Italy Travel Safety Guide

Heat and sun can be a bigger real risk than crime in summer, especially when sightseeing on foot.

Summer heat and dehydration are the main health issue for many visitors. Mosquitoes can also be annoying in warmer months.

Carry photo ID. Police can check identity and your date of entry, and drivers may be asked for a full passport.

You can be fined for behavior that tourists wrongly treat as harmless, such as sitting on certain monument areas, entering fountains, or buying from unauthorized street sellers.

Cannabis rules are not something to freestyle as a tourist. Do not assume social acceptance equals legal safety.

Trains and city transit are the easiest default between major destinations. For taxis in major cities, use official taxi ranks or apps like Free Now where supported.

Pick ATMs attached to banks and avoid tourist exchange traps. In big cities, overcharging around taxis and tourist restaurants is a more common hassle than fake fees at normal shops.

Tourist-city rules can feel stricter than small-town Italy, especially around heritage sites and driving zones.