Is Venice Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety rating
Based on 23 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Low
Tap water:Very safe
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Overall rating
based on 23 experiences
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Solo travel experience
I've been to Venice in February. It felt very safe and it was easy to get around on the water buses. I stayed in an AirBnB on the Grand Canal and the street it was on was always busy with lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants so it was easy to pop out for food at night time and sit in a cafe and watch the world go by. A great city to wander around.
Posted: September 25, 2023Solo travel experience
I visited Venice alone and I didn't feel unsafe. I was never out really late but I didn't feel I needed to hurry back before dark. After dark, all the bridges and narrow alleys of Venice looked the same, so I used things as landmarks to make sure I was heading the right back - statues, shop window displays, etc.
Posted: September 18, 2023Solo travel experience
The city on the water is very impressive and I've never seen anything like that before! There were SO MANY tourists. I've been there two days and on the second day I went off the main island and it felt much more authentic. I really recommended taking a swim in the sea and taking late evening public transportation boats.
Posted: August 10, 2023Experienced: June, 2023Group travel experience
Too crowded in summer, but the food and the architecture was worth visiting. Expensive but delicious food. Avoid visiting on Easter holidays, it eilld be different to move around due to lots of tourists.
Posted: June 29, 2023Experienced: January, 2017Solo travel experience
I loved Venice. Stayed in a hostel in Venice Mestre (mainland Venice) and caught the train to St Lucia where the main part of Venice is. It was €2 each way, and I usually walked everywhere in Venice.
Posted: June 18, 2023Family travel experience
We lived in an appartment which belonged to a friend of a friend so we didn't have to pay accomodation. We stayed away from the crowded streets and didn't even bother to go on the expensive gondolas. The absence of cars makes this city feel like an outer world, very peaceful. We visited the Biennale which was very interesting and the park was lovely. Overall I keep amazing memories, and the sunsets were beautiful
Posted: June 15, 2023Experienced: July, 2017
jahnavi (23)
Italy
Group travel experience
I visited Venice during the carnival festival with friends. The city is very elegant with a vibrant vibe in its surroundings. Those canals and boat rides are dreamy. The masked festive locals are extremely friendly and add spark to the moment. The local desert castagnole is delicious. I recommend visiting Venice and experience it's vibe, if during the carnival time it will be even better. Beware of the crowds🤞.
Posted: June 12, 2023Experienced: January, 2023Solo travel experience
Venice is just so pretty. The surrounding islands like Burano are so colorful and dreamy. I was there for a weekend and it was so relaxing. I loved it. One tip for solo travellers: Don't be alone very late in the city alleys because you might get lost.
Posted: May 30, 2023Solo travel experience
I highly recommend going to Burano and Murano islands. Burano is an island with lots of colorful buildings. It’s famous for its traditional handmade lace. When you’re in Venice walk in the opposite direction to all the tourists. Aqua Alta Libreria bookshop is also worth a visit. I stayed in Venezia Mestra (the mainland part of Venice). It’s a lot cheaper than staying in Venice itself. I also recommend doing a walking history tour of Venice. It was quite interesting. As for food look for little alleyways and squared away from the tourist areas. You get more local and authentic foods there. I didn’t find it too difficult to navigate my way around Venice. There are painted signs on the wall to some of the bigger attractions like San Marco Square and Rialto Bridge. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk from one side of the island to the next though there are lots of water taxis (though quite expensive). It’s cheaper to take a Vaporetto.
Posted: May 23, 2023Couple travel experience
Venice is a city full of History, where you can visit anothers centuries through its heritage monuments. It's very beautiful and quiet off-season. I really recommand you this city, and if you like Modern Art, go to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, a really cute and quiet place.
Posted: May 4, 2023Experienced: February, 2023Meet locals in Venice
Cézanne
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Hi!! I’m a 23 y old human rights student from Belgium living in Venice until february :))
Alice
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Hi ! 💋 I am a queer French artist currently living in Venice and studying in Bologna.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Elnora
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I am Elnora , studied in Italy . I have bachelors in Philosophy, International Studies and Economics . I work online sometimes, and like talking to people from different backgrounds
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇪🇸 Spain
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Alice
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3 days
About me
Hi ! 💋 I am a queer French artist currently living in Venice and studying in Bologna.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Silvia
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3 days
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Ciao, ho 22 anni, mi sono trasferita da poco a Venezia, mi piace viaggiare e conoscere nuove persone❤️
Giulia
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2 days
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Hey, I'm Giulia and I'm interested in backpacking, camping, cycling, hiking, live music, solo travel, sunbathing, swimming and trekking
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Maimunah
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Hi! I'm Maimunah from Malaysia. I'm doing an Erasmus Master's and I've been to several countries in Europe so far like Poland, France, Spain, Italy (of course!), all the Baltic countries and more! I wanna keep travelling and meet new people. Let's see how it goes from here.
Local discussions
Travelin the city? What are your favourite or must-do things in Venice?
Hi everyone. I’m heading to Venice tomorrow and I have 3 full days there. What are some of your favourite or must-do things in Venice? I’m planning on going to Murano & Burano, St Mark’s Basilica and the Liberia Aqau Alta. Also do you have any tips on how now to get lost
Posted: November 7, 2022Safety in Italy
