Venice started charging this week €5 (US$ 5.30) fee for day-trippers who are not staying overnight. Despite the launch of the scheme to curb mass tourism was postponed several times, it will now ...

Both Venice and Verona are charming, historic cities in Northern Italy. While they have some similarities, they also have ...

Many popular tourist destinations are introducing new fees and restrictions to manage the influx of tourists. These include ...

A writer and his daughter wander the ancient city at night, inspired by Joseph Brodsky, the Russian writer who loved the city ...

Tourists visiting Venice will now need to pay a fee when making day trips to the famous city, as part of a bid to combat over-tourism. The €5 (£4) entrance fee - which is required only for ...

The best time to visit Venice is from September to November when tourists desert the city. Although the temperatures – which range from the upper 30s to mid-70s – necessitate some layers ...

Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers Global tourism is booming. These people would rather it wasn’t Venice backs €5 fee for day-trip tourists The tax will be applied every Friday ...

Venice's strict tourist tax is coming back into force in 2025 to combat overwhelming crowds - but some months will still be ...

high tourism season. The beauty and romance of Venice is undeniable, but city leaders face more problems than arguably any other European city. Venice is essentially sinking, with flood damage ...

Meanwhile, local authorities have taken measures to clamp down on the number of visitors by introducing a tourist tax. So, it might be worth reconsidering your trip to Venice this year.