Turin Royal Palace Guided Tour

The Royal Palace of Turin was the seat of the Savoy dynasty from the 17th century until the unification of Italy in 1861. If you opt for this activity, you will be able to visit its rooms with an expert guide who will tell you about the most important historical episodes. It includes a skip-the-line entrance ticket and lasts approximately one and a half hours.

On the outside, the building's elegant Baroque façade conceals a sumptuous interior with refined carvings, frescoes and gilded decorations. Several monarchs have left their mark, contributing to the creation of rooms of incomparable beauty:

• Throne Room: where the king received visitors and took the most crucial decisions.
• Scala delle Forbici: a magnificent staircase in subdued colours and decorated with stucco, flowers and shells. It was built for the wedding of Prince Charles Emmanuel III and Anna Christina of Bavaria.
• Galleria del Daniel: probably the most opulent room in the palace. Its purpose was to exalt the power of Duke Victor Amadeus II of Savoy.
• Salone degli Svizzeri: the room dedicated to the Swiss Guard. It is presided over by an elegant Carrara marble fireplace.
• Sala da Ballo: where events were organised. It is characterised by elegant white marble columns.

The itinerary includes a stop at the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which once housed this relic. After a fire, it was moved to the Cathedral of Turin (piazza San Giovanni).