Venice is beautiful, but it has recently implemented more rules and restrictions for visitors to stop it from being overrun by people during peak travel seasons. Luckily, experts have shared how to experience the city like a local, seeing all the sights and getting the best photographs.

One thing not to do is walk slowly or stop on bridges, according to Maryanne Sparkes from luxury cruise company European Waterways. She said: “One small tourist habit causes more tension than any other: stopping in the middle of a bridge to read a map or take a photo. We’re not saying don’t take photos — Venice is incredibly photogenic.