Yes. Most tourist Italian cities are provided with special "city cards" (city pass) that allow the access to public transportation and historical and cultural sites as well as discounts on other additional services. It does not exist a standard pattern on "city cards". Each city has its own customized city card. Normally a city card expires after 1 week and its cost ranges from 10 to 50 euros depending on the services it includes, allowing to save up to 40% on normal service rates.

Tourists can buy "city cards" online on the internet, at PIT (tourist information offices) or at other sites operating within the National Tourist Service.

Campania Arte Card
Roma Pass Card
Amami Card Milano
Venice Card:

No, because the refund is not expected if the consumer renounces. It happens the same for tickets bought online (as stated by a specific law: art. 55 of the ``Codice del Consumo").

Consumers' Code ( available only in Italian)

Yes. Information are available by clicking on the link ``eventi culturali'' (cultural events) on the website of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (available only in Italian).

Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities ( available only in Italian)

Tickets for major film festivals can usually be bought online or by telephone. All booking information are available a few months before the event start on the festivals' official websites.

Venice Film Festival:
International Rome Film Festival

According to a specific law, the following people categories can get free entries:

UE citizens, people under 18 years old and older than 65 years old; citizens of all countries that are not part of the UE but can enjoy fare-trade (young people under 12 years old have to come with an adult); UE student parties (along with teachers); UE fine arts students and teachers; architecture, fine arts, archeology, history university teachers and PhDs; disabled UE citizens (along with a relative or special guide).

Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities ( available only in Italian)