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Travel to Italy

Planning a trip to Italy? This guide combines practical travel tips with expert advice on how to stay connected — including the best eSIMs, local SIM cards, and mobile solutions — so you can roam smarter in Rome, Milan, Florence and beyond.

Whether you’re sipping espresso in a Tuscan village, navigating the canals of Venice, or closing a deal in Milan, staying online is essential. From choosing the right eSIM to budgeting, safety, and local tips, this all-in-one Italy travel guide will help you avoid costly roaming fees and travel with confidence — fully connected and well-informed.

Currency: Euro * Capital: Rome * Population: 60,461,826 * Calling code: +39
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Stay Connected in Italy

Looking for the smartest way to stay connected while traveling? Trust Alertify – the leading roaming consultant – to guide you. For eSIMs, the Alertify eSIM Finder offers the most comprehensive overview on the market, helping you choose the perfect plan tailored to your individual needs.

Local SIM Cards: The main mobile operators in Italy are TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre, and Iliad (Free Mobile). All of these operators offer prepaid sim cards, which are easy to purchase and use. They also offer good coverage and internet speeds.

How and Where to Buy a SIM Card: SIM cards can be easily purchased at any of the operator’s retail stores, electronics shops, and convenience stores.

To purchase a prepaid SIM card, a photo ID (e.g., a passport) is mandatory in Italy. You can get them in the shops of the providers, where they will be registered as well.

When purchasing a SIM card, it’s best to avoid buying one at the airport or at the last minute — prices are often higher and choices are limited. Instead, consider ordering your eSIM or physical SIM in advance from the Alertify store to save time, money, and stress. This way, you can arrive in Italy fully connected and ready to explore without the hassle of finding a SIM on arrival.

Average Price: The average price for a prepaid SIM card in Italy is around €10-€20, and this will typically include a small amount of data, texts, and minutes.

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The standard electrical outlets in Italy use a Type L plug, which has two round pins. Visitors from other countries may need an adapter to use their electronics. Buy it now.

Here are some must-have apps for visitors to Italy:

Navigation and Getting Around:
  • Google Maps: A classic for a reason, Google Maps remains one of the best all-around navigation apps, especially in major cities. It provides offline functionality if you download maps of specific areas beforehand, helpful for when you lose internet connection.
  • Citymapper: This app is specifically designed for urban transport and provides real-time information on buses, trains, trams, and subways in major Italian cities like Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples, and Palermo.
Public Transportation Apps:
  • Trenitalia: If you plan on traveling between cities by train, the Trenitalia app is essential for booking tickets, checking schedules and fares, and managing your reservations.
  • Italo Treno: This app is for Italy’s other major train operator, Italo. It offers similar features to the Trenitalia app, so download whichever one corresponds to the train company you plan on using.
  • ATAC (Rome) or ATM (Milan): These apps provide information on public transportation options specific to the city you’re visiting. ATAC is for Rome’s public transport authority, while ATM covers Milan’s public transport system. They offer functionalities like journey planning, ticket purchases, and live updates on schedules. There are also similar apps for other major cities.
Language Translation:
  • Google Translate: A handy tool to help overcome language barriers, Google Translate offers text and speech translation, and the ability to download language packs for offline use. This can be helpful for deciphering menus, signs, or basic conversations.
  • Italian Phrasebook App: There are many great phrasebook apps available, such as “Learn Italian Phrases – by Drops” or “uTalk – Learn Italian.” These apps can be a fun way to pick up some basic Italian phrases before your trip and can help you with common greetings, ordering food, and asking for directions.
Other Useful Apps:
  • The Fork: This app allows you to browse menus, make restaurant reservations, and potentially even get special deals at restaurants throughout Italy.
  • GetYourGuide: A great resource for booking tours, activities, and skip-the-line tickets for popular attractions in Italy.
  • WhatsApp: Widely used in Italy for communication, this free messaging app can be a handy way to stay in touch with friends, family, or your hotel/accommodation.
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Italy tourism

Regularly setting new benchmarks for fashion and cuisine, Italy is also a nation famous for churning out masterpieces of art and architecture. Breathtaking monuments around every corner, sigh-inducing countryside views, ski slopes and celestial lakes – Italy has it all. In a country known as ‘The Boot’ for its distinctive outline, you’ll also notice diverse traits in each region. The northwest is home to the Italian Riviera, including the Ligurian jewels of Portofino and Cinque Terre. Enjoy some designer shopping in the fashion capital of Milan, world-class skiing in the alps or savour the idyllic shores of Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Venture northeast into the floating city of Venice and its majestic network of canals and stunning St. Mark’s Square. The ancient capital of Rome is one big open-air museum with ruins seemingly at every turn. The architectural splendour continues in Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and Pisa, with its iconic leaning tower. Outside of the cityscape, take time to admire the small medieval villages, vineyards and rolling green hills of the Tuscan countryside. The south shows another side of Italy altogether. Mount Vesuvius looms over Naples and the once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii, while the rustic islands of Sicily and Sardinia are encircled by the sparkling Mediterranean and offer hiking trails galore.

Italy Hotels

Italy has a large number of hotels, ranging from budget-friendly options to luxury resorts. The country has over 200,000 hotel rooms, making it easy to find a place to stay. The average hotel prices in Italy vary depending on the season and the location, but they typically range from €50-€150 per night.

Country Airlines: The major airline in Italy is Alitalia, and it operates both domestic and international flights. Other airlines that operate in Italy include EasyJet, Ryanair, and Lufthansa. More tips about your Italian journey can be found here.