Venice Entry Fee 2027: Dates, Confirmed Changes and What Comes Next
A train ticket gets you to Venice. On some days, there's one more payment to make before your first canal-side coffee.
Venice's day-visitor entry fee returns in 2027, with more dates and a longer daily charging window. The calendar is only part of the story, though: the details that decide what each traveller pays are still being finalised.
That matters if a day in Venice is already part of a bigger Italy itinerary. Here is what's confirmed, what's still pending, and what to check before you pay anything.
Last checked: , against the City of Venice's announcement and the official access-fee portal.
- Venice has approved 72 fee days in 2027, from Good Friday, 26 March, to Sunday 15 August. In 2026 there were 60.
- The fee applies from 8:30am to 4:30pm, half an hour later than in 2026.
- The city has set a maximum of €10. The actual rates, exemptions and booking rules will follow in later decisions.
- Booking isn't open yet. The official portal, cda.ve.it, says the 2027 arrangements will be announced by 31 December 2026.
What changes in 2027?
The biggest confirmed change is a longer calendar. Venice's city government approved the 2027 schedule on 15 October 2026, stretching the scheme into late March and mid-August.
| Detail | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee days | 60 | 72 |
| First date | 3 April | 26 March (Good Friday) |
| Last date | 26 July | 15 August |
| Daily hours | 8:30am–4pm | 8:30am–4:30pm |
2027 is the scheme's fourth year. It started with 29 days in 2024, then rose to 54 in 2025 and 60 in 2026. The city presents it as one part of a wider effort to manage visitor numbers. You can read the official 2027 announcement (in Italian).
In practice, this means a date that was fee-free in an earlier year may now be charged, so check your actual date rather than relying on an older Venice guide.
Which days does the fee apply in 2027?
These are the dates listed on the official access-fee portal. On each of them, the fee applies from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Venice time.
| Month | Dates the fee applies | Days |
|---|---|---|
| March | 26–29 | 4 |
| April | 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–30 | 17 |
| May | 1–2, 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, 28–31 | 15 |
| June | 1–6, 11–13, 18–20, 25–27 | 15 |
| July | 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31 | 14 |
| August | 1, 6–8, 13–15 | 7 |
| Total | Selected dates only | 72 |
Most fee days fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, but not all of them. Two long stretches include weekdays:
- 23 April–2 May, around Italy's Liberation Day and Labour Day holidays.
- 28 May–6 June, around the Republic Day holiday.
Easter Monday, 29 March, is also a fee day. For example, Monday 26 April is a fee day, but Monday 19 April isn't. Moving a visit by a day or two can decide whether the fee applies to you.
How much will the Venice entry fee cost?
The city's October announcement sets a maximum of €10. It doesn't yet set the final prices.
In 2026, visitors paid €5 if they booked at least four days ahead and €10 if they booked later. That's useful background, but it doesn't confirm the same discount or deadline for 2027. You can read the city's 2026 notice on the previous rates.
If a guide quotes a fixed 2027 price, look for the official decision behind it. For now, budget up to €10 for each person who may have to pay, and check the actual amount when booking opens.
Who will need to pay?
The fee has always been aimed at day visitors to Venice's historic centre. Under the 2024–2026 rules, people staying overnight in accommodation within the Municipality of Venice didn't pay, but they still had to request an exemption. Other exclusions also applied. See the city's earlier scheme information.
The city says later decisions will set the 2027 exclusions and exemptions. Its official FAQ page says the 2027 FAQs will be published once those decisions are approved.
Does staying overnight automatically cover it?
Keep your accommodation booking and check the final 2027 instructions. The exact address matters: a hotel described as "near Venice" may be outside the municipality. Ask your hotel where it is and what proof it can give you.
Not having to pay and not having to register are two different things. Don't assume a hotel booking on its own covers both.
What about children, residents and the lagoon islands?
Wait for the 2027 eligibility rules before deciding that a particular person or trip is exempt. In 2026 the smaller lagoon islands were outside the scheme, but that hasn't yet been confirmed for 2027.
When and where can you book?
Use cda.ve.it, Venice's official access-fee website. It says the 2027 arrangements will be announced by 31 December 2026. The October announcement says the opening date for bookings will be given "in good time".
When booking opens, check your visit date, which category you fall into and the total before paying, then keep your proof of payment or exemption on your phone and on paper.
Don't pay any other website that claims to sell 2027 Venice entry before the official portal opens. A train ticket or museum booking isn't proof that the fee is covered either. If a tour operator says it's included, ask exactly what it will give you.
What should travellers do now?
The calendar is clear enough to plan dates with, even before the booking rules are finished.
- Find your day in the table. If Venice appears more than once in your itinerary, check each visit.
- Confirm where you're staying. Keep the full address and booking confirmation, since you may need them to claim an exemption.
- Budget up to €10 a person rather than counting on last year's €5 early-booking rate.
- Check the official portal again before you travel for the final rate, exemptions and how to pay.
Only if the whole trip still works. A different train fare or hotel rate can easily cost more than €10, and a fee-free day doesn't mean quieter streets. The same goes for arriving in the evening: it only helps if you still have enough time to see what you came for.
For other Italy and Europe paperwork, see our guide to ETIAS and what it means for your trip. For how Venice compares with other cities' charges, see tourist taxes in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Venice entry fee confirmed for 2027?
Yes. The city approved 72 fee days, from 26 March to 15 August 2027, on 15 October 2026. The price, exemptions and booking process are still to be decided.
Does the fee apply every day between March and August?
No. It applies only on the 72 listed dates, mostly weekends plus two longer holiday stretches. Check your exact date in the table.
How much is the Venice entry fee in 2027?
Up to €10. The city has set €10 as the maximum, but hasn't decided whether there will be a cheaper early-booking rate as in 2026.
Can I book my 2027 Venice entry now?
Not yet. As of 22 October 2026, the official site shows the calendar and says the arrangements will be announced by 31 December 2026.
Is this the same as Venice's hotel tourist tax?
No. The access fee is for day visitors. The tourist tax is charged per night on accommodation. Under the previous rules, people staying in the municipality were exempt from the access fee.
Can I avoid the fee by arriving before 8:30am?
Don't count on it. If you're still in the city during charging hours, check the final 2027 rules rather than assuming an early arrival exempts you.
Sources: City of Venice, 15 October 2026 announcement; official access-fee portal and 2027 calendar; 2027 FAQ status; 2026 scheme announcement; previous eligibility guidance.
