Venice Tourist Traps

 10 Reviews  watch out for the African Vendors selling 'Gucci' 'Fendi' and 'Prada' purses. They are not real of course, but if you are willing to spend $50-$100 Euro for a pretty good imitation then go for it. You... 

 12 Reviews  As a Venetian , really, I tell you Not to go inside Harry's Bar unless you understand before what this place means : Harry's Bar is part of the City's history , the place has an incredible Charme and... 

 9 Reviews  Watching the pigeons swarm all over the people in the piazza (and how silly they act). One sits at the cafe calmly sipping on a cup of coffee. By far the most expensive cup of coffee i have ever had... 

 solopes Says:  One of Venice's landmarks, this tower, almost 100 meters high, is a temptation. From the top… Well, after 6 € and variable but generally long time in the line... 

 solopes Says:  When I was young I practiced much sport. That allowed me to understand the true meaning of the obstacles in the 3000 meters race. The hurdles, the wall, the... 

 GentleSpirit Says:  I knew it would be a tourist trap, I knew it would be frightfully expensive. Alas, i sat down to have a cup of coffee. It was certainly memorable, the most... 

 wise23girl Says:  Well there is an island I visited many many years ago...there was a cafe...there were outside markets...and it started with "M" or so I thought. I bought a... 

 lotharscheer Says:  All international buses leave and arrive now from Tronchetto (i couldn´t see any food or drink stalls), get there from/to Piazzale Roma (at the moment because... 

 devege Says:  Restaurant thieves of Venice !!!The waiter chats you up with niceties, explaining they have fresh fish, "non troppo grande per due", not too big for two. When... 

 breughel Says:  Venice counts a number of Palace 5* Luxe Hotels. Some are famous because located on the Grand Canal like the Gritti, Europa & Regina, Bauer or the Danieli on... 

 baldurontour Says:  We also made a similar experience like the "sandwich" thing you had. We went to a small "Kiosk/Bistro" and ordered 4 drinks (obviously, we all know the... 

 Jefie Says:  When you visit historic cities like Venice, you have to expect that there will be some restoration work going on, but I don't think I'd ever seen quite as much... 

 breughel Says:  During a previous journey in 1995, I had been able to observe the state of decay of numerous buildings situated on the Grand Canal. Walls eaten away by the... 

 LostBoyPN Says:  If you've seen and read my revised trip notes on Florence, then you'll know how I feel about the basterdization of Italy. Well, there is no better example of... 

 XKuger Says:  You have no option once you have decided to visit Venice you are already set in the Trap. Everything from water/ transport/ tickets/ coffee/ food are all... 

 Trekki Says:  …but this are we ourselves, the tourists. And I fully understand and support Venezia’s officials’ pricing policy. Just imagine that only 20% of us tourists stay... 

 Tuzik Says:  When in Venice, tired and looking for a place to eat, how does one decide which restaurant to choose when there are so many of them around? Here are a few... 

 jorgec25 Says:  When choosing a tourist menu at a restaurant, check if the price shown on the menu really includes everything (service, covert, taxes, etc.). If you really... 

 csordila Says:  Venice is worth a journey at each season: during the quiet winter months just like in the loud high summer months. The most pleasant months in Venice are May,... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  To be honest, I found Venice full of little tourist traps. One of the things which really annoyed me was the fact that the Tourist Information Office doesn't... 

 DAO Says:  STOP!It’s a lovely warm night. You are walking across the Piazza San Marco. Music drifts all around you. You see live music being played and you decide that you... 

 rockycomfort Says:  In many restauraunts, especially in larger groups w/mucho vino comsumed-o; and particularly if your friendly wait staff poses for photos w/your group...triple... 

 AsturArcadia Says:  Avoid places that are obviously catering for tourists. One one visit to Venezia (in 1983) I nipped into a bar too close to S. Lucia terminus for a morning...