Venetian authorities have confirmed that the city will continue its tourist entry fee scheme in 2025 to help manage visitor numbers and ease strain on the historic center.
Next year, the city will enforce the fee on 54 designated days, nearly doubling the 29 days set for 2024.
Tourists staying overnight—who already pay a separate tourist tax—along with city residents, will remain exempt from the entry charge. Visitors can purchase a ticket for €5 if booked at least four days in advance, while last-minute purchases (three days or less before arrival) will cost €10.
Venice City Council member Simone Venturini stated that the initiative aims to “establish a new system for managing tourist flows and curb day-tripper tourism in Venice during certain periods.”
Authorities also pointed to a recent study suggesting that the number of day visitors to Venice saw a slight decline in 2024, following the introduction of the experimental entry fee in April.
As one of the world’s most visited cities, Venice has long struggled with overcrowding, with many residents arguing that the city’s infrastructure cannot handle the influx of tourists.
