{"id":3153,"date":"2024-08-11T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.veneziadaesplorare.com\/?p=3153"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:49:36","slug":"venice-access-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/ingresso-venezia-a-pagamento\/","title":{"rendered":"Paid entry to Venice: the access fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In 2026, Venice confirms the <strong>access fee<\/strong>for day visitors entering the <strong>historic city center<\/strong>.\nThis is not a permanent tax, but a measure applied only on specific dates and time slots, with the goal of managing tourist flows on the busiest days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In this guide, you\u2019ll find <strong>all the information updated for 2026<\/strong>:\nwhen you have to pay, how much it costs, who is exempt, how the booking process works, and what happens if you don\u2019t comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"vde-cta\"><a class=\"vde-cta__media\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/comune-di-venezia-l35\/venezia-city-pass-con-musei-e-trasporti-pubblici-t451259\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher&#038;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tour-isole-venezia.webp\" alt=\"Venice City Pass: museums + public transport\"><\/a><div class=\"vde-cta__body\"><span class=\"vde-cta__badge\">Valido 1\u20137 giorni<\/span><h4 class=\"vde-cta__title\">Venice City Pass: museums + public transport<\/h4><p class=\"vde-cta__text\">Un unico pass digitale: ingresso al Palazzo Ducale, Museo Correr e altri musei civici + trasporti pubblici ACTV inclusi per 1, 2, 3 o 7 giorni.<\/p><div class=\"vde-cta__footer\"><span class=\"vde-cta__price\">From <strong>\u20ac da 78,00<\/strong> per person<\/span><a class=\"vde-cta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.it\/comune-di-venezia-l35\/venezia-city-pass-con-musei-e-trasporti-pubblici-t451259\/?partner_id=1R2AFAN&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher&#038;mkt_cmp=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-cta=\"tour\" data-cta-location=\"in-article\">Discover the Venice City Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Venice access fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The access fee is a <strong>mandatory ticket for day visitors<\/strong> who enter the <strong>Historic City of Venice<\/strong>, meaning the old town (city center).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does <strong>not apply<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>residents<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>those who <strong>stay overnight<\/strong> in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\">visitors who only go to the <strong>outer islands<\/strong> (Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">\ud83d\udc49 This is a <strong>trial measure<\/strong>, introduced to help tackle <strong>overtourism<\/strong> during peak visitation days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When do you have to pay the Venice access fee in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">In <strong>2026<\/strong>, the Venice access fee will be active <strong>starting from April 3<\/strong>, only on <strong>specific dates<\/strong> officially set by the Municipality of Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access fee time window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ticket is required <strong>only between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM<\/strong>. <strong>solo dalle 8:30 alle 16:00<\/strong>.<br>Fuori da questa fascia oraria \u00e8 possibile entrare nel centro storico <strong>senza contributo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selected dates mainly fall during periods of <strong>higher tourist demand<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public holidays and long weekends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>some summer weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 For the <strong>official and complete calendar<\/strong>, it is always recommended to refer to the <strong>Venezia Unica portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ingresso-venezia-a-pagamento.jpeg\" alt=\"Access Fee Venice\" class=\"wp-image-3162\" title=\"Access Fee Venice\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ingresso-venezia-a-pagamento.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ingresso-venezia-a-pagamento-300x148.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Thomas C.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to enter Venice in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The access fee is <strong>personal<\/strong> and linked to a <strong>named QR code<\/strong>, which is generated at the time the entry ticket is purchased.\nSince one of the main goals is to better distribute visitor flows and avoid overcrowding on peak days, the city applies a <strong>discount<\/strong> to those who book access <strong>at least 4 days in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>\u20ac5<\/strong> if you book <strong>by 11:59 PM on the fourth day before your visit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>\u20ac10<\/strong> if you book <strong>within the 3 days before your visit or on the same day<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Booking in advance is always recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who has to pay the access fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Some categories <strong>do not pay<\/strong>, but in certain cases they must still <strong>register<\/strong> in order to obtain an <strong>exemption QR code<\/strong>.\nIn case of checks, in the first case it is sufficient to show an <strong>ID document<\/strong>; in the second case, the <strong>QR code is required<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who must pay:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\">all <strong>day visitors over 14 years old<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\">including <strong>cruise ship passengers<\/strong> who disembark and visit the city,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anyone who <strong>enters the historic city center<\/strong> on the dates and during the time slots when the access fee is active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Payment is NOT required if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">you only pass through <strong>Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto, or the Maritime Station<\/strong> without entering the historic city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who does NOT pay the access fee (exempt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exempt without registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is sufficient to have an <strong>official document (driver license or ID)<\/strong> proving the condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>residents or people <strong>born in the Municipality of Venice<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>residents of the Veneto region,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children under 14 years old,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disability Card holders<\/strong> (and one accompanying person),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>law enforcement officers and armed forces on duty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exempt with mandatory reservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The following categories do not pay but <strong>must request an exemption voucher<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>those who <strong>stay overnight<\/strong> in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>workers<\/strong> (employees or self-employed) operating in the historic city center or on the islands,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>relatives and visitors of residents<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>property owners<\/strong> (IMU taxpayers) or non-tourist tenants,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>people entering for <strong>health, legal, or public interest reasons<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>participants in officially recognized sporting events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have to pay to visit the islands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>No.<\/strong><br>\nThe access fee <strong>is not required<\/strong> for those who travel <strong>exclusively to the islands<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido di Venezia, Pellestrina, Sant\u2019Erasmo, Mazzorbo, Vignole, San Servolo, San Clemente, Poveglia, and other minor islands.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to book the Venice access fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Booking can be completed <strong>online<\/strong> through the official <strong>Venezia Unica<\/strong> portal. Reservations can be made <strong>exclusively<\/strong> via the website:<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cda.veneziaunica.it\/en\/choose-the-date\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cda.veneziaunica.it\/en\/choose-the-date<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select the date<\/strong> (only those subject to the access fee).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate the number of people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the required personal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the payment (if required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Receive the voucher with QR code by email.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">\ud83d\udc49Each person receives an individual QR code.<br>\n\ud83d\udc49 The voucher can be saved on your phone or printed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checks and fines: what happens if you enter without a ticket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">There are <strong>no turnstiles<\/strong>, only <strong>clearly marked access points<\/strong>.\nOn active days, law enforcement carries out widespread and continuous checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>fines ranging from \u20ac25 to \u20ac150<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in addition to paying the access fee due.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">\ud83d\udc49 The advice is simple: <strong>book in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is there an entrance fee to Venice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">With <strong>over 10 million tourists<\/strong> moving through the city\u2019s streets every year, Venice has been facing <strong>overtourism<\/strong> for quite some time.<br><br>\n\nThe high number of visitors <strong>dramatically lowers residents\u2019 quality of life<\/strong>. Venice is steadily depopulating \u2014 the number of residents is rapidly declining \u2014 the <strong>local economy is suffering<\/strong>, and from an environmental perspective, the city is facing <strong>very serious risks<\/strong>.<br><br>\n\nA solution is needed to <strong>limit and better manage the number of people in the historic city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">This led to the decision to introduce <strong>paid entry to Venice<\/strong>, as a way to <strong>discourage tourism<\/strong>, especially on so-called <strong>\u201cblack label\u201d peak days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Venice is a <strong>fragile city<\/strong>. It is the most beautiful city in the world, and we have a duty to protect it, together. This is the first time a city has experimented with a reservation-based access system, but it is a path that could be useful for many other places around the world.<\/em>\n<br>\u2014 Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ &#8211; le domande pi\u00f9 frequenti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Do residents of the Veneto region have to pay?<\/strong><br>\nNo. They do not have to pay, nor do they need to book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>If I stay overnight in Venice, do I have to pay the access fee?<\/strong><br>\nNo. A reservation at an accommodation facility is sufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Do children have to pay?<\/strong><br>\nNo. Children are exempt up to the age of 14.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Can the access fee also be paid at tobacco shops?<\/strong><br>\nYes, in addition to online payment on the official website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We know it\u2019s a very unpopular measure, but\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Venice <strong>urgently needs to change<\/strong>. Tourist flows over the past ten years have become unsustainable, and there is still <strong>no real example anywhere in the world<\/strong> of a city that has successfully regulated these flows.<br><br>The truth is that Venice has often been cited among the <strong>worst examples of tourism in the world<\/strong>, in terms of sustainability and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Even though tourism generates revenue, residents increasingly find the city <strong>unlivable<\/strong>. <strong>Tourists have become too many and too disruptive<\/strong>, and there are fewer and fewer services for residents (shops, hairdressers, gyms, etc.), not to mention that the <strong>cost of living has risen dramatically<\/strong>.<br><br>Moreover, more and more property owners choose to rent to tourists rather than to people who could actually live in the city (workers, students, etc.), because it is <strong>economically more convenient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The payment is intended as both an <strong>incentive and a deterrent<\/strong> to better manage tourist flows into Venice. It is <strong>not about raising money<\/strong>; it exists because we want the city to be <strong>more livable for both visitors and residents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Michele Zuin, Councillor for Budget, Municipality of Venice<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">You might also be interested in:<strong>the best places to stay in Venice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dspace.unive.it\/bitstream\/handle\/10579\/15491\/839637-1235193.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/dspace.unive.it\/bitstream\/handle\/10579\/15491\/839637-1235193.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VENEZIA E L\u2019OVERTOURISM: problematiche e proposte legate alla sostenibilit\u00e0 sociale<\/a> &#8211; Cecilia Scarpa<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does it cost to enter Venice? No worries: it\u2019s a symbolic fee, and you won\u2019t have to pay it if you already pay the tourist accommodation tax. Here\u2019s the updated information.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-informazioni-su-venezia"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":7}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3153"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5705,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3153\/revisions\/5705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veneziadaesplorare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}