Vorrei noleggiare un'audioguida.

I would like to rent an audio guide.

Pronunciation

voh-RRAY noh-leh-JA-reh oon ow-dee-oh-GWEE-dah. The 'r' in 'vorrei' is lightly rolled.

When to use it

Say this at the ticket desk or a separate rental counter. Audio guides are usually available in multiple languages including English.

What it means

Vorrei is the conditional of volere (to want) and is the polite way to make a request — equivalent to 'I would like'. Noleggiare means to rent or hire. Un'audioguida is an audio guide device.

Variations

C'è un'audioguida in inglese?

Is there an audio guide in English?

Ask about language options before renting.

L'audioguida è inclusa nel biglietto?

Is the audio guide included in the ticket?

Sometimes it is free, sometimes extra.

Avete una guida cartacea?

Do you have a paper guide?

For those who prefer a printed pamphlet.

Mini Dialogue

— Vorrei noleggiare un'audioguida. — In che lingua? — In inglese, grazie. — Eccola. Sono cinque euro di deposito. — Va bene. Dove la restituisco? — Qui alla cassa, all'uscita.

— I would like to rent an audio guide. — In which language? — In English, thank you. — Here you go. There is a five euro deposit. — That's fine. Where do I return it? — Here at the desk, at the exit.

Cultural Note

Italian museums like the Uffizi in Florence and the Borghese Gallery in Rome have excellent audio guides narrated by art historians. The Borghese requires booking in advance and limits visitors to 2-hour slots.

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