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Italy eSIM
8 data plans · from $4.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
8 data plans · from $4.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across TIM, Iliad, Wind.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
10 plans for Italy, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 10 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on TIM, Iliad, Wind.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Italy — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Italy is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Italy, then connects automatically to TIM, Iliad, Wind on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Italy plans start at $4.99 across 8 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Italy is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Pizza Napoletana
A wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella.
Pizzerias in Naples, specifically the historic center.
Pasta Carbonara
A rich pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese (Pecorino Romano), guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper.
Traditional trattorias in Rome.
Gelato
Italian ice cream, which is denser, richer, and typically lower in fat than American ice cream.
Gelaterias nationwide; look for natural colors and metal tubs kept under lids.
Italy connectivity guide
Italy is a country you cover on foot, by high-speed train and by ferry, and each of those does something different to your phone signal. Coverage in the cities is excellent, the Apennine tunnels will interrupt you repeatedly on the run between Rome and Florence, and the Amalfi and Sicilian crossings drop out in open water. This guide covers which networks you get, where they genuinely fail, what arrival at Fiumicino and Malpensa looks like, and how much data an Italian trip actually consumes.
Read the full Italy guide →Bistecca alla Fiorentina
A massive, thick-cut T-bone steak grilled over a wood or charcoal fire, served rare.
Osterias in Florence.
Tiramisu
A coffee-flavored dessert made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese.
Cafes and restaurants nationwide, particularly in the Veneto region.
Risotto alla Milanese
A creamy rice dish cooked with broth and flavored with saffron, giving it a bright yellow color.
Traditional restaurants in Milan.
Focaccia
A flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza dough, often seasoned with olive oil and salt.
Bakeries in Genoa and along the Ligurian coast.
Arancini
Stuffed rice balls which are coated with bread crumbs and then deep fried.
Street food stalls and bakeries across Sicily.
Prosciutto di Parma
A dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked.
Delis and restaurants in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Truffles (Tartufi)
Highly prized fungi shaved fresh over pasta, risotto, or eggs.
Alba in Piedmont (white truffles) or Umbria (black truffles).
The ColosseumRome
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built, an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelRome (Vatican City)
Houses an immense collection of art amassed by popes, culminating in Michelangelo's stunning ceiling.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Uffizi GalleryFlorence
One of the most important Italian museums in the world, featuring Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
3 hours · book ahead
St. Mark's BasilicaVenice
A stunning example of Italo-Byzantine architecture, covered in intricate gold mosaics.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Pompeii Archaeological ParkNaples
Wander through a remarkably preserved ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
4-5 hours · book ahead
Leaning Tower of PisaPisa
The freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Cinque TerreLiguria
A string of five centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.
1-2 days
Trevi FountainRome
Rome's largest and most famous Baroque fountain; throwing a coin in ensures a return to Rome.
30 minutes
Duomo di MilanoMilan
A massive Gothic cathedral known for its intricate facade and accessible roof with views over the city.
2 hours · book ahead
Grand CanalVenice
The main waterway of Venice, best experienced by vaporetto (water bus) or gondola.
1-2 hours
High-Speed Trains (Le Frecce & Italo)
Connects major cities (Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Naples) at speeds up to 300 km/h. Requires seat reservations.
$30-$100+ depending on how early you book
Regional Trains (Regionale)
Slower trains making more stops, connecting smaller towns to major cities. No seat reservations needed.
$5-$20
Buses (City)
Tickets must usually be bought in advance at tabaccherie (tobacco shops) and validated on board, though tap-to-pay is becoming common.
$1.50-$2.00 per ride
Taxis
Must be picked up at designated taxi ranks (stands) or called via app; you cannot flag them down on the street.
$10-$20 short city trip
Ride-hailing
Uber, Free Now, IT Taxi
Uber in Italy generally only offers Uber Black (professional drivers) in major cities, which is more expensive than a standard taxi. Free Now and IT Taxi are used to hail regular licensed taxis.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses and attractions are closed. |
| Epiphany | January 6 | End of the Christmas season; marks a public holiday. |
| Liberation Day | April 25 | Many Italians travel; expect busy roads and transport. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Major public transport strikes or reduced schedules are common. |
| Republic Day | June 2 | Military parades in Rome; some disruptions to central transit. |
| Assumption of Mary (Ferragosto) | August 15 | Peak summer holiday. Many city businesses close for weeks as locals head to the beach/mountains. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | A quiet holiday, though transport may run on Sunday schedules. |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Official start of the Christmas season; minor travel impact. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Everything is closed, including most transport. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.