Live Like a Local
4-8 weeks of authentic Italian living in Florence, Rome, or both
Lifestyle Immersion
Experience Authentic Italy
Our Live Like a Local program offers an unstructured, deeply immersive experience. Settle into a residential neighborhood in Florence or Rome (or split your time between both) and experience Italian life as Italians do. (Well, without the bureacracy - your apartment is all set up with WiFi set and all paperwork taken care of.)
With 4-8 weeks at your disposal, you'll have time to establish routines, build relationships with shopkeepers and neighbors, discover your favorite café, and truly understand the rhythm of daily life in Italy.
This is not a tourist experience — it's about becoming a temporary resident and seeing Italy through local eyes. For some, this is the realization of a long-held dream. For others, it’s a way to test the waters for a possible second home or retirement location - an immersive fact-finding mission.
Get to know a place.
Like which bar has the best cappuccino foam.
The Details
Duration
Choose 4 or 8 weeks - with flexible timing to suit your schedule
Location
Florence, Rome, or split 8 weeks between both cities
What’s Included
Furnished, Central Apartment
Comfortable, fully-equipped apartment in a local neighborhood
Language Support
Optional university-level language lessons and immersive conversation practice
24/7 Support
Local coordinator available for assistance throughout your stay
Group Size
Small cohorts of 6-12 adults for personalized attention
Local Orientation
Comprehensive neighborhood tour and introduction
Cultural Activities
Weekly optional group meetups and cultural experiences
Local Resources
Our guidebook with neighborhood staff favorites and insider recommendations
A Day in the Life
This may be the experience you’ve been waiting for your whole life
Your Daily Experience
Live at your own pace and discover what it means to be a temporary Italian resident
Morning Rituals
Start your day with a cappuccino at your neighborhood bar. Chat with the barista who now knows your order by heart. Pick up fresh bread from the local panificio.
The Italian way starts early
Afternoon Exploration
Wander through lesser-known piazzas. Discover artisan workshops. Find that perfect spot by the river where you can read for hours undisturbed.
Every day brings new discoveries
Market Days
Shop at the weekly neighborhood market. Learn which vendors have the best produce. Practice your Italian while selecting ingredients for tonight’s dinner.
Fresh, local, seasonal
Evening Passeggiata
Join locals for the evening stroll. Enjoy an aperitivo at your favorite enoteca. Savor a leisurely dinner at that trattoria where they now greet you by name.
La dolce vita, indeed
Choose your Italian home
Or if you can’t, split your time between both cities and experience the best of both worlds.
Rome
Layers of history…Lively neighborhoods
Rome is perfect if you like energy, variety, and the feeling that you could wander a new corner every day for a month. Ancient ruins, local markets, busy piazzas, and quiet side streets all in one city.
Florence
Renaissance…Walkability…Intimacy
Florence is ideal if you love art history, craft traditions, and a city that feels like a walkable campus. You can cross the center on foot, drop into a favorite café, and quickly feel like a regular.
Ready to Live Like a Local?
Step outside your ordinary, day-to-day life, and try something life-changing.
