Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Piedmont, Italy

Private guided tour of the city of Asti with a certified tour guide. Founded by the Romans and proclaimed independent city-state in 1095 the glorious past of Asti comes back to life as your tour guide will lead you through an itinerary set to discover medieval treasures. Home of the oldest "Palio" of Italy, a barefoot horse race held once a year in September, Asti preserves the largest Gothic Cathedral of the region and precious works of art of local painter Gandolfino da Roreto dating back to the end of the XV century. Immerse yourself in the flavors and slow pace of a typical provincial Italian city where traditions have not been affected yet by mass-tourism.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Transport to/from Asti, This tour will venture inside churches and other sites free of charge. Any tickets and/or entrance fees to temporary exhibitions, churches, monuments, and/or special events, are not included in this tour

Enjoy a private guided tour of the beautiful city of Turin. Follow your expert guide inside the fascinating Egyptian Museum using your skip-the-line ticket and visit the most important museum on the Egyptian history in the whole country!

Inclusions: Private guided tour of the historic centre

Exclusions: Transport to/from hotel

If you are in Turin, you shouldn't miss a visit at the Egyptian Museum!  One of the flagships of the city and entire Italy, the Museo Egizio is the richest  in artifacts dedicated to Egyptian age in the World, after the Cairo's Museum. The 60,000 square meters and 4 floors of exposure, with over 36,000 exhibits on display, make it a bit difficult to visit this splendid museum on your own. This is why you should choice this tour! Led by an expert guide you will spend 2 hours between mummies, sarcophagi, hieroglyphs and Papyrus. A plunge in the fascinating past of Egyptian Era, learning about the Gods, the lifestyle and the Genius of the men who built the pyramids. Among the archaeological finds you will see the intact tomb of Kha and Merit; "the Royal List", which contains the name of all the pharaohs, and a sphinx! Small group tours are the best way to save money without giving up on the quality of a private tour!

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Headsets to hear the guide clearly ( for groups larger than 6)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meet your guide at Piazza Carignano and then skip the long lines to enter Turin's Egyptian Museum. Pick-up from your hotel is possible if it is centrally located, but note that you will then walk to the museum. The Egyptian Museum in Turin is the most important of its kind in the world after the one in Cairo. Home to over 30,000 artifacts that narrate 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the collection includes art, religious relics and items from everyday life during the time of the great pharaohs. As a guided tour with a private guide, you can choose your preferred date and start time. Your guide will be waiting to take you on an exciting journey through the museum.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Private licenced guide

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Luisa, born and always lived in Turin, will lead you to visit with completely new eyes and experience the beauties and savor the sweetnesses of the city. Licensed Professional Tour Guide, graduated with insights in History and Archaeology, History of Art, Degree in Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Heritage; will guide you to the most secret mysteries of the city that pulsates under your feet.

Inclusions: Guided tour by licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: For asked changes to the tour that require payment of tickets, they are charged to the customer.

Enjoy max 12 people guided walking tour of this wonderful city. More than two thousand years of history have contributed to build up this incredible heritage: from the Roman Empire, through the Middle Ages and the Savoy court. You will start in Piazza San Carlo, the aptly named "lounge" of Turin, is a miracle of elegance. Be impressed by Porta Palatina , is considered one of the best preserved in the Roman world. Discover The metropolitan cathedral of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of Catholic worship in Turin, it is the only religious building in Renaissance style in the city. Reach Piazza Castello, this large rectangular esplanade is the true centre of Turin. At first, you may only have eyes for the dazzling Palazzo Madama, then your gaze will turn to the façade of the majestic Palazzo Reale. Admire Piazza Carignano, one of the most important and historic squares of the Piedmontese capital. You will end the tour at the Mole Antonelliana, major landmark of the city.

Inclusions: Professional guide

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Enjoy this 2-hour guided experience of the Egyptian Museum and find out not only the most important historyes but also unknown intrigues and secrets of Egyptian culture.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets

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Personalized itinerary through the millennia of Egyptian culture and art, along the most important museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world after Cairo. The tomb of Kha and Merit, the most important intact find after that of Tutankhamun. Entire rock tomb from Egypt Collection of papyrus and sarcophagi, mummies and impressive monuments from the birth of civilization to the Ptolemaic period and the Roman conquest. Temporary and thematic exhibitions.

Inclusions: Radio guides for groups of more than 8 people, Guided tour in Italian, English or French by a Licensed Professional Guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance tickets and anything not specifically included

The Museo delle Antichità Egizie in Turin is the only museum other than the Cairo Museum that is dedicated solely to Egyptian art and culture. It houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities with more than 30,000 artefacts. The first object having an association with Egypt to arrive in Turin was the Mensa Isiaca in 1630, an altar table in imitation of Egyptian style. The collections that make up today’s Museum were enlarged by the excavations conducted in Egypt by the Museum’s archaeological mission between 1900 and 1935 (a period when finds were divided between the excavators and Egypt). But we don't want to spoil your visit too much... There's so much to discover inside this incredible museum! Follow your expert guide around the different areas of the museum and listen to the explanations of the history and legends that hide behind the fascinating artefacts you can see all around you.

Inclusions: Tour of the museum led by an expert guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

The Museo Egizio in Turin has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artefacts in the world, after the Cairo Museum. This museum is certainly somewhere you must visit if you are in Turin and indeed is one of the “must see” museums in the whole of Italy.  With an expert guide you will appreciate the very best of the treasures on display. On this 2.5 hour tour in the company of a very knowledgeable guide you take a journey back in time to see mummies, hieroglyphs and papyrus. Your guide will tell you about the golden age in Egypt, learn about the Gods they worshipped, the kind of life they led and the ingenuity of the people who built the pyramids. Amongst the many wonderful archaeological finds there is the intact tome of Kha and Merit and “the Royal List” that contains the name of all the pharaohs and of course a sphinx. This private tour is highly recommended so that you make the most of your visit to this fascinating museum.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Gratuities