Turin: Private Tour on The Path of The Holy Shroud

Follow the Shroud's journey through three centuries of Turin's most sacred spaces

A private guided tour of Turin following the path of the Holy Shroud, the burial cloth legend says arrived in the city in 1578. You visit the Museum of the Holy Shroud to explore questions about its authenticity, then move through Turin Cathedral where it is kept, and finish at the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, a Baroque masterpiece by Guarino Guarini. Skip-the-line tickets to all three sites are included, and a live guide speaks your language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Holy Shroud of TurinEntry included30m
2. Royal Palace of TurinEntry included30m

Explore the Holy Shroud sites in Turin

• Visit Museum of the Holy Shroud
• Visit Dome of Turin Cathedral
• Visit Chapel of the Holy Shroud

The experience

The tour starts at the Museum of the Holy Shroud, where the guide walks you through the evidence and the questions that have drawn pilgrims and scholars to Turin for centuries. The museum lays out what is known about the cloth's history and the scientific investigations that continue to puzzle researchers. From there you move to Turin Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the building where the Shroud itself is kept, though it is not currently on display. The guide explains the cathedral's role in the story and the significance of the space where the relic resides.

The tour ends at the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the Baroque chapel designed by Guarino Guarini that sits adjacent to the cathedral. This is the architectural centerpiece of the journey: Guarini's chapel is one of the most famous Baroque buildings in the world, and the guide shows you how its design was built around housing and displaying the Shroud. The three stops (museum, cathedral, chapel) form a single narrative arc through Turin's most important religious sites, each one connected to the cloth's presence in the city.

Skip-the-line entrance to all three attractions is included, so you move through without waiting at the doors. The guide is live and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and several other languages, so you hear the history in your own words. The whole route takes three hours and is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces navigable.

What’s included

• Tour guide in your chosen language.
• skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Museum of the Holy Shroud, Turin Cathedral and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud.
• access to request plenary indulgence at the cathedral on the occasion of the Jubilee 2025.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day except Wednesday at 15:00, from € 230 per person, with live guides in 8 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 15:00Another day? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace across three interior spaces over three hours, so it suits visitors who can walk comfortably and stand for periods of time. The private format means your guide adjusts to your questions and interests, rather than keeping to a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is the Holy Shroud of Turin, and why is it kept in the city?

The Holy Shroud is the burial cloth that legend says wrapped the body of Jesus after his crucifixion. The Dukes of Savoy brought it to Turin in 1578, and it has remained there ever since, kept in Turin Cathedral. The museum explores the cloth's history and the ongoing scientific questions about its authenticity and age.

Can I actually see the Holy Shroud during the tour?

The Shroud is not currently on display, so you will not see the cloth itself during the tour. The museum and the chapel show you the spaces built around it and the history of how it came to Turin, but the relic is not exposed at this time.

What is the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, and why is it considered important?

The Chapel of the Holy Shroud is a Baroque chapel designed by Guarino Guarini and built specifically to house and display the Shroud. It is one of the most famous Baroque buildings in the world and represents the architectural pinnacle of how the city honored the relic. The chapel's design is a masterwork of 17th-century religious architecture.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour covers three connected sites in Turin over three hours, with walking between the museum, cathedral and chapel. The route is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are navigable, so the pace is moderate and suited to visitors with at least a moderate level of physical fitness.