Planning a trip to Italy and looking for useful apps? This guide provides you with the best travel apps for Italy, covering navigation, transportation, tours, dining, and more.
All apps listed here are free to download unless noted otherwise.
If you’re curious about using your phone in Italy, check out our guide on the best SIM cards and Wi-Fi options available in the country.
The era of paper maps is long gone. With technology, you can now get real-time directions and discover the best routes to your next destination. Download these apps to navigate through Italy. That said, don’t forget to sometimes turn them off and simply wander!
Compatibility: Android • iOS
NOTE: Google Maps may not be effective in narrow alleyways and covered passages, especially in Venice or small villages.
Citymapper – This app provides all the necessary information for navigating public transport in Rome and Milan, including suggestions for the best train carriage to use.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Here WeGo – Offers offline maps and GPS functionality. Download maps for offline use while driving in Italy, especially in areas with poor data service. It also provides traffic updates, public transport maps, and the ability to save locations for easy navigation later.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Transportation Apps for Italy
Getting around Italy will be a breeze with these transportation apps that assist with train travel and local transfers from Sorrento to Rome, Venice, and beyond.
Omio – This app is ideal for finding the quickest and most economical ways to travel from one city to another in Italy, whether by train, bus, airplane, or rideshare. You can purchase and store your tickets directly on the app, eliminating the need to print them.
Download Omio
FreeNow – Use this convenient app to book taxis in cities like Rome, Milan, Turin, Modena, Monza, Reggio Emilia, Naples, Palermo, Catania, and Cagliari. It connects you to official city taxis. You can track your ride and pay through the app, like you would with Uber.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
AppTaxi – This app allows you to book taxis in cities including Florence, Venice, Rome, Milan, Naples, Bologna, Modena, Lucca, Padua, Verona, Trieste, Viareggio, Palermo, Catania, and Lecce, among others. AppTaxi connects you with city taxis from various providers, enabling tracking of your ride and payment through the app, similar to Uber.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Tours and Guides
If you have made reservations via GetYourGuide or Viator prior to your journey, all your vouchers are conveniently stored within their respective apps. These apps are also helpful if you find yourself facing a long line at the Vatican (hello, skip-the-line tickets!) or if you have some free time in Florence — just browse and pay through the app for instant access to various tours.
GetYourGuide – This platform allows you to browse, book, and pay for tours, tickets, and activities across Italy, boasting Europe’s largest selection of local experiences. If you’ve already purchased your tours, your ticket vouchers are stored within the app, even without a live connection. *Authorized ticket seller for attractions such as the Colosseum, Vatican, Uffizi Gallery, Borghese Gallery, and more.
Download the GetYourGuide app
Viator – Owned by TripAdvisor, this well-established platform in the tours and tickets market allows you to search, book, and pay for tickets online via the app. Your vouchers are stored for easy access.
Download the Viator app
Rick Steves Audio Europe – Download city walks and guides to various Italian cities and attractions by Rick Steves, America’s favorite travel guide. Enjoy free guided walks available for Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena, Naples, and more.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Accommodation
Whether you prefer booking accommodation on-the-go or organizing it all beforehand, these apps store all essential details for easy access.
Booking.com – Download this app if you need to find last-minute accommodation in Italy or have already booked hotels, apartments, or B&Bs through Booking.com. All your reservation details are saved in the app for easy reference, including check-in and check-out times.
Download the Booking.com app
VRBO – Great for finding long-term villa and apartment rentals, particularly on the Amalfi Coast. Utilize their app to search for properties, apply filters, and contact your host. This app also grants easy access to your itinerary.
Download the VRBO app
Accommodation Guides: FLORENCE • MILAN • AMALFI COAST • CINQUE TERRE
Airbnb.com – Ensure you have all your important check-in details and accommodation information ready at hand. This app is also useful for last-minute bookings and finding local experiences.
Download the Airbnb app
Communications
WhatsApp – An excellent option for keeping in touch with family and friends back home, as well as with tour and accommodation contacts in Italy. WhatsApp is very popular in Italy and is preferred over traditional SMS. You can communicate through text, voice, and video calls using your data plan or Wi-Fi.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Google Translate – A vital tool for translating menus, street signs, and general conversations. Make sure to download the Italian language for offline use before your trip.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Duolingo – Interested in picking up some Italian? Go beyond basic phrases like “grazie” and “buongiorno!” with Duolingo, a free app that makes learning Italian and other languages engaging and enjoyable.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
wifi.italia.it – Discover free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Italy. With this app, you only need to register once to access various hotspot locations across the country.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Food and Wine
Sampling regional dishes and discovering local wines is a key part of any visit to Italy. These apps will guide you to the best trattorias and the finest Barolo, no matter where you are.
Download The Fork app
Nasoni d’Italia – Helps you locate free drinking water fountains throughout Rome and Italy. This historical fresh water system dates back to Roman times, and now you can easily track their locations using technology. Don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle!
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Vivino – If you discover a wine you absolutely love in Italy, this app can help you scan the label of your favorite bottles for information about the producer, wine region, and grape varieties.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
General Travel Apps for Italy – The Best of the Rest
Here are some additional useful apps for your travels in Italy. From medical assistance to weather updates and currency conversions, accessing important information has never been easier.
MedinAction – If you fall ill while abroad, finding an English-speaking doctor can be stressful. MedinAction offers an on-demand English-speaking medical service that dispatches a qualified physician to your accommodation 24/7. You can book a licensed doctor through the app.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Accuweather – Stay prepared for your next destination by checking the weather with this convenient app. It provides the latest short-term and long-term weather forecasts, including rain probabilities. You can choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit to suit your preference.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Wise (previously TransferWise) – For a cost-effective means to access your funds while in Italy and across Europe, consider opening a Wise Borderless account. Load your account with your currency and convert funds into Euros, GBP, or other currencies as needed. Use a Mastercard debit card to manage your spending, track transactions, and make transfers via the user-friendly app.
With low fees and real-time exchange rates, it is a more economical choice than using banks, traveler’s checks, or currency exchanges upon arrival.
Download the Wise app
xe.com – Provides up-to-date currency conversion rates so you know how much that designer purse you want will cost in your home currency.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Hi!Tide Venice – The official app for tracking tides in Venice. You can keep an eye on the current tide levels and view detailed forecasts for the next two days. Set up push notifications for when the water level exceeds a certain threshold in key locations – Piazzale Roma, Ferrovia, Ca’ d’Oro, Rialto, San Marco, and all ACTV ferry stops.
Compatibility: Android • iOS
Ready for Italy?
We hope you now have a clearer idea of the apps you should download for your trip to Italy. If you’re about to head out, don’t forget to check our:
For things to do, city guides, itinerary ideas, and more, visit our Italy travel blog.
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The creator, writer, and photographer behind Untold Morsels, Katy has been traveling and tasting her way around the world since her teenage years.
As a proud mom of twins, she hopes they will share her passion for great food, wine, and travel. A favorite destination: Italy
