Venice's New Day-Tripper Policies: Fees, Dates, and Visitor Limits Revealed

Venice will implement a pilot program starting in April 2024, charging day-trippers €5 ($5.45) to enter the city on peak weekends in an effort to regulate crowds and improve the quality of life for residents. The program aims to incentivize visitors to avoid high-traffic periods and come on other days, encouraging longer stays. The fee is not a tourist tax but a means of managing tourist flows. Exemptions apply for residents, students, workers, and tourists with hotel reservations. Venice has been taking steps to address overtourism and protect its delicate ecosystem, including banning large cruise ships.