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Mole Antonelliana panoramic lift

The Mole Antonelliana is Turin’s best-known symbol and interest in the building has grown since it was refurbished to house the Museum of the Cinema.

In one single leap, the panoramic lift, fitted out with transparent glass walls, reaches the so-called “Tempietto”, the little temple, 85 m above the city. From here, the uninterrupted view over the rooftops is breathtaking.

The facility can be accessed by physically disabled visitors.

Entrance charges

• Panoramic lift - € 3.62
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema, (the National Museum of the Cinema) - € 5.20
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema, (the National Museum of the Cinema) + panoramic lift - € 6.80
• Guided tour of the National Museum of the Cinema (only at 4 pm on Sundays) - € 7.30

Reduced tickets (children and teenagers from 11 to 16; visitors over 65, university students up to the age of 26; groups of at least 15 visitors, booking required (only for the museum):

• Panoramic lift - € 2.58
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema, (the National Museum of the Cinema) - € 4.20
• Museo Nazionale del Cinema, (the National Museum of the Cinema) + panoramic lift - € 5.20

Tickets are free for children under 10 if accompanied by an adult, and for ‘Torino Card’ holders.

Opening times

• Tuesday - Wednesday – Thursday - Friday, Sunday and public holidays from 10 am to 8 pm (the ticket office closes at 7.15 pm)
• Saturday: from 10 am to 11 pm (the ticket office closes at 10.15 pm)
• Monday: weekly closing day

Information and bookings (office hours): +39 011 5764733/750 - GTT toll-free number: 800-019152

Boat trips along the river Po’

GTT organizes boat trips along the River Po’ on board the recently remodelled "Valentino" and "Valentina" motor cruisers. The bridge areas are covered and the interiors are air-conditioned and equipped with bathroom facilities and a bar.

There are five landing stages: Murazzi, Borgo Medioevale, Italia '61, Lido (on the opposite bank of the River Po’) and Vallere.
The facilities can be accessed by physically disabled visitors. Additional trips can be booked for groups.

Map of the route

• Route A) Murazzi - Borgo Medioevale - Murazzi
• Route B) Murazzi - Italia '61 - Murazzi
• Route C) Murazzi - Vallere – Murazzi

Timetable

Departures from Murazzi

• From 1st to 30th April: only Sundays and public holidays, departures at 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm.
• From 1st May to 5th June: weekends and public holidays, departures at 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm.
• From 6th June to 25th September: weekdays, weekends and public holidays (Monday closed). Weekday departures: 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm, 7 pm, 9.30 pm**, 10.45 pm**.
• Departures on Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 am, 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm, 7 pm, 9.30 pm, 10.45 pm.
• From 26th September to 31st October: Saturday and public holidays, departures at 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm.
• From 1st November to 31st December: only Sunday and public holidays, departures at 3 pm, 4.15*pm, 5.45 pm.

*The trip along route C) is carried out with at least 20 passengers, otherwise the trip takes route B).
** These trips require advance booking from Tuesday to Friday.

Heading towards Italia ’61, the trip takes about 15 minutes to reach Borgo Medioevale from Murazzi. The return trip leaves about 45 minutes after the above departure time. Groups including 10 or more people will be allowed a discount.

Fares

Public days

• Route A) € 1,55
• Route B) € 3,10
• Route C) € 4,13

Weekdays

• Route A) € 2,07
• Route B) € 4,13
• Route C) € 5,16

Information and bookings (office hours): +39 011 5764733/750 - GTT toll-free number: 800-019152

The Sassi - Superga rack tramway

The historical Sassi - Superga rack tramway is the only one of its kind in Italy. It is the present-day continuation of a tradition that started back in 1884 with the Agudio cable railway and has lasted well over one hundred years. At the outset, the train was powered by an engine operating a steel cable, which ran parallel to the tracks. In 1943, the line was converted into a rack tramway and traction was provided by a central rack rail. The tramway has been recently refurbished and visitors can enjoy a trip back in time and the breathtaking view from the original carriages.

The track stretches 3,100 metres from the station of Sassi (225 m above sea level) to Superga (650 m above sea level). The climb from Pian Gambino to the Superga station has an average gradient of 13.5%, peaking at 21%.

From Superga, visitors will catch their breath at the spectacular views over Turin and beyond to the Alps. The Basilica of Superga, designed by Filippo Juvarra, and the tombs of the Savoy royal family are located on the hilltop.

The ticket office is located inside the Sassi station, which also houses the tramway museum. The Visitor Centre for the Ente Parchi della Collina di Superga, the board in charge of local parklands, is located inside the Superga station. The board promotes a number of events focused on raising public awareness about the environment. There is also a bar which doubles as a pizzeria and restaurant near the Sassi station.

Two escorts are available on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons so the facility can be accessed by physically disabled visitors who have booked the trip c/o the GTT tourist service.

• Weekdays: one way € 1.55, return trip € 3.10
• Weekends and public holidays: one-way € 2.58, return trip € 4.13

Reduced fares for groups of students (minimum number 11): € 2.17 return trip per person, valid everyday including Sundays and public holidays.
Entrance is free for children less than 1 metre tall (each child must be accompanied by a paying adult) and for ‘Torino Card’ holders.
Download the timetable.

Information and bookings (office hours): +39 011 5764733/750 - GTT toll-free number: 800-019152

CitySightseeing Torino

CitySightseeing Torino a true companion of your journey in Torino.
Thanks to this "panoramic" double-decker bus you can discover the city's many souls, planning your visit according to your interests: culture, shopping, art, nature.
The whole tour, featuring a 6-language (Italian, French, English, German, Spanish, Russian) audio system, takes one hour.
The ticket is valid for 24 hours and you can hop-on and hop-off whenever you wish.
Accessible for disabled people in wheelchair (1 person).

Time

Terminal: Piazza Castello/via Po

• First departure at 10 a.m.
• Last departure at 6 p.m.

Schedule

• From 8/12/2007 to 13/01/2008: first departure at 10 a.m., last departure at 6 p.m.
• From 14/01/2007 to 29/02/2008: first departure at 10 a.m., last departure at 4 p.m.
• From 01/03/2008 to 30/06/2008: first departure at 10 a.m., last departure at 6 p.m.

Don't forget... until 31/12/2007 you can buy your ticket only on board.

Price

• Adults: € 10.00 SPECIAL OFFER
• Children (6 – 15): € 5.00
• Children under age 6: FREE

Remind: keep your ticket and show it in any other CitySightseeing bus worldwide to get 10% off on your next tour.

Ristocolor – the tram of taste

Information and bookings (office hours): Customer Services - Tourist services - Corso Turati 19/6 10128 TORINO - Tel.: 011/5764733-750 Fax: 011/5764741

This tram is no longer merely a means of transport, but rather a charming and unusual lounge-restaurant in which diners can admire Turin from the comfort of their seat, enjoying the sights of the city and tasting the delicacies of Piedmont cuisine.

The interior furnishings and external decoration of the vehicle have been completely modernised and altered to designs by artist Ugo Nespolo, providing it with comfortable elegant surroundings for customers. Thirty-two passengers can be carried on board, including access for the disabled.

Characteristic tasting with Ristocolor
For the entire duration of the Olympic Games, the GTT transport company is offering new daily opportunities to taste fine gourmet specialities on board in a characteristic setting, accompanied by a guide/interpreter to entertain visitors with descriptions of the sights, curious facts, figures and anecdotes of the city and its people.

Taste Turin – Taste the local cuisine and visit Turin on this historical tram

For the entire duration of the Winter Olympics, the GTT transport company is operating a service called "TASTE TURIN".

The charming historic tram 2595 runs along the route between Piazza Carlina, Piazza Castello and Via Pietro Micca every day between 10.30 and 23.30.

Those who board have the chance to cross one of the most important and fascinating parts of the city centre (with commentary by a multilingual tour guide present on the tram), while tasting local Turin specialities, from "bicerin" through to "brut e bun": a truly delicious, sumptuous, mouth-watering feast of fine foods.

The price is just 19.00 Euro per person and there are special promotions for those with children. Visitors are free to board at any of the stops along the route.