In 2025, Venice will implement an increased entry fee for day visitors, doubling the previous charge from €5 to €10 for those booking less than four days in advance. This measure aims to manage tourist flows and discourage last-minute day trips during peak periods.
Expanded fee application
The entry fee will now apply on 54 high-traffic days between April and July, up from 29 days in the previous year. The specific dates include a continuous period from April 18 to May 4, followed by every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May through July. Visitors without overnight reservations present in the city between 8:30 am. and 4:00 pm. on these dates are subject to the fee. To reserve an entry and pay the fee, would-be Venice visitors must visit this website.
Fee structure and exemptions
Visitors who book their trips at least four days in advance will benefit from a reduced entry fee of €5. However, certain groups are exempt from the charge altogether. These exemptions include overnight guests, local residents, students, and individuals visiting relatives within the city. The system is designed to ensure that those who contribute more directly to the local economy, such as overnight tourists, are not unduly burdened.
Financial impact and future plans
In 2024, the entry fee generated €2.4 million from nearly half a million visitors. While the revenue from the fee alone is not sufficient to fully manage tourist flows, city officials view this system as a foundational step towards more comprehensive measures in the future. The goal is not just to generate income but to create a sustainable model for tourism that protects Venice’s cultural and historical integrity.
Other tourist destinations facing similar challenges, such as Kyoto, Formentera, and Malaga, have shown interest in Venice’s approach to managing overtourism. Venice officials are committed to further developing systems to manage tourist flows and discourage day trips to preserve the city’s delicate heritage.
Venice has long struggled with the challenges of overtourism, which have threatened its infrastructure and cultural heritage. In response, the city introduced the controversial “Venice Access Fee” in 2024 as a pilot project to regulate tourist numbers. The initial phase required day-trippers to pay a €5 fee on 29 selected days, primarily during peak tourist seasons. The success of this initiative led to this expansion in 2025.
By encouraging advance bookings and implementing strategic measures, Venice aims to manage visitor numbers effectively and serve as a model for other destinations grappling with overtourism.
