Venice is taking its mass tourism battle a step further by banning loudspeakers and tourist parties of over 25

people on gondolas in one of Venice's canals (Credit: Stefano Mazzola—Getty Images)

First came Venice’s €5 charge on day-trippers who enter the city. 

Now, the Italian city will cap the size of tourist groups and ban the use of loudspeakers by tour guides to maintain Venice’s sanctity.