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THE 10 BEST Turin Tours & Excursions

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5 Best Guided Tours of Turin

Discover the best guided tours of Turin – a city bursting with history, culture, and gastronomic delights. As the capital city of the northern Italian Piedmont region, Turin offers a captivating blend of medieval charm and contemporary vibrancy. Wander through winding streets adorned with elegant architecture and vibrant squares, and transport yourself to a bygone era. A guided tour is the best way to make the most of your visit and unlock the city’s hidden treasures.

Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of Turin, Italy. Guided tours showcase the diverse options available to truly uncover the city’s rich heritage, culinary excellence, and enchanting landscapes. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, wine lover, or adventurer, guided tours of Turin promise unforgettable journeys of discovery. Let us be your guide and unveil the wonders that await you in this captivating Italian gem.

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Best Turin Day Tour

Embark on a remarkable journey through Turin’s rich history and captivating sites with our Best of Turin Royal Palace & Egyptian Museum Walking Tour . Led by experienced local guides, it’s an immersive adventure exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks. This Turin walking tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and architecture aficionados. You’ll get entry to famous sites like the enchanting Piazza Carignano and Piazza Castello, the renowned Egyptian Museum, and architectural marvels like San Lorenzo Church and Turin’s tallest building, Mole Antonelliana. Finally, marvel at the opulent Royal Palace, the luxurious 16th-century royal residence of the House of Savoy. 

Nighttime Walking Tour of Turin

Join our Turin Night Walking Tour and uncover the captivating allure of the city after dark. This is one of the most unique walking tours Turin offers, introducing you to hidden secrets and enchanting stories. The evening begins at the charming Piazza del Castello, a cultural hub teeming with museums, theaters, and lively cafes. Then, journey to the magnificent Palazzo Reale, where tales of noble figures from the past come to life. At sunset, be mesmerized by the Mole Antonelliana, a towering landmark offering breathtaking views of Turin and the Alps. Throughout the tour, your guide will share intriguing legends and secrets of the city’s aristocratic families, transforming your perspective of Turin under the moonlight. 

Best Turin Culinary Tour

If you’re a foodie seeking the ultimate culinary experience, join us on the best food tour Turin has to offer. Indulge your taste buds on our Turin Gourmet Fo o d Tour , a gastronomic adventure through the city’s vibrant food and drink scene. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll sample a variety of authentic Italian delicacies. As you taste local delicacies like handmade breadsticks and stuffed pasta, your guide will unveil the background traditions of each dish. For the grand finale, you’ll honor the city’s title as the ‘Italian capital of chocolate,’ and feast on a range of artisan chocolates.

Adventurous Turin Bike Tour

Discover the city’s royal charm and rich culture on our exhilarating Turin Highlights E-bike Tour . Hop on an electric bike and learn about Turin’s industrial past and vibrant present. Your guide will help you uncover the fascinating history of the noble Savoia family, known for their patronage of the arts and commissioning of iconic structures. Visit the historical landmarks of Piazza Carignano, including the Royal Palace, Mole Antonelliana, and the beautiful San Lorenzo Church. Then, relax in the luxurious Royal Gardens before venturing to the well-preserved 1st-century AD Roman gate of Porta Palatina. You’ll experience the best of the city’s highlights on two wheels during this unforgettable Turin bike tour.

Savory Turin Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in a delightful Italian food adventure with our Private Cooking Class with a Local in Turin , a truly authentic culinary experience. Step into the kitchen of your welcoming host and spend three delightful hours learning how to prepare traditional Turin dishes. This will include an appetizing starter, savory pasta, and a mouthwatering dessert. Your knowledgeable host will share their personal recipes and culinary secrets passed down through generations. After the hands-on cooking session, you’ll sit down with your host (and perhaps their family) to enjoy the fruits of your labor for a delicious lunch or dinner. Raise a glass of local wine in celebration and end the meal with a satisfying espresso. This is the most in-depth cooking class Turin provides, allowing you to experience the local food culture and ask your host about Piedmont’s vibrant culinary traditions.

Wouldn’t You Rather Be in Turin, Italy?

Turin, Italy offers a plethora of exceptional guided tours that bring the city’s rich history, culture, and culinary delights to life. Whether you’re exploring the opulence of the Royal Palace, delving into the captivating world of street art, or savoring authentic Turin dishes during a private cooking class, the best guided tours of Turin offer immersive experiences that cater to every traveler’s interests. With knowledgeable guides leading the way, you’ll uncover hidden gems, hear fascinating stories, and gain a deeper appreciation for this enchanting city. 

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Find the right tour for you through Turin. We've got 19 adventures going to Turin, starting from just 4 days in length, and the longest tour is 14 days. The most popular month to go is June, which has the largest number of tour departures.

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Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre

we have just returned from Northern Italy and Cinque Terra. The tour was very well organised and covered a variety of areas. All the food and wine experiences were as good or better than we hoped. The days at Rapallo were excellent. Our tour leader Simonetta was the best we have had yet. Her knowledge and attention to detail could not be faulted. She took care immediately of any problems as soon as they arose. The accommodation was of a high standard. The only downside was the farewell dinner. The restaurant was too hot, too noisy and the food very poor.

7 Days ITALIAN RIVIERA AND PIEDMONT TOUR – from MILAN

Our tour guide/driver Alessandro was excellent. He was informative, courteous, easy to understand, always on time, good driver—-in short, a very pleasant man. The additional 3 guides were good. We would like to suggest that some meals together for guide & tour group would be a good addition. Alessandro was invaluable on our personal side trip to Pratlegoine. We wouldn’t have found this village or communicated with the people if Alessandro hadn’t been with us.

Northern Italy Gourmet Luxury Tour - 8 Days

Everything about our tour was just amzingly great... from the tours, to the arrangements, to our chaufered driven Mercedes. One suggestion about our last stay at Locandia Marquesi di Alfieri. It is a very small village, and no nearby restaurant open on Mondays. Without a vehicle, it can be difficult, so it would be good to inform your clients. Also, the goodbye dinner was at Blue Rose, which would require a walk down to and back up the steep road. At night it can be a challenge and even dangerous, with no sidewalks. I would suggest either Osteria il Re degli Ignoranti or Ristorante Concordia, which are much closer to the Locandia Marquesi di Alfieri Hotel.

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Our tour guide/driver Alessandro was excellent. He was informative, courteous, easy to understand, always on time, good driver—-in short, a very pleasant man. The additional 3 guides were good. We would like to suggest that some meals together for guide & tour group would be a good addition. Alessandro was invaluable on our personal side trip to Pratlegoine. We wouldn’t have found this village or communicated with the people if Alessandro hadn’t been with us.

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Things to do in Turin: tours and activities

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Magic Turin ® Tour

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Egyptian Museum of Turin guided tour with skip-the-line tickets

Explore the Egyptian Museum of Turin, discover Ancient Egypt with an expert guide, admire real mummies, sarcophagi, and a lot of different findings.

Underground Turin®

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Private tour of Turin and the Egyptian Museum with skip-the-line tickets

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Turin tour with a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum

Book this small guided tour and enjoy a Turin city tour. You'll also walk among pharaohs, artefacts and more discovering the Egyptian Museum's top collection.

Hop-on hop-off Turin bus 24 and 48-hour tickets

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24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus with National Automobile Museum

Get this special combo pass in Turin: explore the city on board a hop-on hop-off bus and visit the National Automobile Museum and its amazing collection!

Venaria Reale with Turin hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing® bus 24 or 48-hour tickets

Book your Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing® bus for 24 or 48 hours to explore Turin and skip the long lines to visit the stunning Reggia di Venaria Reale.

Torino Noir®

Embark on a frightening adventure and get ready to discover the most terrifying stories of Turin's past with your expert guide on an evening tour.

La Venaria Reale entrance ticket

Walk through history by visiting the stunning Royal Palace of Venaria. Visit an extraordinary example of Baroque art and the village that surrounds it.

Turin highlights walking tour

Discover the gems of Turin with a local expert guide, explore the beauty of the Royal city, admire Royal Palace, Palazzo Madama, San Lorenzo Church and Mole Antonelliana.

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Experiences in turin, introducing turin.

Turin looks to the future with modernity without forgetting its past as the Savoy capital and an industrial city. The same past that has been converted into a present full of cultural and intellectual depth. The time of the Savoy seems like it was long ago but you can feel it by walking from Piazza Castello to the Piazza Reale , where the Palazzo Reale , built in the XVII century, stands proudly after being the Savoy residence for 200 years.

Not far from the Lodge Armory, you get to the Royal Armory , one of the most important in Europe because of its rich and varied collection of weapons and armors. In the north-east part of the center, La Mole stands with grandeur. The emblem of Turin houses today the National Museum of Cinema . Just outside the center you can find the second symbol of Savoy capital, the Basilica di Superga , designed by Filippo Juvarra and wanted by Vittorio Amedeo II in 1706.

The Turin Cathedral , dating to the period between 1491 and 1498, stands in the same place where a XIV century basilica was founded in the past. This is the only testimony of Renaissance art in the city. Furthermore, the cathedral is the guardian of the most discussed Christian relic of all times: the Holy Shroud .

Going beyond the Porta Palatina you get to the Porta Palazzo . Here the largest market in Europe is held with an extraordinary maze of stalls and the intrigue of multi-ethnic tastes and smells of incredible charm. A little farther on, in the neighborhood of Borgo Dora , you can come across in a lively and ancient flea market, known as the " Balon ".

Found between Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Felice, Piazza San Carlo is known as the 'living room of Turin' thanks to its extraordinary elegance. Among the baroque facades of the twin churches San Carlo and Santa Cristina, luxurious bars and chic boutiques follow one another, while in the center of the square you can admire the famous equestrian statue Caval d' Brôns, dedicated to Emanuele Filiberto.

A few steps from Piazza San Carlo, you can visit the famous Egyptian Museum , one of the most important after the Museum of Cairo. In corso Unità d'Italia, the Automobile Museum Charles Biscaretti Ruffia is not to be missed with its 150 vehicles that show the history of cars in Italy and abroad.

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Things to do in Turin: a 4-day itinerary

Read on to learn about all the best things to do in Turin with this detailed 4-day itinerary packed with great experiences.

• 1 If you’re looking for a cool city break in Italy, then Piedmont’s capital is a fantastic option to consider. Read on to learn about all the best things to do in Turin with this detailed 4-day itinerary.
• 2 Day 1 in Turin
• 3 Day 2 in Turin
• 4 Day 3 in Turin
• 5 Day 4 in Turin
• 6 Torino Card

If you’re looking for a cool city break in Italy, then Piedmont’s capital is a fantastic option to consider. Read on to learn about all the best things to do in Turin with this detailed 4-day itinerary.

With a past as the seat of the royal Savoy family and Italy’s first capital , Turin is jam-packed with grandiose palaces, fascinating museums, and elegant squares. It has plenty on offer when it comes to food, too, with a wealth of local specialties that are guaranteed to impress your taste buds.  And all of that without the crowds that we are used to seeing in Italy’s big three (i.e. Rome, Florence, and Venice).

Turin is also home to some of Italy’s most iconic brands , from Fiat to Lavazza, each with a cool corporate museum to explore. What’s more, the city’s strong industrial vocation and pivotal role in promoting Italian creativity and innovation worldwide even had Turin recognized as a UNESCO Creative City in 2014 .

So, here’s an itinerary based on my recent trip , covering pretty much all of the best things to do in Turin. It’s designed to explore by foot, so pack your comfy shoes and be ready to walk well over 25,000 steps a day! And if you’re not a walker, don’t worry, the city is well served by trams and has even a metro line.

One last thing: since food is one of the best parts of any trip to Italy, you can find my recommendations about restaurants in Turin here.

Day 1 in Turin

Start your exploration of Turin from Piazza Castello, one of the city’s main gathering points and a great spot to enjoy some people watching. At its core stands Palazzo Madama , a key site in Turin’s history. Originally created as a Roman gate, in 1848 it became the seat of the first Senate of the Italian Kingdom and today it houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art.

Expect to spend at least a good couple of hours in the palace and try to arrive around lunchtime to avoid the crowds. At the end of the visit, take a break at the Royal Café , hidden under an arcade in the Court of Honor, where you can linger over a drink surrounded by beautiful antique porcelain from the royal collections. Then, follow the locals walking through the arcades and into the splendid Royal Gardens , which extends over an area of five hectares.

A quick walk from the Royal Palace will take you to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist , Turin’s key religious center. Although its marble facade may look a little plain, the church boasts a series of precious chapels inside, including that of the Holy Shroud , which is believed to be the linen cloth in which Jesus’ body was wrapped.

Roughly on the opposite side of the Cathedral stands Porta Palatina , a beautifully preserved red-brick Roman gate guarded by the statues of Augustus and Caesar. Together with the remains of a 1st-century amphitheater, the gate is part of a little archeological park that reminds of the city’s history as a Roman military colony.

The Quadrilatero Romano is close to another interesting corner of Turin, the market of Porta Palazzo , Europe’s largest open-air market with hundreds of colorful stalls selling anything from food to clothes. You’ll find it every day from Monday to Friday between 7 am and 2 pm and on Saturdays from 7 am to 7:30 pm (better to go there in the morning).

Day 2 in Turin

Your first stop for the day is Piazza Carignano , one of the most beautiful squares in town, ringed with some of Turin’s oldest establishments. These include Pepino 1884 , which patented the world’s first chocolate-covered gelato on a stick (the ‘Pinguino’) in 1939, and the fascinating Del Cambio Restaurant , patronized by the likes of Cavour, Casanova, Puccini, and Nietzsche.

Here I suggest splurging on a nice breakfast or aperitivo at Farmacia del Cambio , a charming café housed inside a former pharmacy dating from 1833. Its outdoor tables face the magnificent Carignano Palace, whose architecture is reminiscent of the first drawings of the Louvre that Bernini had prepared for Louis XIV. The building is home to the National Museum of Italian Risorgimento , whose extraordinary collection offers an incredible history lesson about the unification of Italy in the 19th century (the Risorgimento) and the creation of a modern state. Visiting this museum is definitely one of my favorite things to do in Turin!

Palazzo Carignano itself played a key role in Italian history. It served as the official residence of the Savoy family for over 150 years, Carlo Alberto and Vittorio Emanuele II were born here and then became the seat of Italy’s first parliament. One of the highlights of the visit is precisely the original parliamentary room , which is the only one still completely intact among those that were born in Europe with the revolutions of 1848!

The square is ringed by elegant porticoes that house a number of splendid historical establishments. These include the Belle Époque-style Caffè Torino , with a cool Martini sign flashing above its outdoor tables, the ancient confectionary Stratta  specialized in a variety of artisanal sweet treats, and the splendid Caffè San Carlo , where you can treat yourselves to a special lunch in the beautiful dehors.

By the way, there’s a golden bull embedded in the pavement right at the entrance of Café Torino and it’s said that rubbing it with your shoe brings good luck – exactly like the bull mosaic in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, minus the queues!

If you’ve got some money to burn, enjoy some shopping in via Garibaldi , where you’ll find all the major high-street brands, and via Roma , a delightful porticoed street filled with elegant boutiques and opening on one side onto Galleria San Federico , one of the city’s beautiful covered passages.

Plan to reach the Egyptian Museum of Turin  around mid-afternoon, in order to have enough time to browse the outstanding exhibition with no rush. This is one of the most popular places to visit in Turin and for a good reason. Founded in 1824, it’s the world’s oldest museum devoted to Egyptian art and culture and its collection of over 40,000 Egyptian antiquities is second only to the one in Cairo. The items on display throughout the museum’s 15 rooms include anything from everyday items and precious scrolls to mummified bodies and impressive sarcophagi.

Day 3 in Turin

The third day of your Turin city break will be all about enchanting views and cool stuff. First off, head to the Mole Antonelliana , the iconic symbol of Turin that catches the eye pretty much from any point in town.

The elevator passes right through the middle of the building, offering a really cool perspective of the National Museum of Cinema  housed inside the Mole. This is a fabulous museum that I recommend checking out when in Turin because it’s great fun for both kids and adults. The exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of cinema and the various phases of making a movie. I’m sure the items on display will spark your memories of movie scenes and actors at every turn due to the richness of the collection, from the original Darth Vader and Chewbacca masks to the script of Psycho.

Stretching from the end of Via Po down to the river is  Piazza Vittorio Veneto , the largest porticoed square in Europe , dotted with countless shops and cafés. The best viewpoint to appreciate the grandeur of this piazza is the Church of Gran Madre di Dio standing right across the Vittorio Emanuele I bridge (see the cover photo of this article). By the way, legend has it that this church is the place where the Holy Grail is kept!

From there, Monte dei Cappuccini is a 10 minutes’ walk away up a shady road. It’s a bit steep, but once you get to the top you’ll be rewarded with some truly beautiful views of Turin and the Alps. While you’re up there, you can pop into the Church of Santa Maria del Monte, check out the National Museum of Mountains , or simply enjoy a peaceful break away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

Day 4 in Turin

If you have an extra day in Turin, head out of town to the Royal Palace of Venaria , the stunning estate of the Savoy family located on the outskirts of the city. Catch the Venaria Express shuttle bus from Piazza Castello and after a 30 minutes’ ride, you’ll reach this grandiose baroque palace that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Each room is richly decorated with countless works of art, including precious paintings, tapestries, sculptures, and silverware. The most famous spot inside the palace is the Great Gallery , which is even more spectacular than the photos you normally see on the web. It’s an 80-meter long covered passage built to connect the King’s apartments to those of his son, lined with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the gardens creating amazing light effects.

When booking your tickets online (which I highly recommend doing as queues are super long), you have the option to visit also the Castle of La Mandria , which served as the personal retreat of King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1859. There are 20 rooms to explore there, each offering an interesting insight into the king’s life and personal tastes. The castle is about 2 km away from the palace and is surrounded by a beautiful park, so you will need a full day out to visit also this area.

Other great day trips from Turin include the  Castle of Moncalieri , the  Stupinigi Hunting Lodge,  and the ancient Sacra di San Michele . Oh, and if you’re in need of some retail therapy, the Torino Outlet Village is a great destination for a shopping spree!

If you have a bit more time, consider exploring Piedmont’s Langhe wine region or treat yourself to an authentic farm stay in Alta Langa .

Torino Card

If you’re planning to visit lots of sites during your trip to Turin, then you should consider getting a Torino + Piemonte Card . It’s valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days and grants free admission to all the top museums, castles, and royal residences in Turin and around Piedmont, as well as reductions for the panoramic lift of Mole Antonelliana, the Sassi – Superga rack tramway and the Venaria Express shuttle bus. On top of this, you’ll also get discounts on various cultural sites and events in the region. You can easily buy it in the online shop of Turismo Torino .

So, that’s it, guys! I hope this guide will help you plan your next trip to Turin and as usual, if you have any questions or would like to share any tips about this city, just leave a message in the comments below 🙂

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23 thoughts on “things to do in turin: a 4-day itinerary”.

I love the photos of the museum most of all! Turin is now going on my bucketlist! Thanks so much for a comprehensive guide. <3

Oh my god what a gorgeous city- the architecture has me drooling. Marked to be consulted whenever I plan a trip to this beautiful Italian heaven.

I’ve flown to Turin a few times but I’ll admit I’ve never stopped by the city itself. What a mistake! It looks fantastic – and packed with things to do. I’m absolutely adding Turin to my city break wish list, and dreaming of coffee on it’s cobbled streets already.

Wow the architecture in Turin is just incredible. I had no idea that this was the first capital of Italy. It is surprising to me that it does not receive as many tourists for that reason. I would love to add Turin as a destination, especially the Royal Palace!

The Royal Palace in Turin is what added this to my wish list! SO beautiful. I kept going back to that. The food definitely looks very interesting. Also, your photos are absolutely incredible!

Stunning indeed!Thanks so much for stopping by

That Mole building is gorgeous and the museum within sounds great. Your itinerary is so useful and inclusive. I would love to visit Turin.

Aw, thank you Melinda!

You seemed to have explored Turin to the fullest! I love the Royal Palace and it reminded me of Doge’s Palace interiors in Venice. The Egyptian Museum of Turin would definitely be on my list, more than 40k Egyptian antiquities is a lot! I can imagine myself getting lost there for hours. Valentino Park looks lush green and a great place for a quiet evening walk.

I spent hours in the Egyptian Museum, soooo beautifully interesting!

You had me at Darth Vader mask. Turin has been cropping up in my feed a lot so excited to discover what to do there. Love the idea of visiting one of the car museums. great tip about the tower – I love taking in the view of a city before exploring. But I’ll have to pass on the shopping and spending more on bunets. :)


Ah, those bunets! 😀

I have not made it to Turin yet. It is high on my list of to-see-‘s in Italy. I have to say though your vivid photos make me feel as if I am there. That is some awesome skills you got there. The Royal Palace and the Museum of Cinema are now on my list and so is this blog!

Thank you Adele!!

I had no idea there is so much to see and do in Turin. What a wonderful city, I’d love to visit it someday. The Egyptian Museum seems particularly interesting, but my favorite place from your itinerary is the Royal Palace, with its stunning Baroque staircases. Good to know that Torino Card would save you some money.

Oh Anda, Turin is so beautiful!

Yum! The bunet sounds amazing. I’ve never had it. Also, these photos make me LONG for Europe so much. The deep history and amazing buildings and palaces. Ahhhh!! I do hope to get back there someday soon. Thanks for the tour – I really needed the mental escape today.

Thanks for your kind words Jennifer, I hope you can visit Italy soon!

I loved this blog! Really great tips that I’ll definitely keep in mind one day!

Thanks so much dear x

Turin is a spot in Italy we have not yet visited. Stunning architecture is definitely a reason to visit. I certainly would love to enjoy that visual wonderland. Italian history is fascinating so I could see us spending many hours in the National Museum of Italian Risorgimento. Interesting to read that the Mole was originally a synagogue. We would absolutely want to go to the top for panoramic views. This sounds like a city where getting the city card is a great idea.

My husband and I are now in Turin for 5 days. I’m using your tips to plan our days here. You’ve given a lot of info about the places we need to see and I’m already excited! Thanks so much! P.S. There are not many tourists right now so it’s wonderful to enjoy Turin without the huge crowds.

Thanks so much for your kind words Liza, you made my day! Turin is a beautiful city and I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Get in touch if you need anything while you’re there, have a great holiday!

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A Walking Tour of Turin

The best walking tour of Turin starts at the main station, Porta Nuova, and heads on up the elegant Via Roma towards Piazza Castello (see the foot of the page for a map of the area).

Via Roma is THE shopping street in Turin and one of the greatest in shopping streets in Italy ; my wife loves it and my bank account hates it. All the big names of Italian fashion—and then some—are here. There are also some very tempting food stores, though I wouldn’t do your shopping here before.

reading my wife Maria's Turin shopping guide for all the inside info.

Carry on up via Roma until you reach the seventeenth-century Piazza San Carlo (Carlo Felice) with its famous rearing horse and the Savoy Duke Filiberto in the saddle.

Two gorgeous sixteenth-century churches, the so-called "Twin Churches,"  look out on the piazza (see photo at top). One is the masculine San Carlo, and the other is the feminine Santa Cristina.

The piazza is known as the "Drawing Room" of Turin; its elegance is often compared to that of the Place Vendôme in Paris. It has been the hangout of Piedmont's intellectuals and the rich and famous for centuries.

While you are in the piazza, pop into the wonderful but expensive  Caffè San Carlo.  On leaving Caffè San Carlo head down to the corner, turn left and on your right is the Galleria San Federico , a delightful arcaded shopping mall where you will find one of the oldest cinemas in Italy, the Cinema Lux which opened its doors in 1934.

Continue walking along the left side of Via Roma toward Piazza Castello before returning to Piazza San Carlo up the other side of the road to avoid missing any of the expensive shops. Once you get back to Piazza San Carlo, your bank account should be considerably lighter.

Turn left from Piazza San Carlo into Via Maria Vittoria , a quiet, upmarket street lined with lovely art galleries and antique shops.

Personally, I would recommend doing your antique shopping at Porta Palazzo, Piedmont's and indeed Europe's largest open-air market, which is much cheaper than the city center and the location of the famous Balon flea market, which is held every Saturday morning and the second Sunday of the month. You'll find more about this and the other open-air markets of Turin here.

The church of San Filippo Neri along Maria Vittoria is lovely. Built in 1675, it was restored by Juvarra after the dome collapsed. Opposite the church is Palazzo Carpano , dating to 1684 and designed by Michelangelo Garove.

Now head back towards Piazza San Carlo and turn right just before the piazza into Via Accademia delle Scienze. This street houses the 16th-century Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze (Academy of Science) and is home to two great Piedmont museums. The Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio) and the Sabauda Gallery. For more on Turin's museums  visit our museum guide .

Keep on up Via Accademia delle Scienze until you get to Piazza Carlo Alberto and pass through the piazza into the light-filled and elegant Galleria Subalpina built in 1873 by Pietro Carrera, who planned it as a bazaar.

At the end of the gallery where it opens onto Piazza Castello you will find another one of Turin’s legendary cafés the wonderful Turin liberty style Baratti & Milano.

Baratti & Milano.is the place that invented the delicious Cremino chocolate.  Chocolate this good is hard to find outside of Piedmont. If you would like to try some visit our chocolate guide.

The walk is now done and I have gone off at a tangent, as I often do, about chocolate.

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How to See the Shroud of Turin in Italy

Visitors to the northern Italian city of Turin, or Torino, may wonder where and how they can see the Shroud of Turin, the famous linen cloth that many believe once wrapped the body of the dead Christ. The short answer is that you can visit a museum dedicated to the shroud as well as the church where the shroud is housed. But for now, you cannot actually see the original Shroud of Turin itself. 

What Is the Shroud of Turin?

The Shroud of Turin, called La Sindone in Italian, is one of the most highly worshipped and controversial religious icons in Italy and perhaps in all of Christendom. The icon is an old linen shroud with the image of a crucified man. The shroud bears a rectangular pattern from where it was folded over the centuries, as well as the discernable impressions of the face, hands, feet, and torso of a man, with what are presumably bloodstains consistent with the wounds of crucifixion. The impression on the shroud also shows a wound in the side of the man's body, consistent with the wound said to have been inflicted on Jesus Christ. Those who believe in the authenticity of the shroud worship it as an image of Jesus, and believe that this is the very cloth that was used to wrap his crucified body.

The earliest records of the shroud's existence date to the mid-1300s, though it may have been stolen from Constantinople (modern Istanbul) during the Crusades of the 1200s. It was already an object of veneration in France in the late 1300s and in the early 1400s, made its way into the hands of the Royal Savoy family. In 1583, they moved it to Turin (Torino) Italy, where they safeguarded it for four centuries. In 1983, the family officially gifted the shroud to Pope John Paul II and the Catholic Church.

Is the Shroud of Turin Authentic?

Numerous studies have been performed on the Holy Shroud. In fact, it may be the world's most studied religious artifact. The most reliable studies date the shroud to around the 11th or 12th centuries, more than 1,000 years after Jesus Christ lived and died. Skeptics contend that the Shroud of Turin is an artfully produced forgery, intentionally created to have the appearance of a burial cloth from the era of Christ. 

Those who believe in the authenticity of the shroud contend that damage over the centuries, including during a 1532 fire and various clumsy restoration attempts, have corrupted the shroud to the point that no scientific analysis can provide reliable dating of the cloth. The Catholic Church itself has refused to issue a judgment on the authenticity of the shroud but encourages its worship as a means of remembering the teachings and sufferings of Jesus Christ. For the faithful, the shroud remains a holy relic with profound spiritual importance. 

Seeing the Shroud of Turin

After all that, it's not actually possible to see the real Shroud of Turin, though replicas and displays at the Most Holy Shroud Museum do an excellent job of explaining the shroud and its mysteries. The museum is currently open daily from 9 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm (last entry one hour before closing). Current admission is €8 for adults and €3 for children 6-12. Kids 5 and under are free.

On display are artifacts related to the Holy Shroud and information about its complicated history and the various studies which have been conducted on it. There's an audio guide available in 5 languages and a bookshop. The Museum is in the crypt of Most Holy Shroud Church at Via San Domenico 28.

The actual Shroud of Turin is housed in the adjacent Cathedral, or Duomo of Torino , in a climate-controlled case in a chapel built just to hold it. Because of its extremely fragile state, the shroud is not viewable to the public except during very rare public viewings. The last time it was displayed in public was during a 2015 exhibition attended by millions of visitors—there are no current plans to display it in the near future. So while people still travel to Turin to learn about and/or venerate the Shroud, they don't actually get to lay eyes on the relic.

What to Do in Turin

The Shroud of Turin is just one reason to visit Turin (Torino), a city with a very interesting history and lots to see. Consult our Turin Travel Guide for more information about what to see and do in Turin. 

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A Walking Tour of Turin's Architectural Landmarks

Take this walk through the historic centre of Turin and see the city’s best-known, beautiful landmarks in this culture-rich Italian city.

Piazza san carlo.

Begin in Turin’s grandest central square designed by architect Carlo di Castellamonte from 1637–1638. It is a rectangle of perfect proportions with a statue of Duke Emanuele Filiberto (House of Savoy, 1553–1580) at its centre and on its southern side is a twin pair of Baroque churches, Chiesa di San Carlo and Santa Christina.

Piazza San Carlo is flanked by seemingly endless, elegant porticoes which house historical cafes; the square has the nickname of ‘the drawing room’ of Turin because it was here that politicians and artists would meet to discuss the issues of the day. On leaving the square, take via Roma which leads to Piazza Castello; around a seven-minute walk.

The wide boulevard Via Roma underwent major renovation between 1931 and 1937 at the height of Italy’s Fascist period. The design, by Marcello Piacentini, is typical of rationalist architecture at the time, combining the neoclassicism of Novecento Italiano and Futurist-inspired modernism. The first six blocks remained in the 18th-century style reminiscent of Piazza San Carlo. En route to Piazza Castello, there is the option of taking a brief detour down via Principe Amadeo to see Piazza Carignano; around a five-minute walk.

Piazza Carignano

It is worth dropping by this square to see Palazzo Carignano , the former residence of the Princes of Carignano (the cadet branch of the royal House of Savoy) now home to the city’s Museo del Risorgimento. It was designed by Camillo-Guarino Guarini, a monk who was also a brilliant architect and probably the most flamboyant of those working in Turin in the 17th century. For this 1679 commission, Guarini paired convex and concave frontage to create an undulating wave-like effect. The semi-circular balcony has a deeply inset curved hood and the windows are framed with fluid drapery. The fluidity and soft edges of Palazzo Carignano are distinct from the very angular, boxy palaces that were commonplace at the time. From here, return to via Roma and continue on to Piazza Castello; around a five-minute walk.

Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello hosts two major Baroque structures designed by architect Filippo Juvarra – Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) and Palazzo Madama . The latter was so admired by Napoleon that he made it his Turin residence. Juvarra is celebrated for his weightless details and dignified simplicity, and these two buildings stand in testament to his mastery of subtle majesty.

Palazzo Reale was originally built in the 16th century, but underwent modification by the architect at the request of Princess Christine Marie of France in the late 17th century. The ochre palace seems infinite, stretching out on three sides of a rectangle with an elegantly arched but simple frontage. Palazzo Madama dates from 1003 and the façade was added by Juvarra in 1718. The rear of the castle remains in its medieval form, so it is an incredibly unusual structure for this reason alone.

Juvarra’s façade is a true baroque masterpiece but the interior is perhaps even more spectacular – the monumental and lofty double stairway has been replicated in buildings around the world. Palazzo Madama is also home to the Museo Civico d’Arte Antica, which has a remarkable collection of paintings from the medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Behind Piazza Castello lies a refined royal garden whose central pathway will take you to Corso S. Maurizio. From this main street, turn right onto via Montebello where you will be able to spot the Mole Antonelliana; around an 11-minute walk.

Food/drink spot : Da Cianci Piola Caffè is a charming, laid-back café/bistro serving generous dishes of hearty local food. It has a snug, kitsch interior and seating spills out onto the piazza.

Mole Antonelliana

The tall spire of Mole Antonelliana is the pinnacle of the Turin skyline and an iconic symbol of the city. It was built as a synagogue in 1848 when the freedom of worship to non-Catholic religions was officially granted. Today it is the Museo Nazionale del Cinema (National Museum of Cinema), housing equipment and memorabilia from the earliest days of film production to the present. But the real draw is the viewing platform at the top of the building, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains beyond. From Mole Antonelliana, make your way to the Po River and head south towards Parco del Valentino; around a 25- to 30-minute walk, or hop on a tram.

Food/drink spot : Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Magorabin is on Corso S. Maurizio opposite the Mole. In old Torino dialect, the ‘ magorabin ’ is a bogeyman that forces children to finish their meals, which speaks to the chef’s strong character.

Castello del Valentino

Parco del Valentino is located on the west bank of the quaint River Po that runs through the city. On your walk along the river to arrive at the park, you can admire the architecture of the grand villas and residences that line the river banks. Inside the park you will find the magnificent Castello del Valentino – one of the residences of the royal House of Savoy with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Since the 16th century, the castle has been renovated and redesigned; the three main architects that worked on the residence were Carlo di Castellamonte (1560–1641), his son Amadeo di Castellamonte (1613–1683) and Domenico Ferri (1795–1878). Today, it is the central building of the Architecture faculty of the Polytechnic University of Turin. Either stop here and enjoy the greenery, or, if 20th-century architecture is of interest, exit onto via Claudio Luigi Berthollet and make your way to the Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea; around a 25- to 30-minute walk, or hop on a tram.

Food/drink spot : The café in Parco del Valentino’s 19th-century mock medieval village ( Caffe del Borgo Medievale) is definitely a touristy place, but the location is really lovely – you can sit on the veranda right on the river.

Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea

In 1951, the city of Turin issued a nationwide competition to design a new site for the Civica Galleria d’Arte Moderna . The commission was awarded to architects Carlo Bassi and Goffredo Boschetti, who were not yet 30 years old. The brief called for an innovative, futuristic museum space, and the result is a concrete Brutalist wonder. Founded between 1891 and 1895, GAM was the first civic museum of modern art in Italy.

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7 Best Things To Do In The Enchanting City Of Turin, Italy

O nce the capital of Italy, and today the capital of the Piedmont region in the north of the country, Turin is a city with a lot of history and status. Despite its past as a capital city for the entire country, Turin has a modesty about it. It feels much more laid back than Rome or Venice. Part of this is because it’s not as widely visited by tourists as the other two cities, but part of it is just Turin’s character. 

I love discovering a new city, and Turin has been a revelation for me with so much to see and do. If you’ve already been to Rome, Venice, or any of the other hotspots in Italy, definitely add Turin to your list of places to go. You need to spend a few days in Turin to even scratch the surface of everything it has to offer. 

To get you started, here are seven great things to do in Turin, Italy.

1. Palazzo Madama

Once a medieval castle, Palazzo Madama is a stunning Baroque palace that stands in Piazza Castello. It’s possible to still see evidence of the castle once here in three of its facades, though the front facing exterior is the Baroque palace. Inside, it’s now a museum of art and artifacts and there are some incredible old works of art on display. There’s a real sense of what this building once was; the marble staircase transports you back to a time of opulence and grandeur, and the building itself is as much of a museum as the items within it. But there are also still parts of it that hold onto its past as a castle. You can go inside the castle areas and up the tower, which offers amazing views over the city.

2. Mole Antonelliana

The cinema museum .

When you arrive at the Museum of Cinema , you’ll be struck with how beautiful the building is and how unusual it looks for a museum. It’s clearly an old building with some style that is church-like. That’s because it was originally intended to be a synagogue, but for some reason was never used for this purpose. Instead, the Mole Antonelliana was born. 

If you like movies at all, you’ll like this museum, and if you have a love for all things cinema, you’ll love this museum. You’ll walk through the history of cinema, with a focus at points on Italian films, with a wider world view too. A panoramic elevator with transparent walls takes you up to the Mole platform, where you can experience uninterrupted views over the city below.

Pro Tip: Booking A Visit

You’ll need to book your tickets in advance for entry into the museum, as it gets busy and is always booked up well in advance. Order online, and if you want to use the elevator, note that this is at an additional charge. So when you book tickets, be sure to add the elevator experience too. When I was there, some people turned up as walk-ins and they were told it was booked for weeks in advance. This probably depends on the time of year, but it’s better to be prepared.

3. Balon Flea Market

Held every other Sunday, the Balon Flea Market is the biggest open-air market in Italy, and Italians come from all over the country to grab a bargain here. There are more than 300 stalls selling antiques, books, furniture, clothing, art, and all kinds of weird and wonderful things like old cameras and mopeds. The market started out in 1985 and was much smaller than the sprawling set of tables and rails of clothes you see today. It’s gradually gotten bigger and bigger until now it includes just about everything you can think of. There’s even some fruit and vegetable stalls appearing at the market now. There’s a great atmosphere and you really can find some gems and bargains.

4. Cattedrale Di San Giovanni Battista

What at first appears to be a lovely old cathedral set on quiet grounds, Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista is a lot more than that. For a start, yes, it is a lovely old cathedral with some fine carvings and frescos, and it’s free to enter at any time. You don’t need to join a guided tour or book a ticket, you can just walk in whenever you have a free half-hour to spare. 

But, this cathedral has a hidden secret. It’s also where the Turin shroud is kept. If you don’t know what that is, the Turin shroud is a controversial shroud said to have had a negative image of Jesus imprinted on it, and so, said to have been Jesus’s shroud. It’s been widely debunked as a genuine shroud of Jesus, but it’s still a fascinating item and many people around the world still believe it’s a holy shroud and could, indeed, be of Jesus. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to see it. The shroud is well protected and hidden from view in a watertight case with a sheet over it. It is brought out and put on display sometimes, but with no fixed timetable for when visitors can see it, the chances of catching a glimpse are slim.

5. Parco Del Valentino

The Parco del Valentino , a large park next to the River Po, is a lovely calm place for a wander. Inside the park is a botanical garden, lots of sculptures, and a medieval castle, the Castello del Valentino. It’s a great place for a walk by the river in beautiful gardens and there are also cycle paths on the route. It’s unlike any park I’ve ever been to, as it’s so much more than a park. There’s an open-air museum within the park that gives you a taste of the late-medieval architecture of the Piedmont. Don’t miss the Fountain of the Moths. As you might expect, as we’re in Italy, there’s a few fountains and water features. The Fountain of the Moths, the park’s main fountain, is a pretty fountain that’s decorated with impressive sculptures.

6. Via Roma

Via Roma is the main shopping strip of Turin and it’s where you’ll find the most restaurants, bars, and cafés. This is where everyone goes for some retail therapy and to soak up the atmosphere of downtown Turin. There are a lot of shops here, but most of them are very expensive, and, if you’re like me, you might only be window shopping. Still, it’s a lot of fun to browse and see how some Italians go shopping! It is a nice street to stop for lunch or a coffee and watch the world go by. Parts of the street are pedestrianized, so it’s a laid-back street for wandering without a lot of traffic.

7. Museo Del Carcere Le Nuove 

There are a lot of museums in Turin, but the Museo del Carcere Le Nuove is one of the more unusual ones. It’s a former prison that operated as such until the late 1980s. It’s run by volunteers who take you on a guided tour and the entrance fee is only a token amount. The guides are all passionate about the history of the place and can relate some harrowing stories of terrible conditions in the prison and the false imprisonment of Jews during WWII, as well as prisoners of war. But be aware, as the museum is run by volunteers, you’re not guaranteed to get a guide who speaks English. There are some, but it just depends on luck, and some of the guides take the entire tour in Italian. It is still a great tour, and seeing the inside of the prison, you can imagine the horrors of it.

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6 Reasons to Be Psyched About the 2024 Giro d’Italia

With an aggressive opening weekend, the return of Mortirolo, and chances for sprint battles, this year’s Giro will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

The route of the 2024 Giro was revealed last October, but it was quickly overshadowed by the announcement of the route for the 2024 Tour de France . That’s a typical issue for the Italian grand tour, a race that always seems to be fighting to emerge from its French cousin’s shadow.

But it shouldn’t be: the Giro is a fantastic event in its own right, a race that offers stunning scenery and aggressive racing, and often gives us a chance to see other riders steal the limelight. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be getting you ready for the Giro’s 107th edition, starting with six reasons why we’re excited about this year’s race.

1. An Aggressive Opening Weekend

Once upon a time, the opening weekend of a grand tour was more about fanfare than competition, often with a short individual time trial (usually called a “Prologue”) followed by a flat stage ending in a field sprint. In other words: stages that had little bearing on the race overall.

Don’t get us wrong: it can be fun to watch time trial specialists square off against GC contenders in a short ITT to determine the first rider to pull on a grand tour leader’s jersey. And who doesn’t love a good field sprint? But we want to see racing , with stages that don’t allow the overall contenders to hide in the bunch, stages like the two Basque stages at the beginning of last year’s Tour de France.

Well, this year’s Giro seems to have taken a page out of last year’s Tour de France racebook, with a 143-kilometer opening stage from Venaria Reale to Turin that brings the riders over three categorized climbs, including the Category 2 Colle de Maddalena less than 25 km from the finish line—which the riders will hit just a few kilometers after cresting a punchy, uncategorized ascent just outside the city. Expect an exciting race to win the Giro’s first maglia rosa (the “pink jersey” awarded each day to the Giro’s overall leader), but time gaps that won’t kill anyone’s GC hopes on the first day of the race.

The next day could be a different story though, when a 161-kilometer stage from San Francesco al Campo to the Santuario di Oropa ends with the Giro’s first summit finish, an 11.8-kilometer climb with an average gradient of 6.2 percent. The ascent to Oropa is this year’s “Cima Pantani,” an ascent designated to honor Marco Pantani , the deceased Italian superstar who famously won a stage here in 1999.

This isn’t the hardest climb in the Giro by any means, but given that it’s only Stage 2, it will start shuffling the general classification. And given one of the riders expected to be competing this year (more on that later), this could prove to be an especially impactful opening weekend.

2. Reasonable Stage Lengths

In recent years, riders have become increasingly critical of the Giro’s organizers for including too many long stages—and even longer transfers from the finish of one stage to the start of another (which means riders are on buses for sometimes two to three hours before getting to their hotels at the end of the day). That might not seem like a big deal for fans watching the race from the comfort of their couches, but how do you like it when your boss extends your workday without considering you first? What if the length of your commute was suddenly doubled or tripled?

Well, the organizers listened, and this is the shortest Giro in years, with an average stage length that’s 12.5 km shorter than it was five years ago. Even better, there are fewer super-long stages. For example, in 2019, there were eleven stages over 190 km, and eight of them went over 200 km. This year’s race has just four stages over 190 km and only one of them comes during the Giro’s final week, which is traditionally the hardest of the race.

That’s great for the riders, but it’s also a boon for fans, who have annually been “treated” to at least one or two Giro stages in which a large breakaway gets a huge lead on an otherwise disinterested peloton—or worse, stages in which the entire peloton decides to ride piano until the final hour, at which point they wind things up for an eventual field sprint. Stages like these are the cycling equivalent of watching paint dry.

Shorter stages produce more aggressive racing, and shorter transfers mean happier, better-recovered riders—which also means better racing. With shorter stages and more reasonable transfers, we’re expecting this to be one of the most exciting Giros–from start to finish–in years.

3. A Surprising Feast for Sprinters

A race known more for its mountains, the Giro rarely attracts large numbers of sprinters—at least not as many as the Tour de France usually does. But with eight stages expected to end in field sprints this year—and a particularly mountainous route at the Tour de France—the 2024 Giro d’Italia is shaping up to be one of the more sprint- and sprinter-heavy grand tours in the past few years.

Here’s an early look at the list of sprinters expected to take the start in Torino: Italy’s Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek); Belgium’s Tim Merlier (Soudal–Quick Step) and Gerben Thijssen (Intermarché-Wanty); Dutch sprinters Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Fabio Jakobsen (DSM-Firmenich PostNL), and Australia’s Sam Welsford (Bora-Hansgrohe), Caleb Ewan (Jayco AlUla) and Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck). That’s a deep line-up, and it should produce some of the most exciting field sprints of the season.

The Giro d’Italia has always embraced gravel roads. In 2005, the organizers took the race up and over the Colle delle Finistre, a climb in the Italian Alps that’s famous for an eight-kilometer section of gravel approaching the summit of the pass. The Giro has included the climb four three since 2005, most famously during Stage 19 in 2018 when Great Britain’s Chris Froome went on an 86K solo raid, overcoming a 3:22 deficit to take the maglia rosa . He won his first and only Giro in Rome two days later.

In 2010, the Giro was one of the first grand tours in the modern era to introduce gravel roads on a non-mountain stage when the organizers took a page out of the Strade Bianche road race and included several sections of white gravel roads near the end of Stage 7, a 220-kilometer ride from Carrara to Montalcino. Australia’s Cadel Evans won the stage; the former mountain biker seemed at home on the white gravel roads, which had turned brown due to heavy rain.

This year’s race won’t go over the Finistere (yeah, we’re bummed too), but it will bring the riders over about 12 km of punchy, gravel roads during the second half of Stage 6. The 177-kilometer stage from Viareggio to Rapolano Terme comes just before the Giro’s first time trial, and should present a perfect opportunity for an ambush, possibly by a rider who doesn’t fancy his chances in the next day’s race against the clock.

5. Lots of Mountains

It’s the mountains that keep everyone coming back to the Giro d’Italia (or, in the case of a few of the riders, staying away). This year’s race is no different, with 42,900 meters of elevation gain over the course of the Giro’s 21 stages and seven uphill finishes (including the climb at the end of Stage 7’s ITT). That’s a lot of climbing, and the organizers, as always, have included some of the most famous ascents in Giro’s history.

We’ve already mentioned the Oropa—this year’s Cima Pantani—at the end of the Stage 2, but that’s not the only summit finish of the first week. After Stage 7’s uphill ITT finish there’s another summit finish on Stage 8, on the Category 1 climb to Prati di Tivo, a 14-kilometer ascent with an average gradient of 7 percent. Expect these two stages to determine which rider will wear the maglia rosa heading into the Giro’s first rest day.

The second week begins with a new summit finish on Stage 10, the Category 1 Bocca della Selva, a 20.9K climb with an average gradient of just 4.6 percent. But that’s misleading: for some reason, the “official” climb begins with over 3 km of downhill roads, which lowers the average gradient overall.

The second week ends with Stage 15, which might be the hardest in this year’s Giro. Originally slated to bring the race into Switzerland for a hot sec, the route of this 220-kilometer stage has been altered to keep the race in Italy. That’s bad news for the riders, as they now will face the Mortirolo—one of the hardest and most famous climbs in Giro history—two-thirds of the way through the stage. The day ends with back-to-back Category 1 ascents: the Passo di Foscagno and—after a very short descent—the final climb to the Mottolino ski resort above Livigno, a steep, 8-kilometer climb with pitches that hit 18 percent. Thank goodness the next day is a rest day!

But after the second Rest Day, the riders won’t have a chance to ease themselves back into action, as Stage 16—another stage over 200 km—begins with an ascent of the Stelvio (20.2 km at 7.2 percent). Topping out at 2,758 meters, this is the highest climb in the entire Giro, and the first rider over the summit will win the Cima Coppi prize for being the first to the top. There’s a long ride from the top of the pass down into the valley, but two hard climbs at the end of the stage will settle things once and for all.

Stage 18 takes the race into the Dolomites on a 159-kilometer route containing five categorized climbs, including ascents of both sides of the Passo Brocon, with a summit finish on the steeper side of the mountain. And just for good measure, Stage 20 heads back into the Dolomites, where the riders will climb the Monte Grappa (18.1 km at 8.1 percent) twice. This one doesn’t end with a summit finish, but after 20 days of racing and at the end of another ferocious final week, this stage should blow the peloton apart. At the end of the day, we’ll know the eventual winner of the 2024 Giro d’Italia.

6. Pog Goes for Pink

But by far, the biggest marquee rider on this year’s start list has to be Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates). Perhaps the most exciting rider in the entire men’s peloton, Pog can win it all: grand tours, cobbled classics, and week-long stage races. He’s the most complete and multi-faceted male rider we’ve seen in decades, and this year—for the first time in his career—he’s heading to Giro.

Yup, that’s right. The 25-year-old has made it a career goal to win every major race on the calendar. For example, the two-time Tour de France champion took a dominant victory in last year’s Tour of Flanders , a cobbled Monument that grand tour riders usually avoid. And in March, he stated his desire to win all seven of the sport’s major week-long stage races (he’s already won three of them).

This is a far cry from just a decade or two ago when riders rode super-specific programs, often only targeting one or two major events each season. This was especially the case with riders targeting the Tour de France. These riders cared less about winning as many races as possible and more about building fitness for the Tour de France—without crashing or getting sick (which, as recent events have shown us, is a delicate balance).

But we’re talking about Tadej Pogačar, a rider who cares more about winning as many races as he can than winning one or two races as many times as he can. And at 25, he can race a diverse program right now and still decide to specialize a few years from now.

Given the way he’s riding—having raced nine times this season and only finishing off the podium twice, and doing so with no real challengers—he could blow the doors of the Giro by the end of the first week. And that might be a good thing: in addition to winning the Giro, Pog also wants to become the first rider since Pantani to win the Giro and the Tour in the same season.

Jumping out to an early, insurmountable lead would allow Pogačar to sit back and ride defensively, possibly saving him important matches in what has suddenly become (after the recent crash at the Itzulia Basque Country ) a rather winnable Tour de France for someone having already raced the Giro. Now, that would be historic!

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