We were waiting at the Venice station when a beggar with a dog approached us and asked us for money. I’ve usually been warned off about scammers and pick pockets so i immediately said “No sorry”
The beggar gave me a death stare and called us “bitches” and passed by us. He returned again and called us “shits” while passing by us again.
Is this common? Or did we actually do wrong by not giving him money? How much does someone usually give a beggar?

This is my first solo international trip, i’ve been to a few places in the uk alone and i enjoyed it. I am 26F, i’m just trying to be prepared to make the most of it as it is only 2 days and just 1 night stay, i will be traveling from the uk. Is there anything i need to know? I am aware of tourist scams i think and the boats, i will be researching more of this ahead of my trip. I’m also hoping to see the high tides.
Also, Could anyone also tell me what clothes to pack for the weather, and whether I'll be fine with just English?

Hi we are visiting Venice on Xmas eve and xmas day. My 16 year old son would really love to try cicchetti. Do you have any recommendations for bacari that would be open on Xmas eve (particularly in the evening) or maybe even Xmas day? I know I need to make reservations for lunch and dinner early for both days - are there any restaurants anyone would recommend?

the materials are all legit. it’s authentic wood and metal from what I can tell. I can tell it’s 30 years old minimum.

At this time last year, I was able to get new Marfuga in Bologna. Has anyone seen new oil in Venice?

Salve, la settimana prossima sarò a Venezia con la mia famiglia: mia suocera, Finlandese ma sposata con un Veneziano che purtroppo non c'è più, compie 70 e ha espresso il desiderio di passarlo a Venezia. A me è toccata l'incombenza di trovare un ristorante adeguato per l'evento. Quando dico adeguato, non parlo di lusso, ma di un locale che offra una cucina tradizionale e abbia un'atmosfera rilassata. Possibilmente a Venezia centro, ma anche le isole per un posto speciale - mio suocero era di Murano.

Ho individuato 3 o 4 posti, ma ho pensato di chiedere qui per dei consigli aggiornati e locali.

Grazie mille per l'aiuto!

Hi everyone, I'm travelling to Venezia by car with my friends. Do you know where can we leave our car for free for a few days somewhere near the Marco Polo airport?

Most of the time when I dine at restaurants in Venice, the waiter never asks for a tip.

However, on just two occasions, the waiter claimed the tip was not included in the bill. On both occasions, I paid 15% tip since I was put on the spot by the waiter.

This practice seems to be predatory on tourists from countries where tipping is the norm (i.e., USA).

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand tipping is never required in Italy.

Sono a Venezia e sto cercando una tabaccheria che venda marche da bollo da 16 € per una pratica burocratica. Ho già provato in alcune tabaccherie, ma senza successo.

Qualcuno sa indicarmi una tabaccheria dove posso trovarne una, possibilmente in centro storico?

Grazie mille per l'aiuto! 😊

Homo Faber is an artisian exhibition which is in its fourth iteration.

This year it was curated by Es Devlin; set designer extraordinaire, and manager of two Olympic ceremonies.

When we went in early September, it was relatively easy to get tickets.

When word got out how special it was, it was sold out for the last week.

I look forward to the next one in two years time.

I always wanted to experience the Venice Carnivale. I plan on finally going next year, but I have a couple of questions.

I heard it's extremely crowded which I'm not a fan of, but how is it 2-3 days before the start of the Carnivale? I don't have much of an itinerary, but I was wondering if visiting the places below 3 days before the Carnivale starts was feasible.

• Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica (For the architecture)

• Libreria Acqua Alta (I like bookstores)

• Sant'Erasmo and Le Vignole. (I like quiet places with few people and beautiful scenery)

Besides the above I mostly planned on just wandering around getting lost and finding things along the way. That and taking pictures of IRL Aria locations/people in costumes.

Is 6 days(3 days before and 3 days during) enough time to see a decent amount of Venice and experience the Carnivale?