Rivoli's Castle & Sacra di San Michele

4.8 (5 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Sacra San Michele — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) means "foot of the mountains", Turin, the region's major city isn't just the car capital of Italy and home to the Holy Shroud. Neoclassical piazzas, shops filled with chocolates and chic fashions, and elegant Baroque palazzos have been restored in grand style.

We’re a small team, we want you to discover the beauty of Turin and Piemont. Piedmont is a region rich in history, well worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. We suggest, but you decide what you want to see and do. Our group are max 3 people,we are in no hurry, we do the tours with a lot of relax.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: GIUSEPPE ANGILERI

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Snacks

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Tickets Rivoli 's castle
Not included: Entrance fees: Tickets Sacra San Michele

Itinerary

Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art

3 hours Admission not included

The Baroque castle of Rivoli now houses a fascinating museum of contemporary art. The building was begun in the 17th century, then redesigned but never finished by Juvarra in the 18th century; it was finally converted into a museum in the late 20th century by the minimalist Turin architect Andrea Bruno. On display are changing international exhibitions and a permanent collection of 20th -century Italian art.

The castle of Rivoli can be visited from Thursday to Sunday.
Sacra Di San Michele

3 hours Admission not included

A forbidding fortified abbey anchored atop a rocky hill, the Sacra di San Michele. To reach the church, you must climb 150 steps, past 12th-century sculptures, from the Porta dello Zodiaco, a splendid Romanesque doorway decorated with the signs of the zodiac. On the left side of the interior are 16th-century frescoes representing New Testaments themes; on the right are depictions of the founding of the church. Note that some sections of the abbey are open only on weekends and, when particularly crowded, visit may be limited to hour-long tours.

Weather permitting, the views from the walls and terraces surrounding the church are breathtaking.

If the weather is snowy you cannot reach the Sacra di San Michele , the tour guide will suggest an alternative itinerary.