What to Book in Advance in Turin

A per-attraction verdict for Turin: what must be booked in advance and how far ahead, when tickets are released, the quietest time to visit and what it costs. Sorted by how early you need to act.

Verdicts checked 2026-09-29 · 7 verified verdicts

Book these in advance

Museo Egizio
Book 3 days ahead
Booking ahead is recommended
This famous Egyptian museum draws long queues in peak season, so booking a slot is wise.
How far ahead:
A few days to a week in summer
Timed entry:
Yes
Quietest time:
Late afternoon on weekdays
Typical price:
EUR 18-20
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Museo dell'Automobile
Book a day ahead
Booking ahead is recommended
A very popular museum with over 20,000 reviews where advance tickets cut long queues in high season.
How far ahead:
A day or two ahead in peak season
Timed entry:
No
Quietest time:
Weekday mornings at opening
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Mole Antonelliana
Book 2 days ahead
Booking ahead is recommended
The glass elevator to the rooftop gets busy queues, so a timed slot ahead saves time.
Not verified yet, check the official site before you go
How far ahead:
A few days ahead in summer
Timed entry:
Yes
Quietest time:
Late afternoon near closing, weekdays
Typical price:
EUR 9-11
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Museo Nazionale del Cinema
Book 2 days ahead
Booking ahead is recommended
Popular cinema museum inside the Mole, with queues for the panoramic lift in summer.
Not verified yet, check the official site before you go
How far ahead:
A few days ahead in summer
Timed entry:
Yes
Quietest time:
Late afternoon on weekdays
Typical price:
EUR 9-11
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Galleria Sabauda
Book a day ahead
Booking ahead is recommended
A well-known royal museum where booking ahead avoids queues, though it rarely sells out fully.
Not verified yet, check the official site before you go
How far ahead:
A day or two ahead in peak season
Timed entry:
No
Quietest time:
Weekday afternoons
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Walk in, no need to pre-book

Basilica di Superga
Walk in OK
Walk-in tickets are fine
A popular hilltop basilica but queues are modest, so buying on arrival is usually fine.
Not verified yet, check the official site before you go
Quietest time:
Weekday mornings
Typical price:
EUR 5-7
Official site
Borgo Medievale
Walk in OK
Walk-in tickets are fine
A modest medieval reconstruction museum where buying a ticket on arrival is normally fine.
Not verified yet, check the official site before you go
Quietest time:
Weekday mornings
Typical price:
EUR 5-7
Official site
Pinacoteca Agnelli
Walk in OK
Walk-in tickets are fine
A compact museum with a few thousand reviews where same-day tickets are normally available at the door.
Quietest time:
Weekday mornings at opening
Official site

Free, no ticket needed

Turin Cathedral
Free entry
Free, no ticket needed
As a working cathedral the nave is free to enter, though the Shroud is rarely displayed.
Quietest time:
Weekday afternoons
Typical price:
Free
Parco del Valentino
Free entry
Free, no ticket needed
A free public riverside park open 24 hours with no admission charge.
Quietest time:
Weekday early mornings
Typical price:
Free
Mercato di Porta Palazzo
Free entry
Free, no ticket needed
An open-air public market with no admission charge, you simply stroll the stalls.
Quietest time:
Weekday late mornings
Typical price:
Free
Visit the Gran Madre di Dio church
Free entry
Free, no ticket needed
A church, which is free to enter and visit, no ticket required.
Quietest time:
Early morning on weekdays
Typical price:
Free

Booking questions about Turin

What should I book in advance in Turin?

Book these first: Museo Egizio (A few days to a week in summer), Museo dell'Automobile (A day or two ahead in peak season). Everything else can be bought on the day or is free.

Do I need to book Museo Egizio in advance?

It is recommended. This famous Egyptian museum draws long queues in peak season, so booking a slot is wise. How far ahead: A few days to a week in summer.

Do I need to book Museo dell'Automobile in advance?

It is recommended. A very popular museum with over 20,000 reviews where advance tickets cut long queues in high season. How far ahead: A day or two ahead in peak season.

Do I need to book Pinacoteca Agnelli in advance?

No. A compact museum with a few thousand reviews where same-day tickets are normally available at the door.

Do I need to book Turin Cathedral in advance?

No, entry is free. As a working cathedral the nave is free to enter, though the Shroud is rarely displayed.

Do I need to book Parco del Valentino in advance?

No, entry is free. A free public riverside park open 24 hours with no admission charge.

Do I need to book Mercato di Porta Palazzo in advance?

No, entry is free. An open-air public market with no admission charge, you simply stroll the stalls.

Do I need to book Visit the Gran Madre di Dio church in advance?

No, entry is free. A church, which is free to enter and visit, no ticket required.

Verdicts are compiled from official ticketing policies and visitor demand and are checked periodically. Always confirm on the official site before you travel.

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