Venice


Venice Entry Fee Launches: Day-trippers Now Have To Pay To Visit The Italian City At Peak Times

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Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Venice Starts Fining Tourists Who Skip Entrance Fee To Historic Centre

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But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local resident... Read more

Fake Signs And Hunger Strikes: Whats Behind Europes Backlash Against Overtourism?

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Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of resid... Read more

We Want A Vision That Does Not Have Tourism At Its Centre: Venice Residents Protest New Entry Fee

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The protesters say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre. Read more

Venice Day-trippers Will Face Steep Fines If They Dont Pay Fee Designed To Combat Overtourism

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From the end of April 2024, visitors must pay an entry fee. Read more

Turkey Instead Of Saint Tropez? Destination Dupes Could Help You Avoid The Crowds In 2024

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You might not see iconic monuments or famed museums, but the experience promises to be more relaxing and surprising. Read more

Barcelona, Venice, Bali: How Hotspot Destinations Are Spending Millions In Tourist Tax Revenue

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Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they... Read more

Tourist Taxes, Bus Bans And TikTok: How Europes Popular Cities Are Tackling Overcrowding

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From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are helping reduce tourist numbers. Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line Quits Venice: Where Will Ships Stop Instead?

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Here are the historical cities where cruise passengers may find themselves instead of Venice this year. Read more

Venice Entry Fee Launches: You Can Now Book Your Ticket To Visit In 2024

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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Venice Bans Large Groups And Loudspeakers To Make Life Better For Locals

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The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local ... Read more

From Scenic Canals To Cobblestone Streets: Venice And Ljubljana Could Soon Get A High-speed Train

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A new high-speed train from Venice to Ljubljana could improve cross-border travel. Read more

Venice Entry Fee: Here Are All The Dates When You'll Have To Pay To Visit In 2024

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Venice is rolling out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends. Read more

Turkey Instead Of Saint Tropez? Destination Dupes Could Help You Avoid The Crowds In 2024

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You might not see iconic monuments or famed museums, but the experience promises to be more relaxing and surprising. Read more

Which European Cities Are Trying To Cut Back The Number Of Cruise Ship Visits?

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Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passenge... Read more

Venice Tourist Tax: Everything You Need To Know About Booking Tickets In 2024

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After delaying the launch, city officials have given a new timeline from when daytrippers will have to pre-book their vi... Read more

Escape The Crowd With One Of These Easy Day Trips From Venice

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It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination. Read more

UNESCO Threatens To 'blacklist' Venice If Italy Doesn't Start To Look After Historical Sites

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UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are 'in danger'. Read more

Caviar And Cocktails: Simplon-Orient-Express Launches New Route From Brussels To Venice

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The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s. Read more

Long Layover? These European Airports Are Close Enough For City Sightseeing Excursions

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You can make the most of a long layover by doing a spot of sightseeing. Read more