Torino Travel Forum

In a few weeks me and my freinds are going to be in turin, can anyone recommend any adventure sports or fun activities to do? I was looking for tabboganing, or even go- karting as i am going to be travelling with a lively bunch of lads. We love culture and want to know great places to eat, shop etc etc but if anyone can recommend an exciting sport to do that would be ace!! Im looking to go horse riding or something so tips would be very appreciated.Its also my partners birthday so any hints on good birthday treats again would be great!chrissy

There is plenty of choice for adventure such as rock climbing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and the like. Rentals available.
Great selection of dining experiences, just contact me to address the price range and type of food and I'll try to suggest something!
How long will you be in Torino?

Ciao
Ant

If you want a classy birthday splurge, check out Cafe Torino in Piazza San Carlo. $$$$$$

As for adventure sports, I don't know of anything in the area. I went canyoning in Campertogno (population 320) but that's about a three-hour drive away. There is horsebacking riding in La Mandria, which is a huge park just north of Turin. There are some royal palaces inside the park, and some areas are accessible only to people who rent horses. +39 011 499 3381 OR 3326. In terms of transport to the park, it's easy to take bus #11 to the Veneria train station and then transfer to a taxi, which will take you to the park gates. Mind your bags on the #11 though, it's a "ghetto" route.

we're going to be there on the fri, sat and sun, whats the best thing youd recommened to do on a short weekend break?

Thanks thats really useful!! just a quick one whats the weather going to be like around that time?? we're going to be there the first weekend in oct, just wanting to know what to pack to wear !!

If you're just there for three days, you might want to skip the adventure sports. If the weather is good you could still try horseback riding in La Mandria though.

If you're into shopping, stick to the city center. Via Roma is the super-classy street that you just HAVE to explore, even if you can't afford anything. It's all covered by archways as well, so it's good for a rainy day. Via Garibaldi has cheaper shops and is Europe's longest pedestrian-only street.

In terms of sightseeing, I'm a modern art fanatic and I LOVE Castello di Rivoli. See my Torino tips for instructions on how to get there. It's an old castle with views of the mountains that has been converted into a modern art museum. There is a super-posh restaurant there called Combal.Zero. It's Michelin-starred and lunches run about EUR 90. If you can't afford that, there are some good bars (Italian-style) for cheap lunches in the center of Rivoli. Rivoli is about 60 minutes by public transport from the center of Torino.

If you've never been to a great Egyptian museum, visit the one in Torino. DO NOT MISS the Mole Antonelliana! The Cinema Museum inside is GREAT! On a clear day, ride the elevator inside the Mole to get panoramic views of the city.

Check Slowfood.com for info about the Salon del Gusto, I think that happens in fall. It might happen when you're there. It's a HUGE trade show featuring locally and traditionally produced food. It takes place in Lingotto, the former Fiat factory. To get an idea of the relationship between cars and Torino, rent the original The Italian Job.

In the evenings, the busiest clubs are those along the Murazzi (near the river). I had a hilarious time at Teatro (see my tips for address). It was also the best-smelling club I ever went to in Torino.

The Torinese are huge on aperitivos, which are like all-you-can-nibble-on buffets that come free with your drinks. Cafe Roberto on Via Po is a good one, as is La Drogeuria in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Buy one drink (usually EUR 7) and much to your heart's content.