Venice Expands Tourist Entry Fee System to Include More Days

October 24, 2024

By Crispian Balmer ROME (Reuters) - Venice is going to broaden its tourist entry fee system in 2025, almost doubling the number of days visitors will have to pay to see the lagoon city, and hiking the price for last-minute arrivals, officials said on Thursday. In a world first, the Italian destination introduced a 5- euro charge in April for daytrippers arriving on particularly congested days, hoping the levy would help thin the crowds. The initial scheme, which was watched closely by other global tourist hotspots, covered 29 days over a four-month period. This will be lifted to 54 days next year, over the same April-July window. ...