Audio Guide of the Basilica of Superga

The Basilica usually opens from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (until 6:00 PM in summer), and is typically closed on Wednesdays. The most iconic way to get there is by taking the historic Sassi-Superga Tramway, which offers spectacular panoramic views on the way up.

Entry to the main nave of the church is free for ప్రారyer and self-guided visits. However, to access the Royal Tombs of the House of Savoy or climb the panoramic Dome, you need to buy a ticket costing around €5 for each section or a combined ticket.

We recommend allowing between 1.5 and 2 hours if you plan to visit the church, the Royal Tombs, and climb the dome. If you take the rack tramway up, add travel time and enjoy the views from the outdoor esplanade at a relaxed pace.

Besides being a Baroque jewel designed by Filippo Juvarra, it is the final resting place of many members of the House of Savoy. It is also a place of sporting pilgrimage because of the Superga air disaster of 1949, when the plane carrying the 'Grande Torino' crashed here; the team was considered the best football side of its era.

The best time is on a clear day, preferably early in the morning or at sunset, to see the Alps and the whole city of Turin spread out below you. Avoid days with low fog, as you would miss one of the best panoramic views in Italy.

The church and the esplanade are accessible, but there are significant architectural limitations. The climb to the Dome is via a narrow spiral staircase of 131 steps, not suitable for wheelchairs, and access to the Royal Tombs may also have restrictions, so we suggest checking at the ticket office.

You are in the Superga Hill Natural Park, ideal for hiking along its marked trails. Just behind the church you will find the moving memorial to the fallen Torino football team, a must-see to understand the spirit of the place.

Always bring a jacket, as it is usually windier and colder at the top than in the city. To enrich your experience and understand every architectural detail without wasting time reading signs, we recommend using a detailed audio guide on your mobile device.