About this site
Is Totally Venice affiliated with the city of Venice or any tourism board? No — we're an independent, privately run directory. For official rules and payments (like the access fee), always use the city's own portal, linked from the relevant page.
How often is the site updated? At least once a week, usually two or three times — both new pages and updates to existing ones when details (prices, dates, rules) change.
Can I suggest a page or correction? Yes, and it's genuinely useful to us — see the contact page.
About visiting Venice
Do I need to pay to enter Venice? Not by default. A day-tripper access fee applies only on specific dates the city announces in advance, and only during set daytime hours — see our access fee guide for the current status.
Is Venice sinking? Venice does experience gradual subsidence and relative sea-level rise, which is exactly what the MOSE flood barrier system was built to manage for exceptional tides — see our MOSE explainer.
How many days do I need in Venice? Two to three full days covers the major sights at a reasonable pace; a week lets you add day trips to the islands and a genuinely unhurried exploration of sestieri beyond San Marco.
Are there cars in Venice? Not in the historic centre — it's entirely pedestrian and boat-based, which is exactly what makes it feel unlike anywhere else.