What city in Italy speaks the most English?

But for the most part, you can live comfortably in Italy without knowing Italian, as long as you live in the large, touristy cities. In fact, some of the best cities for English speakers to settle in are Rome, Bologna and Milan. These cities have lots of English speakers and English job opportunities.



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Italian is the official language in Naples. That said, most people in Naples and Campania speak the lively Napolitano (Neapolitan) regional dialect. You'll find English spoken in most hotels and restaurants, but pack an Italian phrasebook and learn a few key phrases before your trip so you can communicate with locals.

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The official language spoken in Florence is Italian, like in the rest of Italy. Citizens working in the tourism industry will most likely speak English.

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It's absolutely possible to live and survive in Italy without speaking Italian. Particularly if you're moving to Italy for a short while and plan to live in expat-friendly cities, such as Rome and Milan.

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In Western Sicily, that means sticking to Trapani, Cefalù, Erice, Agrigento, and the western islands like Pantelleria. In popular tourist destinations, Italian is spoken (not the Sicilian dialect that I found in other places) and English is often spoken as well.

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Do they speak English in Tuscany? Yes. Because Tuscany is so popular with tourists from around the world, most people can understand and speak English enough to communicate. Major tourist attractions, hotels, airports, and other transportation centers will typically have signs available in both Italian and English.

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Places to Avoid in Sicily
  • Ballarò: This neighborhood in Palermo is known for its street markets, but it can also be dangerous, especially at night.
  • Brancaccio: This neighborhood in Palermo is considered to be one of the most dangerous areas in the city, so it's best to avoid it altogether.


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If you're planning a beach vacation then Malta is your best choice. As a smaller island, you can base yourself in one town, like Sliema, and still explore a different beach each day. Despite Malta being a better beach destination, I think Sicily is overall a more scenic island with more natural beauty.

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The Amalfi Coast is a great place to relax on the beach, enjoy fine dining and high-end shopping, and take in beautiful scenery. Travelers looking for more culture and history should opt to visit Sicily for their vacation.

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You can drink the water in Venice and save yourself the expense and waste of bottled water. Venice's tap water is pumped in from the Italian mainland so you don't have to worry about anything questionable in the water that is floating under the city.

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Although the official language spoken in Rome is Italian, travellers will find that many locals speak English, especially those who work in restaurants, hotels and other places associated with tourism.

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There's a special aura to the Grand Canal at night, with lights shimmering off the water and waves quietly lapping along the waterways. It's lined with striking Venetian architecture, such as the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge.

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