Time wonderfully spent! This is a charming basilica located atop a hill. How to reach - if you are planning to travel by bus, get off at the Sassi Stazione stop. Just a stone's throw away from this stop is the Sassi Superga tram station. Tram services start from 10 in the morning and departure schedules are available easily online on the GTT website (www.gtt.to.it). The tickets need to be bought at the station. A round ticket cost 9€ when we visited; with the piemonte pass, you get a discount and the ticket costs 4€. With scenic views and a nostalgic old-world charm about it, the tram ride is worth it! If you plan to ditch the tram ride, you could take the road instead and drive to the Superga. Entry- entry to the basilica is free. However, to visit the underground royal tombs and to access the views from the dome, you will have to get a ticket (5€ for the tombs and 3€ for the dome). This cost is exempted for piemonte pass holders. A single swipe will give you access to both these attractions. Experience - the basilica is beautiful and serene (visiting it would take you around 15 to 30 minutes). The tombs are worth visiting, especially for history buffs. Visitors are allowed inside in batches, along with a guide. While the guide speaks in Italian, there are written translations available in English. This tour will take around 1 hr to complete. The views from the dome are breathtaking. Again, visitors are allowed in batches. So there might be a queue and some waiting before your turn arrives. Factor in a waiting time of approx 20 to 30mins, especially on weekends when there are more people visiting. The climb is steep, so be prepared for a good workout! The views make up for the effort put in! All in all, 2.5 hours is a good amount of time to cover all that the basilica has got to offer. There is a cafe within the complex too, if you want to grab some short eats and caffe. A couple vegetarian options are available too. Alternatively, you could also bring some snacks with you and enjoy them with your family in any of the numerous seating options available outside the basilica! Return - if you plan to take the tram back to the foot of the hill, check the schedule in advance and plan your itinerary accordingly. Also, if you are pressed for time and have other commitments/bookings lined up for the day, ensure u are at the tram station a little bit in advance and not at the nick of time, lest you end up waiting for the next scheduled ride. This is because sometimes, if the crowd is more, there is a long queue of people waiting to board the tram.