An elegant journey through the female history of the Savoy court, among charismatic figures, cultured princesses, influential queens, and women who left a lasting mark on royal Turin.
Departing from the city centre, the guided tour begins with a visit to the magnificent Palazzo Madama, a symbol of Savoyard female power and the residence of the famous Royal Madams. Here, the figure of Maria Giovanna Battista of Savoy-Nemours comes to life: an ambitious and refined woman who governed the Duchy with remarkable political skill, helping transform Turin into an elegant and modern capital.
Among Baroque halls, monumental staircases, and aristocratic atmospheres, guests will discover curiosities, court strategies, and the central role of women in shaping Savoyard identity.
The tour continues with a comfortable minibus transfer to the evocative Castello Reale di Moncalieri, a residence cherished by queens and princesses of the dynasty. A guided visit through its splendid rooms introduces the figures of Maria Clotilde of Savoy, a deeply religious princess and symbol of elegance and devotion, and Maria Teresa Bonaparte, linked to the complex Napoleonic period and 19th-century court life.
Along the route, a refined gourmet break at a historic Turin café offers the opportunity to enjoy the traditional Merenda Reale, featuring Bicerin, hot chocolate, and Piedmontese pastries, in true Savoyard style.
An engaging itinerary dedicated to the women who, through politics, culture, and emotion, helped shape the history of royal Turin.
Tours organized as part of the project "Savoy Royal Residences: A Kingdom to Discover", funded by the Italian Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Turismo Torino e Provincia.