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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.

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

2. 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.

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

3. 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 Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

4. Turin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour Ticket

If you're looking for a single solution to discover and get to know Turin, jump onboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy the charm of a city that boasts over 2,000 years of history yet still has a very modern edge to it. With 3 different routes to choose from, or a combination of them, this really is an ideal way to get up-close to the city. Line A covers the city center of Turin – hop on board and be fascinated by the National Cinema Museum, the Egyptian Museum, and the hill overlooking the Po river with the Valentino Park. The B line brings you closer to the unexpected Turin and is the fastest way to reach unexplored sites and discover the new face of the city. The renewed Automobile Museum, Lingotto, Eataly and the Olympic venues are along this route. The C line covers royal residences and will lead you to the Juventus Stadium Museum, the Royal Residence of Venaria, La Mandria Castle and Nuvola Lavazza Line A 1) Piazza Castello 2) Mole Antonellina 3) Villa della Regina 4) Monte dei Cappuccini 5) Borgo Medievale 6) Parco del Valentino 7) Piazza Carlo Felice 8) Duomo Line B 1) Piazza Castello 2) Museo Scienze Naturali 3) Parco del Valentino 4) Museo dell'Automobile 5) Pinacoteca Agnelli-Lingotto-Arco Olimpico 6) Stazione FS Lingotto 7) Stadio Olimpico e Palaolimpico 8) Officine Grandi Riparazioni 9) Museo Pietro Micca Line C 1) Piazza Castello 2) Museo Pietro Micca 3) Allianz Stadium & Juventus Museum 4) La Venaria Reale 5) Porta Palazzo 6) Nuvola Lavazza

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

5. 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: Royal Palace and Cathedral Guided Tour

6. Turin: Royal Palace and Cathedral Guided Tour

The royal palace of turin is among the most opulent historic Italian palaces and nowadays houses the royal museums. The whole site has been included on the unesco world heritage list since 1997. The imposing building is located in the very heart of turin, surounded with 17 century gardens. Take a walk into the magnificent rooms of the Italian kings' house — sure to impress with marvelous collections of original tapestries, precious weapons and armors, meticulously decorated furniture, and an extensive art collection. A particular attention has been paid to the dining room set up with 19 century german porcelain dishes, english silver cutlery and refined baccarat glasses with gold decorations, original chandeliers of great value in gilded bronze. Your tour includes also a very short visit to the royal armory among the richest in europe, the splendid baroque masterpiece by guarino guarini, the chapel ot the the holy shroud designed to house one of the most mysterious relics of christianity. The shroud of turin also known as the holy shroud is a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man. Some describe the image as depicting Jesus of nazareth. Your tour will end in the catedral where you can admire the place where the Shroud is located. Because of its extremely fragile state, the shroud is not viewable to the public except during very rare public viewings, but you can see the beautiful place where the case stands, the XVIII Royal Tribun. The places of holy Shroud is just one reason to visit Turin, an interesting city with lots of history and things to see. End your experience by admiring the perfect copy of Leonardo's Last Supper, hung on the counter-façade of the cathedral.

Turin: Private Tour on The Path of The Holy Shroud

7. 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.

Royal Palace of Turin: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour

8. Royal Palace of Turin: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour

Visit one of Turin's most opulent sights on a guided tour. See the former residence of the Royal House of Savoy, including the Royal Armory, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and the palace gardens. Meet your guide in front of the Royal Palace and head inside without waiting in line thanks to a priority entry ticket. Explore the palace interior and marvel at the luxurious decorations and furnishings. See the royal apartments, ballroom, throne hall, and gallery. View the World's largest collection of weapons held at the Royal Armory, visit the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and enjoy the beautiful palace gardens.

Turin: Palace of Venaria Guided Tour

9. 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.

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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based on 798 reviews

our guide is knowledgeable and patience. he explains things in detail and it is awefully impressive for an outsider like us making first visit to such a magnificent museum.

Interessante scoperta del mondo Martini, esperienza da consigliare a tutti, appassionati e non! Mi raccomando di terminare la visita con un cocktail e giretto nello shop

Such an easy way to get an overview of the city. I chose line A thru the historic district. An hour trip.

The museum is amazing, organized in chronological order and with so many beautiful artifacts.

It has been very good, the bus guide is spectacular