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Venice Access Fee 2027: Dates, Price and the 2026 Rules
The Venice access fee in 2027: the 72 fee days approved by the city, the €10 cap, what is still undecided, and how the 2026 trial worked.
The Venice access fee is a day-tripper charge for the historic center on selected days. The 2026 trial is over, but on October 15, 2026, the city approved the 2027 calendar: 72 fee days between March 26 and August 15, 2027. This guide lists the 2027 dates, explains what is still undecided and shows how the fee worked in 2026.
The short answer: the Venice access fee does not apply for the rest of 2026. The 2026 trial ran on 60 days between April 3 and July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It cost €5 when paid in advance and €10 in the last four days before the visit. Overnight guests, Veneto residents and children under 14 were exempt. For 2027, the city has approved 72 fee days from March 26 to August 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at up to €10. However, the exact prices, the exemptions and the booking rules are not set yet (checked October 20, 2026).
Last updated: October 20, 2026
The Venice access fee at a glance
| Question | Answer for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Does it apply now? | No. The 2026 trial ended; since July 27 the fee does not apply |
| Days in 2026 | 60 non-consecutive days between April 3 and July 26 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on fee days |
| Amount | €5 if paid by the fourth day before the visit; €10 after that |
| Who paid | Day visitors aged 14 and over entering the historic center |
| Main exemptions | Overnight guests in the municipality, Veneto residents, children under 14, students and workers |
| Fine for not paying | €25 to €150, plus the fee |
| 2027 | 72 days from March 26 to August 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., up to €10; other rules not set yet |
Is the Venice access fee in force right now?
No. The official access fee portal states that the 2026 trial has ended (checked September 2026). Since July 27, therefore, visitors can enter Venice without paying. As a result, a fall or winter visit in 2026 needs no booking and no QR code.
However, the same page adds that any use of the fee after 2026 is up to the city’s governing bodies. On October 15, 2026, the City Executive used that power and approved the 2027 calendar, with a maximum fee of €10, according to the city press release. So the higher figures reported in the press in September 2026 were not adopted.
How the Venice access fee worked in 2026
The City of Venice information page lists 60 non-consecutive fee days from April 3 to July 26, 2026 (checked September 2026). On those days, the fee applied from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, it covered the historic center only, and not the lagoon islands such as Lido, Murano and Burano.
- €5 if you paid by the fourth day before your visit, so early planners paid half.
- €10, however, if you paid in the last four days or on the day.
- Free after 4 p.m.: the official FAQ says the fee did not apply from 4 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. (checked September 2026).
- Proof: you then showed a named QR code to inspectors at the main arrival points.
In addition, visitors without a QR code or exemption risked a fine of €25 to €150, plus the fee.
Who was exempt from the Venice access fee
The rules separated people who were simply exempt from those who had to request an exemption. The exemptions page lists both groups (checked September 2026).
Exempt with no request
- Children under 14, although they still needed an identity document.
- Residents of the City of Venice and also of the wider Veneto region.
- Students of schools and universities in Venice, too.
- People with disabilities and their companions, with the European Disability Card.
Exempt, but you had to request it
- Guests staying overnight in the municipality, since they pay the tourist tax instead.
- People working in Venice, property owners who pay local property tax, and their close relatives.
- Finally, visitors of residents, patients and people with official business in the city.
Hotel guests, therefore, had to request a free exemption QR code for each day of the stay. Check-in alone, in fact, did not count.
What the Venice access fee means for a 2027 trip
The 2027 season runs on 72 days, from Good Friday, March 26, to August 15, 2027. On those days the fee applies from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and it will cost at most €10. However, the city has not yet set the exact prices, the exemptions or the date the booking portal opens.
| Month | Fee days in 2027 |
|---|---|
| March | 26–29 |
| April | 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–30 |
| May | 1–2, 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, 28–31 |
| June | 1–6, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27 |
| July | 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31 |
| August | 1, 6–8, 13–15 |
So if you plan a day trip in spring or summer 2027, check this calendar before you pick a date. Overnight guests were exempt in 2026, but the 2027 exemptions are not set yet. Above all, use only the official portal, because third-party sites may add service charges.
Meanwhile, the best way to avoid both crowds and any future fee is to stay overnight. In fact, Venice after 4 p.m. and in the early morning is far quieter. For ideas, see our Venice travel guide and the best tours in Venice for a first visit. Also, winter visitors can read our guide to Christmas in Venice.
Venice experiences to book, fee or no fee
The fee never covered tours or museum tickets. Instead, it was a separate charge for entering the city. Also, on fee days, a paid tour did not replace the QR code. These experiences are popular with first-time visitors:
- A walking tour of hidden Venice, away from the busiest routes.
- A cicchetti and wine tour in the bacari, the traditional wine bars.
- A gondola ride, shared or private.
- A Murano and Burano boat tour to the lagoon islands.
Before you go, read about cicchetti in Venice and our list of day trips from Venice. Our Italy travel tips cover other local rules.
The access fee is separate from the city tax on overnight stays, which we compare city by city in our Italy tourist tax guide.
The access fee is not a museum ticket. For the basilica itself, see our guide to St. Mark’s Basilica tickets, with official prices, time slots and the free entrance for prayer.
Crowds are not only a Venice problem. Our guide to overtourism in Italy shows where it hits and where to go instead. To plan the visit itself, see 2 days in Venice.
Where to stay
Planning to spend the night in Venice? Book a central base and you will lose less time in transit, especially if you start early. Not sure which area to pick? Our guide to where to stay in Venice compares the best areas.
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Do I have to pay the Venice access fee in fall 2026?
No. The official portal says the 2026 trial ended and that, from July 27, visitors can enter Venice without paying.
How much was the Venice access fee in 2026?
It was €5 if paid by the fourth day before the visit and €10 after that. It applied from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 60 days between April 3 and July 26.
Will there be a Venice access fee in 2027?
Yes. On October 15, 2026, the city approved 72 fee days from March 26 to August 15, 2027, at up to €10. The exact prices and exemptions are not set yet.
Did hotel guests have to pay the access fee?
No. Guests staying overnight in the municipality were exempt, but they had to request a free exemption QR code for each day.
Did the fee apply to Murano and Burano?
No. In 2026, it covered the historic center only, not the minor lagoon islands such as Lido, Murano and Burano.
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