Venice Will Charge an Entrance Fee Starting in April

How the Entrance Fee Works in Venice

In particular, in 2026, tourists arriving in this city by water for a one-day visit without an overnight stay will have to pay an additional entrance tax on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as on certain holidays (such as Easter) for four months:

• April: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

• May: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

• June: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

• July: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26

As in 2025, the fee for one-day trips will be charged during peak hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Outside of these hours, entrance is free.

Tourists are advised to "book" their day in Venice on a special platform. In return, they receive a QR code that will be checked at control points in seven access points throughout the city.

Visitors who have booked hotel rooms must also enter their hotel information and receive a QR code to present at the control points. However, they do not need to pay, as the fee for staying in Venice will already be included in their hotel bill.

As in the previous year, the fee is 5 euros, and tourists who book entrance less than four days in advance must pay 10 euros. Additionally, QR code checks may be conducted at key points in the city, such as near the Santa Lucia train station. Tourists who have not paid the fee or registered as exempt from it face fines ranging from 50 to 300 euros. The purpose of the tax is to curb "short-term" tourism, which often overloads the small city during the busiest months and brings little benefit to its residents.

However, data from last year shows that the number of day visitors has only decreased slightly compared to previous years. On peak dates, the city was visited by nearly 25,000 tourists – half the population of Venice.