Overview

• Visitors booking within three days of arrival must pay €10, while early bookings remain at €5, under the revised two-tier pricing system.
• The entry fee is enforced on 54 designated days between Easter and late July, covering weekends and peak holiday periods.
• Fines of up to €300 are imposed on tourists entering without a valid QR code ticket, which must be purchased online in advance.
• Despite raising €2.4 million in 2024, the system has not yet covered its development and operational costs, raising concerns about financial sustainability.
• Venice continues to struggle with managing over 15 million annual visitors, as the fee's effectiveness in reducing crowds remains uncertain.