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Venice Reinstates Day-Tripper Fee with New Pricing Structure

The city now charges €5 for advance bookings and €10 for last-minute entries on 54 peak days to address overtourism concerns.

A steward's gilet states an arrival tax fee for tourists visiting Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Stewards check tourists' QR codes outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, as the city for a second year is charging day-trippers an arrivals tax. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Stewards check tourists' QR codes outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, as the city for a second year is charging day-trippers an arrivals tax. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Stewards check tourists' QR codes outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, as the city for a second year is charging day-trippers an arrivals tax. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Overview

  • Venice resumed its day-tripper entry fee on April 18, 2025, with a tiered pricing system requiring advance (€5) or last-minute (€10) payments.
  • The fee applies on 54 selected days this year, nearly doubling the 29 days covered during the 2024 pilot program.
  • Visitors must register online to obtain a QR code, which is checked at key entry points like Santa Lucia station and St. Mark’s Square.
  • Exemptions include overnight guests, residents, workers, students, and visitors to family members in the city.
  • Despite generating revenue, the 2024 pilot showed no reduction in visitor numbers, with some fee days recording higher attendance.