Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(1-day ticket adult/reduced €15/7.50; 10am-6pm)
This hop-on, hop-off bus service serves over
a dozen different points around central Turin and has on-board staff providing informa-
tion. Tickets are sold on board; information is available from the
Gruppo Torinese Trasporti
(GTT;
www.torino.city-sightseeing.it
; Piazza Castello; €15 for 24 hrs;
10am-6pm)
.
Navigazione sul Po
(return fare €4)
Grupo Torinese Transporti operates boat trips on the Po. Boats to the Borgo
Medievale in Parco Valentino and on to Moncalieri depart from
Imbarco Murazzi
(Murazzi
del Po 65)
four to seven times daily except Mondays.
BOAT TOUR
Somewhere
(
www.somewhere.it
)
Turin's 'black and white magic' is illuminated on quirky walking tours
with Somewhere. The company also runs other tours on lesser-known aspects of the city,
such as 'Underground Turin'. Tours cost around €25; confirm departure points when
booking.
WALKING TOUR
Festivals & Events
The tourist office has details of these and other events.
Salone Internazionale del Gusto
(
www.salonedelgusto.it
)
Every October in even-numbered years, foodies roll into town
for this festival organised by Slow Food, with traditional producers from around the world
showcasing their wares in a huge market at Lingotto Fiere. A day's entry costs €20, after
which tastings cost between €1 and €5.
FOOD
Cioccolatò
(
www.cioccola-to.it
)
Turin's famous chocolate is the focus of celebrations during March.
FOOD
Salone Internazionale
del Libro di Torino
(
http://en.salonelibro.it
)
Held every May, Turin's book fair is one of the most important in
Europe.
BOOK FAIR
Torino Film Festival
FILM
