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

4.3 /5

based on 36 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

2.9/5
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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Viktoria

Viktoria

Spain

Solo travel

I was feeling safe there. I've stayed in a hostel that was not far away from the city center. The public transport is "vaporetto"and I highly recommend to buy a ticket abonement for the quantity of days that if you will be there like 2 days or 3 days ticket. It will be cheaper

Posted: June 27, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Venice was a beautiful city that is so walkable and busy that it makes things interesting. The city sometimes feels like a maze and it is enjoyable walking around with no activities or destinations in mind. It's honestly so budget friendly in that way. The architecture is so beautiful and the San Marcos cathedral is only 3 euros. I recommend getting an all day ferry pass because your feet will be tired at the end of the day. You must try the tiermisu it's so delicious!

Posted: June 24, 2024
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Marija

Marija

North Macedonia

Couple travel

Venice is a beautiful city. During the day there are a lot of crowds and it doesn't help that some of the pathways are very narrow. While in those places i did keep an eye on my belongings. Other than that Venice is safe and and very pretty. I do recommend buying the 20eur ticket that allows you to visit a lot of museums and churches. Not all of them are amazing but most of they are a good attraction to see.

Posted: June 22, 2024Experienced: March, 2023
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Solo travel

Loved Venice in winter time with high water. The gates were left open and the city was flooded. Dec is a very quiet time to visit the city. I walked the entire day. There were very few visitors. Had the best time

Posted: June 9, 2024Experienced: November, 2020
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Solo travel

I was staying with Italian friends and I loved it. It was the best of solo traveling and having a cozy warm space at home. In general I feel Venice gets too crowded / don’t really recommend more people to go because locals loosing access to affordable home is real. Both flats the friend lived at were now converted into airbnbs. I stayed for 10 days, I feel as it’s not the biggest place perhaps you could stay for less time / also not stay inside of Venice and e.g. go there by bus. Other cities are fairly accessible, I can recommend using Flixbus.

Posted: May 12, 2024
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Is Venice safe for women?

Safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Crime index

2 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Venice is not only gorgeous, at night I felt very safe walking back to my appartment on my own (I lived here for half a year so had quite some walks). The city is known for this safety feeling, even in the narrower steeets at the city center. Besides, I have never seen this many other women on a solo trip in a city.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Venice is a very safe city, but as a woman, you always need to be careful and look around to avoid problems. In any case, walking around at night, even alone, is safe and peaceful. The only problem in the city is pickpockets, who have decreased in recent years, but in crowded places it's always good to be cautious.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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