How to Get the Authentic, Local Experience When Visiting Italy

Are you planning on visiting Italy soon? Experience the authentic experience with these tips and suggestions for traveling around Italy like a local.

Over 50 million people visit Italy every year. So what makes it such a hot spot for travel?

Italy has everything, exceptional food, charming shops, attractive people, and immense history.

Whether you’re a mountain climber, a wine enthusiast, or a pizza lover, the world traveler in you belongs in Italy. Read on for some tips to follow when visiting Italy.

Go Beyond the Tour

Go ahead, take the best colosseum tours and throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Go to the museums and do all of the tourist things that your heart desires. But also try to push out of your comfort zone to experience Italy like a local.

Walking around neighborhoods can be a good alternative to checking out the top tourist spots. You can people-watch at a local coffee shop or scooter around to check out century-old statues.

All About the Timing

Choosing when to go to Italy is almost as important as deciding what to do when you get there.

This Italy travel tip is essential so listen up. Go during the off-season, October-March!

If you have time-specific travel and are going during the busy tourist season, try to do the tourism activities after 5 p.m. when the day-trippers leave.

Cue the Coffee

Learn the coffee culture! Order a cappuccino before noon. Anytime after that, it is espresso all the way.

Italians are serious about their coffee, so while you’re in Italy be sure to drink up.

Good Eats

Sure, you could go to all of the big tourist restaurants in Italy. Or you could check out the century-old ma and pa pasta shop that the locals venture to.

So, how do you eat like a local? Wander the streets! Go to a less densely visited area of town and walk until you find a simple menu in all Italian, these are the people to go to!

You can also ask. If you do go to a museum or on a tour, ask your guide where to get the freshest Italian food around. Try out your Italian you were practicing so hard on the plane ride over and ask a local.

Also, to eat like a local you’ll need to adjust your mealtimes. Italians aren’t going out to dinner until 8 p.m., so don’t expect to be able to make a 5:30 p.m. dinner reservation.

What Happens When Visiting Italy Stays in Italy

When you walk the streets of Italy you’re surrounded by history. Take in each step and observe the centuries-old statues, restaurants, and leather shops.

You’ll also be environed by wineries and bars. Don’t be afraid to let loose and enjoy happy hour. Happy hour starts around 6 p.m. in most places, and they usually give you snacks so you can keep going until dinner time!

Ciao, Bella

Visiting Italy will be the trip of a lifetime. Between the delicious food, the shops, and history, you won’t run out of things to do.

The true secret to exploring Italy like a local is to act like one. And by all means, don’t jump in the fountain and don’t fall for the tourist traps.

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