Is the free water in Rome safe to drink?

Water. It's licensed by the City of Rome, and it's tested for purity around 250,000 time each year. So yes, it's completely safe! It's piped into the drinking fountains of the city by an aqueduct originally created by the Romans, centuries ago.



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Tap water is perfectly safe to drink in Rome, so it is also safe to use for other necessities. So, whether you are staying at a hotel, an Airbnb, or a friend's house, feel free to use tap water to brush your teeth.

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Despite what you may have read online, the short answer is YES, tipping is expected and the polite thing to do in many cases in Rome, although it is not as widespread as in the United States. This is my quick, no-nonsense guide to tipping in Rome. Should you tip for coffee in Rome?

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Though the aqueduct was meant to deliver clean water then, it most certainly doesn't do that today. According to Rome Experience, the fountain produces some 80,000 cubic meters of water each day, but adds, “The water is recycled and just for show, so don't be tempted to drink it.”

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Rome's nasoni fountains provide free fresh drinking water. Rome is blessed with more than 2,500 drinking fountains, known as nasoni, which provide residents and visitors with free fresh water all year round.

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While particular areas have a negative reputation, the risk of violent crimes is very low. The majority of crime in Rome is petty crime such as pickpocketing, scams or theft. Even at night, Rome's a hub of social activity, and night buses get you home safely after you enjoy Rome's nightlife.

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Not so, as you should never ask for free tap water in restaurants. As Fodors explains, usually, you'll be offered a bottle of still (naturaleor liscia) or sparkling (frizzante or gassata). You might occasionally be offered filtered — but you'll still be expected to pay for it.

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Tap water in Italy is good, so if you're packing for an Italian travel, just bring with you a bottle. You can refill it to public fountains or in every bathroom/toilet. It's cheaper than purchasing overpriced bottles of water and you reduce your plastic garbage, that it's good for the environment.

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Instead of buying bottled mineral water, you can just fill it for free on the street. Interestingly, Italy is full of ancient water fountains. They can be incredibly beautiful, so bring your water bottle and camera! Some public areas have paid refill stations, that serve filtered tap water for 5 to 10 eurocents.

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Meat of any sort including chicken or pork products (fresh, packaged, canned, vacuumed sealed, jarred) is not allowed. US Customs is very strict about this. Liquid milk and liquid dairy products – Not allowed unless intended to be used as feed for infants and children (butter is allowed).

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How To Avoid Sticking Out Like a Tourist in Italy
  1. No Cappuccino After 11:00AM. By far, this goes down as the number one rule in the Italian handbook. ...
  2. Cheese And Seafood Do Not Mix. ...
  3. Don't Out Think The Room. ...
  4. Embrace the Culture and Customs. ...
  5. Choose Your Words Wisely. ...
  6. Speak Italian!


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Rome is getting stricter about when and where people can drink in public. This week, the mayor of the city banned drinking from glass containers on public streets after 10 p.m. After midnight, drinking on the street is banned entirely, regardless of the container.

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