Umbria Italy Travel Guide
TIM, Vodafone, WindTre offer prepaid SIM cards. Present your passport for registration.
Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Mobile data (4G/5G) covers most areas.
Italian is the official language. English speakers exist in tourist roles, not as much in smaller villages.
A few words of Italian open doors and show respect.
Poste Italiane handles mail. Find post offices in towns, or use red street post boxes. Postcards and letters can be sent from here.
Navigate daily schedules and holiday closures across Umbria.
Generally 9 AM - 1 PM, then 3:30/4 PM - 7:30/8 PM. Larger stores may have continuous hours.
Lunch 12:30 PM - 2:30/3 PM. Dinner from 7:30 PM onwards. Many close between services.
Typically 9/10 AM - 6/7 PM. Often closed Mondays. Check specific sites for seasonal changes.
Banks open 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, then 2:30 PM - 4 PM, Monday-Friday.
Banks, post offices, and many shops may close or reduce hours on national holidays. Public transport schedules may also be reduced.
Carry some cash with small denominations (€5, €10, €20 bills, and coins) for small purchases, vendor booths, or areas that do not accept cards.
Embrace local customs for a richer travel experience.
Always use Buongiorno (morning) or Buonasera (afternoon/evening) with shopkeepers and staff.
Italians dress smartly. Casual is fine, but avoid overly revealing clothing.
Tipping is not as expected as in some countries. Service charges may be included.
Ask permission before photographing people, children in particular. Flash often banned in museums/churches.
Umbria’s hill towns present inherent challenges due to steep slopes and cobblestone streets. Contact hotels/attractions directly for their accessibility features. Perugia's Minimetrò and Orvieto's Funicular are generally accessible.
Navigating Umbria with mobility needs has specific considerations.
Steep slopes, cobblestone streets, and narrow medieval passages pose challenges for mobility.
A few major museums and public transport systems offer better access.
Dedicated services for the visually or hearing impaired are less widespread than in larger cities.
Reach out to places to stay and sights directly before booking to verify accessibility.
Always contact specific hotels and attractions directly for accessibility specifics before your trip.
Accessible travel blogs and forums can supply valuable real-world advice.
Always carry some cash in small denominations (€5, €10, €20 bills, and coins) for small purchases, stalls at the market, or sites that may not accept cards.
