- Venice limits group travel to 25 people per tour
For years, Venice has been grappling with issues stemming from tourist crowds squeezing through its narrow alleyways. After a trial run of an entry fee, the city is now limiting the size of tour groups. Groups accompanied by tour guides will now be capped at 25 people. The use of loudspeakers is also prohibited.
Mass tourism has been causing problems for Venice, one of the world's most famous tourist destinations, for some time now. Tourists flock to the historic city center, including St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the canals. During peak season, the city's narrow streets are packed with people. While mass tourism brings in significant revenue, it also causes substantial damage.
Venice restricts group tours
The aim of these new measures is to protect the tranquility of residents and to give pedestrians more freedom of movement. Those who do not comply may face fines ranging from 25 to 500 euros, according to media reports. The measures were originally set to take effect in June but were delayed until early August. They apply to the city center and the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
In April, Venice became the first city in the world to trial a five-euro entry fee for day-trippers on 29 days. The trial ended in mid-July. In principle, the fee was due between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. According to initial plans, the city intends to continue charging a fee on certain days in the future, though the exact amount and details are yet to be determined.
The city of the lagoon, Venice, has implemented new measures to limit mass tourism, including capping tour group sizes and banning the use of loudspeakers. These efforts are aimed at preserving the peace of residents and enhancing pedestrian movement within the city center and surrounding islands.
Despite the challenges posed by mass tourism, the city of the lagoon, Venice, continues to attract millions of visitors annually, making it one of the world's busiest tourist destinations.
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