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Italy eSIM
8 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code 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 £4.10 · instant QR code 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
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Italy: 10 plans, 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 includes Italy cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Italy travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to TIM, Iliad, Wind on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Italy plans start at £4.10 across 8 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Italy travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
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.