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Venice Enforces €10 Fee to Combat Overtourism

4/18/2025

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Starting April 18, Venice will introduce a €10 fee for day-trippers who fail to book ahead, aiming to tackle the growing issue of overtourism. This charge will be enforced on weekends and holidays, with hefty fines of €50 to €300 for those who don’t comply. Thankfully, overnight guests can breathe easy as they are exempt from this new rule.

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Starting April 18, Venice will introduce a €10 fee for day-trippers who fail to book ahead, aiming to tackle the growing issue of overtourism. This charge will be enforced on weekends and holidays, with hefty fines of €50 to €300 for those who don’t comply. Thankfully, overnight guests can breathe easy as they are exempt from this new rule.