria are also available. You can get plenty of buses from here to the city centre.

Porta Nuova Station: Trains from southern cities like Rome, Bologna, Genoa, and Florence to Turin run through the Porta Nuova station. If you take a train from Southern Italy, Porta Nuova is likely to be your stoppage station. A lot of buses apart from the airport bus are available from here that you can make use of to reach the city centre.

Lingotto Fs: Trains from the south that pass through Porta Nuova often also pass this station.

Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is illegal in Italy. People do not permit travellers in their cars due to safety consideration and the fear of being fined. Laws against hitchhiking are strict in the country. Most Italians are reluctant to be fined for no reason. Still, you could try your luck at small roads if you do not mind the long wait duration. Stay away from highways if you want to hitchhike. You could face severe consequences if caught.

Others

Optionally, you can also drive all your way to Turin. The chief routes that lead to the city are as follows.

A4. You will drive through this six-lane toll motorway on your way from Milan and Venice to Turin.
A5. Trails from Ivrea and Aosta to the city pass-through this four-lane toll motorway.
A6. You will cross this four-lane toll motorway if you are driving from Fossano, Ceva, and Savona.
A21. It is a four-lane toll motorway that connects Asti, Alessandria, Genoa, and Piacenza.
A32. This four-lane toll motorway connects Turin to Frejus and France.

Moving Around

There are many transportation modes to move around the city. Some of the sustainable ways to move around are walking, cycling, using public transportation and electronic vehicles.

Walk

There are many walking tours available at affordable rates. You can also go for a self-guided tour with the help of GPSmyCity app. The app provides GPS navigation from one tourist spot to another. All the more, it is always advisable to carry a pocket- route-map to the best attractions while travelling to a new city. Apart from the sightseeing tour, you can join like a street food tour, wine tour, chocolate tour, farm tour and a lot more.

Bicycle

Tobike is the most famous bike-sharing service here. You can dock the bike at its 140 bike stations spread across the city. You can get information regarding the real-time availability of bikes and docking stations on their website. To register yourself, drop yourself off at Tobike shop in Via Santa Chiara 26/F, or Turismo Torino in Piazza Castello. You can get a Tobike card at €5 for a day or at €8 for one week. Maximum permissible duration for bike rental is 4 hours. Other popular bike-sharing services are oBike and Mobik. They facilitate registration through their apps.

Electronic Vehicles

You can also rent electric cars, scooters and bikes for moving around in Turin. Often travellers prefer weekly rentals for sightseeing places in the city. Always check across several vendors and pickup points to get the best price. Reservations made on weekdays often tend to get cheaper deals. You can also make a booking through various online portals in advance. It is always advisable to do so as it provides you with flexibility in the choice of car and price.

Public Bus

Turin has an efficient network of buses which run all day and night. It is advisable to buy your tickets beforehand to avoid any last moment hustle. There is a regular ticket inspection on all the buses. Always carry your travel ticket or pass with you when you are aboard and get it validated before the first stop. You can get your tickets from the ticket offices at the stations. Alternatively, all tobacconists, cafes, newsstands and some bars also sell transport tickets. In Turin, you will generally see two kinds of buses dashing on the roads- Urban and Suburban. Urban tickets facilitate you to board and switch as many buses as you like within 90 minutes of ticket validation. Suburban ones are a bit costlier and allow you to travel up to 20 km on some routes.

Tram, Train and Subway

Turin has a well-integrated system of trams and metros spread across the city. A detailed network map is available on the GTT website which you can avail. Train tickets are the cheapest option for travelling in Italy. Longer season tickets are cheap but often require a photo ID. Travelling without tickets or with an unvalidated one would incur you a fine of €25. The city has single line Metros which you could also use for hopping between places. The Lingotto line at the southern terminal has a stoppage at Spezia, Dante, Macaroni, Carducci, and Fermata 8226. It runs north to Porta Nuova railway station through these stoppages. On a slight west turn, it crosses Re Umberto and Vinzaglio and travels further north to Porta Susa railway station. It then runs west into the suburbs crossing Bernini, Rivoli, Racconigi, Monte Grappa, Massaua, Marche, Pozzo Strada and Paradiso and ends at Fermi.

Sustainable Shopping

Turin is a great place to shop for chocolates and wines. Turin is well known for its chocolate production, especially for gianduiotto. There are not many eco-fashion brands in Turin. So, refrain from shopping too much in the fashion segment. Only buy what you truly need. Fill your cart with locally manufactured chocolates, wines and vintage items from flea markets and thrift stores. Stick to sustainable shopping while exploring the markets in Turin. Buy more from local artisans and peddlers. Avoid shopping for products that promote environmental degradation. Remember, sustainability is an investment for the future.

Food Markets

Turin has been the chocolate centre of Europe since the 16th century. Cocoa arrived in the city centuries back from Spain. The city has been making rich and luscious chocolates ever since. Turin is also famous for its quality wines. Confetteria Stratta is the oldest confectioner and is a synonym of excellence since 1836. Do not forget to stop by this place and get the authentic taste of the most popular chocolate in the region- gianduiotto. Guido Gobino has been the favourite confectioners of people since the 1960s. If you love chocolates, you should not miss the delicacies from the chocolatier Peyrano. Apart from savoury chocolates, there is a lot more you get in the Food markets of Turin. From the freshest of fruits, meat and dairy to processed cheese and regional snacks, you can find everything in these markets. Here are a few local food markets that you can scrounge.

Eataly Supermarket: Eataly supermarket is a one-stop-shop for the freshest Italian produce, artisanal chocolates and many regional specialities. From red wines, organic Ponente Riviera Ligure oil, cheese from the Aosta Valley and Fassone cured meats this supermarket sells everything.

Porta Palazzo Market: The Porta Palazzo Market has around 800 stalls stocking freshest produce, flowers, apparel & art. The market is open five days a week from Monday to Friday and attracts a lot of Torinese customers and foreign visitors.

Martini-benefica Market: The Martini-Benefica Market is mainly famous for Torinese designer vintage clothing and is also home to around 25 food stalls. The market remains closed on Sunday.

Flea Markets

A flea market has a lot of vendors selling counterfeit consumer goods and resell items. If you are looking for vintage items and souvenirs, then you should not miss scavenging the flea markets in the city.

Balon Market: Balon Market is the most famous flea market located in the Aurora district, behind Porta Palazzo. This historic market was established in 1857 and is home to over 250 stalls, 50 shops and plenty of small cafes and restaurants. It is held every Sunday in Canale Carpanini, Borgo Dora, the Cortile del Maglio, via Cottolengo, Salita and via Lanino. A large antique market 'the Gran Balôn' is organised every second Sunday of the month. A lot of junk shop owners, antique dealers, artisans, artists and musicians gather together to display their items or to perform.

Other flea markets in the metropolis are

Mercatino di Torino
Compagnia Delle Pulci S.A.S.
Chiavassa Pier Carlo
TuttoUsato

Second Hand Stores

Second-hand stores are antique stores, thrift stores or consignment stores that sell second-hand items or upcycled products. You can get used appliances, books, bicycles, clothing, furniture, and a lot of other vintage items at pocket-friendly prices here. Some of the second-hand stores that you can drop in are as follows.

Usato Firmato Torino Piazza Borromini
Cose Preziose Di Nicastro Simona
Da Capo
Usato Firmato Torino Piazza Statuto
Humana Vintage
La Bancarella Gialla
Punto Ritiro Pacchi Torino-demas
Mercatino Dell'usato. Torino L'elite
Bikezone Vanchiglia

Eco-Fashion

Eco-fashion means sustainable fashion. It only involves the creation of trendy clothing and fashion apparels from recycled materials. Eco-fashion brands are not as common in Turin. One such eco-label is Quagga. Quagga prioritises sustainable fashion without compromising with aesthetics or comfort. This brand is known for making durable outerwear with eco-friendly and recycled fibre. The brand is known for its classy designs.

Recycling

Recycling is a sustainable approach to consumerism. It reduces trash in incinerators and landfills but also reduces the requirement of fresh raw materials in making things. Some recycling centres that you can visit are as follows.

Ferrero Metalli
Zafonte Ecology
Torino Trasporti S.R.L.
Centro Di Raccolta Amiat Gruppo Iren
General Fusti Srl
Innova Ecoservizi S.R.L.
Barricalla Spa
Transistor S.R.L
Fermet Srl
Alu RecyclingIntexo Srl

Waste

The population of the city produces a significant amount of Solid waste. Out of this waste, 55.5% goes for recycling. The remaining 44.5% waste goes to landfills. The Province of Turin took several initiatives to improve the situation. Under this, it collects trash from every house in the city. The management aims to decrease the number of wastes that go to landfills and incinerators, promote the production of domestic compost, reduce food wastage in school and college canteens and improve waste segregation.

Work and Study Abroad

Travellers who intend to stay here for a longer duration work as an au pair or a volunteer. Many students from other countries come here to study as a part of exchange programs or for research and training.

Exchange Student

One of the most reputed universities in Italy is the University of Turin. It has over 79,000 students enrolled and has over 120 buildings spread across Turin.The University of Turin is an important centre for international scientific research. It offers courses in almost all disciplines except for architecture and engineering. The prestigious University of Turin provides the best in Biosensoristics, Medical Diagnostic, and Nanotechnologies in Italy. Other courses include Biotechnology, Sport Sciences, and Military Strategy. A lot of students flock here for study and research. The University of Turin has exchange partnerships with research institutions from all around the globe. It has over 600 cooperation agreements and more than 1,000 Erasmus+ agreements with partner universities. International exchanges are open to students of institutions outside the continent.
The Polytechnic University of Turin is the best in Italy in the fields of engineering and technology. Around 16.5% of the students enrolled here are international students.

Au Pair

Unmarried adult travellers who intend to stay in Turin for a longer tenure also have the option to work as an au pair. An au pair can tutor children, pick them up from school or help with light household chores. You can make 100 EUR to 900 EUR a month working as an au pair in Turin.

Volunteering

You can join various volunteer programs where you can work as a helper to farms, homes, NGOs or engage language exchange classes to your host family. You can also volunteer for social awareness camps and environmental campaigns. Engage yourself in different volunteering projects and explore the culture of the city with a sense of accomplishment and service. Here is a list of a few volunteer organisations that you can consider joining.

Youth volunteering office
Fondazione Simona Galletto Onlus
Associazione Club Alcolisti In Trattamento Torino Tre
Soc Coop Centro Torinese Di Solidarieta
Associazione P.U.N.T.O. Diapason Onlus
A.I.P.A - Torino - Onlus
Soggiorno Centrale
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