Family Turin: Mummies, Cinema and Chocolate for All Ages
Turin is one of Italy's most surprising cities for families.
8h 30min
Duration
5
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10:00 - 18:30
Schedule
€ - €€
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Family Turin: Mummies, Cinema and Chocolate for All Ages is a curated one-day experience in Turin with 5 activities: Museo Egizio, Parco del Valentino and Medieval Village, National Cinema Museum — Mole Antonelliana, Chocolate Afternoon: Gelato and Gianduia and 1 more. Estimated duration: 8h 30min. Price range: € - €€.
Turin is one of Italy's most surprising cities for families. Far from mass tourism, this elegant Piedmontese capital hides treasures that fascinate children and adults alike: from the largest Egyptian antiquities collection outside Cairo to a unique cinema museum, historic parks and the chocolate tradition that gave birth to gianduiotto.
### A Journey to Ancient Egypt Without Leaving Italy The Museo Egizio is the world's most important Egyptian antiquities museum after Cairo, with over 40,000 pieces. Children are mesmerized by mummies, polychrome sarcophagi and the reconstruction of the Temple of Ellesiya. Interactive rooms allow touching replicas and deciphering hieroglyphics.
### Cinema, Magic and the Mole Antonelliana The National Cinema Museum, housed inside the iconic Mole Antonelliana, offers an immersive experience through film history. The panoramic glass elevator rising to the dome at 85 metres is an adventure itself, with spectacular views of the Alps.
### Parks, Gelato and Outdoor Fun Parco del Valentino along the River Po is the city's green lung, perfect for children to play and discover the Borgo Medievale. Then enjoy the finest artisan gelato or famous gianduia hot chocolate, invented right here in Turin.
### A Safe and Walkable City Turin is orderly with wide porticoed avenues, efficient public transport and most attractions within walking distance in the historic centre.
Turin combines culture, fun and gastronomy in a perfect family format. The Piedmontese capital offers world-class interactive museums, historic parks along the Po and a chocolate tradition that delights all ages.
The Museo Egizio transports children to Ancient Egypt with its mummies and pharaonic treasures. The Cinema Museum in the Mole Antonelliana combines film, technology and a dizzying panoramic elevator. Parco del Valentino offers hours of outdoor fun with its Medieval Village.
Turin's chocolate tradition, birthplace of gianduiotto and bicerin, turns every afternoon snack into an unforgettable experience. Turin is safe, orderly and surprisingly affordable compared to Rome or Florence, with 18 kilometres of arcades for all-weather strolling.
Daily Itinerary
Museo Egizio
### A 4,000-Year Journey to Ancient Egypt The Egyptian Museum of Turin is the world's oldest museum dedicated to Egyptian civilization and houses the second largest collection of Egyptian artifacts after the Cairo Museum. ### Tour of the Main Galleries The visit begins in the **Gallery of Kings**, where a procession of monumental statues of pharaohs, sphinxes, and deities transports you directly to the Nile Valley. The room dedicated to the **tomb of Kha and Merit** displays the most complete funerary outfit ever found outside Egypt: furniture, jewelry, mummified food, and even musical instruments intact after 3,400 years. The **Temple of Ellesiya**, donated by Egypt to Italy in 1970, is one of the few Nubian rock temples displayed outside their country of origin. Children are fascinated by the mummy room, where the mummification process is explained in an engaging, educational way. ### Tips for Families - Free admission for children under 5, discounted rates up to age 14 - Children's audioguide available (recommended from age 6 onwards) - The guided tour "Piccoli Egittologi" (Saturdays and Sundays) includes a hieroglyphic writing workshop - Cafeteria with children's menu on the ground floor - Best time to visit: early morning (less crowded)
Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, 10123 Turín, Italia
Parco del Valentino and Medieval Village
### Turin's Great Park Along the Po Parco del Valentino is Turin's most emblematic green lung: 42 hectares of gardens, fountains, and paths along the Po river where Turin families spend their weekend afternoons. ### The Medieval Village: A Reconstructed 15th Century Village Inside the park is the **Borgo Medievale**, a faithful reconstruction of a 15th-century Piedmontese village created for the 1884 Italian General Exhibition. Children can cross a drawbridge, explore cobblestone alleyways with artisan workshops (blacksmith, potter, weaver), climb the castle tower, and view the river from the ramparts. The interior of the **Rocca** (fortress) shows how medieval nobility lived: throne room, kitchen with a monumental fireplace, bedrooms with canopies, and a chapel with frescoes. The visit is ideal for children ages 4 to 12. ### Outdoor Activities - Bicycle and skate rentals near the main entrance - Children's play area near Castello del Valentino - Boat ride (spring-summer) on the Po river - Picnic areas with river views - University Botanical Garden (free entry, accessible from within the park)
Viale Virgilio, 10126 Turín, Italia
National Cinema Museum — Mole Antonelliana
### Cinema, Special Effects and Italy's Most Spectacular Panoramic Elevator The Museo Nazionale del Cinema is located inside the **Mole Antonelliana**, Turin's iconic building standing at 167.5 meters high. The experience combines an interactive cinema museum with a glass panoramic elevator that rises through the center of the building to the dome. ### The Museum: Five Floors of Pure Immersion The visit begins with the origins of cinema (magic lanterns, zoetropes, the Lumière brothers' first projections) and spirals upward through the history of cinema. The **Aula del Tempio**, the museum's central space, is a 20-meter-high dark room with red recliners where visitors can lie back and watch fragments of classic films projected on the walls. The **thematic cabins** recreate sets from different genres (horror, science fiction, western) with sound effects, lights, and mannequins. Children can sit in a movie sleigh, pose in front of a green screen and see themselves in a Star Wars scene, or experiment with pre-cinema machines. ### The Panoramic Elevator The glass elevator rises 85 meters in 59 seconds, suspended in the void of the Mole. The views from the panoramic terrace span Turin, the Alps, and on clear days even Mount Monviso. **Essential** for families. ### Practical Tips - Combined museum + elevator ticket: the best option - Children under 5 free, reduced admission ages 6-18 - Avoid weekends (30+ minute queues for the elevator) - Recommended duration: 2-3 hours
Via Montebello 20, 10124 Turín, Italia
Chocolate Afternoon: Gelato and Gianduia
### Turin, Europe's Chocolate Capital Turin has a century-old relationship with cacao: the **gianduiotto** was invented here (1865) and the city is home to more than 30 historic chocolate shops. A chocolate tasting tour through the center is the perfect activity for families with a sweet tooth. ### Recommended Chocolate Route **First stop: Guido Gobino** (Via Lagrange) — Turin's most renowned contemporary master chocolatier. His mini-gianduiotti are works of artisanal precision. Children can choose from 20 varieties of pralines. **Second stop: Caffè Al Bicerin** (Piazza della Consolata) — Founded in 1763, this legendary café serves the **bicerin**, Turin's most iconic hot drink: three layers of espresso coffee, hot chocolate and cream that don't mix. The venue preserves the original decoration with mirrors and marble. **Third stop: Gelateria Silvano** (Corso Vittorio Emanuele II) — Artisanal gelato since 1965. The **gianduia** flavor and the **Valentino cream** are must-tries. ### Facts for Families - The complete route (3 stops) is covered on foot in 90 minutes - Chocolate shops usually have morning and afternoon hours (closed 1-3pm) - In November, **CioccolaTò**, the chocolate festival with children's workshops, is held - Estimated budget: €15-25 per person for tastings and gelato
Piazza della Consolata 5, 10122 Turín, Italia
Piazza Castello and Palazzo Madama
### The Monumental Heart of Turin Piazza Castello is Turin's main square and the point where the city's most important arteries converge. Surrounded by elegant arcades, it concentrates three of the most emblematic buildings: **Palazzo Madama**, **Palazzo Reale**, and **Teatro Regio**. ### Palazzo Madama: 2,000 Years of History in One Building Palazzo Madama is probably Italy's most stratified building: a Roman gate from the 1st century, a 13th-century medieval castle, an 18th-century Baroque palace, and a decorative arts museum. Juvarra's facade (1718-1721) is one of European Baroque's masterpieces. For families, the museum offers: - **Sunday game-visits** (ages 6-12): tours with riddles and clues - **The Medieval Tower** can be climbed: 4 floors with views of the Alps - Collections of ceramics, textiles, and furniture that recreate daily life from different eras ### The Square as a Family Space - The arcades protect from sun and rain: ideal for stroller walks - Street musicians and frequent artists under the arcades - From here depart the pedestrian streets Via Roma (shopping) and Via Po (toward the river) - At Christmas it hosts Turin's Christmas market with children's attractions - Caffè Torino (under the arcades) is perfect for a rest with a view
Piazza Castello, 10122 Turín, Italia
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What does the Family Turin: Mummies, Cinema and Chocolate for All Ages experience include?
Family Turin: Mummies, Cinema and Chocolate for All Ages includes 5 activities curated by a local expert: Museo Egizio, Parco del Valentino and Medieval Village, National Cinema Museum — Mole Antonelliana, Chocolate Afternoon: Gelato and Gianduia, Piazza Castello and Palazzo Madama.
How long does the Family Turin: Mummies, Cinema and Chocolate for All Ages experience last?
The experience has an estimated duration of 8h 30min. You can adapt it to your own pace, pause it and resume whenever you want.
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