1. Dropping coins into all the fountains. Local residents claim that you should drop a coin toss only in the Trevi Fountain that grants wishes. They do not understand why visitors drop coins in all the fountains in a row.
2. Buying a ticket for one trip. One ticket allows you one ride on the subway or 75 minutes by bus. Three-day or seven-day ticket is better, it helps economically to see the whole city.
3. Keeping the money in easily accessible place. Roman thieves love to steal a wallet in a back pocket of a backpack. Documents and money must be carefully hidden.
4. Swimming in fountains. The people of Rome know that swimming in fountains and swimming is not allowed. It is prohibited by law, and local people believe that a stranger will offend the country, if he swims in the fountain.
5. Eating from the tourist menu. This menu is specially designed for visiting tourists. If you want to experience the real taste of Italian cuisine, find a place where customers are mostly local.
6. Being inattentive. Always remember that there are a lot of pickpockets in Rome, especially at public transport. During travelling, in queues and crowded places, always keep a backpack in hands.
7. Visiting Church in too skimpy clothes. If you go to Rome, take some scarf or simply clothes. In many museums, churches and cultural places of the country there is a dress code.
8. Throwing trash in the street. If you are not near the trash can, keep litter in hand until you see it. Locals can easily start argue with you and even call the police, if you throw trash on the ground.
9. Paying for everything. In some museums there is a need to pay. But there are a lot of free sights like the Vatican Museum and the Pantheon.
10. Accepting gifts from strangers. There are many unscrupulous people in Rome that will give you “gifts for good luck”. Then they will demand money for it, and if you refuse to give them, you can get into trouble.
