What is the difference between Torino+Piemonte Card and the Turin City Royal Pass?

You should choose the Torino+Piemonte Card for broad museum coverage across Turin and Piedmont, including the Egyptian Museum. Choose the Royal Pass if you want to visit Savoy residences over 96 hours, with additional royal sites included and discounts at local attractions.

Does the Turin City Card include the Egyptian Museum?

Yes, the Torino+Piemonte Card includes free entry to the Egyptian Museum, one of Turin’s biggest draws. The Royal Pass does not include it for free. Instead, you get a reduced admission rate for that museum.

Does the Torino+Piemonte Card include public transport?

Not, it does not. The standard Torino+Piemonte Card gives you special fares and discounts on certain transport services, including the Superga rack railway and Venaria shuttle, but no access to the city's entire transport network.

How do I activate my Turin City Card?

Your card activates the first time it is scanned at an included attraction. From that moment, your chosen 1/2/3/5-day validity starts running continuously, so begin your tour at the start of a full sightseeing day.

Can I use the Turin City Card on my phone?

Yes. You can show the QR code from your phone at included attractions, and you usually do not need a physical card. However, for prudence's sake, you can save the pass offline or carry a printout in case your battery dies or you encounter some other unpredictable circumstance.

Can I get a refund if I do not use a Turin City Card?

Usually, you can only cancel your pass before activation. Once your city card has been activated or scanned for first use, it is non-refundable.

Are Turin City Cards worth it for children?

Usually, no. Many Turin museums already offer free or reduced child entry, so you may not save much by buying every child a full pass. Also, with every adult Torino+Piemonte or Royal Passes, one child under 12 is permitted entry for free.

Do I need to reserve attractions with the card?

Sometimes, yes. Busy museums and some royal residences can require timed reservations even when your entry is covered by the card. Book headline attractions as soon as you buy, especially for weekends, holidays, and summer visits.

Does the Turin City Card let me skip lines?

No, it does not. The card mainly saves you from the hassle of buying separate tickets, but you still join normal entry and security lines at most attractions. If fast track matters most, book dedicated timed tickets for your busiest must sees.

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Explore the charming Italian region of Piemonte and access Turin’s cultural and historical highlights with one all-encompassing city pass
From Romanesque complexes to ancient abbeys and striking weaponry collections, there is plenty to see in this Italian province.
Waltz in and out of museums, castles, fortresses, and royal residences of Piemonte and Turin with your pick of 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day passes.
Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Juventus Museum, skip the line at the Venaria Reale, and a myriad other must-visit landmarks.
Check out the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the jaw-dropping Armeria Reale, while the Mole Antonelliana’s panoramic lift can be entered at a discounted rate.
Take advantage of the Special fare on multi-day ticket to travel on all urban and suburban public transports of Turin for 2 or 3 days

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Turin City Royal Pass

Tip: The National Cinema Museum frequently features classic and iconic movies. Check for schedules and catch a screening on the day of your visit.
The Royal Pass is valid for one adult and a child under 12 years of age.
The Pass gets activated at the first use of the QR code and is valid for 96 hours since then.
Pass holders are eligible to buy tickets for public transfers at discounted prices.
It is highly recommended to book slots online for the royal residences and other attractions to avoid any inconvenience.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
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The royal residences may remain closed during public holidays. Check the official website for detailed schedules.

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Experience double delights with this combo: rejuvenate at the historic QC TermeTorino Spa and explore Turin with the Piemonte Card.
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The QC TermeTorino Spa ticket includes access, with options for full-day, evening, or 5-hour visits, plus a complimentary bathrobe, towel, and slippers.
Make the most of Turin with the Piemonte Card, offering free entry to attractions including the Royal Museums, Venaria Reale, and Museo Lavazza.
The Piemonte Card also includes discounts on public transport, city sightseeing bus tickets, and access to panoramic lifts and shuttle buses.

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Turin City Cards: Discover Turin with ease

The Turin city card bundles museum entry, royal residences, and transport perks into one purchase, so you skip buying separate tickets for every attraction on your bucket list. You can choose passes for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days with the Torino+Piemonte Card, or the 96-hour Turin Royal Pass if you want to visit more Savoy sites. Across these passes, you can visit the Egyptian Museum (Museo Egizio), the National Cinema Museum, the Royal Palace of Turin, Venaria Reale, and Superga Basilica, and more, while saving big!

Turin City Cards in a nutshell

Pick the pass that fits

Turin offers more than one way in to its attractions. The Torino + Piemonte Card is day-based, with 1, 2, 3, and 5-day options for broad, city-wide sightseeing. If you want a narrower focus, there’s a Royal Pass built around Savoy residences with a validity of 96 hours. Pick whichever one suits your travel interests.

One card, dozens of cultural stops

Coverage leans heavily cultural, and that’s good news if your shortlist includes the Egyptian Museum, the National Cinema Museum inside Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palace, Venaria Reale, or Superga Basilica. In practice, one purchase can cover archaeology, cinema, royal residences, churches, art galleries, and smaller museums, so you spend less time stopping at separate ticket desks.

See how the maths adds up

The savings depend on how many paid sights you pack into your travel days, but the break-even point can come quickly. A 2-day pass starts at €39.90. The Egyptian Museum costs about €15 and Venaria Reale about €25 at the gate, so those two visits alone total €40, even before you add more attractions to your list.

Buy once, scan as you go

After purchase, your pass usually arrives by email as a QR code or voucher. It activates on your first scan at an included attraction, and the clock runs continuously from that moment, so start on a full sightseeing day if you can. Save your pass offline or print a backup, then show it at each entrance.

Your Turin City Card options explained

Card details	Torino + Piemonte Card	Turin City Royal Pass
Type of card	Day-based (pick 1/2/3/5 consecutive days)	Day-based (96 hours)
No. of attractions	60+	15+
Price range	€29.90–€52.90	€30
Validity	24/48/72/120 consecutive hours from first use	96 consecutive hours from first use

Types of Turin City Cards explained: Day-based vs. Royal residence

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A day-based card gives one-time entry to a broad list of Turin and Piedmont museums, palaces, and landmarks for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days from first use. Best for visitors planning museum-heavy sightseeing. Its key benefit is that it offers wide coverage in one pass.

Recommended passes:

Torino + Piemonte Card

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This pass centres on Savoy palaces, villas, and related exhibitions in the city rather than Turin’s full museum list. Best for visitors specifically interested in royal heritage and palace-hopping. With this pass, you get focused coverage for a themed itinerary, and selected transport and museum discounts.

Recommended passes:

Turin City Royal Pass

Which Turin City Card is best for you

If you want to museum-hop on a budget

If you're planning to visit the Egyptian Museum, the National Cinema Museum at Mole Antonelliana, and the Royal Palace of Turin in 2 or 3 sightseeing days, the Torino + Piemonte Card is the clear pick. The 2-Day pass starts at €39.90, and covers 60+ attractions, and usually pays for itself after 3 major visits. One child under 12 also enters free with each adult pass, which makes it even more family-friendly.

If your shortlist stops at Museo Egizio and Mole Antonelliana, skip the pass and buy standalone timed tickets instead. You’ll spend less and get more predictable entry, especially since the Torino + Piemonte Card does not skip lines at busy sites. The pass only wins when you add a third stop such as Palazzo Madama, Galleria Sabauda, or Superga Basilica and use perks like the discounted Mole lift.

Recommended passes:

Torino + Piemonte Card

If you want a palace-first itinerary

If you want to trace the history of the Savoys instead of bouncing between every museum, the Turin City Royal Pass is the one to buy. For around €30, it gives you 96 hours of access to royal residences and temporary exhibitions, including Venaria Reale, the Royal Palace of Turin, Palazzo Madama, and the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi. One child under 12 can enter for free with each adult pass, and you still get reduced entry to the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema.

If you’re only doing Venaria Reale and one other palace, buy standalone tickets instead. The Royal Pass is specific, and that is the trade-off: it saves money on a palace-heavy route, but it does not cover broader crowd-pullers like full entry to Museo Egizio or Mole Antonelliana. Book residence slots in advance, especially on weekends, and use this pass only when Savoy history is the main focus of your travel plans.

Recommended passes:

Turin City Royal Pass

Top attractions included in your Turin City Card

Attraction	Torino + Piemonte Card	Turin City Royal Pass
Museo Egizio	✅	❌
National Museum of Cinema	✅	❌
Venaria Reale	✅	✅
Royal Palace of Turin	✅	✅
Juventus Museum	✅	❌
Palazzo Madama	✅	✅
Basilica of Superga	✅	✅
Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi	✅	✅
Lavazza Museum	✅	❌
Villa della Regina	✅	✅

Top highlights of your Turin City Card

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Museo Egizio

Timings: 9am to 2pm (Mon); 9am to 6:30pm (Tue–Sun)
Address: Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, Torino 10123, Italy

Mole Antonelliana / National Museum of Cinema

Timings: 10am to 6pm, closed Tuesday
Address: Via Montebello 20, 10124 Turin, Italy

Royal Palace of Turin

Timings: 9am to 7pm, closed Monday
Address: Piazzetta Reale 1, 10122 Turin, Italy

La Venaria Reale

Timings: 9:30am to 5pm, 9:30am to 6:30pm on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
Address: Piazza della Repubblica 4, 10078 Venaria Reale, Turin, Italy

Basilica of Superga

Timings: 10am to 7pm on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
Address: Strada Basilica di Superga 73, 10132 Turin, Italy

Museo Lavazza

Timings: 10am to 6pm; Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
Address: Via Bologna 32, 10152 Turin, Italy

Royal Museums of Turin

Timings: 8:30am to 6:30pm, closed Monday
Address: Piazzetta Reale 1, 10122 Turin, Italy

How to use a Turin City Card

Step 1: Choose your City Card

Pick the pass that best fits your needs! Make sure you check the attractions covered and make a choice between a city-wide day-based pass or a royal pass.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your City Card easily using PayPal, a credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders.

Step 4: Download the operator's app

Download the operator's app on your phone and follow the activation instructions.

Step 5: Start exploring!

Present your activated pass at attractions to gain entry and enjoy your sightseeing!

Frequently asked questions about the Turin City Card

Yes, if you plan to visit at least three paid attractions in one to three days. The Torino+Piemonte Card is best for museum-packed itineraries. If you only want one or two headline sights, separate tickets are usually cheaper.

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Turin City Cards: Discover Turin with ease

Turin City Cards in a nutshell

Pick the pass that fits

One card, dozens of cultural stops

See how the maths adds up

Buy once, scan as you go

Your Turin City Card options explained

Types of Turin City Cards explained: Day-based vs. Royal residence

Which Turin City Card is best for you

If you want to museum-hop on a budget

If you want a palace-first itinerary

Top attractions included in your Turin City Card

Top highlights of your Turin City Card

Museo Egizio

Mole Antonelliana / National Museum of Cinema

Royal Palace of Turin

La Venaria Reale

Basilica of Superga

Museo Lavazza

Royal Museums of Turin

How to use a Turin City Card

Step 1: Choose your City Card

Step 2: Book your tickets

Step 3: Check your email

Step 4: Download the operator's app

Step 5: Start exploring!

Frequently asked questions about the Turin City Card

Is the Turin City Card worth buying?

What is the difference between Torino+Piemonte Card and the Turin City Royal Pass?

Does the Turin City Card include the Egyptian Museum?

Does the Torino+Piemonte Card include public transport?

How do I activate my Turin City Card?

Can I use the Turin City Card on my phone?

Can I get a refund if I do not use a Turin City Card?

Are Turin City Cards worth it for children?

Do I need to reserve attractions with the card?

Does the Turin City Card let me skip lines?

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