10 Weird Things About Italy that Surprise Visitors

Italy is amazing—but also a little quirky. Here are 10 things that felt a little weird to us when we first came here. We were caught off guard, so we’re telling you what you should know before you go. 🇮🇹 Toilets without seats. Coffee that costs more if you sit down. Restaurant charges you didn’t expect. Italy is full of surprises—and not all of them are in the guidebooks. In this video we’re sharing **10 weird things that surprised us about Italy**—so you’ll be ready for the quirks before you land. These aren’t complaints—we love Italy—but knowing these cultural differences ahead of time makes your trip a whole lot smoother (and sometimes cheaper). 🧳 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✦ 🛁 The surprising item you’ll never find in Italian hotels ✦ ⬆️ Why escalators in Italy often left us scratching our heads ✦ 🚻 What to expect when looking for a public bathroom ✦ 🚽 A toilet quirk that shocks many first-time travelers ✦ 💶 The unusual way money is exchanged in shops and cafés ✦ 🚆 A train mistake that can cost you a hefty fine ✦ 🍞 The extra charge on your restaurant bill that isn’t a scam ✦ ☕ Why sitting down for coffee can cost a lot more than standing at the bar Hi, we’re Anne and Ed from *Our Big Italian Adventure*. We live part of the year in Italy and help travelers discover the beauty, culture, and everyday magic of this amazing country. 🧭 ITALY TRIP PLANNING GUIDE Planning a trip to Italy? Our Italy Trip Planning Guide pulls together everything we’ve learned from years of traveling (and living) in Italy—what to do, what to avoid, and the little details that make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. 👉 https://ourbigitalianadventure.com/yo... ==== MORE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU SEE ITALY DIFFERENTLY ==== 🍝 Ordering Food in Italy (What to Expect, What to Say) From markets to trattorias—how to eat like a local without feeling confused WATCH:    • Ordering Food in Italy (10 Things You Must...   ☕️ Ordering Coffee in Italy Learn about this important cultural ritual WATCH:    • Italian Coffee 101: Everything You Need to...   🍴Italian Restaurant Etiquette - Avoid These Embarrassing Mistakes! Not really mistakes, but actions that mark you as a first-time visitor WATCH:    • Italian Restaurant Etiquette - Avoid These...   ❌10 Mistakes Tourists Keep Making in Italy From things that cost you money to those which affect your enjoyment of the trip WATCH:    • 10 Mistakes Tourists Keep Making in Italy   ==== FEATURED PRODUCTS WE LIKE AND USE ==== Osprey Daylite Backpack: https://amzn.to/3IaADuE Bose headphones: https://amzn.to/3VMW1co Packing cubes: https://amzn.to/4mjGyLV Adapter: https://amzn.to/46vN6Cl Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4nzQTEB Disposible washcloths: https://amzn.to/4n9jdO1 Anne’s AWAY carry-on: https://amzn.to/3Tjp8mD Ed’s Samsonite carry-on: https://amzn.to/40uM0TR More in our Amazon Storefront 👉 https://amazon.com/shop/ourbigitalian... Toilet finder app - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toilet-... Flush app - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flush-t... Toilet Finder - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ==== SERVICES WE TRUST ==== AutoEurope car rentals: https://autoeurope.tp.st/xIjSIbM5 NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id... Priority Pass airport lounges: https://prioritypass.tp.st/1rjjZEZz Airalo travel eSIM: https://airalo.tp.st/aH7zLEI4 EatWith (meals in local homes): https://eatwith.tpx.gr/Zt5SWcI 🩷 WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ANNE AND ED 🩷 ⭐️ Subscribe:    / @ourbigitalianadventure   📧 Email: info@OurBigItalianAdventure.com 📍 Website: https://ourbigitalianadventure.com 📘 Facebook:   / ourbigitalianadventure   📸 Instagram:   / ourbigitalianadventure   ==== ABOUT OUR LINKS ==== ✅ Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. ✅ These help support our channel so we can keep creating helpful content for your Italian adventure. ✅ We only recommend products and services we personally use and trust. #ItalianCulture #ItalyTravelTips #OurBigItalianAdventure