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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Piedmont  /  Province of Turin  /  Turin  /  Piazza San Carlo

Piazza San Carlo, Turin

4.8
#4 of 543 in Things to do in Turin
Must see · Landmark · Tourist Spot
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Experience the heart of Turin in the historic Piazza San Carlo. Anchoring the city's old center, the plaza features 17th-century architecture and serves as a popular spot for shopping and dining. Admire the twin facades of the churches of Santa Cristina and San Carlo. Study the iconic equestrian monument to Emmanuel Philibert that stands in the middle of the plaza. Some of the traditional cafes in the plaza feature original 19th-century furnishings. Use our Turin trip itinerary planning website to arrange your visit to Piazza San Carlo and other attractions in Turin.
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Tours to Piazza San Carlo

FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR UNUSUAL tour of Turin for curious people
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Highlights of Turin Small-Group Walking Tour
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FROM $15 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin Step by step with a Local Guide
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FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin Patisserie tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin,Explore the city in a Walking guided tour.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walking Tour in small groups in English
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $264 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Turin Full Day Guided Tour with Royal Palace, Duomo & Mole Antonelliana
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $22 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Hour Turin Walking Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin City Tour with a local guide
5.0
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Turin Highlights Walking Tour
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $23 BOOK WITH VIATOR Late Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Turin
3.0
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
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  • By Bartolomeo d
    Via Roma ends or begins there. An open arena square with historic edifices, shops, eateries-cafes and 16-17c architecture enveloping al fresco. The equestrian statue in the centre and the... 
    Via Roma ends or begins there. An open arena square with historic edifices, shops, eateries-cafes and 16-17c architecture enveloping al fresco. The equestrian statue in the centre and the...  more »
  • By 445nikr
    This is another central square in Turin on the famous Via Roma, big enough to avoid being crowded even if many people are there. An equestrian statue of the Duke of Savoy, Emmanuel Philibert, is... 
    This is another central square in Turin on the famous Via Roma, big enough to avoid being crowded even if many people are there. An equestrian statue of the Duke of Savoy, Emmanuel Philibert, is...  more »
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