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 419 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 508 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 419 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Tropea, Family travel

We stayed at the La branda resort and it was wonderful. From a beautiful beach, a cute little city to explore and many other cities to visit nearby - it was all there. We also did some snorkeling there and could see a little marine sealife 🤿

Posted: February 1, 2025

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Mantua, Couple travel

I was to Mantua just a day with my boyfriend for his birthday. It's a great city with a lot of culture. It's very safe and beautiful. You can travel with train or buses. The food is really good and people very cute.

Posted: January 26, 2025

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Milan, Couple travel

I was only afraid of pickpocketing, but that did not happen I defenetly recommend you visiting Chinatown And if you are in Milan, you should visit Como Lake As well We were staying outside of Milan, and the metro was a bit confusing for me, but not bad at all

Posted: January 25, 2025Experienced: October, 2024

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Ferda

Turkey

Italy, Couple travel

Finding affordable food in Florence is easy. Rooster Café offers a great breakfast with delicious options at reasonable prices. The city feels safe, even at night. As two women, we always felt secure exploring Florence.

Posted: January 24, 2025

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Ruby

Australia

Italy, Family travel

Main stuff I did on trip Milan - Duomo Cinque Terre - Monterosso and Vernazza Pisa - Leaning Tower and city walls Florence - day trip to Saturnia Hot Springs Venice - water bus to Burano island Stayed in Hostels and with friends, all good and affordable for budget travellers Night 1 - Milan (Bovisa Urban Gardens) Night 2 - Stradella (with friend) Night 3-4 - Pisa (Pisa Tower Hostel) Night 5-6 - Florence (PLUS Florence) Travelled by train with unlimited eurorail passes My mum and I felt safe as female travellers!

Posted: January 22, 2025

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Maria

Italy

Milan, Solo travel

Milan is such an incredible city (if you’re rich) 😔 but even if you’re not there are a lot of places to visit and things to do! I personally loved the Pinacoteca di Brera! Surely Duomo is a must-visit location! I would say that “the first Starbucks in Italy” is kinda overrated though it’s viral on Insta and Tiktok :/// it was expensive and crowded The only thing is the costy public transport, but need to mention that you can really get to a lot of places with metro or trams! All in all, 8/10, would like to visit Milano again!

Posted: January 22, 2025

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Nasti

Germany

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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Is Italy safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 508 local experiences

Crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 508 local experiences

Cologne

As in most big cities in Germany I feel pretty safe. There is definately a lot more catcalling than in smaller cities, there are some spots to avoid in the dark but mostly because it just makes me uncomfortable.

Posted: February 6, 2025

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Niloofar

Bergamo

Bergamo is a safe city in general especially in the morning you won’t face any problems but you have to be careful at night especially real careful near the station it is not safe at all during the night and a bit creepy in the morning! Città Alta and other parts in the middle are ok.

Posted: February 6, 2025

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