Will you get mugged in Rome?

However, by taking the right precautions, Rome can be a very safe city for tourists. Mugging here is almost unheard-of, though obviously taking the kind of sensible precautions that you'd take in any other city is advisable (e.g. don't wander around alone in dark alleyways in sketchy areas at night and so on).



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There's no problem walking alone. It might be better to avoid it on dark deserted streets, as common sense would tell you. I spend a month at a time in Rome, alone, and walk all over and often late into the night. In any city anywhere in the world you need to use common sense.

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Rome: Anywhere in “central” Rome is safe. Prati is known to be the safest area of Rome, and it is residential to many affluent Roman families. Hotels and apartments near the Vatican, Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori, and Piazza Navona are in ideal, safe locations as well.

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Taxis are a great resource in Rome. While not cheap, they are excellent to get from the airport to your hotel easily, fantastic to get home safely at night and a great way to get around if you have small kids or mobility issues. They are also an excellent alternative to using public transport in Rome at night.

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Don't leave your phone or wallet on the table, and keep your bag either on your lap or between your feet. Don't sling bags over the chair, as they are extremely easy to grab. If you leave a jacket on your chair, make sure the pockets are empty. Don't leave anything unattended for any reason, even if just for a second.

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Your clothes are a dead giveaway. The stereotype is true: American tourists stick out like a sore thumb when they travel, making them prime targets for pickpockets. Instead of throwing on a T-shirt to rep your alma mater, try to dress like the locals.

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Always beware of pickpockets, especially when travelling on buses, metros and public transport, but also when in line for something and when shopping in crowded places. Some bus lines are especially famous for the high number of robberies that happen there every day. For example, the 64 line is one of them.

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And please, do not burp or fart in public, it is considered extremely rude. Also, loud swearing and drinking alcohol from a bottle while walking the street, is frowned upon. Most Italians like some alcohol, but usually avoid to get drunk. Public scenes of drunkenness are much less tolerated than in other countries.

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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Is it safe to walk in the streets of Rome? A moderate risk of being robbed, getting attacked, or assaulted. Most of the time, a tourist won't be affected at all by these crimes. It's also completely safe to walk around Rome during the day and there's a moderate risk in some areas of the city at nighttime.

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