Venice’s controversial tourist entry fee is back for 2026, and this time it covers even more dates. The measure applies to day-trippers visiting the historic centre on selected days between April and July.
Below is the updated information for the Venice tourist tax 2026, including prices, booking rules and exemptions.
Venice tourist fee 2026
In 2026, the mandatory ticket to access Venice’s historic centre will apply for 60 days, running from 3 April to 26 July 2026, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
The fee is charged per person, per day and applies to day visitors aged 14 and over entering the historic centre on the designated dates.
This initiative began in 2024, was expanded in 2025, and now covers even more days in 2026 as the city continues trying to manage peak-season tourism.
Venice entry fee 2026 dates
The Venice access fee will be required on the following days:
- April 2026:
3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 - May 2026:
1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 - June 2026:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 - July 2026:
3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
On these dates, anyone visiting for the day must register and pay before entering the historic centre during the specified hours.
How much is the Venice tourist tax in 2026?
The Venice entry fee in 2026 is set at:
- €5 per day for those who book and pay at least four days in advance (inclusive)
- €10 per day for payments made in the three days prior to arrival
Possible increase in future
According to The Guardian, in June 2026, Venice’s newly elected mayor, Simone Venturini, announced he is seeking permission from the national government to raise the day-tripper fee to between €30 and €50 on particularly busy days, depending on booking thresholds.
Who needs to pay the Venice access fee?
The Venice tourist tax is mandatory for:
- Visitors aged 14 and above
- Day-trippers entering the historic centre
- Those visiting on the designated 60 dates between April and July 2026
Does the Venice tourist fee apply to the lagoon islands?
No. In 2026, the access fee does not apply to the minor islands of the Venice Lagoon. These include:
- Lido di Venezia (including Alberoni and Malamocco)
- Pellestrina
- Murano
- Burano
- Torcello
- Sant’Erasmo
- Mazzorbo and Mazzorbetto
- Vignole
- S. Andrea
- La Certosa
- S. Servolo
- S. Clemente
- Poveglia
- Sacca Sessola
The fee applies strictly to Venice’s historic centre.
How to pay the Venice tourist entry fee
Payment is made online via the official booking platform. After registering and paying, visitors receive a QR code, which must be shown at control points in the city, including major arrival hubs such as Venezia Santa Lucia train station.
The QR code acts as proof of payment and may be checked by stewards positioned at key access points.
How to avoid crowds in Venice
Venice in peak season can feel intense, especially around St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the main vaporetto stops between 10 am and 3 pm. The simplest tactic is timing: arrive early, linger into the evening, and keep the middle of the day for a long lunch or a museum visit when the tour groups are at their thickest.
It also helps to rethink the classic checklist. Swapping the obvious photo stops for quieter churches, neighbourhood bacari and residential corners makes a noticeable difference. A look at what to skip in Venice and smarter alternatives can steer you away from the slow-moving queues.
Another trick is to base yourself beyond the San Marco bubble. Cannaregio, Castello and Dorsoduro still feel lived-in, with laundry strung across narrow canals and small squares where children kick a ball around in the evening. Building a day around non-touristy things to do in Venice and quiet islands shifts the focus towards lesser-known spots.
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