At the Tourist Office
Use these phrases when visiting a tourist information office to get maps, find out about sights, opening hours, tickets, and tours.
Key Phrases
Scusi, ha una mappa della città?
politeExcuse me, do you have a map of the city?
Start with 'Scusi' to get the staff's attention politely.
Ce l'hai una mappa?
casualHave you got a map?
Only with someone your age or a friend — drop 'Scusi' entirely.
Cosa c'è da vedere qui?
neutralWhat is there to see here?
A very common opener — works with staff or locals.
Cosa consiglia di visitare?
politeWhat do you recommend visiting?
Use with tourist office staff for a more respectful tone.
A che ora apre / chiude?
neutralWhat time does it open / close?
Swap 'apre' for 'chiude' depending on what you need to know.
Quanto costa il biglietto?
neutralHow much does the ticket cost?
C'è uno sconto per studenti?
neutralIs there a student discount?
Also try 'per anziani' (for seniors) or 'per bambini' (for children).
Ci sono visite guidate?
neutralAre there guided tours?
Come si arriva al museo?
neutralHow do you get to the museum?
È lontano da qui?
neutralIs it far from here?
Posso comprare i biglietti qui?
politeCan I buy the tickets here?
Può scrivere l'indirizzo?
politeCan you write down the address?
Very useful if you're not sure of the pronunciation or spelling.