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Venice limits number of tourist groups to 25 to combat overtourism
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Venice limits number of tourist groups to 25 to combat overtourism

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Last updated: August 4, 2024 11:30 am
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Venice limits number of tourist groups to 25 to combat overtourismMeasures to curb overtourism

Venice limits number of tourist groups to 25 to combat overtourism

Tourists and guides who break the limit of 25 people or use loudspeakers will be fined around $50-100. These rules will also apply to Venice’s islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Venice limits number of tourist groups to 25 to combat overtourism

Venice has limited the number of tourist groups to 25 in a bid to tackle overtourism. (Image: iStock)

To deal with this overtourism, Venice Megaphones are banned in Italy and groups are limited to just 25 people. Exceptions include children under the age of 2, and visiting students and educational trips. These new rules were supposed to come into effect in June. However, this was delayed because many guides had already booked these group trips.
Overtourism in Venice
Overtourism in Venice
Tourists and guides who break the limit of 25 people or use loudspeakers will be fined around $50-100. These rules will also apply to Venice’s islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Measures to curb overtourism

This is not the first measure Venice has introduced to curb overtourism. Earlier in April, Venice became the first city in the world to impose an entrance fee. This development was carried out as part of a pilot program that lasted 29 days. It brought the city more than $2.5 million in revenue.

The “Venice entrance fee” applies to tourists entering the old town between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm daily, with hotel guests, minors under 14 and the disabled exempt. There is currently no daily limit on tickets received as a QR code.
Overtourism in Venice
Overtourism in Venice
In addition, in January 2024, Venice enacted regulations that include a ban on loudspeakers, which are considered disruptive. The city has an area of ​​just 7.6 square kilometers and received nearly 13 million tourists in 2019, so efforts are being made to increase the management of organized groups in the historic center. Concerns about residents leaving due to the influx of tourists have made these measures even more urgent.
Venice, famous for its canals, architecture and romantic atmosphere, attracts millions of tourists, putting pressure on its infrastructure. Concerns arise about the impact of visitors roaming the narrow streets and canals on the city’s structure. In early 2023, gondolas became stuck near roads due to drought conditions, reminiscent of Italy’s water shortage in 2022. In July, UNESCO experts proposed adding Venice to the list of endangered World Heritage sites, citing “irreversible” damage from mass tourism, development and climate change.
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