Planning a trip to the Eternal City? Don’t let these touristy mistakes happen to you. In this video, a local breaks down the five mistakes to avoid when on vacation in Rome, Italy. From buying water to tipping too much at dinner, these helpful travel tips will save you time and money.
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00:00I'm from Rome and these are the top 5 mistakes to avoid making when visiting the Eternal City.
00:04Rome is home to nearly 3,000 water fountains called Nazioni that sprout free, fresh and clean water.
00:09Simply bring a reusable water bottle with you or learn how to drink from them the Roman way.
00:13Sometimes the best lunches are grabbing pizza al taglio, or pizza by the slice, for one of the city's many furni, just like the locals do.
00:19The pizza is cheap, delicious and easy to walk around with.
00:22Taking taxis everywhere can quickly add up, so it's best to walk or take public transport like the metro to get around.
00:27Tickets cost a euro 50 for 100 minutes of unlimited rides.
00:31Much of Rome can be seen in the evening and at night, and some monuments like the Colosseum offer guided night tours.
00:35These can go as late as midnight and are capped to 25 people, so it really feels like you have the whole place to yourself.
00:41Tipping 18% or more is not the norm in Italy, especially as many restaurants will impose a covered charge called coberto on the bill.
00:47I usually just leave a few euro and I go out to eat, especially if I like the service and the food.