The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of its mission to regulate huge crowds and improve local life. The Italian city of Venice has announced new limits on the size of tourist groups – the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city.
Starting in June, groups will be limited to 25 people – or roughly half the capacity of a tourist bus. The use of loudspeakers, “which can generate confusion and disturbances,” will also be banned, the city said in a statement.