1. The best time to visit Aosta for tourism purposes is in the middle of January as this is the time of the most colorful and beautiful carnival in the city. The sampling of local wine and cheese is an essential part of the carnival. It is also possible to buy local food with discounts during the days of the festival.
2. Bratina remains one of the most typical souvenirs that tourists buy in Aosta. It is a kettle of an unusual shape with several goosenecks. As a rule, these kettles are made from wood. It is possible to buy such a creative souvenir in virtually any workshop.
3. The average daily rate is relatively low in Aosta compared to other alpine skiing resorts of the region that are often more popular. Many guests of local hotels are travelers who head to Turin and other resorts of that region. Inexpensive hotels in Aosta attract them and make them stay longer.
4. Tourists, who want to save on food, should pay attention to numerous Aosta bars. As the number of bars is quite large for such a city, each of the venues tries to attract more guests by offering various promotions and discounts. For example, when ordering a glass of vintage wine, guests can be provided with a dinner or a large plate with snacks. The best time to visit bars is right after the opening as the selection of dishes is the biggest.
6. Local shopping complexes often have sale periods, during which it is possible to buy clothes and shoes with a discount of 50%.
7. It is easy to reach Aosta from the nearby skiing resorts that also offer many interesting landmarks to explore, restaurants and entertainment venues to visit. 
