Generally, Rome is safe for travel—as long as you're aware of a few safety considerations. Locals helped us put together this guide to Rome's safety. It covers everything from the coronavirus to what solo travelers should keep in mind.
Work with a local to build your trip to Rome. They'll offer up-to-date information that you might not find online—and tips on how to stay away from the crowds. Learn more.
Many questions about traveling to Italy have to do with COVID right now. Perhaps you’re wondering when Italy will be safe to visit or if it’s difficult to visit Rome right now.
Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers may visit Italy. Negative COVID test results are not required.
While you’re there, make sure you know the current COVID-19 rules and follow them. A local can provide valuable insight on this.
Right now, the only nationwide requirement to keep in mind is that FFP2 masks are required on public transportation and in healthcare settings. Individual businesses are also allowed to require masks if they wish to do so.
Overall, locals tell us that Rome is a safe place to visit. In fact, Rome is one of the safest Italian cities to visit—with a lower rate of theft complaints than Milan, Bologna, and Florence.
But Rome is a big city. And it’s a well-known tourist destination, which means visitors should take certain precautions. Locals recommend:
Rome is one of the top places to visit in Italy. Locals say that as long as you exercise normal levels of caution you should be fine.
When it comes to staying safe in Italy, locals suggest keeping these common scams in mind:
Being aware of these common scams will make it much easier to see all the great sights in Rome—without having something like petty theft put a damper on your trip.
Italy is safe for solo travelers—and so is its capital city. That being said, here are some things that locals say solo travelers should keep in mind:
For personalized advice on navigating Rome solo, work with one of our locals in Italy. They can let you know how they enjoy the city, safely. (It’s like having a friend in Italy...while still exploring on your own.)
No matter where you go in Italy, it’s good to learn un poco Italian. Locals in Italy tell us these are some important phrases to know:
Rome is an excellent place to stay in Italy if you don’t speak any Italian—locals tell us that most people speak some English—but the extra effort is always appreciated. Just saying “hello” and “thank you” goes a long way.
Although it’s unlikely you’ll need it, here are some important emergency numbers to know while in Rome:
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