Italy Budget Travel Tips

My tip is to go to the grocery store. I was shocked. Wine for 2 euros. The bread the meats the cheeses at Aldi were so inexpensive We like to eat out, but not every night. We stayed at an air bnb and bought pasta and sauce and antipasto from the local markets. Some fruits and cooked at the apartment a couple times.

100% on aperitvio! That is one of my fave part of Italy! Some of the best aperitii we have had was in Bologna!

My wife learned how to say 'pleasure to meet you' and for all the waiters 'make me happy' . The waiters may not ask what kind of wine you want. They ask will you be having wine? If you say yes don't be surprised if the water just walks away. They know what you ordered, they know how much you spent on your meal and they know what wines are in stock..... just trust them.

Μy love to Italy from Greece🇬🇷🇮🇹 ❤

Stay outside the expensive areas, that’s the best advice I’ve heard on all the videos I’ve watched. I’ll just get up early and travel the hour or so to my destination

We stopped at a restaurant day about 3:30 for an apperativo in a beautiful restaurant in rome. A nice aperol spritz and glass of wine and the owner asked if we were hungry and brought a plate of assorted pizza. No charge. I just love Italy. Oh and speaking of taxis. We took a taxi to the airport and when we got there his cc machine was t working and we didn’t have enough euro to cover the fare. He was good with giving im us a 15 euro discount. Just crazy. And so friendly.

Heading to Italy on my own (I’m 18) for the first time. Doing lots of research on Money saving. This defo helped thanks!

Just got back from Italy yesterday! Fortunately, I had already seen many Wolter's World videos to help us. We stayed in Amalfi instead of Positano- less than half the price at least on the Airbnb! Plus we really liked Amalfi, so cute.

When visiting Florence, it might be a better deal to stay in Fiesole (a short bus ride away), Oltrarno (across the Arno River) or at an agricole (ecotourist site). Each of these places have their own type of attractions that rivals historic Florence. Siena might also be a better base for exploring Tuscany (again, with easy access to Florence). As for alternative cities that are great values and great places in their own right, historic Bologna is halfway between Milan and Florence and is considered the food capital of Italy. Bergamo is about an hour east of Milan (with easy access to central Milan) and has a historic upper city and modern lower city. A couple of years ago, I spent a few days in a friend's villa in Pietrasanta (near Pisa) a small town with historic artefacts and nice restaurants well off the beaten path. Anyway, I suggest that you find your own hidden paradise in Italy (or anywhere else in the world).

best timing... im planing my Italian trip for 2024

I’m a flight attendant, I shop at local groceries during layovers 🤭

Loved travelling around Italy, and definitely agree with the tip for buying train tickets early! My tip would be to avoid the “Roma Turbo-pass” - the advertising suggests you can get a ticket to the Vatican and Colosseum at the time you want, but in reality the company buys these tickets late (literally days before you travel) and the time you get is what’s left!! Just don’t do it, and buy your tickets direct from the official websites so you can get the time you want 👍🏻

We've been to Rome, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii in November during off peak season and yes, it was more affordable. In Rome we bought 1 bottle of water then filled up the bottle with free water from Romes water spigots instead of purchasing water. Another cost saver was buying apples and nuts and storing them in our bag. So when we visited sites such as vatican museum, forum, etc. we didn't have to buy from up-priced vendors in the touristy areas.

a month in italy sounds amazing! enjoy! molto bene

Last time I visited Rome in January 2020. The weather was perfect - dry and sunny and chilly. Everything as I like!

I am loving Mark's comeback that's been happening recently

Great advice mate. Loved this video.

Italy is a land of diverse destinations, each offering its own unique charm. From the romantic canals of Venice to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, the historical treasures of Rome to the cultural hub of Florence, and the picturesque countryside of Tuscany to the fashion capital of Milan, there is something for everyone. So glad to have found your channel, Mark.

I have been watching you and your family for years. We just got back from our first trip to Europe. I took so much of your advice. The most important for me was probably walking more than usual at home before going. That helped so much. I don't know how I did all the walking but it worked out. The train stations in 3 different countries were challenging but we figured it out. Thanks so much for all your help. Our trip to France, Switzerland and Italy was amazing. Booking trains in advance on trainline was very helpful and might be a good topic for an upcoming video. The website was more user friendly than sncf and sbb. Thanks again. Rose Johnson

In Venice you can evaluate proximity to tourism by a single expresso. Near my hotel 1 euro. St Mark's Sq....2 sammies, coffee, 2 waters.... 67 euros and worth every penny. Water comes from fountains all over Italy. Just fill up and enjoy!