Where can I send a parcel?
'Spedire' — stress the second syllable: 'spe-DI-re'. 'Pacco' — 'PAC-co', with the double C making a harder, held stop.
Use when you have purchased items and want to ship them home rather than carry them. The concierge will know the nearest post office or courier.
'Spedire' (to send/ship) is the verb for shipping parcels, as distinct from 'mandare' (to send, more general). 'Pacco' = parcel/package. 'Posta' = post/mail; 'ufficio postale' = post office.
Dov'è l'ufficio postale più vicino?
Where is the nearest post office?
Directs to the official post office
C'è un corriere disponibile da qui?
Is there a courier service available from here?
Asks about private courier options
Quanto costa spedire in Inghilterra?
How much does it cost to send to England?
Asks about shipping costs to a specific country
The Italian national post office (Poste Italiane) is infamous for slow delivery, especially internationally. For valuable or time-sensitive items, use a private courier like DHL, FedEx, or GLS. Many souvenir shops also offer a direct shipping service for fragile items.