What city in Italy has the most things to do?

Well, how could I not start this list with Italy's capital city, the charming Rome! Located in the central Lazio region, it is also the largest and most important city in Italy, and Rome offers enough historical, artistic, and architectural attractions to keep you entertained for days!



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While Milan houses an impressive collection of Italian art, including Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous The Last Supper, Florence is truly the mecca for lovers of Renaissance art and history. Milan has more to offer visitors in way of musical culture, shopping, and nightlife.

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Choose Florence if you want a walkable city You may have to navigate public transport, or take a taxi here and there while in Rome, but in Florence you can see every single site on foot. Though much smaller in size, Florence is filled to the brim with museums, artwork, restaurants, and other stellar sites.

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A well-developed railway network makes it possible to reach even the most remote locations in Italy while enjoying unique scenery. Travelling between big cities is even easier, thanks to high-speed trains in Italy: you can reach Rome from Milan in just over three hours.

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Florence, Italy. No list of walkable cities in Europe would be complete without mentioning Florence. When your feet hit the streets of Florence, the discoveries are endless. The top sites in Florence are all easily accessed on foot.

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Italy's best cities for food
  1. Florence. Best for steak. ...
  2. Venice. Best for cicchetti. ...
  3. Naples. Best for pasta fritters. ...
  4. Rome. Best for carbonara. ...
  5. Milan. Best for risotto. ...
  6. Bologna. Best for lambrusco. ...
  7. Genoa. Best for farinata. ...
  8. Parma. Best for ham.


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The best way to get a taste of Italy is to be sure to include the “Big Three” on your Italian Trip – Rome, Venice, and Florence. These three cities have been and always will be Italy's most popular tourist spots, each offering something unique for those who take a trip to Italy.

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9 Best Food Cities in Italy
  • Bologna. Bologna doesn't disappoint as a culinary metropolis. ...
  • Palermo. Palermo is one of the best food cities in Italy. ...
  • Rome. Like four noble families that have settled into a necessary truce, Rome's menus are ruled by a quartet of local pasta dishes. ...
  • Florence. ...
  • Sorrento. ...
  • Parma. ...
  • Naples.


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The best place to stay in Italy is Rome if it's your first time, otherwise, the Amalfi Coast is perfect for a romantic getaway, Lake Como for families, Naples if you're a foodie, Florence for art lovers and Venice if you want to see something unique… and I also included hotel options for any budget!

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The distance from Rome to Florence is 162 miles and many high-speed trains make the trip in just 1 hour and 29 minutes. Rome to Florence train takes you north through Italy's scenic Lazio and Tuscany regions.

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While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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However, to experience Italy at its best, you'll need to factor in three or four weeks. That way, you'll have enough time to discover a large part of the peninsula and one (or perhaps both!) of its major islands, Sardinia and Sicily.

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Transportation in Italy on a budget Public transport is an economical way to get around when traveling in Italy. Depending on the city, various options are available, including buses, trams, metro systems and even boats. Single-use tickets can range from €1.50 to €5, while daily passes usually cost between €4 and €15.

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