5 Best Markets in Turin

Mercato Centrale is best known for its amazing food court and wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and produce. Located in the centre of Turin, at the corner of Via Milano and Corso Regina Margherita, this market is easy to get to using any mode of public transport. It even has a convenient parking garage on the basement level.

Mercato Centrale gets busy at lunchtime, but has enough seating and quick service that if you arrive early or are willing to wait a little, you’ll be able to snag a seat. Vendors serve just about everything, from fresh pasta and seafood dishes to hand-tossed pizza and heaping sandwiches.

Gran Balon is a huge flea market that takes place once a month in Turin. You can find it in the Valdocco neighbourhood, between Mercato Centrale and Dora Riparia River. The market is just a short walk from the Borgo Dora transit station.

With over 300 stalls and 50 shops, this popular flea market comes alive with vendors specialising in antique furniture, vintage jewellery, collectors’ items, and handicrafts. You're free to enter and browse its extensive variety of unique goods.

Mercato di Porta Palazzo is known as one of the largest open-air markets in Europe. It hosts more than 1,000 vendors selling just about everything, from fresh produce and baked goods to cosmetics and souvenirs. Located 2 blocks northwest of Porta Palatina, this market is so large it's served by 4 tram and bus stations.

Mercato di Porta Palazzo is a must-visit for those looking to buy unique gifts in Turin. It’s also a good idea to come hungry to sample fresh cheese, meats, produce, and baked goods. While the market itself is considered open-air, some areas are covered so the market can remain open on both rainy and sunny days. 

The Mercatino delle Erbe is a unique market in the middle of a beautiful and historic piazza of the same name in Turin. It's within a 5-minute walk of notable landmarks like the Royal Palace of Turin, Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo, and the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.

This market has a beautiful backdrop of the historic Town Hall and features vendors that primarily sell local produce, spices, and regional delicacies. Some highlights include artisanal cheeses, freshly sliced deli meats, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and baked goods. Make sure to ask for samples at each booth or stop by for a meal at one of the many restaurants surrounding the square. 

Vintage Della Gran Madre takes place on the 3rd Sunday of every month in Turin. You can find it in front of the Chiesa Parrocchiale della Gran Madre di Dio, at the entrance to the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I bridge. 

Some of the many goods you’ll find at the market include vintage clothes, retro hats, chic accessories, and antique jewellery. It's a very popular shopping option for those who love a good bargain and one-of-a-kind mementoes of their visit to Turin.