2024 & 2025 Venice Entry Restrictions
Navigating New Fees and Guidelines
Starting June 2024, and confirmed to continue in 2025, Venice is implementing targeted entry restrictions aimed at managing the city's significant influx of tourists, especially during peak periods. This approach includes the introduction of a new entry fee for day trippers, a measure designed to mitigate the impact of short-term visitors on the city's infrastructure and local life.
How does this affect Venice vacations booked with GET?
TTC guests booked with GET on a guided tour or river cruise never have to worry about sorting entry fees. Levies like this exist in a variety of destinations, and our team takes care of details like this on behalf of our guests.
Tours of Venice & Entry Fees for Independent Day Trippers
Independent travelers over the age of 14 visiting Venice for the day will be required to pay a fee of 5 euros. This fee is applicable only during designated peak hours to regulate the flow of tourists and preserve the city's infrastructure and quality of life for its residents. The fee applies from 8:30 am to 4 pm (designated peak tourism times) and includes certain dates in April, May, June, and July.
Venice Entry Fee Implementation
- Implementation Date: The entry fee for independent day trippers will be introduced in June 2024, applying during peak tourism periods to manage the influx of visitors more effectively.
- Fee Details: Visitors over the age of 14 who are coming to Venice independently for the day will be required to pay a fee of 5 euros. This fee is applicable only during designated peak hours, from 8:30 am to 4 pm, on specified dates.
- Applicable Dates: In June 2024, the fee will be enforced on weekends, specifically on June 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30. These dates are selected based on expected tourism flows and aim to mitigate the impact of peak visitor numbers.
Why Booking a Tour or Cruise Is the Way to See Venice...
We Handle the Details So You Don't Have To
When you go guided or book an all-inclusive river cruise with us, you don't have to worry about entry fee details. If you're looking for the ultimate Venice vacation, learn why we think a boutique Venice cruise is one of the best ways to to explore the lagoon.
Venice Tours & River Cruises
The entry fee is specifically tailored to affect independent day trippers, those who visit Venice for just a few hours and often contribute to overcrowding without staying overnight. The fee will be imposed during what are identified as peak tourism times, not only encompassing select dates in June but also stretching to other high-traffic periods from late April through early July.Â
Venice Entry Fee Exemptions
- Residents and Local Workers: The entry fee is primarily targeted at day trippers, meaning residents, local workers, and guests staying overnight in Venice may be exempt from this fee. This distinction aims to reduce the burden on locals and encourage tourists to stay longer, contributing more sustainably to the local economy.
These new regulations signify Venice's commitment to sustainable tourism management, aiming to reduce the negative impacts of overtourism while ensuring the city remains a vibrant, accessible destination.Â
Frequently Asked Questions About 2024 Venice Entry Restrictions
Starting in June 2024, Venice will implement an entry fee for day trippers during specific peak tourism periods. This fee is part of the city's efforts to manage the impact of tourism
The entry fee is set at 5 euros for every person over the age of 14 who visits Venice for the day during the specified times. This applies to day trippers visiting during peak hours from 8:30 am to 4 pm on designated dates.
TTC guests booked with GET on a guided tour or river cruise never have to worry about sorting entry fees. Levies like this exist in a variety of destinations, and our team takes care of details like this on behalf of our guests. We do not pass additional fees onto our guests.
In June 2024, the fee will be charged on the weekends of June 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30 during peak hours.
Yes, there are exemptions. Residents, local workers, and possibly overnight guests may be exempt from the fee. Additionally, those arriving later in the day for dinner or a concert, after the peak hours, will not be subject to the fee.
The entry fee is designed to manage the flow of tourists, mitigate the impact of overtourism, and preserve Venice's cultural and environmental heritage. It aims to encourage more sustainable tourism practices.
No, the fee will not apply to children under the age of 14.
The revenue is expected to be reinvested into the city to maintain its infrastructure, enhance the quality of life for its residents, and preserve its cultural heritage.
Yes, large cruise ships are banned from docking in the central parts of Venice, a policy that started in 2021. However, small boutique ships and river vessels - like Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia, are exempt from these restrictions.
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