Upcoming Tourist and Visitor Rule changes in Venice, Italy
From June 1, the Venice City Council will limit walking tours to a maximum of 25 people per group, bringing them into line with the maximum size of tour groups in Venice’s museums. Tour groups will also be banned from stopping on bridges or in narrow streets and passageways. The city has also prohibited the use of loudspeakers.
Here’s everything you need to know about Venice’s new tourist rules for 2024.
What is the city tax in Venice 2024?
Venice is set to introduce a €5 entry fee for day visitors from April 25, 2024, in a bid to combat overtourism. The entry fee must be paid by everyone over 14 years old.
When does the Venice entry fee come into effect?
Day trippers will need to pay an entry fee on days in 2024. This is during the first peak tourism period of 2024 (April 25 to May 5), each weekend in May and June, plus the first two weekends of July.
The day-tripper entry fee will only apply during peak hours from 8:30am to 4pm. Those arriving later for dinner or a concert won’t have to pay.
Who has to pay to enter Venice?
All day-trippers over the age of 14 must pay the fee. Those staying overnight in Venice accommodation will not have to pay but will still need to register via the new system.
Residents of Venice and the wider Veneto region (and their relatives) will not have to pay an entry fee. People with disabilities, students enrolled to study in the city, and those visiting the city for the day for health reasons or a sporting event or concert are also exempt.
Do I need to register to enter Venice?
Yes. All visitors, including day-trippers, will need to pre-book their visit through an online booking platform that launches on January 16.
Even those exempt from paying the day-tripper fee will have to register to enter Venice. That includes people who are staying in accommodation in the city.
Upon booking, visitors will receive a QR code that they can then scan at electric turnstiles located at Venice’s main access points, including the main train station, to gain access to the city. Officials say they will also check people’s QR codes at random.
Authorities say this new system will allow them to have a better understanding of how many people will be coming and going and prepare accordingly. The idea is that they will be able to apply more resources in areas like waste management and traffic control on busy days.