Lonely Planet Italy 2025

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Italy.

Discover Italy's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from standing face to face with world-famous Renaissance paintings at Florence's premier art museum, Galleria degli Uffizi; to eating mind-blowing gelato by Italy's 'gelato maker of the year' winner in Bologna; and experiencing the wild beauty of one of Sicily's most isolated golden-sand beaches.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Italytravel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips>
All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Italy effortlessly>
Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions>
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more>
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map ofItaly>
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Capitoline Museums, Via Appia Antica, Palazzo Pitti>
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel>
Connect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions>
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Covers: Rome; Lazio & Abruzzo; Turin & Piedmont; Italian Riviera; Milan & the Lakes; Venice; The Dolomites & the Northeast; Bologna & Emilia-Romagna; Florence; Tuscany; Umbria & Le Marche; Naples & Campania; Puglia; Calabria & Basilicata; Sicily; Sardinia

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Italy.