TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The daily tourist levy in Venice, Italy, will be reintroduced starting April 2026. The duration for implementing this levy will be 60 days, up from 54 days in the previous year. This measure aims to target short-term visitors, also known as the 'come and go' category.
The entrance fee will be enforced every Friday to Sunday, from April to July 2026. The schedule for activating this system covers nearly every weekend in the busy months, including peak dates such as national holidays in May and June. The levy will only be applied during peak hours, from 08:30 to 16:00 local time.
Reservation via Digital Platforms
Tourists must make advance reservations with a fee of 5 Euros, approximately Rp87,500, as reported by DailyMail. However, for visitors who fail to secure access up to four days before arrival, the fee will increase to 10 Euros, approximately Rp175,000.
The reservation process is done through digital platforms such as Venezia Unica to obtain a QR code. This code must be presented to the officers at seven main access points in the city, including Santa Lucia Railway Station, Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto parking area, and Vaporetto waterbus stops.
Several visitor categories are exempt from paying this levy, including native residents, Venetian-born citizens, students, workers, and tourists who have booked hotels within the city. Although exempted from the fee, hotel guests are still required to register accommodation details online to obtain the exemption QR code, as their tax is already included in the hotel accommodation fee.
Visitors found to violate or have no evidence of valid payment are at risk of hefty fines ranging from 50 Euros to 300 Euros, equivalent to Rp875,000 to Rp5,250,000.
Slight Decrease
Last year, daily tourist numbers in Venice could reach 25,000 on certain dates, equivalent to half of the total dwindling population. The average number of daily visitors paying the daily visit fee has only slightly decreased, with 13,046 in 2025 compared to 16,676 in 2024.
However, authorities stated that the access fee system is key to addressing overtourism in Venice. City council member Michele Zuin stated that this system is a crucial experimental tool for managing human traffic. "It represents a useful tool for managing tourist flows and ensuring a better balance between residents and visitors," said Zuin, as reported by EuroNews.
Imanda Zahwa contributed for this article.
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