Overview

• The pilot scheme ran for 29 days and aimed to manage overtourism with a €5 fee for daytrippers.
• City officials report a small reduction in weekend crowds but acknowledge the need for higher fees.
• Plans for 2025 include increasing the fee and extending the number of days it is applied.
• Critics argue the scheme has not significantly curbed tourism and call for alternative solutions.
• Venice attracts around 30 million tourists annually, with daytrippers making up the majority.