What are the best cities to visit in Italy during November?

November brings comfortable temperatures for exploring Italy's major cities. Rome Florence and Venice see fewer crowds while maintaining full services. The southern regions including Naples and Sicily's Catania offer warmer conditions ideal for sightseeing. Cities along the Amalfi Coast such as Positano and Ravello operate at a slower pace yet remain accessible to visitors. A TourRadar review noted "November was perfect for exploring Rome's museums and Florence's galleries without the summer heat."

What special events or festivals happen in Italy during November?

The month features several cultural celebrations across Italy. Food enthusiasts gather at the Alba White Truffle Festival while art lovers attend the final weeks of the Venice Biennale. Florence hosts the San Miniato White Truffle Fair and Rome fills with music during the Rome Jazz Festival. Religious observances include All Saints Day on November 1st. The Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily draws visitors who appreciate the quieter atmosphere as noted by TourRadar travelers who found historical sites "peacefully accessible."

Are tours less crowded in Italy during November?

November marks the off-season presenting a more relaxed pace at major attractions. Popular sites like the Amalfi Coast and Venice see significantly reduced visitor numbers. Tour operators report shorter wait times at major attractions. A TourRadar traveler observed: "Visiting in November meant we could really enjoy places like Pompeii and the Vatican Museums without the massive crowds of summer months." Properties like Hotel Santa Lucia in Minori often provide more attentive service during this quieter period.

What is the weather like in Italy during November?

Weather patterns vary across regions. Rome sees temperatures between 13-17°C (55-63°F) while Sicily maintains milder conditions at 15-20°C (59-68°F). Northern areas like Venice experience cooler temperatures and occasional fog. Visitors should pack layers to accommodate weather changes. The Hotel Ariston in Taormina provides heated rooms with sea views making it comfortable during occasional rainy spells.

What are the unique food experiences available in Italy during November?

November coincides with truffle season particularly in Tuscany. Local restaurants feature seasonal specialties while family-run vineyards in Sicily offer wine tastings. Puglia's olive oil producers welcome visitors for tastings. Cooking schools like Masseria le Stanzie near Lecce teach traditional pasta-making using autumn ingredients. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The cooking class and food tours were highlights especially tasting seasonal local products."

How do November prices compare to peak season in Italy?

Travel costs decrease notably in November. Hotel rates drop 20-30% below peak season prices. Popular tour packages like "Rome Florence Venice" start at 1628 USD compared to summer rates exceeding 2000 USD. A TourRadar traveler confirmed "We got an excellent deal at the Hotel Continental in Venice plus better rates on private tours."

Italy Tours in November 2026

10 best Italy trips in November 2026

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Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.2 (12 traveler reviews)
"All aspects of the experience were good. Would have no hesitation in recommending to a friend."
John, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Murano, Burano, Milan
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern ItalyVenetoProsecco+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
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US$2,426per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
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Italy Must-See: Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Florence, Cinque Terre & more!
4.6 (17 traveler reviews)
"SUPERLATIVE! Thank you Italy on a budget for this incredible experience!"
Kat, traveled in June
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Florence,San Gimignano,Pisa,Riomaggiore,Vernazza,Manarola+5 more
Age Range
Ages 18-41
Operated in
English
Operator
Italy on a Budget Tours
From
US$2,178per person
Price based on Shared Room
12 Nov, 2026
8 spaces left
26 Nov, 2026
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days from Palermo
4.2 (37 traveler reviews)
"The food was really good, unless you don't like Sicilian food. Breakfast was excellent, so much to choose from."
Maria, traveled in August
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina,Syracuse,Noto,Ragusa,Modica,Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Segesta,Erice+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $2,270
US$1,930per person
Price based on Private Double Room
3 Nov, 2026
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10 Nov, 2026
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Sicilian Secrets - Mini Tour of Sicily 5 days
4.6 (28 traveler reviews)
"It's the perfect itinerary to discover the beauties of Western Sicily. All the facilities were great."
Ylenia, traveled in April
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $1,236
US$1,051per person
Price based on Private Double Room
3 Nov, 2026
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10 Nov, 2026
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days Catania/Taormina
5.0 (10 traveler reviews)
"We had the opportunity to enjoy the best of Sicily in 10 days. Hotels and meals were good and Taormina is not to be missed."
Rivadavia, traveled in June
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Castelmola,Savoca+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $2,925
US$2,486per person
Price based on Private Double Room
7 Nov, 2026
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14 Nov, 2026
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Journey of Charming Sicily - 10 Days
2.5 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina,Syracuse,Noto,Ragusa,Modica,Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Erice,Segesta+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $3,540
US$2,266per person
Price based on Private Double Room
3 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
10 Nov, 2026
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Rome, Florence, Venice: essential (3* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.2 (5 traveler reviews)
"I enjoyed the experience and the choice of hotels was very good. I would recommend it to anyone with a bit of confidence to try it."
Robert, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Burano
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
36% Off
From
US$1,696per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
8 spaces left
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In-depth Cultural
Local Living Italy—Sorrento
4.7 (26 traveler reviews)
"The tour offered great variety and interest. Accommodation, especially at the Organic Lemon Farm was excellent."
Mona, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Positano, Capri
Age Range
Ages 12+
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
25% Off
From $2,199
US$1,649per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
29 Nov, 2026
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Veloce Italia
4.6 (40 traveler reviews)
"We covered so much ground—from Venice to Rome to the Amalfi Coast—without feeling rushed, and the whole thing was super well-organized."
Marcus, traveled in September
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
13% Off
From $1,425
US$1,240per person
Price based on Private Double Room
2 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
9 Nov, 2026
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Explore Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Capri & Naples - 5 Days
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Funny charming and very attentive to peoples needs."
Betty, traveled in October
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Capri, Anacapri
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $2,060
US$1,318per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
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2 Nov, 2026
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days
4.4 (91 traveler reviews)
"The Itinerary was great, the bus was comfortable, the group was a good size with room to spare."
Anthony, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Palermo,Monreale,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $1,658
US$1,409per person
Price based on Private Double Room
7 Nov, 2026
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14 Nov, 2026
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In-depth Cultural
8 Days Small Group Sicily Highlights (Max 8 Guests)
4.7 (181 traveler reviews) award winner
"It was a fabulous trip and we were very lucky that our family got on so well."
Sarah, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto,Marzamemi,Syracuse,Agrigento,Palermo+4 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Sicily Activities
15% Off
From
US$2,702per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Nov, 2026
8 spaces left
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 6 days
4.5 (35 traveler reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Sicily with Sicilian Secrets."
Paul, traveled in May
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Palermo,Monreale+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $1,495
US$1,271per person
Price based on Private Double Room
7 Nov, 2026
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14 Nov, 2026
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Food & Culinary
Taste of Salento-Authentic Culinary Experience
4.8 (79 traveler reviews)
"We had a marvellous time with the small and personal nature of the tour, which allowed us to experience this part of Italy with much more of a 'local flavour'."
Michael, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Marina Serra, Santa Maria di Leuca, Gallipoli, Lecce,Alberobello,Ostuni,Maglie,Otranto,Porto Badisco,Brindisi+6 more
Age Range
Ages 20+
Country Region
Puglia South ItalyApulia+1 more
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Soleto Travel
20% Off
From $2,520
US$2,016per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
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4 Nov, 2026
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5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
4.5 (25 traveler reviews)
"Well organized with a lot of wonderful experiences."
Elin, traveled in July
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Carrani Tours
20% Off
From $1,257
US$1,005per person
Price based on Private Double Room
16 Nov, 2026
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30 Nov, 2026
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