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 41 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

3/5

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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Beyza

Beyza

Turkey

Group travel

I think the most important thing to be careful is mosquitoes. Especially if you are going to travel in the summer you must take care of yourself about that. Also, there is no night life in Venice and I feel a bit unsafe after 10 pm even in the summer night. But overall; people, view, and architecture were mesmerizing. And you should definitely see the Murano and/or Burano islands

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Solo travel

Super safe solo trip Stayed 2 nights, one in a Hostel with 16 other girls, and then one night at a 5 stars just to know how it felt, haha. Super safe to walk around at night and during the daytime. Super recommend

Posted: January 16, 2025Experienced: January, 2017
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Alexia

Alexia

France

Solo travel

I loved my stay alone in Venice. I stayed there for 3 nights. The first day, I visited the whole main island on foot going to Punta della Dogana, then crossing Punta dell’Academia I went to Piazza San Marco, then Ponte di Rialto to reach the Jewish quarter. Very very nice. The second day, I went to visit the islands of Murano and Burano. I went to restaurants solo every day and ate really well. I recommend going to small traditional restaurants that are located in alleys.

Posted: October 8, 2024
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Karen

Karen

Brazil

Family travel

Venice is a beautiful place; the people are very kind and pleasant. Not to mention, the food is amazing. You can do everything on foot, but the transportation is also safe. It's a very busy city with a lot of people at the same time.

Posted: August 3, 2024Experienced: July, 2022
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Solo travel

I loved Venice I stayed outside next to the train station in ANDA Venice and I would definitely suggest it! There wasn’t a lot to do so I decided to walk around and find the cool little spots! Walking around alone felt super safe but not so much on the main land at night!!

Posted: August 1, 2024
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Is Venice safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 16 local experiences

Crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 16 local experiences

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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Catcalling and states are unfortunately all too common. That said, nothing serious has ever happened to me and I’ve always felt fairly safe. If you’re a solo traveller, please be aware of men and remain in public and well lit areas.

Posted: May 4, 2025
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Meet locals in Venice

nagisa

nagisa

About Me

Hi! I’m from Tokyo and grew up in the US, and currently based in Venice, studying as an exchange student :) I fluent in English and Japanese, currently studying Russian. I’m gonna solo travel around Europe in May, and I would be more than happy to meet local and travel girlies <33 hmu on my insta @1nqktty I do music so would love to meet musicians and music lovers as well :)

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Lucero

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I'm a peruvian girl that has moved to Italy since she was six, I never got the opportunity to return back to my country. I really would like to travel more around Europe and Asia, I cannot wait to do this experiences 😄. I have studied in a art school, like learning languages and currently I am trying to decide what university choose

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Nicole

Nicole

Venice

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3 days

About me

Hi! I’m Nicole, a 23 years old student from Italy. I’m currently studying Management and Sustainability in Venice, where I live and maybe host some of you :) I love exploring new cities, trying local foods and discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. I’m easygoing and always up for a laugh

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Manon

Venice

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2 days

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Helloo! I'm a 23 y/o French student from Paris living in Venezia for an Erasmus. I'm studying film, but I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. I love travelling (but who doesn't on this app). I think I cook well! I like to play board games, visit museums, make art and crafts, watch movies, hike, and a lot of other things. I'd love to host one day, but I'm waiting to live on my own. In the mean time I'd like to meet new people in the place I live of somewhere else :))

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Upcoming visitors to Venice

Carolina

Carolina

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I'm an 18 year old Portuguese girl, from Lisbon! I love to bake, listen to music, read. I'm really excited to be travelling by myself this summer, in end june and begging july, and would love to meet people or find a travel buddy who'd like to come with! Please let me know if you're interested!

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Sude

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I’m Sude, I like visiting museums and discovering the history and culture of places. I’m currently looking for someone to travel Europe.

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