Here is a list of some words and phrases that can help you as a tourist.
A few words to get you started
Hello – Ciao
Good morning – Buon giorno
Good evening – Buona sera
Good night – Buona notte
Excuse – Scusa
Sorry – Scusi (formal, used, for example when dealing with older people)
Please – Per favore
Thank you – Thanks
You are welcome – I am praying (use as “You're welcome” after someone says thank you)
Soon – I'm ready (use as “Hello” when someone calls on the phone)
In Stores, the restaurant etc.
How much? – Quanto costa?
Where is? – Dove é ?
Where is the bathroom, please? – Dove é il bagno, per favore?
The account, please. – Il conto, per favore.
False friends
Pepperoni – Paprika (not pepperoni sausage)
Farina – Mel (no sugar)