Turin with kids: a family weekend itinerary
Turin is a city that enchants at every turn, and today it’s the perfect destination for a family trip!
With its elegant squares, large parks, and fascinating history, this "Savoian city" will delight both young and old. We’ve created a special 2-day itinerary just for you, combining Turin's most iconic attractions with unique and fun experiences. Forget the stress of planning: this guide will lead you to the city's most interactive museums and let you experience its charm aboard unusual public transport, which become part of the adventure themselves.
Get ready for a weekend filled with archaeological wonders, cinematic projections, and breathtaking views, where every step is a new discovery!
Day 1: In the Heart of Turin, Between History and Fun
Our itinerary begins at DUPARC Contemporary Suites, an ideal base with its spacious suites and delicious breakfast to fuel up for the day. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure?
Morning: the heart of Turin
Walk to the Dante metro station and take the train to Porta Nuova Station. To make the trip even more exciting for your children, get on the first carriage! The Turin metro is driverless, and your little ones will feel like real train drivers. From here, a walk along the elegant Via Roma awaits you, which will take you straight to Piazza San Carlo, the true "Torinese living room." An experience you can't miss is looking for the bronze bull embedded in the sidewalk and rubbing its private parts to receive a little luck. Who knows, maybe it will help you not get lost in the city!
After this first stop, immerse yourself in a timeless adventure at the Egyptian Museum. If your children love adventure and mysteries, the Egyptian Museum will leave them speechless! If your children love mysteries and history, they will be speechless! Considered the most important in the world after the one in Cairo, this museum is not just a collection of artifacts, but a real journey through time. Here, little explorers can admire mummies, ancient sarcophagi, and gigantic statues of pharaohs up close, feeling like protagonists of an archaeological expedition. It's a compelling experience that makes ancient history alive and unforgettable. The visit is recommended for children from 9-10 years old, and the duration is at least 3 hours. An extra tip: don't forget to book tickets online to avoid long queues!
Turin with kids: discover ancient Egyptian culture
After leaving the museum, walk to Piazza Castello and admire the majesty of Palazzo Madama, with its double Baroque and medieval facade, and the Royal Palace. From there, continue the walk to Piazza della Repubblica, passing through the imposing Porta Palatina. It is here that you can take your lunch break. Choose between the lively and colorful atmosphere of the Mercato Centrale, where you will find many specialties, or explore the alleys of the nearby Quadrilatero Romano. If you happen to be there on a Saturday, you can browse the stalls of the Balon, the famous flea market; on the second Sunday of the month, however, the Gran Balon awaits you, with even more exhibitors.
Afternoon: a tram tour to Valentino Park
From the Mercato Centrale, get on board Tram 16 for a tour of the city from a different perspective. If you are lucky, you can get on one of the orange trams, an icon of the city, and live an even more evocative experience.
If you want to have an unconventional coffee break, get off at the "XI Febbraio" stop, and in just 9 minutes on foot, you can make a stop at the Lavazza Museum, set up in the spaces of the Nuvola Lavazza. Here there are no boring rooms, but a real interactive journey to discover the history and secrets of coffee. With a special cup as a guide, the little ones can touch, smell, and play with the installations, which tell the journey of the bean, from the plantation to the cup, in a fun and exciting way.
From the tram window, you can admire the beautiful Royal Gardens where the Mole Antonelliana peeks out, a stop that will thrill the whole family! Your children will be left speechless during the elevator ride which, rising "into the void" to the small temple, offers a breathtaking 360° view of the city. Inside, the National Cinema Museum is a real interactive journey into the world of illusions and the magic of the big screen, with scenic paths that captivate adults and children. The museum is recommended for children from 6 years old, and the visit lasts about 2-3 hours. If you want to continue playing with the history of the media, a few steps away is also the Rai Museum, which will let you discover the magic of radio and television, all with free admission: a great idea for an extra cultural stop!
Turin with kids: climbing the Mole Antonelliana for a 360° view of all of Turin.
Resuming your tour on Tram 16, you will cross the enormous Piazza Vittorio Veneto with the scenic Gran Madre church as a backdrop.
Finally, get off at the Castello del Valentino to enjoy a relaxing walk in its splendid park, the Parco del Valentino. Here you can admire the Borgo Medievale, a historical reconstruction that will seem to have come out of a fairytale book, and the beautiful Fountain of the 12 Months. Make one last stop before returning, don't miss the suggestive view from Ponte Isabella, which offers a breathtaking panorama of the Po river, the Turin hills, and the Sommergibile Andrea Provana. From here, DUPARC Contemporary Suites will be easily reachable on foot, concluding a day of unforgettable discoveries.
Day 2: on top of Superga and in the world of motors
The second day in Turin is dedicated to two unique and compelling experiences, which will take you out of the center to discover the city from new perspectives and immerse yourself in fascinating worlds.
Morning: An Adventure by Tram to Superga
Your first stop is an experience that combines history, nature, and a touch of magic. Go to the departure station of the historic Sassi-Superga rack railway, a fascinating and unique means of transport. The race to the top of the hill is an adventure in itself, with the tram climbing slowly through the greenery, offering an increasingly spectacular view. Once at the top, you will find yourself in front of the majestic Basilica of Superga, with its breathtaking panorama over the entire city of Turin and the Alpine arc. In addition to admiring the architecture of the basilica, you can tell your children its history and the legend linked to the Grande Torino team, which makes it a place of great collective memory.
Afternoon: High Speed at the Automobile Museum
Once back in the city, get ready to completely change the scenario. With a half-hour walk along the Po river or with bus 42, reach the National Automobile Museum, a perfect destination for both adults and children. This museum is not just a collection of cars, but a real journey through the history and evolution of engines, told with interactive installations and futuristic settings. Your children will be left speechless in front of unique models, extravagant prototypes, and the most iconic cars of cinema. It is an experience that will stimulate their curiosity, showing them how human ingenuity has transformed simple vehicles into works of art and symbols of an era.
Turin with kids: taking a trip through the history and evolution of engines at MAUTO
Useful information and curiosities for families
Getting around Turin is simple: the historic center is almost entirely flat, and its monumental arcades offer an ideal shelter from the sun and rain, perfect for walking even with a stroller.
To best organize your family weekend, it is useful to know that the Torino+Piemonte Card can greatly simplify the trip, especially if you plan to visit at least 3 museums. With this card, you will have free admission to the main museums, castles, and Royal Residences, with a particular advantage for families: one adult and one child under 12 enter for free. While tickets for tourist services such as the Mole Antonelliana's elevator or the Sassi-Superga tramway can be purchased at a reduced price. For older children (up to 18), the Torino+Piemonte Card Junior for 72 hours is available. For getting around the city, if you buy the card at the Tourist Office, you can add a special public transport offer: € 7.00 for 2 days or € 9.00 for 3 days. For children between 3 and 10 years old, there is a "child" card that allows them to travel on the entire urban and suburban network until they turn 11, a truly comfortable and convenient solution.
If you visit Turin in the winter, from late October to mid-January, you can't miss one of the city's most magical and suggestive events: Luci d'Artista. This project transforms squares, streets, and arcades of the center into an open-air art gallery, illuminated by works by contemporary artists. Strolling through the city in the evening, under these luminous installations, is a unique and fairytale-like experience that will enchant children and make the atmosphere of your stay truly unforgettable.
You cannot leave Turin without having tasted its typical sweet specialties! The city is famous throughout the world for its chocolate and offers unique delights. Look for the gianduiotto, the famous boat-shaped chocolate, made with a mix of gianduia and Piedmontese hazelnuts. Another delight to try is the cricri, a praline with a hazelnut heart covered in chocolate and sprinkled with colored sugar balls. You will find them in all the historic bakeries, pastry shops, and chocolatiers of the city, perfect for a delicious break.