Solo Female Travel in Venice

Venice, an enchanting city nestled in northeastern Italy, is a mosaic of 118 tiny islands interconnected by a network of breathtaking canals and picturesque bridges. Known globally as the "City of Bridges," it's renowned for iconic landmarks such as the majestic St. Mark's Square and the awe-inspiring Doge's Palace. Venice's very lifeblood are its romantic gondolas and vaporettos (water buses) that glide gracefully along the Grand Canal, lined with splendiful Renaissance and Gothic palaces. This city is also the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi, the famous composer, providing a rich history in music. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff or a passionate foodie, Venice offers a unique charm and multitude cultural gems that captivate every visitor's heart.

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Is Venice good for solo travel?

Safety:

Safety:Very safe

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.
Transport:

Transport:Easy

Navigating Venice as a solo female traveler is relatively straightforward. The city boasts of a network of canals, bridges, and narrow alleyways that add to its charm. Despite it lacking traditional transportation, the city's natural layout allows you to reach any point just by walking. Even if you get lost, the locals are usually very helpful. As long as you're reasonably fit and have a good map or GPS, you'll experience moderate ease in getting around.
Things to do:

Things to do:Fascinating

Venice is packed with a wealth of attractions, offering an immersive experience into its rich history, art, and culture. The city is filled with architectural gems such as Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Plus, museums like Gallerie dell'Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim Collection make it a paradise for art lovers. A trip to Venice isn't complete without a ride in its iconic gondolas across the Grand Canal or exploring the tiny, winding paths on foot. Its cuisine also offers an authentic taste of Italian culinary traditions. Whether you enjoy history, art, food, shopping, or just want to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere, Venice caters to a broad array of interests.
Food:

Food:Above average

Venice offers an excellent range of Italian dishes with a focus on fresh seafood. The cuisine is vibrant, diverse, and true to its traditional Italian roots. You can sample everything from classic pizzas and pastas to Venetian specialties like Risotto nero and Fritto misto. Street food, such as Cicchetti, offers a taste of traditional Venetian cuisine, while the bakeries present a delightful array of pastries, breads, and desserts. However, be prepared for relatively high prices, particularly in areas with lots of tourists.
Budget:

Budget:Expensive

Venice can be quite expensive, especially in terms of accommodation and dining. Traveling in the city involves using water taxis or gondolas which can also get pricey. However, with careful planning and budgeting, you can manage to have an economical trip. Remember to also be prepared for additional costs like entrance fees for various museums and attractions.

Is Venice worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 33 experiences

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

2.9/5
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
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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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
Things to do: 3/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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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
Things to do: 4/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel

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
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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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
Things to do: 4/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 4/5
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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
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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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
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Nicole

Nicole

Germany

Family travel

I loved Venice! Despite all the tourists you can find quiet places, you just have to get away from the typical tourist routes. I felt very safe. The food is so yummy - do some research to not end in a tourist trap though.

Posted: May 2, 2024Experienced: February, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Greta

Greta

Italy

Solo travel

It was super - so much art - about food: I only take Cicchettino and mozzarella in carrozza… outside so expensive - so much beautiful the sea and the quiet - it’s really really safe, like a bubble - Venice accent is so funny - you louse yourself on the bridges, are many … - it was unique, I will return

Posted: March 3, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Cerys

Cerys

Jersey

Solo travel

Felt safe as a solo female traveller, I stayed in a hostel and made a really nice group of friends - although watch out for pick pockets! Really pretty city and relatively inexpensive if you stay away from the busier and more touristic areas - go down little side streets and you’ll find some hidden gems for food and drink. Would recommend finding a group if you want a gondola ride as it was €100 which isn’t too bad when split between 5 people. Overall a really lovely city.

Posted: January 31, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Is Venice safe for women?

Safety rating

3.7 /5

Based on 3 experiences

Crime rates rating

1.3 /5

Based on 3 experiences

venice is a very safe city. Not having cars it makes me feel much more safer compared to other cities. I often walk alone even in the night and I almost always felt safe. Anyway you need to pay attention to your belongings, there could be thieves stealing stuff around!

Posted: July 3, 2024
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Ilaria

Ilaria

Venice is very turistic and very safe. If you go outside of the island, like Mestre the safety is much worse, totally not raccomand it but in the island you can walk around alone also in the dark and no problem!

Posted: June 26, 2024
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Venice

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