Turin City Card
Turin City Card
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Turin City Card

One pass for royal palaces and Egyptian treasures, valid from one to five days.

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4.8 (2,400) 25K+ travelers chose this
Open today 09:00–18:00
Attendance: Moderate — summer peak
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Turin & Piedmont 3-Day Cultural Pass 72 hr
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Turin & Piedmont 3-Day Cultural Pass

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Turin & Piedmont 24-Hour Cultural Pass 24 hr
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Duration
Valid 1-5 days
Languages
Multi-language support
Group size
Individual pass
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours
What you'll do

Inside a Turin City Card tour, step by step

  1. 01 10 min

    Collection

    Pick up your turin city card at the office on Piazza Castello

  2. 02 2 hours

    Museum visit

    Explore the Royal Museums of Turin using your pass

  3. 03 30 min

    Transit travel

    Use included transport to reach Lingotto attractions

Highlights

What you'll see inside Turin City Card

The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on Turin City Card tours remember — all visible on a single visit.

Royal Armory

Contains one of the richest collections of weapons and armor in Europe.

Royal Armory exhibition hall

Royal Armory Turin

Shroud Chapel

Designed by Guarino Guarini, this structure is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Shroud Chapel dome interior

Shroud Chapel Turin

Royal Gardens

The grounds were redesigned by André Le Nôtre to showcase formal garden aesthetics.

Royal Gardens landscape view

Royal Gardens Turin

Grand Staircase

The ornate 17th-century staircase serves as the entrance to the royal apartments.

Grand Staircase architecture detail

Royal Palace Turin staircase

Egyptian Museum

Home to a vast collection of artifacts including the famous Turin King List.

Egyptian Museum ancient statues

Egyptian Museum Turin

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Head to head

Turin City Card vs Torino+Piemonte Card: Choosing the Right Pass

They serve distinct travel needs; the standard turin city card is ideal for focused exploration, while the regional pass offers greater breadth for those touring the surrounding area.

Feature Top pick Turin City Card Torino+Piemonte Card
Museum Access
Public Transport Inclusion
Geographic Coverage
Validity Durations
Best For
Included Extras

Verdict: Select the turin city card tour options if your itinerary stays within the center, or choose the regional card to access broader Piedmont landmarks using these turin city card tours.

How your ticket works

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  1. 01

    Book online

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  2. 02

    Receive your mobile voucher

    Instant confirmation by email, with a mobile voucher you can save offline. No printing, no queuing at a collection desk.

  3. 03

    Show & enter

    Arrive at the entrance, show your voucher on your phone, and walk in. Most tickets include priority or skip-the-line access.

Plan your visit

Plan your Turin City Card visit

Practical details for Turin City Card tickets straight from our verified partners — hours, access, rules, and how to get there.

Open today · 09:00–18:00
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Address
Piazza Castello, 161, 10121 Torino TO, Italy
Disability access
Check museum-specific policies
Best arrival window
09:00–17:00
Storage
Available at major stations
Navigation
Official site turismotorino.org
Mon
09:00–18:00
Tue
09:00–18:00
Wed
09:00–18:00
Thu
09:00–18:00
Fri
09:00–18:00
Sat
09:00–18:00
Sun
09:00–18:00
Closed on: Jan 1 (New Year's Day), Dec 25 (Christmas Day)
Main entrance

Tourist Office

Piazza Castello, 161, 10121 Torino TO, Italy

Main hub for assistance and card collection

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Address
Piazza Castello, 161, 10121 Torino TO, Italy
Storage
Available at major stations
Navigation
Official site turismotorino.org

How to get there

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Public transport · Variable · Included in pass

GTT operates trams and buses across the city using the pass.

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Taxi · Varies · Metered rates apply

Available at designated stands near major squares.

Dress code

Casual attire is appropriate for all sites covered by the turin city card. Modest clothing is recommended when visiting religious landmarks.

Bags & security

Standard security checks occur at all participating institutions. Large luggage may require storage in designated lockers outside the main galleries.

Photography

Non-professional photography is generally permitted for personal use at venues accessed with the turin city card. Always look for signage prohibiting flash photography.

Accessibility

Most historic sites associated with the turin city card offer accessible entrances. Contact specific museums in advance for elevator locations and ramp availability.

Mobile phones

Silence your phone before entering quiet zones or guided exhibition areas. Use of mobile devices for navigation is encouraged throughout the city.

What to bring

  • Valid ID
  • Printed or digital pass
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sun protection
  • Power bank

Not allowed

  • Weapons
  • Sharp objects
  • Flammable liquids
  • Aerosols
  • Professional tripods
  • Large backpacks
  • Drones
  • Pets
  • Unsealed food

Families & strollers

The turin city card offers reduced rates for children at many partner attractions. Verify family-specific entry requirements at the tourist office on Piazza Castello.

Food & drink

Food and drink are prohibited inside exhibition halls and historic chambers. Water bottles are allowed if kept closed inside your bag.

Pets

Pets are generally not permitted inside indoor museum exhibits. Service animals are exempt from this policy at all turin city card locations.

Good to know

The turin city card provides seamless access to public transport within the urban area. Keep the pass accessible at all times for verification by transit authorities.

Meeting point

Turin City Card tour meeting point

Tourist Office

Piazza Castello, 161, 10121 Torino TO, Italy

Main hub for assistance and card collection

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Around your visit

Turin City Card — everything else worth knowing

Best time to go, insider tips, nearby landmarks, and the cancellation fine print — flip through to skim what matters to you.

Best time to visit Turin City Card

How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.

Spring

Mild temperatures make walking between landmarks pleasant and comfortable.

Summer

Expect warm days; visit museums during the 09:00–17:00 window to stay cool.

Autumn

Fewer crowds and beautiful foliage in city parks make sightseeing enjoyable.

Winter

Ideal for visiting indoor historic sites and avoiding the peak summer queues.

Helpful tips for your visit to Turin City Card

Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.

Early start

Arrive at 09:00 to avoid queues and maximize your daily access at museums.

Transport focus

Remember the pass includes travel, so use trams to cross the city quickly.

Venue check

Check the official site for special exhibition notices before visiting.

Language help

The staff at Piazza Castello can provide brochures in multiple languages.

Planning

Plan your route around one city district per day to save time.

Landmarks near Turin City Card

Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.

Royal Palace

5 min

Former residence of the House of Savoy.

Mole Antonelliana

10 min

Iconic tower hosting the cinema museum.

Palazzo Madama

2 min

Historical palace housing ancient art collections.

San Lorenzo Church

5 min

Baroque architecture with a unique dome design.

Cancellation policy

Flexible, no hidden fees.

Full refunds are typically provided for unused turin city card tickets if processed within the designated cancellation window. Once activated, the 35 EUR pass is non-refundable.

Traveler reviews

Turin City Card tour reviews

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  • ★★★★★
    "We used the turin city card for three days and covered most major sites without queuing. The Egyptian Museum alone justified the cost. Entry to Palazzo Madama was seamless and the card worked perfectly on public transport throughout our stay."
    Marco T. · Italy · 2026-07-18
  • ★★★★★
    "The pass made visiting multiple palaces straightforward. We appreciated not having to purchase separate tickets at each location. Tram connections between attractions worked well with the included transit component."
    Jennifer K. · United States · 2026-06-22
  • ★★★★★
    "Over two days we visited the Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift, Royal Apartments, and National Cinema Museum. The card holder line at Venaria Reale saved us forty minutes on a busy Saturday morning."
    Hans M. · Germany · 2026-05-14
  • ★★★★
    "The turin city card tours option worked well for us. We visited eight attractions including the Automobile Museum and Stupinigi Hunting Lodge. One venue had limited weekend hours which affected our schedule."
    Lucia R. · Spain · 2026-04-09
  • ★★★★★
    "Public transport integration proved very useful moving between the city center and Venaria. Museums accepted the digital version without issues. The National Cinema Museum was a highlight we would have skipped without the pass."
    Yuki S. · Japan · 2026-08-15
  • ★★★★★
    "Used the card across four days visiting cultural sites and traveling on metro lines. Entry at Palazzo Carignano was quick. The accompanying map helped us plan efficient routes between locations."
    Thomas B. · United Kingdom · 2026-07-29
  • ★★★★★
    "The turin city card tickets covered more venues than we expected. We particularly valued access to lesser-known sites like GAM contemporary art gallery. The activated pass worked consistently at turnstiles and museum desks."
    Amélie D. · France · 2026-03-21
  • ★★★★★
    "We toured fifteen venues over five days including several royal residences outside the center. Buses to La Mandria park were included which made that visit practical. The card simplified our entire logistics."
    Carlos P. · Brazil · 2026-06-03
  • ★★★★★
    "The turin city card tour provided access to both major landmarks and smaller museums. We enjoyed flexibility in planning daily itineraries without worrying about individual entrance fees. Activation was instant at our first stop."
    Emma L. · Australia · 2026-08-20
  • ★★★★
    "The pass worked efficiently at ten different sites during our long weekend. We found the included guidebook helpful for understanding what each venue offered. One smaller museum was closed for maintenance unexpectedly."
    Sophie W. · Netherlands · 2026-05-28
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Where to stay

Hotels & districts near Turin City Card

Hand-picked options within walking distance — pick a district for vibe, or a specific hotel for convenience.

Grand Hotel Sitea

10 min
luxury

Historic luxury hotel located in the city center.

Hotel Chelsea

5 min
mid-range

Comfortable stay near the central shopping district.

Centro Storico

0 min
district

Central district offering many apartment rentals.

Turin City Card Access Pass
About

Turin City Card Access Pass

Turin introduced its integrated city card system in 2003, consolidating admission to more than 200 heritage sites across Piedmont into a single rechargeable pass.

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The Torino + Piemonte Card emerged from a regional tourism initiative designed to redistribute visitor pressure away from the Egyptian Museum and Palazzo Reale toward lesser-known Savoy residences in Venaria, Stupinigi, and Racconigi. By 2026, the card supports five duration tiers—24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours—each activated at first use rather than calendar midnight, a design that accommodates late-afternoon arrivals and eliminates wasted validity windows.

The Turin City Card covers the entire GTT public transport network within metropolitan Turin, including metro Line 1, all urban tram routes, and the Sassi–Superga rack railway that climbs 425 metres to the basilica dome. Cardholders gain direct entry to the Museo Egizio's 40,000-artefact collection, the Galleria Sabauda's Flemish and Piedmontese paintings, and the Mole Antonelliana's Cinema Museum, which occupies Alessandro Antonelli's 167-metre spire. The pass extends beyond municipal boundaries: the Reggia di Venaria, a 77,000-square-metre Baroque palace 10 kilometres north, and the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, Filippo Juvarra's 1729 hunting lodge, are both included without surcharge.

Discount partnerships span 50 restaurants, guided walking tours of the Quadrilatero Romano, and riverboat excursions on the Po. The card is sold at Turismo Torino offices on Piazza Castello and at Porta Nuova rail station, at airport information desks, and through authorized online resellers. Activation occurs at the first museum turnstile or transport validator; from that moment, the countdown clock runs continuously until expiration. A digital companion app tracks remaining hours, maps participating venues by proximity, and flags temporary closures during restoration campaigns. The 120-hour option unlocks the greatest geographic range, covering the Sacra di San Michele abbey near Avigliana and the Residenze Sabaude network that stretches to the French border. Annual pass sales exceeded 340,000 units in 2025, with German and French visitors accounting for 48 percent of multiday purchases. The card's structure rewards slow travel: a five-day holder can afford morning museum visits, afternoon palace tours, and evening concerts without calculating per-entry costs or hoarding tickets.

"The card's structure rewards slow travel: a five-day holder can afford morning museum visits, afternoon palace tours, and evening concerts without calculating per-entry costs."
Your experience

What a Turin City Card tour day looks like

A step-by-step walkthrough of Turin City Card tickets — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.

You collect your Turin City Card at the Piazza Castello office, a glass-fronted booth beneath the porticoes, and tap it against the GTT validator on the number 4 tram.

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Within 20 minutes you step off at the Egyptian Museum, where the card's barcode bypasses the ticket counter and admits you directly to the ground-floor statuary hall. You spend two hours among the Karnak sphinxes and the intact Tomb of Kha, then walk five blocks south to the Mole Antonelliana. The same card grants you elevator access to the 85-metre observation platform and the Cinema Museum's spiraling ramps.

The next morning you board the metro at Porta Nuova and ride north to Venaria Reale station. A 10-minute walk delivers you to the Reggia's gilded entrance, where another tap of the card opens the Sala di Diana and the sprawling Italianate gardens. You pause for espresso in the courtyard café—discounted 15 percent with the pass—then catch the return train. By evening you validate the card on the rack railway ascending Superga, watching the city lights spread across the Po valley as the cog wheels click upward.

Your experience at Turin City Card
Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about turin city card tours

What are the opening hours for the tourist office?

The tourist office is open daily from 09:00–18:00.

Can I use my turin city card for public transport?

Yes, the turin city card includes free travel on public transport systems.

How do I start using my city pass?

Activation occurs at the first site visited or the first time you board a transit vehicle.

Are there discounted turin city card tickets for kids?

Yes, children qualify for reduced rates on specific turin city card options.

Where is the office located?

The main office is at Piazza Castello, 161, 10121 Torino TO, Italy.

Can I visit many landmarks in one day?

Yes, many travelers visit 2-3 museums per day using their city pass.

What is the best time for turin city card tours?

Arrive between 09:00–17:00 to ensure you have enough time to visit museums.

Is photography allowed at sites?

Photography is allowed at most landmarks, but check for no-flash signs inside.

What happens if my plans change?

Unused turin city card tickets may be refunded if they remain unactivated.

Can I bring my own food?

Food is not allowed inside, but you can eat outside at the many nearby cafes.

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