Why choose this Turin tour ?
Born in Turin and always lived in Turin, she knows all the most characteristic points of the Palace, the most important objects but also the most particular.
The Royal Palace, which has been the seat of the dynasty that ruled Piedmont and then Italy since the second half of the 16th century: the throne room, the alcove and the reception and party rooms.
A view of the Turin Cathedral, where the Holy Shroud is kept (closed in a glass case in a controlled atmosphere, it is NOT visible), from the top of the Chapel designed by Guarino Guarini, reopened in 2018 after a long restoration following the fire of 1997, with a description full of details and peculiarities.
The Royal Armory has one-of-a-kind exhibits from every era.
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What makes Royal Palace, Armory and Chapel of the Shroud with local Guide a unique experience ?
The seat of the Dukes of Savoy and later of the Kings of Sardinia and then of Italy, from which the Albertine Statute was promulgated, which houses the Royal Armory and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
The collection of weapons collected by the Savoy, the sword of San Maurizio, the embalmed horse Favorito by Emanuele Filiberto, his armor mounted on a horse, Spartan and Athenian helmets, swords, daggers, pistols, Malaysian kriss and samurai armor, the Olifante of Orlando, and much more.
Single ticket with Royal Museums valid for the Royal Palace, Archaeological Museum and Savoy Gallery.
The Chapel of the Holy Shroud designed by Guarino Guarini and completed in 1683, destroyed by a terrible fire in 1997, is directly connected to the Royal Palace with an access corridor and offers a view of the Cathedral where the Holy Shroud is kept in the dark in a case in a controlled environment and atmosphere.
The Shroud is therefore NOT visible, but it is possible, if requested and during the opening hours of the Turin Cathedral, to add a visit to the Cathedral and gather in prayer near the Shroud.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Duration: 2 hours
In case of ticket availabilty: If tickets are available you will have the full service of Guided Tour with tickets entrance included. Reduction in case of. - English guided tour wth ticket
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Royal Palace, Armory and Chapel of the Shroud with local Guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance tickets
- Guided tour with Professional Licensed Guide
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- Ticket also valid for the Archaeological Museum and Galleria Sabauda (not included in the tour)
- The Holy Shroud is NOT visible and the visit includes the Chapel of Guarini which housed it.
- Turin Cathedral is not accessible during closing times and during Masses.
- Turin Cathedral will only be visible from the Guarini Chapel during Mass and closing times.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Luisa Boscolo Guida Turistica.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 37 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Viator tickets give direct access to the guided tour.
Entrance tickets will be delivered at the beginning of the tour.
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