Venice extends tourist tax for 2025

Venice to double controversial city entry fee to further curb crowding — and other tourist hotspots are taking notes

Venice wowed the travel world last year by slapping visitors with a fee to help keep the city from sinking under the weight of overtourism — and now local officials are looking to double the rate.

Popular travel destination doubles controversial day-tripper tax, sparks reactions on social media

Venice, Italy, has doubled its "access fee" pass from $5 to $10 if travelers book a trip to the city within three days. The tax was implemented to curb overtourism.

Venice doubles its last-minute 'tourist tax' — with other cities looking to copy its approach to overtourism

Venice is seeking to address overtourism in the city.© Marco Bottigelli/Getty ImagesVenice is doubling a last-minute tourist fee for daytrippers.The fee, first introduced in 2024, is an attempt to manage overtourism and better preserve the city.Venice's tourism chief says other destinations have sought advice on copying the measures.Venice has doubled its last-minute visitor fee, with the city's tourism chief saying its success has prompted othe…

After achieving some success, Venice extends tourist tax—with more fees and restrictions in the year ahead

Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations, but many residents say it is drowning under the weight of crowds.

Venice extends tourist tax for 2025: Here's what day trippers need to know about hike in entry fees and restrictions

Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations but many residents say it is drowning under weight of crowds; Italian city expands entry fee for tourists.