Entrance tax: how much will you have to pay to visit Venice in 2026?

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We know that the Serenissima is struggling with mass tourism, which is not appreciated by its inhabitants. The most romantic city in Europe has finished with the filthy liners that cruised in its lagoon, but that hasn’t stopped the crowds from surging around and onto its canals. As a result, in 2019, the municipality issued a decree obliging tourists who want to visit Venice to register and pay a tax. During the pandemic, the project was postponed, and these new directives came finally into force in January 2023, after a test. So how much will you have to pay to visit Venice in 2026? We tell you everything in this article.

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How much will the entrance tax be to visit Venice?

In 2026, the contributo di accesso (often referred to as the “Venice entry fee”) uses two price levels:

• €5 per person, per day if you pay no later than the 4th day before your visit date (early payment).
• €10 per person, per day if you pay within the 4 days before entering Venice (late payment).

Note: in 2026, it only applies on selected days (a total of 60 days) between April 3 and July 26, 2026, and within the time window 8:30 a.m. → 4:00 p.m. (on non-consecutive dates).
Since the calendar can change, it’s best to check the official dates on the dedicated portal before you plan your day trip.

Do I have to pay the entrance tax to visit Venice?

You must pay it if:

• you are visiting for the day (no overnight stay),
• you enter the Historic City (city center) on a day when the fee applies (and during the applicable time window),
• and you are 14 or older.

You are exempt in several common situations, including:

• if you stay overnight in Venice (in an accommodation located within the municipality): you are generally exempt, but you may still need to register/apply for the exemption to obtain a proof/voucher.
• residents (or people born) in the municipality of Venice, residents of the Veneto region, and children under 14 (with valid ID).

Other exemption categories may also apply (workers, students, people with disabilities, etc.), sometimes requiring a simple ID check and sometimes a formal exemption registration.

Where do I register to visit Venice?

In the fall of 2022, a booking platform was put online by the municipality so that future visitors can register before coming. This site is obviously available in several languages ​​and generate a QR code for each person who will have to present it with their ticket to reach the city (by bus or by boat, for example).

What will the entrance tax in Venice be used for?

In addition to allowing better management of tourist flows, the tax makes it possible to cover some of the maintenance costs of the city and its monuments, as well as cleaning the streets and main squares. Part of the money also goes to the management of the waste produced by visitors to the city. More than many other cities on the peninsula, Venice is dependent on its tourism. Similar to Italy, it represents 13% of GDP and 15% of jobs, directly and indirectly.