Royal Palace of Turin Skip-the-Line Tickets

Grand staircases, rich tapestries and a huge armory of historical weapons - the Royal Palace of Turin has all this in store and more. Enjoy priority access to this incredible mansion and explore its fascinating history at your own pace. By the end of your tour, you will leave awestruck by the sheer wealth of the royal family.

Built as the historic palace of the House of Savoy, the mansion features several apartments that overlook the gardens and the piazza. Stroll through their passages and admire the works of art collected from around the world. The intricately built staircases will wow you, as well as the glittering chandeliers and the painted frescoes on high ceilings.

One key highlight during your visit will be the Royal Armoury. Find here suits of armor from the 16th and 17th centuries lined against the halls, along with advanced weaponry from the era. There is also the Chapel of the Holy Shroud that was only reopened in 2018 after a lengthy restoration, following a fire in 1997. Don't miss out on visiting the Royal Library, too. It is home to a collection of more than 200,000 books, engravings and drawings, including a famous self-portrait by Leonardo Da Vinci!

Know before you go

• Entry is free for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month.

• Entry is free for visitors under the age of 18, those with disabilities and the person accompanying them, school groups, tourist guides, tourist groups, the staff of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, and holders of an Abbonamento Musei/Torino+Piemonte Card or ICOM card.

• These are direct entry tickets, meaning you can skip the ticketing line. However, all guests are still required to go through the mandatory security check, which may involve some waiting time.