No, you do not have to pay the Venice entry fee now. The 2026 trial ended, and from 27 July 2026 no access-fee payment or exemption request is needed. A future return would require a new decision by the City of Venice.
Last updated August 27, 2026
The short answer: the Venice day-trip access fee is not currently being collected. The official Venice Access Fee website says that the 2026 trial has ended and that, from 27 July 2026, visitors do not need to make a payment or request an exemption. Do not use old calendars, prices or registration instructions as if they still apply.
| Traveler | Access fee now | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Day visitor | No payment required | No access-fee booking or exemption request is needed |
| Overnight guest | No access-fee action required | Your accommodation may still collect the separate tourist tax |
| Future visitor | Not announced | Check the official website shortly before travel for any new City decision |
The access fee was designed for certain day visitors entering Venice's historic centre on selected days. The Venice tourist tax is a separate local charge connected to an overnight stay and is normally handled by your hotel, apartment or other accommodation. The end of the access-fee trial does not cancel the tourist tax. If you are staying overnight, ask your host what is due and how it is collected.
No. The 2026 trial ended, and from 27 July 2026 no access-fee payment or exemption request is needed.
No. Since the trial ended, neither payment nor an exemption request is currently required. Old exemption forms or codes should not be treated as current instructions.
No. The access fee concerns day visits under a specific City scheme. The tourist tax is a separate charge linked to overnight accommodation and may still be collected by your host. Read the Venice tourist tax guide for details.
Yes, but only after a new decision by the City of Venice. Check the official website shortly before a future trip rather than relying on old dates, amounts or exemption rules.