Can I wear flip flops in Venice?


Can I wear flip flops in Venice? Although it may seem like a good idea, I don't suggest wearing flip flops while in the historic centre. They are also not suitable for walking around the city for hours. For the evenings in Venice, its fine to wear a pair of sneakers, even inside the restaurants and bars.


How do I not get ripped in Venice?

10 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off in Venice
  1. Walk instead of taking the vaporetto. ...
  2. Speaking of bar snacks, try some cicchetti (chee-KE-tee) – the Venetian version of tapas. ...
  3. Beware of the free tours to Murano. ...
  4. Taking a gondola ride is actually not a rip-off in our opinion.


Do you tip gondoliers in Venice?

(While not required or even expected, if your gondolier does the full 35 minutes and entertains you en route, a 5–10 percent tip is appreciated; if he's surly or rushes through the trip, skip it.)


Is there a dress code in Venice?

Most of the places in Venice are fine with casual attire. In summer it's a bit too hot to wear jeans, so I'd rather wear linen trousers, skirts and shorts. If you wear jeans in winter, put some thermal leggings or tights under.


What to be careful in Venice?

11 mistakes to avoid making in Venice
  • Having a drink or eating at St Mark's Square. You'll pay highly to enjoy a spritz with this view. ...
  • Visiting only for a day. ...
  • Only visiting one island. ...
  • Paying €80 for a gondola ride. ...
  • Taking the wrong ferry. ...
  • Following the crowds. ...
  • Eating pizza. ...
  • Not pre booking tickets to popular attractions.


Where to avoid in Venice?

The two main areas to avoid in Venice I suggest are:
  • Castello neighbourhood eastern side as it's quite out of reach.
  • Santa Croce neighbourhood around the Santa Lucia railway station where some tourists have been victim of theft.


Can you use toilet paper in Venice?

TOILETS IN VENICE Do not rely on toilet paper being present in the bathroom (here's where your map would be most useful). Be prepared to search for the method of flushing the toilet. There are as many ways to flush toilets in Venice as there are gondolas.


Why not order pizza in Venice?

DON'T order pizza in Venice. If you are in Italy, doesn't mean that pizza is good in every city, especially not in Venice. Wood-burning ovens are banned in Venice, which means that you won't get the best pizza. Venice is great for pasta and the local seafood.


Do you have to pay for toilets in Venice?

All the restrooms are accessible with a coin that needs to be inserted in the proper coin acceptors. The entry fee, determined by the City Hall of Venice, is of euro 1,50, Vat included, in all the restrooms except for the Tronchetto island and the Napoleonic gardens, where the fee is of 1,00, euro Vat included.


Are gondolas cash only?

Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually more expensive than the official rates.


Is it OK to wear flip flops in Europe?

Shoes to avoid? Flip flops. There's not enough support and unless you're at a beach, you won't see Europeans wearing flip flops. I'd also recommend avoiding high heel stilettos as a lot of European streets are cobblestones.


What to wear on a plane to Italy?

Here's what to wear on a flight to Italy: Layers are key: As with any flights, layers are particularly important on long flights. It's impossible to tell if the AC will be stalled while you sit on the runway, so start with a simple cotton shirt, and be sure to bring a more stylish cardigan or sweater to layer on top.