I report on overtourism and went to Venice for the first time. I loved it and did these 3 things to avoid the crowds.

Visiting Venice in March felt like the best of both worlds: fewer tourists and nice weather.

Kelsey Vlamis

• As a reporter who covers overtourism, I was a bit nervous to visit Venice.
• I visited in March and found going in the offseason was a great way to avoid crowds.
• Here are my best tips for visiting Venice and getting away from all the tourists.

Venice is famous for its palace-lined canals, old-school gondola rides, and iconic landmarks dating back a millennium...