Domestic tourist arrivals in Venice 2012-2019

How many Italian travelers visit Venice? From 2012 to 2019, the number of domestic tourist arrivals in Venice increased overall. In 2012, the Serenissima – as the city is usually nicknamed – registered approximately 562 thousand national tourists. In 2019, this figure peaked at roughly 747 thousand arrivals.

Domestic tourism in Venice

As of 2019, most domestic tourists in Venice came from Lombardy. In addition, tourists from this region also recorded the highest number of overnight stays. The City of Canals notably registered about 145 thousand arrivals and 319 thousand overnight stays by residents of Lombardy. Furthermore, the regions of Lazio, Veneto – of which Venice is the capital – and Campania also registered significant figures in terms of both arrivals and overnight stays.

International tourism in Venice

Although Venice is undoubtedly popular among national tourists, international travelers play an essential role in the city’s tourism sector. From 2011 to 2019, the number of international tourist arrivals in Venice rose rather steadily, peaking at 4.7 million in 2019. Accordingly, the number of international overnight stays increased gradually since 2013 and reached its highest figure in 2019.