Things to Do in Turin

Europe’s largest open-air food market, with over 800 stalls. Fresh produce, cheese, meats, and local street food like frittelle and bagna cauda.

🕐 Mon-Sat 7am-2pm; Sun closed (closed Mon as well in some areas)

💡 Go on a Saturday morning for the biggest selection and best energy. Bring cash; most stallholders don't take cards. Try a focaccia with mortadella from the bread vendors.

Riverfront park along the Po, with wide paths, a medieval village replica, and the Valentino Castle. Popular for picnics and cycling.

🕐 Park open 24 hours; Borgo Medievale grounds free daily 10am–7pm

💡 Go up to the Borgo Medievale at the south end; it’s a free open-air museum of medieval architecture. Also a good spot for watching the sunset over the river.

Hilltop baroque basilica built in 1717, with a royal crypt and a small museum on the Savoy family. Spectacular views of Turin below.

🕐 Daily: church 9am-12pm & 3pm-6pm; crypt closed 12-3pm

💡 Walk up from the Sassi district via the scenic pathway (30–40 mins) rather than taking the rack railway for a cheaper – and more atmospheric – route. The church interior is free; the crypt costs a small fee.

World-class Egyptian collection, second only to Cairo's. Over 30,000 artefacts including mummies, statues, and the famous Tomb of Kha.

🕐 Tue-Sun 9am-6:30pm, Mon closed

💡 Entry is free for under-18s and reduced for 18-25 year-olds with ID. On the first Sunday of each month, entry is free for all from 10am–2pm, but arrive early to avoid long queues.

Iconic 167m tower, symbol of Turin. Take the glass lift to the top for a 360-degree view over the city and Alps.

🕐 Daily 10am-8pm (last lift 7pm)

💡 Visit on a clear day for the best Alps views; morning light is less harsh for photos. The lift costs €10 but the ground floor foyer and building exterior are free to see.