Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Siena?

# Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Siena?

Americans especially worry about this. You don't need to.

What visitors ask

Tap water?

Completely safe and good-tasting.

Restaurants?

Will serve bottled by default. Ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' for tap — usually free, sometimes not offered.

Public fountains?

Yes. Marked 'acqua potabile' — drinkable. Refill your bottle for free.

Ice in drinks?

Safe everywhere.

Hotel water?

Identical to tap. No need for the €4 minibar bottle.

Local tip

Carry a refillable bottle. There's a drinking fountain near Fonte Gaia in Piazza del Campo — using it is half the fun.

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Final word

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