{"id":2212,"date":"2023-06-04T11:05:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T10:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=2212"},"modified":"2023-07-10T14:53:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T13:53:25","slug":"italy-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips","title":{"rendered":"Italy Travel Tips: 7 Top Do&#8217;s &#038; Don&#8217;ts in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get the most out traveling to Italy? Particularly if you&#8217;re planning on visiting the big cities and tourist destinations like Rome, Venice, or Florence, then check out these tips to have the best, most rewarding Italy trip possible!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17786\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17786\" class=\"wp-image-17786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0018.jpg\" alt=\"Small group of tourists climb over a narrow bridge over a Venetian canal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0018.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0018-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1268-Venice_Lagoon-Boat-Trip-16x9-0018-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether you&#8217;re exploring a well-known city like Venice or getting off the beaten path in the Apennine Mountains, follow these top Italy travel tips to make the most of your trip.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Do_build_in_time_for_R_R\" >Do build in time for R&amp;R<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Dont_annoy_the_locals\" >Don&#8217;t annoy the locals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Do_get_off_the_beaten_path\" >Do get off the beaten path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Dont_fall_into_tourist_traps\" >Don&#8217;t fall into tourist traps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Do_be_aware_of_your_belongings_at_all_times\" >Do be aware of your belongings at all times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Dont_expect_Italy_to_work_like_places_do_back_home\" >Don&#8217;t expect Italy to work like places do back home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-travel-tips\/#Do_dress_appropriately_even_if_youre_not_planning_on_visiting_a_church\" >Do dress appropriately, even if you&#8217;re not planning on visiting a church<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Italy_travel_tips\"><\/span>Best Italy travel tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_build_in_time_for_R_R\"><\/span><em>Do <\/em>build in time for R&amp;R<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, not Raphael and Rome&#8230; rest and relaxation, of course! Believe us, we know: Coming to Italy is the trip of a lifetime, so it can be tempting to try to pack everything in. Accept that you can&#8217;t. Realize that even a lifetime of living in Italy wouldn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;d have seen all of the country&#8217;s incredible art, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/prehistoric-archaeological-sites\">ancient ruins<\/a>, or medieval towns.<\/p>\n<p>So let go of the idea, for example, that if you&#8217;re spending two days in Rome, you &#8220;have&#8221; to see the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill, Castel Sant&#8217;Angelo, Capitoline Museums, Mouth of Truth, Circus Maximus, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/borghese-gallery-artists-rome\">Borghese Gallery<\/a>. Instead, choose which activities are most important to <em>you. <\/em>They might not even be the ones that everyone expects you to do.<\/p>\n<p>But whether it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/italian-wine-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tasting top-notch Italian wines<\/a>, people-watching on a piazza, or going in search of local artisans, your choice is just as valid as something &#8220;everyone&#8221; does. And we promise\u2014when you let go of the idea that you have to do &#8220;everything,&#8221; your trip will wind up being much more relaxing <em>and <\/em>rewarding!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18218\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18218\" class=\"wp-image-18218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Food-tour-Bologna-DevourTours-274.jpg\" alt=\"Guests on bologna food tour eating pasta and drinking wine at a restaurant\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t forget to make time to relax (and enjoy the food and wine) in Italy.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_annoy_the_locals\"><\/span><em>Don&#8217;t <\/em>annoy the locals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Italy&#8217;s top tourist destinations, locals are used to tourists. But that doesn&#8217;t mean travelers can&#8217;t make an extra effort to be respectful and understanding of the local culture. One thing we know is a pet peeve to many city-dwellers in Rome, Venice, and Florence? Tourists blocking the narrow streets and sidewalks by slowly walking shoulder-to-shoulder and being unaware that anyone (someone late to work, let&#8217;s say) might want to pass them.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that not everyone in major cities like Venice, Florence, and Rome is on vacation\u2014an attitude that will make your interactions with Italians much more pleasant!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18134\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18134\" class=\"wp-image-18134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sam-20170809-VENICE-Food-Tour0051.jpg\" alt=\"Fish vendor at a market in Venice with many different types of seafood and fish\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sam-20170809-VENICE-Food-Tour0051.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sam-20170809-VENICE-Food-Tour0051-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sam-20170809-VENICE-Food-Tour0051-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether you&#8217;re at a church or the local market, try to remember that not everyone you bump into is on vacation.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_get_off_the_beaten_path\"><\/span><em>Do <\/em>get off the beaten path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, the major sights are major for a reason. But to get a real taste of &#8220;authentic&#8221; Italy, you need to head away from the crowds. We&#8217;re big fans staying in alternated destinations close to main tourist attractions, like staying in <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/salerno-sorrento-italy-amalfi-coast-holidays\">Salerno instead of Sorrento to enjoy the Amalfi Coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re planning the classic Venice, Florence and Rome route in the middle of high season, you <em>can <\/em>get off the beaten path\u2014it just takes a little more planning. Stay in the <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/venice\/where-to-stay-in-venice-sestieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cannaregio or Castello neighborhoods in Venice<\/a>, or in the <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/florence\/oltrarno-florence-italy-pitti-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oltrarno in Florence<\/a>. Add off-the-beaten-path sights to your list of must-sees, like, in Rome, the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/hidden-gems-rome-driving-tour\">Aventine keyhole<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-catacombs-tour\">Santa Priscilla catacombs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-598\" class=\"wp-image-598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0536-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Head across the Arno for the best view of Firenze\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0536-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0536-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/DSC_0536-1536x1020.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can even get off the beaten path in Florence by crossing the Arno River!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_fall_into_tourist_traps\"><\/span><em>Don&#8217;t <\/em>fall into tourist traps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Easier said than done, right? But if you keep certain tips in mind, you can avoid the worst of the kinds of touristy, inauthentic, overpriced places that can make your trip go sour. Whether in terms of shopping or dining, following tip #1 and getting off the beaten path always helps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> If a store or a restaurant is a stone&#8217;s throw from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/attractions\/rome-attractions-piazza-navona\">Piazza Navona<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/duomo.firenze.it\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duomo of Florence<\/a>, for example, it&#8217;s generally going to be catering only to tourists&#8230; and if you want to experience the &#8220;real&#8221; Italy, that&#8217;s not what you want!<\/p>\n<p>Avoid souvenir shops and consider seeking out a local artisan instead; even if the cost of your item is a little more, it&#8217;s much more lasting, and much more supportive of Italy&#8217;s locals and economy, than a made-in-China T-shirt. In terms of restaurants, steer clear of places that have hosts outside the door, places with tourist menus, and places that trumpet not having a cover charge. Here are other suggestions for <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/how-not-to-get-ripped-off-eating-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how not to get ripped off eating in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2220\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Rome-foutain-in-night-Piazza-Navona.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2220\" class=\"wp-image-2220 size-full\" title=\"Stay clear of tourist traps in Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Rome-foutain-in-night-Piazza-Navona.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Rome-foutain-in-night-Piazza-Navona.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Rome-foutain-in-night-Piazza-Navona-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piazza Navona is beautiful&#8230; but the restaurants on the piazza tend to be tourist traps.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_be_aware_of_your_belongings_at_all_times\"><\/span><em>Do<\/em> be aware of your belongings at all times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Like anywhere else in the world that receives millions of tourists each year, certain areas in Rome, Venice, and Florence are magnets for pickpockets. Even if you walk around with your purse unzipped and your wallet hanging out, you\u2019ll <em>probably <\/em>be fine\u2014but it&#8217;s not a risk worth taking.<\/p>\n<p>In general, be particularly aware on the metro and the bus, especially when it&#8217;s crowded. Also keep your eye out at crowded tourist sights (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/9-surprising-facts-trevi-fountain-rome\">Trevi Fountain<\/a>, for example), where pickpockets prey on those who are thinking about getting that perfect photo op, not on the wallet in their back pocket. When sitting at a caf\u00e9 or restaurant, especially outside, don\u2019t simply leave your bag on the ground next to you In general, always be aware of your surroundings and know where your belongings are\u2014even when you\u2019re, say, trying to get that perfect shot of the Rialto Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of how to carry your money, zippered, under-the-shirt pouches for carrying cash are always the safest bet. Otherwise, men should carry their wallets in their <em>front <\/em>(not back) pockets, while women should use purses that zipper and have multiple zipped compartments inside. Backpacks and \u201cfanny packs\u201d are particularly vulnerable, even if your waist pack is in front.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13075\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13075\" class=\"wp-image-13075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sam-20170824-ROME-Vatican-Stock-0132-BEST-OF-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sam-20170824-ROME-Vatican-Stock-0132-BEST-OF-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sam-20170824-ROME-Vatican-Stock-0132-BEST-OF-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sam-20170824-ROME-Vatican-Stock-0132-BEST-OF-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snapping that perfect shot? Keep an eye on bags, backpacks, and other belongings!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_expect_Italy_to_work_like_places_do_back_home\"><\/span><em>Don&#8217;t<\/em> expect Italy to work like places do back home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You came to Italy because it\u2019s a different country. So, even if it\u2019s sometimes different in ways that can be frustrating, embrace it! Remember that even the more negative-seeming aspects of the culture developed for a reason, even if it might not be immediately clear to you. And try to keep a flexible, positive attitude, no matter the situation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13590\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"wp-image-13590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736.jpg\" alt=\"3 visitors in tuscany reviewing italy travel tips\" width=\"1200\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20190711-Rome-Tuscany-Day-Trip-0046-16x9-e1573635058736-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is your bus running late? Can you never seem to flag down the bill after a meal? Try to take things a bit slower and soak up those uniquely Italian moments!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dress_appropriately_even_if_youre_not_planning_on_visiting_a_church\"><\/span><em>Do <\/em>dress appropriately, even if you&#8217;re not planning on visiting a church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there\u2019s a dress code for major churches and holy places, like St. Mark\u2019s Basilica and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/the-vatican-dress-code\">the Vatican<\/a>. But many other churches in Italy also are gems you\u2019ll want to check out, and you never know when you might pass one. You\u2019ll feel silly if you can\u2019t because you\u2019re wearing a spaghetti-strap tank top!<\/p>\n<p>In general, shoulders and knees should be covered for men and women. If it\u2019s a boiling-hot day and you simply must wear less, make sure to throw a few scarves or a cardigan into your bag to carry around with you. Don&#8217;t try to &#8220;sneak in&#8221; in super-short shorts or a tube top; even if other tourists are \u201cgetting away\u201d with wearing less into the churches, wearing appropriate clothing is the respectful thing to do.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18052\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18052\" class=\"wp-image-18052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Gloriosa_dei_Frari_Venice_church.jpg\" alt=\"Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of many churches in Venice\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Gloriosa_dei_Frari_Venice_church.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Gloriosa_dei_Frari_Venice_church-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You never know when you might happen past a church you want to pop into, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Basilica_di_Santa_Maria_Gloriosa_dei_Frari,_Venice_(23916399908).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dimitris Kamaras<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Update notice: This article was updated on July 4, 2023.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get the most out traveling to Italy? Particularly if you&#8217;re planning on visiting the big cities and tourist destinations like Rome, Venice, or Florence, then check out these tips to have the best, most rewarding Italy trip possible! 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