Italy · 2026 itinerary
Torino 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Torino: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
Europe's largest open-air market, held daily in Piazza della Repubblica. Stalls sell fresh produce, cheese, olives, fish and textiles. The covered Mercato della Crocetta nearby has butchers and bakeri
🕐 Mon-Sat 07:30-14:00; Sun closed
Free entry💡 Go between 9am and noon for the best selection. Try a sandwich from the street vendors near the fountain. Bring cash and a bag.
Hotels near Porta Palazzo Market →Part of the Palazzo Reale complex, this 17th-century chapel was designed by Guarino Guarini. Its intricate, star-shaped dome is carved from white marble and appears to float. The chapel holds the Shro
🕐 Tue-Sun 09:00-19:00; Mon closed
Free entry💡 The chapel is free to enter inside the palace's courtyard. For the full palace ticket (museum and royal apartments), it's about €15. The chapel alone takes 15 minutes.
Hotels near Cappella del Guarini (Guarini Chapel) →Lo scugnizzo · ££
Mamma mia · ££
Deeper Into Torino
Europe’s largest open-air market. Over 800 stalls selling fresh produce, cheese, meat, clothes, and household goods.
🕐 Mon-Sat 7:00-14:00. Food market mornings best.
💡 Go Saturday morning for the food market; grab a panino con lampredotto from a food truck. Cash only.
Europe's largest open-air market, buzzing with food stalls, clothes, and local produce every morning.
🕐 Mon-Sat 7am-2pm, Sun closed
💡 Visit the Balon flea market on Saturday for vintage finds. Go early to see it at its liveliest.
Europe's largest open-air market, chaotic and colourful. Food, clothes, antiques, and produce. Great for people-watching and cheap eats.
🕐 Mon-Sat 07:00-14:00 (Balon flea market: Sat only)
💡 Go between 9am and 1pm on Saturdays for the full buzz — especially the Balon flea market section. Cash is king here.
A long, narrow park along the Po River with tree-lined avenues, a medieval-style castle and a botanical garden. Locals jog, cycle and picnic here. The Borgo Medievale is a faithful recreation of a 15t
🕐 Open 24 hours; Borgo Medievale grounds free, castle closed Mon
💡 Walk through the Borgo Medievale for free, but skip the paid museum inside. Bring a packed lunch and sit by the riverbank.
Cocopazzo
Illy Caffetteria Respighi
Final Favourites & Departure
Large riverside park along the Po with medieval castle, botanical garden, and shady paths. Perfect for picnics and walks.
💡 Visit the Borgo Medievale, a reconstructed medieval village inside the park—free to wander. Bring your own snacks; nearby cafes are pricey.
A long public park along the Po River with wide paths, a medieval-style village (Borgo Medievale), and a botanical garden. Perfect for a picnic or lazy afternoo
💡 The Borgo Medievale is free to walk through on weekdays; avoid weekends when it gets crowded with families.
A sprawling riverside park along the Po, with meadows, a castle, and the Medieval Village replica.
💡 Bring a picnic and wander up to the Borgo Medievale for free castle grounds access.
Grand rectangular plaza with twin Baroque churches, arcades, and cafes. Often called Turin's 'drawing room'. No admission fee.
💡 Sit at Caffè Torino for a classic bicerin (chocolate-coffee drink) but expect to pay €5. Free to wander and photograph the architecture.
Caffetteria Ferrua
Bar Airone
Getting Around Torino
Buy a 24-hour pass for €5.50 if you plan more than three rides. The metro is the only way to beat Turin’s traffic — especially during the Salone del Mobile in June.
Cheapest option by far — but only runs until 9pm. The walk from Porta Susa to Hotel Romano is about 15 mins along Via Roma. Avoid this if you have heavy luggage.
Flat rate to any hotel within the city ring road is €40. Pre-book via app to skip the queue. Drivers often speak only Italian — have your hotel address written down.
Buy ticket from the machine near the bus stop at arrivals — cash only, no cards. If your flight is late, the 90-minute walk to Porta Susa is fine with a small suitcase.
This is a tourist tram, not regular transit. For daily use, tram 4 stops at Piazza Vittorio or Via Lagrange, both a 4-min walk. Validate your ticket in the machine on board.
Buy a 24-hour pass (€4) if you plan multiple trips – valid on buses, trams and metro. Hotel Torinese is a 10-min walk from Porta Susa metro exit on Corso Inghilterra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Torino?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Porta Palazzo Market and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Torino?
See our full best time to visit Torino guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include Hotel Torinese, Starhotel Majestic, Romano. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.