Venice has started charging fees again, why is no one talking about this?

Venice is beautiful, but the customs and habits are very different from those at home! Check out these tips and get ready before you go👇 ❗Pay the island entry fee 📅 From April 18 to May 4, 2025, plus Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in May, June, and July, and on June 2, visitors entering the island without staying overnight must book their entry time in advance and pay the fee 💰How to pay? Use the Venezia Unica official website to pay. Booking more than four days in advance costs "5 euros/person," booking within three days before entry costs "10 euros/person" 🚢Transportation tips 📥Ticket activation is a must: Whether taking the train from Mestre to Venice’s main island, or using Venice’s buses and water buses, tickets must be activated by scanning at the gate after purchase! "Unactivated ticket = fare evasion = fine"! 📱Must-have app: Venice mainly relies on water transport, with few buses and taxis. No need to open Bolt, Uber, or other ride-hailing apps. It’s recommended to download "AVM Venezia" to find the bus and water bus routes and buy tickets. 🚫Don’t board the wrong boat: Venice’s public transport has more than one operator, and tickets are not interchangeable between operators. "Boarding the wrong boat = fare evasion = fine"! 🗺️Be careful not to get lost: Venice’s main island is like a maze with many dead ends and alleys. Make sure your phone is charged and you can use Google Maps to navigate while exploring. 👚Luggage and dressing tips 🧳Don’t drag suitcases around the island: The main island has concentrated attractions mostly on stone-paved roads, requiring long walks. Dragging a suitcase around is very tiring. ☀️Sun protection and staying warm: The Mediterranean climate has a big temperature difference between day and night in summer, ●Daytime: Use sun protection, especially physical sunscreen, to prevent sunburn and heatstroke ●Nighttime: Add clothes in time to avoid catching a cold from the sea breeze 🌧️Streets may flood during high tide or heavy rain! It’s recommended to stay on the island at night or if planning to visit in winter, prepare waterproof shoe covers in advance and check real-time water levels on the Città di Venezia official website. 💶Always carry cash ✅Bring enough cash and coins: Gondola rides, some souvenir shops, and public toilets may only accept cash ✅Try to exchange euros before arriving on the island! Most ATMs on Venice’s main island charge high fees! ✅Check before withdrawing with debit or credit cards: ●Whether there is a currency conversion fee ●Whether there is an overseas withdrawal fee 🦹Beware of theft and robbery 🚨Be extra alert in high-risk areas: Watch out for pickpockets in crowded places like the train station, water bus stops, and attractions! 💰Avoid showing off wealth: Don’t carry large amounts of cash, don’t use high-end phones/computers/cameras, don’t carry luxury bags or wear expensive jewelry, etc. 💼Three anti-theft essentials: 1. Use a chest bag/anti-theft backpack/inner pockets (to prevent money and documents from being stolen) 2. Use a phone lanyard (to prevent snatching when taking photos) 3. Divide cash (hide some in inner pockets and some in a small bag) ⛪Respect local culture and beliefs 🖐Follow visiting rules: Most Venetians are Catholic. When visiting churches, do not wear sleeveless tops, shorts, or skirts above the knee. Keep quiet inside churches and avoid loud talking. ⚠️Respect religious taboos: During religious holidays like Easter and Christmas or at religious sites, respect local customs and avoid inappropriate remarks or behavior. 🪙Other important notes ⌛National holidays: Italy is almost entirely on holiday in August, many shops will be closed, which may cause inconvenience to tourists 🚭Smoking rules: Smoking is prohibited in public indoor places in Italy; smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas 🔌Plug type: Italy uses the "Italian standard" socket, not the European standard, so be sure to bring the correct adapter! ♻️Garbage sorting: Venice requires garbage sorting. Before throwing away trash, separate it by category. Common categories include PLASTICA (plastic waste), CARTA E CARTONE (paper and cardboard), ORGANICO/UMIDO (organic kitchen waste), VETRO (glass waste), SECCO (dry waste), etc. Search 🔍【Venice Local Guide】 for more authentic Venice experiences~ #UniqueVeniceExoticCharm #ItalyVeniceTrip #MustReadBeforeTravel #TravelTips #Fees #Transportation #SpecialTransport