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Turin: Guided Egyptian Museum Tour

1. Turin: Guided Egyptian Museum Tour

The Egyptian Museum of Turin is the oldest museum in the world, entirely dedicated to the Egyptian civilization. This museum is considered the second most important Egyptology in the world, after that of Cairo. Discover the museum throughout your guided tour. See unique collections, papyri, mummies, stories, and intrigues of the ancient civilization of the Pharaohs will be revealed to you. Together with the tour guide, admire spectacular discoveries such as ancient mummies and the magnificent jewelry of the pharaohs. As you explore the museum your guide will also impart to you the anecdotes of centuries of Egyptian civilizations.

Egyptian Museum of Turin: Skip-the-Line Group Tour

2. Egyptian Museum of Turin: Skip-the-Line Group Tour

Meet your guide at Piazza Carignano (in front of the statue) and then skip the long lines to enter Turin's Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum in Turin is the most important of its kind in the world after the one in Cairo and the oldest museum devoted entirely to ancient Egyptian culture. Home to over 30,000 artifacts that narrate 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the collection includes art, religious relics, and items from everyday life during the time of the great pharaohs. Your guide will take you on an exciting journey through the museum's exhibits.

Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

3. Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Explore the Egyptian Museum in Turin with skip-the-line tickets on this guided tour. See the stunning gallery of Ramses II, learn about ancient Egyptian culture, and discover the history of Turin's connection with Egypt.  Begin your journey back in time outside the Egyptian Museum of Turin. Meet your guide and breeze past the line with skip-the-line access to this popular attraction. Walk past mummies and marvel at well-preserved sarcophagi. Navigate easily through the over 40,000 artifacts housed in the museum with the help of a guide that knows the museum well. Admire the statue of Ramses II that is arranged just as it was when archaeologists unearthed it in Egypt.  Lose yourself in the romance surrounding the tomb of Khâ and Merit tomb. Finish your tour with a stroll through the sphinx corridor. 

Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Group Tour

4. Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Group Tour

Meet your guide and enter the building with a skip-the-line ticket. Explore the exhibitions dedicated exclusively to ancient Egyptian culture and art. Take a journey through time as the displays show items in chronological order, from the 4th-century BC to the 3rd-century AD. Together with your guide, discover the mysterious and magical side of the Egyptian Empire on this gripping tour. See the spectacular Tomb of Kha, a tomb builder to the pharaohs, which dates to 3,500 BC. Admire the sarcophagi, statues, sundries, and furniture, as well as astonishingly well-preserved items such as salted meat and a pottery bowl with the remains of tamarind and grapes. Next, head to the Drovetti Collection of papyrus sheets, which is considered by some as the most important in the world. Finally, visit the Ellesija Temple, a rock-hewn temple that is more than 3,500-years-old. Learn about how the temple was built for Pharaoh Tuthmosis III and was saved from Nile flooding before it was moved to Italy in 1966. During the visit, feel free to take a break at the museum cafeteria and at the end don't forget to stop at the marvelous souvenir shop.

Turin: Private Tour on The Path of The Holy Shroud

5. Turin: Private Tour on The Path of The Holy Shroud

Discover the history and mystery behind the Holy Shroud of Turin. Legend says that the burial garment of Jesus's crucified body was transferred to Turin in 1578 by the Dukes of Savoy. But where was it kept before? Did the Templars hide it? Uncover all these secrets on the tour. Just one of the fascinating theories about the Holy Shroud is considered to be the most important relic in Christianity but is rarely displayed. The ancient linen has been preserved in the royal chapel of the cathedral of San Giovanni Battista. Follow the history behind the burial shroud by visiting the breathtaking Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Guarino Guarini’s masterpiece and one of the most famous Baroque buildings in the world. Continue to the Renaissance Cathedral dedicated to St. John The Baptist where the Shroud is kept and displayed for very special occasions only. End the tour with a guided tour of the Museum of the Holy Shroud to answer some of the questions linked to the authenticity of the Shroud, a relic that draws people from all over the world.

Turin: Egyptian Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

6. Turin: Egyptian Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Experience the highlights of Egyptian Museum with skip-the-line tickets and a private licensed tourist guide. Explore the permanent exhibition on a chronological journey through the history and culture of ancient Egypt. The museum’s collection of Turin Egyptian antiques is one of the largest in the world, with more than 46,000 works, artifacts, and other treasures, of which only 6,500 are on permanent display. In addition, its influx of visitors has been steadily increasing from year to year, making it one of the most visited museums in Italy. The current collection of the Egyptian Museum of Turin is installed in the Accademia delle Scienze, where temperatures remain between 21ºC and 24ºC throughout the year to preserve the displayed relics. See artifacts from the predynastic period, the Tomb of the Unknown, the Tomb of Iti and Neferu, and the Middle and New Kingdoms. Admire the Tomb of Kha, the Coffin Gallery, the Restoration Area, Late Period, Ptolemaic Period, Roman Period, and Late Antiquity. Of course, a tour would not be complete without a visit to the Gallery of Kings, the Temple of Ellesiya, and the Nubian Room.

Turin: Palace of Venaria Guided Tour

7. Turin: Palace of Venaria Guided Tour

Meet your guide outside the Palace of Venaria and begin your exploration of the historic residence of the House of Savoy. Be amazed by the elegant and luxurious Baroque interiors of the palace. Walk across the enchanting Hall of Diana and admire the splendor of the Great Gallery. Continue to the Church of Sant'Uberto and the well-known Bucentaur. Admire the spectacular Fountain of the Stag in the Court of Honor. Throughout the tour of the palace, learn more about the history of the Savoy dynasty who once lived there, and the palace's subsequent uses throughout the centuries.

Turin: National Museum of Cinema & Mole Antonelliana Tour

8. Turin: National Museum of Cinema & Mole Antonelliana Tour

Visit Turin’s most recognizable landmark, the Mole Antonelliana, and the National Museum of Cinema inside the tower, on a guided tour. Explore the museum dedicated to the history of Italian cinema from its origins to the present day. Go up to the soaring tower's viewing platform for city vistas. Enjoy a guided experience together with a tour guide, who will first escort you through the halls of the National Museum of Cinema. Admire extraordinary collections and retrace the history of Italian motion pictures. See sets, objects, and many artifacts related to cinema from previous decades. Then, hop on the panoramic lift to the top of the Mole Antonelliana tower. From the terrace, enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the city of Turin. Learn more about the history of the city from your guide, and see famous landmarks from one of the best viewpoints in the city.

Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour

9. Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Private Guided Tour

Meet your guide at Piazza Carignano and then skip the long lines to enter Turin's Egyptian Museum. Pick-up from your hotel is also possible if it is centrally located, but note that you will then walk to the museum. The Egyptian Museum in Turin is the most important of its kind in the world after the one in Cairo. Home to over 30,000 artifacts that narrate 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the collection includes art, religious relics and items from everyday life during the time of the great pharaohs. As a guided tour with a private guide, you can choose your preferred date and start time. Your guide will be waiting to take you on an exciting journey through the museum's exhibits.

Torino: The Car Museum Skip-The-Line Tour

10. Torino: The Car Museum Skip-The-Line Tour

Skip the line and start an incredible journey through history and design, to discover rare and interesting car collections from the mid-19th century to today, with over 200 original cars from over 80 different brands from all over the world, such as the iconic Ferrari, Cadillac, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, and, of course, Fiat. From the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci to the extraordinary Ferrari Gallery with its spectacular display of "redheads" and "Prancing horses", the National Automobile Museum will leave you speechless with extraordinary exhibits of unique and priceless pieces.

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Although the Egyptian Museum is better-known and probably more popular (judging from the crowds), we especially enjoyed our tour of the Royal Palace. It is very well preserved and there are fascinating collections (for instance the weapons and armor collection). Of course, the mummies and other artifacts from Egyptian antiquity are also extremely interesting. Our tour guide was dynamic as well as a captivating presenter who spoke excellent English. Combining a visit of the Royal Palace with the Egyptian Museum is a great idea for those with limited time (this was our case), although people may get a little tired at the end (4 hours of standing or walking).

Sophia was first-rate. Excellent spoken English, deep knowledge of Egyptian history that far exceeded the basic tour script, welcomed questions, has great enthusiasm for the subject matter, pointed out nuances that we absolutely would have missed on our own or even with an audio guide, she brought the museum to life, and was personable.

Our guide Salvatore was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. One of the best guides we have had. We highly recommend him.

Excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Interesting museum, takes you beyond the Hollywood clichés of ancient Egyptian culture.

Excelent!! Our guide, Sophie, was great!. Very helpful