Turin: Skip-the-Line Egyptian Museum & Historic Café Aperitivo
180
Overview
Turin: Egyptian Museum Tour and Aperitivo in Historic Café invites visitors to explore Turin’s deep connection to ancient Egypt. This tour offers a guided, skip-the-line visit to the Egyptian Museum of Turin, home to the world's second-largest collection of Egyptian artifacts. See how Turin became a center for Egyptology in the 1800s, thanks to figures like Bernardino Drovetti and the Savoy royal family.
What to Expect: This experience allows people to walk through the halls of the Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum of Turin) and then step back in time in one of Turin's beautiful historic cafés. Imagine sitting where nobles and scholars once discussed the mysteries of Egypt. Visitors can enjoy a soft cocktail, coffee, or hot chocolate in a café that has been around since the 19th century.
The tour includes a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour in English, a skip-the-line ticket to the Egyptian Museum, and a drink with snacks in a historic café. It excludes personal expenses. This tour is a unique way to see Turin's history and culture. People get to see amazing artifacts and enjoy the atmosphere of a bygone era. With over 2,500+ 5-star reviews on Viator, this is the best way to learn all about Turin's Egyptian history.




Highlights
Skip the Line: Go straight into the Egyptian Museum without waiting.
Expert Guide: Learn about ancient Egypt and Turin from a knowledgeable guide.
Historic Café: Enjoy a drink and snacks in a beautiful, old-fashioned café.
See Ancient Treasures: Discover amazing artifacts from ancient Egypt.
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers really enjoyed the tour. They thought it was a fun and easy way to learn about Egypt and Turin's past. The skip-the-line access was a big plus!

Customers loved skipping the long lines at the Egyptian Museum, making their visit smooth and quick.
Many enjoyed the guide's stories and knowledge about ancient Egypt and Turin's history.
The historic café was a hit, with people loving the drinks and snacks in a fancy setting.
Visitors felt the tour was a great way to see Turin's culture and history in a short amount of time.
Some visitors wished for more time inside the Egyptian Museum to see everything.
A few people found it hard to hear the guide in the busy museum.
The Journey
Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum of Turin)
Step into the Museo Egizio, home to one of the world's most extensive collections of Egyptian antiquities outside of Cairo. During your guided tour, journey through millennia of history, encountering remarkably preserved tombs, mummies adorned with funerary masks, delicate papyrus scrolls, and imposing statues of pharaohs and gods. Do not miss the complete tomb of Kha and Merit, an extraordinary example of a non-royal burial untouched for centuries. Lose yourself in the 'Book of the Dead' gallery, unraveling the mysteries of ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. This museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into the artistry, spirituality, and daily life of one of history's most fascinating civilizations.
Historic Cafés of Turin
After your museum visit, step back in time at one of Turin's historic cafés, elegant salons that once buzzed with the intellectual and social elite of the 1800s. Imagine yourself surrounded by nobles, scholars, and aristocrats, as you savor a drink in an atmosphere steeped in history. These cafes were more than just places to enjoy coffee; they were hubs where the burgeoning fascination with Egypt permeated conversations, books, and even political discourse. Experience the refined ambiance and cultural legacy of these iconic establishments, where the spirit of a bygone era still lingers in every cup.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a 1.5–2 hour guided tour in English, a skip-the-line ticket to the Egyptian Museum, insights into Egypt’s ancient treasures and Turin’s royal past, one drink, and bites in a 19th-century historic café. It excludes any personal expenses. Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point, which will be provided upon booking. The tour concludes near the historic café. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please check with the tour operator regarding any age restrictions.
Hot Tip
Some people say the museum can be crowded, so try to stay close to the guide to hear everything clearly. And don't forget to take pictures in the beautiful café!