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VENICE Travel Guide: 51 Things to Know & Costly Mistakes to Avoid

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But Venice is unique, a city built on water with a different set of rules. So even though we thought we had prepared very well for our trip, we quickly learned the city has strict laws with hefty fines that can catch tourists by surprise.

We really wanted a gondola ride, but the maximum is five person per gondola and we were a family of six, so we would have needed two gondelas, and that just wasn't in our budget for this trip.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book museum and church tickets in advance using the Venezica system.
✓Buy a vaporto transport pass if you plan to use it more than once.
✓Carry cash for the overnight tourist tax at Airbnbs.
✓Download offline maps of Venice before your trip.
✓Avoid wearing swimwear in the city to prevent a €250 fine.

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Unexpected fines for breaking local laws — Learn the strict rules, such as no swimming in canals or sitting on monument steps, to avoid fines up to €350.
High costs for attractions and transport — Use passes like the Rolling Venice card for discounts and budget options like traghetti for gondola-like experiences.

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QWhat are the essential tips and rules for visiting Venice?
QHow can travelers avoid costly mistakes and fines in Venice?
QWhat are the best ways to save money while exploring Venice?

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Planning a trip to Venice, Italy? 🇮🇹 Don’t make these tourist mistakes! In this video, we share 51 Venice DO’s and DON’TS — the essential tips, rules, and fines every traveler should know in 2025. From public transport and tourist taxes to unique local laws (like no swimming in canals), this Venice travel guide will help you explore stress-free. We’ll also show you how to save money in Venice, where to find free drinking fountains to refill your bottle, and even the best spots to grab a sweet treat when the kids need a break. Plus, you’ll find links to maps, prices, and tours below to help you plan your trip. Join us as we explore magical Venezia and share the love we felt for this incredible city. #venice #venezia #italy #dosanddonts *WATCH NEXT* *From VENICE to the GREEK ISLANDS: Our Perfect Itinerary with Kids!* https://youtu.be/hjveXu-UkOA *Our Other Italy Videos (Playlist)* https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5ZhmNeN28UdrHO7jCE_NbpQbceUJ5QQ&si=Kmun31qpEViT1eL3 *LINKS* *Tourist Overnight Tax:* https://www.comune.venezia.it/it/content/tourist-tax-information-guests *Venezia Única:* https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services *Information Request Form*: https://avm.avmspa.it/it/content/sf-information-and-reports *Forbidden Behavior:* https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/comportamenti-vietati *Rialto Market Tour:* https://www.viator.com/tours/Venice/Rialto-Market-Food-and-Wine-Lunchtime-Tour-of-Venice/d522-20455P10?pid=P00081169&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector *Venice by bicycle:* https://www.comune.venezia.it/en/content/venice-and-bycicles *Bike Map:* https://avm.avmspa.it/sites/default/files/mappa_bicipark.pdf *BiciPark:* https://avm.avmspa.it/en/content/bicipark-venezia https://bicipark.avmspa.it/sito/ *Venice Access Fee Ending:* https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/access-fee *Water Fountain Map:* https://www.venicetapwater.org *ACTIVITIES* Rialto Market Tour with Lunch: https://www.viator.com/tours/Venice/Rialto-Market-Food-and-Wine-Lunchtime-Tour-of-Venice/d522-20455P10?pid=P00081169&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector Tour of the real hidden Venice: https://www.viator.com/tours/Venice/SHOME-VENICE-THE-REAL-HIDDEN-VENICE/d522-72276P3?pid=P00081169&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour https://www.viator.com/tours/Venice/Small-Group-Venice-In-A-Day-With-Basilica-San-Marco-and-Doges-Palace-plus-Gondola-Ride/d522-15693P31?pid=P00081169&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector *Our NEW VIATOR PAGE with ALL the BEST-RATED TOURS:* https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/globetrottinggang ************* Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that provided, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you, and we appreciate your support of our channel! *Affiliate Programs with which Globetrotting Gang is Associated* *Viator Partner Program*; *CruiseDirect*; *Amazon:* As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Venice Brief Information 01:27 1- Preparation and Arrival 08:42 2- Getting Around the Canals 13:26 3- Eats 17:42 4- Safety Rules and Fines 20:24 5- Culture and Experiences