Is Italy Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Italy is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. It offers a rich cultural experience with friendly locals and has a low crime rate against tourists. However, minor precautions should be taken as petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur in crowded areas. Night travel in certain cities may warrant more caution. Women should dress modestly to respect local cultural norms, especially in religious sites. While locals often speak English, knowing some basic Italian language could prove helpful.

Safety rating

4.4 /5

Based on 413 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.8 /5

Based on 448 experiences from local women

Italy is currently ranked #52 safest country for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Italy?

Safety at night:Safe

Italy is generally quite safe for travelers, including solo female travelers. Although the crime rates are low, be sure to take the usual precautions. Stick to well-lit, populated areas when walking alone at night especially in larger cities such as Rome or Milan. There might be pickpockets and other petty crimes, but violent crime is extremely rare. Always be aware of your surroundings and avoid deserted areas or neighborhoods reputed to be unsafe.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Italy is generally very reliable and safe. Buses, trains, metros, trams, and ferries are widely used by locals and tourists alike. Pickpocketing could be a concern, particularly in crowded buses or trains in major cities and popular tourist locations. It's advisable to stay aware of your belongings at all times. Nonetheless, instances of violent crime are rare.

Street harassment:Moderate

In Italy, especially in bigger cities like Rome or Milan, you might experience some level of street harassment ranging from unwanted verbal attention to occasional cat-calling. However, most locals are respectful and if you express discomfort or ignore it, they usually back off. While this might be uncomfortable, it often doesn't go beyond a mere annoyance in most cases.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Italy, like most places, does experience petty crimes. Travelers should be aware of pickpocketing incidents, primarily in crowded city centres and public transportation. Crimes such as bag snatching and cell phone theft can occur. However, with vigilance, precautions, and awareness of your surroundings, your trip to Italy can still be very safe and enjoyable.

Is Italy worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 413 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

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Cervia, Family travel

Cervia- a touristic Italian spot at the seaside with beautiful pine forests. Lovely and full of summer. You can go climbing in a forest, doing different sport activities or just enjoying the Italian sun. I was just afraid of jellyfishes but you can find them also in other places;)

Posted: January 20, 2025Experienced: August, 2011

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Bergamo, Group travel

I went there in fall on a group trip and we went to bergamo Alta I think it is called, but I was the most beautiful place I have ever been 🩷 the locals are very sweet and the food is absolutely amazing 🤩

Posted: January 20, 2025

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Rome, Family travel

My trip to Rome was amazing! Me and my family spent 6 days in Rome visiting the highlights and I must say I felt like I lived there before, like I belong there. Felt home! I visited too many places to remember them all now but everything, the museums, the churches, the farmers market, the streets, the nature, the architecture... All beautiful and special! Did you know there's a pyramid in Rome? I just saw one and couldn't believe my eyes. On my next trip to Rome I will definitely get inside to explore and learn it's history, also I suggest that you go really early to the most famous places like church St. Peter in Vatican, the Colosseum or the Pantheon because the lines are long and it can take time to get in. Also, a good solution is to buy online the tickets so that you don't wait that long in line. Hope it helps see you :)

Posted: January 20, 2025Experienced: September, 2023

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Rome, Family travel

Unfortunately, this was by far my least favorite vacation location. Everything was too expensive, the food was subpar & inauthentic, and the city was somewhat filthy… The actual historic sites were truly breathtaking, and definitely worth the visit. Personally, I have zero desire to return, but if I went to keep other travelers company, I’d prefer to stay anywhere in Italy outside the city & just pop in when we visit attractions.

Posted: January 19, 2025

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Turkey

Venice, Group travel

I think the most important thing to be careful is mosquitoes. Especially if you are going to travel in the summer you must take care of yourself about that. Also, there is no night life in Venice and I feel a bit unsafe after 10 pm even in the summer night. But overall; people, view, and architecture were mesmerizing. And you should definitely see the Murano and/or Burano islands

Posted: January 16, 2025

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Venice, Solo travel

Super safe solo trip Stayed 2 nights, one in a Hostel with 16 other girls, and then one night at a 5 stars just to know how it felt, haha. Super safe to walk around at night and during the daytime. Super recommend

Posted: January 16, 2025Experienced: January, 2017

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Sicily, Family travel

I stayed at am Airbnb in the center of Palermi with my father. It was a great experience to explore the city for a whole week. People are not particularly friendly and you should watch out for your personal belongings. The architecture ist beautiful

Posted: January 15, 2025

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Palermo, Solo travel

*as someone who visited over 20 places in italy, palermo is in top 3 *food is amazing and cheap *mostly safe, men sometimes stare uncomfortably but nothing more than that in my experience. Be careful about your belongings as in any other touristic city *went in October and it was 30 degrees Perfect for the beach still but also not as crowded as in summer months *public buses suck in sicily compared to the rest of the country but trains are great Went to a day trip to cefalu and agrigento Would recommend agrigento 10/10 *I stayed in casa di amici, female room, super clean and walkable distance from everything

Posted: January 15, 2025

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Mulu

Italy

Naples, Couple travel

I felt safe because I was not alone. There are many things to see such as the sea, Vesuvius, Pompeii, many churches, wonderful squares and also beautiful sights. For those who love nightlife there are many bars and discos. Our budget was 500€ per one for 1 week, there are many accomodations on booking.it It is well served by public transport, the food is very good but not very cheap( make the booking before to go on a restaurant or pizzeria if you don't want do a very long line)

Posted: January 13, 2025

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Rome, Solo travel

I recently visited Rome, and it was an incredible experience ✨I felt safe throughout my trip, even when exploring the city late in the evening. For the must-see attractions, I highly recommend the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon, and many more… each of them offers a unique glimpse into Rome’s rich history through the lens of it’s breathtaking views. What I may recommend is to skip the superrrr long waits at tourist traps like overcrowded cafes near tourist attractions. Instead, I’d go and enjoy a sip of coffee or gelato in a less touristy neighborhoods like .. Trastevere (?). Food lovers should definitely try carbonara, which is my ultimate fave. Budget-wise, well I’m always looking for the lowest price, so daily i spent around €35-50 (including accommodation with meals) and some entrance fees. I didn’t know about travel ladies back then 😅 I stayed in a cozy place near Piazza Navona, which I loved for its central location and lively atmosphere. Getting around was easy, cause most places are walkable. I took a bus only to bring me to the airport and back, that’s all. Generally for those, who don’t like walking, no worries, everything is affordable. I did historical sights in the morning, breakfast at the BnB, for dinner I went out on the days I didn’t pay much for the attractions. Be ready for a lot of enjoyable walking 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️ Rome exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to return! ✨

Posted: January 11, 2025

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Is Italy safe for women?

Safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 448 local experiences

Crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 448 local experiences

Como

Como is a nice city near lake, a little bit boring in winter but in summer is full of people from all over the world! You can grab a beer, make aperitivo in a one of ours cuties bars or take an ice cream and eat it doing a walk!

Posted: January 20, 2025

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Forli

This city is growing in a few years, so criminality is not developed... people are friendly and it's usual to know each othes. The centre is popolated and the are some monuments to visit, there are a lot of people who decides to live in the countryside, me too, it's quite and slowly, so you can appreciate life a little more

Posted: January 20, 2025

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Silvia

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Hello, I am silvia 34 years old, i live in florence I am nice girl, i want to discover the World i really love to travel and meet New people and culture. I like tò meet new local people and Discover néw places. I really love to travel alone and with other people

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Imen

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Hey, My name is Imane (imen) and I am a languages student at my last year of uni. I love travelling and exploring new cities, when travelling I don’t like to be a “tourist” I like to be like a local and get to get into the culture as much as I can. I'm interested in swimming, van life, trekking, surfing, solo travel, sightseeing, skiing, photography, languages, nightlife, live music, nature, health, food & cuisine, education, events & social, dancing, diving, cycling, culture, cinema, camping, caving, books, animals (especially cats 🐾) and backpacking

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Florence

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Upcoming visitors to Italy

Carissa

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I'm a Chinese translator and I love learning languages in my spare time with travel in mind (currently learning Italian). When I travel I like to explore beyond the most touristy areas, get into nature, find cultural events or tours, and shop for local art and jewelry ☺️

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Selma

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Hi girls and ladies🪻 I’m Selma, 21 years old and from Denmark. I’ve just quit my job to go travel around Europe. As I am solo traveling, I would love to meet up with new people or plan fun things together🫶 I enjoy doing outdoor things such as hiking, surfing etc., but I also love a city or beach trip and a drunken night out💫

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Safety in Italy

Rome

Florence

Cinque Terre

Venice

Milan

Naples

Amalfi Coast

Sorrento

Verona

Sicily

Tuscany

Bari

Palermo

Ischia Island

Lake Garda

Turin

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