Is Venice Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Venice is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and willing to help tourists. It is easy to navigate through its well-known canals and small streets. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing can be a concern, especially in crowded areas or on public transport, so exercise caution and make sure your belongings are secure. Overall, with proper precautions, your travel can be a safe and memorable experience.

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How safe is Venice?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Venice is generally safe even for solo female travelers. Streets can get deserted at night but it's typically a peaceful and quiet city where serious crimes are relatively uncommon. However, like any other tourist attraction, petty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur. Hence, it's advisable to stay alert and cautious especially at night. Well-lit and busy areas are always the most secure to stroll around. Always remember to respect the city rules and cultural norms to ensure a stress-free vacation.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Venice, including the famous Vaporettos (water buses), are generally safe and reliable. The city is heavily frequented by tourists, making it a vibrant location at all hours. However, it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings, keep your belongings close especially during peak hours as pickpocketing can occur. There's minimal risk traveling at night, as stops are usually in busy areas. Women frequently use public transportation in Venice without any issues.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Venice, is a relatively safe place for solo female travelers. Street harassment is not commonly encountered in this city. However, general caution is advised particularly during late hours and in less crowded areas. Also, it is important to ignore any unwanted attention, avoid eye contact, and walk confidently. Overall, the ambiance is tourist-friendly, and the locals are often respectful.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Venice is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. However, there are occurrences of petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching mainly in crowded places and public transport. Always be vigilant and secure your belongings, especially in crowded areas like Piazza San Marco and on water buses.

Is Venice worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 42 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

2.9/5
Lyona

Lyona

Netherlands

Family travel

I absolutely loved Venice, it’s like an amazing maze everywhere! I got asked on dates whilest at dinner with my family multiple times, but overall it’s very expensive but I felt save, it’s beautiful and it’s worth going.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Group travel

Being in a group made me feel more safe and comfortable in a different country. It’s just so much fun to spend time with your friends but not in a basic, every day way. And if u get lost, at least u are together.

Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Couple travel

Felt Safe all around but in some very busy streets there are people to tell you that you should wear your bag in front of you. We did Drive with a Bus After 10pm and we didn’t feel unsafe. But maybe it depends on the Part of Venice were you are.

Posted: May 6, 2025
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nolwen

nolwen

France

Couple travel

First of all, Venice is pretty expensive, if you want to visit the city, it's better to book an hotel at Mestre and take the train or the bus to go to the city (from Mestre centro to piazzale Roma, it's about 20 min I would say). One bus ticket is 1,70€ if I remember well, and the train is around 1,45€. And if you book an hotel at Lido, be ready to spend money with the waterbus ! Lido is cool (beach, kind people, chill...), but pay 9,50€ a single waterbus ticket is expensive. For example, a day ticket is 20€ and a week ticket is 65€ (it works for both bus and vaporetto). To visit, i would say the Ghetto, Tre Archi, Giardini Biennale and the neighborhood around. I never went to Murano and Burano, but it's a need to visit these islands. At Lido, the neighborhood of Malamocco is bellissimo, there's Chioggia too, both are an old Venice less touristic. At Venice, there's a Conad (supermarket) in an old theater. While being at Venice, try the Spritz with Aperol or Select (Aperol is from Padova and Select is the real and tastiest one (it's bitter) which comes from Venice.) The price of Spritz is way cheaper on Venice than anywhere else in Italy. At Mestre, you don't feel this safe, especially at Mestre centro or the trainstation, where there are maranza (weirdos), but at Venice, it's way different ! Like, at night, i feel good while walking alone, i'm just afraid that some men could follow me (I look behind me even where I live, it's just a "habit").

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2023
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Solo travel

i loved venice! it was one of the prettiest places i’ve been, every where i looked i just wanted to take a photo. i stayed on the mainland which i would definitely recommend because it drives down prices by A LOT! i would also say that going in winter enhanced my experience!

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Noah

Noah

South Korea

Group travel

I visited Venice recently and, as expected, it was absolutely beautiful. The canals, narrow streets, and historic buildings made it feel like I was walking through a movie set. The city is very walkable — I barely used any public transportation. Most places are easy to reach on foot, and wandering around is half the fun. It’s easy to get lost, but that’s part of the charm. Tourist spots can get crowded, especially around San Marco, but it wasn’t overwhelming. As for safety, I felt generally fine walking around during the day and early evening. One thing to note: food can be hit or miss depending on where you go. Some restaurants cater mainly to tourists, so I recommend checking reviews or going slightly off the main path if you want something more authentic. Overall, Venice was a unique and beautiful experience — definitely worth visiting at least once.

Posted: April 2, 2025
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Is Venice safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 17 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 17 local experiences

Venice is a safe and pleasant city, we have some problems with pickpockets but we just have to be careful, the homeless are there but they stay in their own homes and almost always don't bother people.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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I was there for a few days on a girls trip. i felt really safe, whole day and even while coming back at night. I bet being in a group made me feel a lot more at ease but overall venice is giving calm, nice vibe.

Posted: May 11, 2025
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