In an effort to reduce noise pollution and manage overtourism, the city council of Venice has implemented new regulations for tour guides. As of Thursday, tour guides are prohibited from using megaphones and are limited to leading groups of no more than 25 people. Exceptions to the group size limit include children under 2 years old and students on educational trips.
Originally scheduled to take effect in June, the enforcement of these rules was delayed due to prior bookings made by many guides. Violations of the 25-person limit or the use of loudspeakers may result in fines ranging from $50 to $100. These regulations also extend to the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
