Turin is a city that reveals itself slowly, to those who know where to look. This bike tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to immediately grasp the soul of the city: not a collection of fun facts, but a route that tells the story of how Turin was founded, grew, and became what it is today.
In just over two hours, you will ride through the heart of the historic old town accompanied by a cycling tour guide recognized by the Piedmont Region.
The route
We set off from Piazza Arbarello, a quiet corner just a stone's throw from the center, ideal for initial introductions and for getting on your bike.
From there, you immediately enter the heart of the city: the Roman Quadrilateral, which runs along the axis of Via Garibaldi, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe. There's a brief stop in front of the Town Hall before entering the imposing Piazza Castello.
We continue to the Roman Theater and the Palatine Gates, visible traces of ancient Augusta Taurinorum, and then immerse ourselves in the tree-lined avenues of the Royal Gardens, from where we will admire the Mole Antonelliana, the symbol of Turin.
From the city center, we'll head into the nearby district of Vanchiglia (the city's nightlife hub) to see the Fetta di Polenta, a unique 19th-century building with a trapezoidal layout. Then we'll head to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the largest square with porticoes in Italy. The tour continues through squares steeped in history: Piazza Carlo Alberto with the Museum of the Risorgimento, the National Library and Palazzo Campana, and Piazza Carignano with its palace that housed the first Italian parliament and the Egyptian Museum, one of the most important in the world.
Finally, you will enter the spectacular Piazza San Carlo, known as the “lounge of Turin.”
The drop-off takes place along the city center's bike paths.
The bicycles
The tour takes place on TORPADO Prydon Journey or Expedition bicycles, designed for cycling tourism: stable geometry, comfortable handlebars, and wide tires to effortlessly absorb cobblestones and paving stones. Helmet provided. No special cycling experience is required: the pace is that of conversation.
The streets
They will mostly be bike paths with some crossings in pedestrian zones or areas with low vehicular traffic.
The tour starts and ends in Piazza Arbarello.
