Tourist tax brings Venice 5.4 million euros - Less than 50,000 people live in the historic center, but millions of tourists come every year
Ten euros will be charged to day tourists to visit the historic center of Venice in 2025. The city has meanwhile completed the trial phase with the fee system and has released a preliminary balance sheet.
The regulation, which came into effect last year, is supposed to help better coordinate mass tourism in the lagoon city on the Adriatic. But whether buying an entrance ticket to the city really does turn away tourists remains a controversial topic.
The city of Venice has counted over 720,000 visitors who have brought a total of 5.4 million euros to the city's coffers, almost double the amount in 2024. Also during this period, 2,500 fines have been imposed on those who entered the city without a ticket to visit it.
Today, fewer than 50,000 people live in the historic center of Venice, while millions of tourists visit each year.
Those who book tickets in advance pay less.
The regulation this time was in force for 54 days, spread over weekends and holidays from April, May, June and July - respectively from 8.30 to 16. Whoever booked a ticket in advance paid five euros. Those who neglected to buy a ticket at the time they wanted to enter the city paid double. Exceptions were made for locals, children and tourists staying a few nights in the city. However, tourists who spend the night in a hotel pay the city tax.
The proceeds must be used for the benefit of the city.
In 2024, at the end of the 29-day trial phase, revenues reached 2.4 million euros with a number of visitors of around 485,000. These revenues, after deducting the costs of the corresponding service, will be used for the benefit of the city and its inhabitants. A full analysis of the overall data has not yet been completed.
Venice sees millions of tourists each year. The question is whether an entrance fee is enough to curb mass tourism. Moreover, in the lagoon city, a coffee costs as much as the entrance fee.
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