If you’re planning to take a trip to an Italian city, there is no doubt that you’ll want to do some sightseeing. Knowing just a few phrases such as asking where you can go, what you can do there and how much it will cost, will make your life much easier. Although many popular tourist attractions will likely have information in English, this is not always the case. So, it is best to have a few phrases up your sleeve!
Whatever attraction you wish to see, you will likely want to say vorrei (I’d like), which comes from the verb volere (to want). Alternatively, you can say mi piacerebbe, which means the same thing.
Vorrei visitare la mostra d’arte.
I’d like to see the art exhibition.
Voremmo salire sul campanile.
We’d like to go up the tower.
Mi piacerebbe andare alla cattedrale con l’autobus.
I’d like to take the bus to the cathedral.
Le piacerebbe tantissimo entrare nel Colosseo.
He would love to go inside the Colosseum.
If you’re out exploring the city or want to buy tickets to an event, a handy phrase to remember is Mi dà…? (Can I have…?), which comes from the verb dare (to give) and literally means Will you give me…?
Mi dà due biglietti d’ingresso per il museo, per favore?
Can I have two tickets for the museum, please?
Mi dà una mappa della citta, per favore?
Can I have a map of the city, please?
If you want to know how much something costs, use the phrase Quanto costa…? (How much is…?). However, it is important to know that the most famous Italian museums and galleries are very popular, so you need to book in advance. Also, most museums are closed on Mondays.
Quanto costa un biglietto per studenti?
How much is a student ticket?
Quanto costa fare una gita a Ischia?
How much is it to take a trip to Ischia?
Don’t forget to come back for the next blog post to help you continue with the conversation!
