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Ha una guida turistica della città?

Do you have a tourist guidebook of the city?

Pronunciation

'Turistica' — stress the second syllable: 'tu-RIS-ti-ca'. 'Guida' — 'GUI-da', short U sound.

When to use it

Use to request a printed guide from the concierge. Many hotels stock free guides provided by the local tourist board.

What it means

'Ha' (do you have) is the third-person singular of 'avere', used formally to address one person. Contrast with 'avete' for multiple staff. 'Guida turistica' = tourist guide. 'Guida' also means guide (person).

Variations

Avete materiale informativo sulla regione?

Do you have information material about the region?

Broader request for regional info

C'è un ufficio turistico qui vicino?

Is there a tourist office nearby?

Asks for the official tourist information office

Avete una mappa dei sentieri?

Do you have a trail map?

For hiking areas

Mini Dialogue

Ha una guida turistica della città? Sì, ne ho diverse — in italiano, inglese e tedesco. Avrei bisogno di quella in inglese. Eccola — è aggiornata quest'anno.

Do you have a tourist guidebook of the city? Yes, I have several — in Italian, English, and German. I would need the one in English. Here it is — it is updated this year.

Cultural Note

Italian tourist offices (IAT — Informazione e Accoglienza Turistica) are usually free and staffed by locals who speak multiple languages. The concierge can direct you there. Many also offer free city maps, event calendars, and museum discount cards.