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Ultimate Interrailing Italy Travel Guide
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items As someone who has gone interrailing around Italy, as well as living there for over 6 months, I have a good idea about the best spots to stay & activities that are worth doing! I have a deeper knowledge of the North of Italy but I will continue t...
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Venice
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Rome
This capital city has so much to offer. I recommend staying 3-4 nights to get a well rounded understanding of its history. Here are some recs I have below for hostels & activites!
I stayed here when I was in Rome - really social & there's a bar across the street that has events on regularly, and discounts are given to those staying in the hostel! Really good vibes overall, they also offer pasta making classes!!
YellowSquare Rome
Another highly recommended option for staying in Rome - great events, single room options, very central location near Termini station!
Generator Rome
This is a really affordable pasta & tiramisu making class! Highly recommend, also a great way to meet new people!
Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican
I absolutely loved the Vatican Museums, they may be a little more pricey than other museums but I must say well worth it! It can take half a day to walk through them all, so be prepared.
Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket
Here's an affordable entry ticket with audioguide to the Pantheon... and the guide is available in numerous different languages!
Pantheon Entry Ticket and Official Audioguide
An affordable way to see the colosseum with an audio guide! Can't miss this while in Rome.
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Admission With Audio App
Florence
Florence is my absolute favourite city in Italy, I've been a few times. Here are some things I did while I was there & where I stayed :)
I genuinely cannot recommend Ostello Bello Firenze enough - I've stayed in this exact hostel two times on two separate occasions... there's always activities going ahead and it's great for meeting people, there's also free food in the kitchen!
Ostello Bello Firenze, Florence
Another highly recommended hostel in central Florence, this one offers Italian breakfast included & a gorgeous garden area for socialising!
NEW GENERATION HOSTEL Florence
I did this tour while interrailing, and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. It's absolutely brilliant value for money; it's a day trip that stops in three different locations PLUS you get lunch. I actually went on this tour alone and ended up ...
Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch
You have to see the Chianti hills & wineries while in Florence. This was one of my favourite experiences of my whole trip. The rolling hills, the sun, the fresh wine... and great value for money.
Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting
Another day tour that includes BOTH visits to three areas AND lunch with wine. Such a good value tour, I can't fault it!!
Pisa, Siena, S. Gimignano, Chianti Wine & Lunch
I highly recommend a timed ticket to the Uffizi Gallery - it's beautiful and well worth seeing (though it's huge, schedule 2-3 hours of a day to see it all!) It can get busy during tourist seasons so having a timed ticket is a huge advantage
Uffizi Gallery Timed Entry Ticket & Audio Guide
I did this tour when I was in Florence & adored it - so affordable, and absolutely fascinating. Florence is full of history and you'll know doubt look at the place with a new outlook once you know it!
The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales
Here is one the cheapest options I could find for entrance to Accademia Gallery (to see statue of David)... this is a must during your time in Florence, it's incredible to see in person!
Priority Entrance -Florence Accademia Gallery Tickets Audio Guide
Venice
Venice is a stunning island and well worth spending 2-3 nights in. Here are my recommendations:
This is a fantastic hostel right in the centre of Venice - well worth it for it's location & views!
Generator Venice - Booking.com
Here is where I stayed when I was in Venice - you have to get a short train ride to the Island (around 3 euro when I was there) but well worth it for the amount you save with this accomodation. They also do great parties & events!
Anda Venice Hostel, Mestre
This was by far my favourite part of my trip to Venice; you get to see both islands of Murano and Burano, plus you get to see how the process of glassmaking works. Picked up so many souvenirs on these islands, and for the low price I would 100% do it...
Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking
Gondola rides can costs upwards of 70 euro if you wait to book while you're there. I'd highly recommend booking beforehand if it's something you're interested in. I found this option which seems affordable!
Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
I always try to do a walking tour when visiting a new city - they're always an affordable way to get to know the place. This one is cheap and well worth it.
Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour
Venice is known for opera & theatre (hence the masks you'll see everywhere), I highly recommend checking out live music concerts during your stay!
Venice: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Live Classical Music Concert
Naples
Naples is a highly underrated Italian city. Here as some of my top picks for things to do and see!
I stayed here whilst I was in Naples... felt really safe, nice breakfast, and tons of events (as with other Ostello Bello's!). Highly rec, met some lovely people here.
Ostello Bello Napoli, Naples
This is an absolutely gorgeous hostel in Naples city centre - so modern & has great reviews.
OSA - Stella - Garden Hostel with bar, Naples
You can't miss Pompeii if you're staying in Naples. I highly recommend going, it's fascinating and you'll learn so much.
Pompeii: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Digital Guide App
I highly recommend doing a food tour whilst in Naples. Naples is the origin city of pizza and many other delicious dishes. You won't want to miss out!
Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide
While you're in Naples I suggest checking out the Amalfi Coast & surrounding costal towns. This one includes Pompeii also!
Full-Day Tour in Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
Another option for a coast tour from Naples... again, highly recommend! Amalfi is well worth seeing while you're so nearby.
Top 3 Cities of Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples Cruise Port
Genova
I absolutely love Genova (Genoa) as a city & is a highly underrated place to see & explore!
I highly recommend staying here while in Genova!! No near to the train station & a short distance from the city centre. There's always fun events on and a great breakfast. Met some really lovely people here.
Ostello Bello Genova
A lovely central hostel in Genova. Have heard great things and it has brilliant reviews!
OStellin Genova Hostel - Booking.com
I highly recommend going to see Camogli & San Fruttuoso as well as Portofino, and this excursion allows you to do it at a decent cost. Getting to Portofino without a boat can be costly so I definitely recommend booking some sort of transport or t...
Genoa: Full-Day Tour to Camogli, San Fruttuoso & Portofino
Genova (Genoa) is the origin place of pesto, why not take a pesto making class? Highly recommend this, at such a good value price!
Genoa: Wine Tasting with Pesto, Focaccia Near Columbus House
I highly recommend seeing Cinque Terre while staying in Genova - it's well worth hiking too, if you're able to!
Classic Cinque Terre
These palaces are museums well worth visiting while in Genoa - highly rec!
Guided Tour of Rolli Palaces UNESCO Site, Genoa