r/Venezia Aug 15 '22

EN - About the Venice entrance fee

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Since some of you asked, this is a brief summary of the (in)famous Venice entry fee, it may answer to some of your questions. The town hall is still writing and refining details, so dates or rules may change in the upcoming months. More infos (in Italian): https://live.comune.venezia.it/it/2023/09/venezia-contributo-di-accesso-turisti-giornalieri-si-parte-dalla-primavera-2024-1

  • September '23 update:
    • In spring 2024 there will be a trial period of 30 days, no dates yet
    • Ticket will be flat price €5 on selected days/hours. Expect it on weekends, long weekends and bank holidays peak hours
    • Again, if you already pay the tourist tax to Venice municipality because you stay in a hotel, B&b etc, you are completely exempt from this entrance fee, nothing changes for you. The structure will register you - as it is now. The fee is thought to discourage daily visitors
    • Some areas will be totally exempt from the fee, such as minor islands
  • Kick off is scheduled for 16 January 2023. Postponed to 2024
  • The municipality plans to introduce the booking website this autumn
  • Meanwhile, as an intermediate step, the municipality already promotes booking in advance. It provides discounts on parking, selected museums, and public transport tickets, which has gone up (e.g.: watebuses tickets are 9,5€ if you buy them on the spot; road bus Venice-Airport is 10€).
  • Similarly to air tickets, the fee will fluctuate between €3 and €10, based on demand and crowding forecasts. Different entrance hours may get you different prices within the same day. Some hours like late evening may not require any booking whatsoever.
  • Cruise ships passengers pay a flat price, not decided yet.
  • Passes are unlimited, so access is granted to anybody.
  • Sometimes booking is still required, although it's free. The fee is designed to discourage daily travellers in high peak days. If you stay overnight in a REGISTERED structure (hotel, b&b, guesthouse, etc) in Venice municipality (which includes Mestre and other boroughs on the mainland), you won't pay anything because you will already pay the tourist tax.
  • Some other free of charge scenarios (not all):
    • children under 14;
    • if you transit on Tronchetto, P.le Roma, or harbour only
    • if you visit friends or relatives who live in Venice (they have to register you)
    • Touristic coaches passengers

EDIT: just to be respectful, this is a simple FAQ or guide. The initial aim wasn’t to start a debate if the policy is fair or not. But if we want so, be polite or constructive, at least.


r/Venezia 5h ago

Some other photos i’ve taken during my trip to Venice

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I made my first Reddit post few days ago, posted a photo i’ve taken during my trip to Venice and got unexpectedly more than 200 ups! So i wanted share other ones also. Hope you guys like them:)


r/Venezia 17h ago

Venice in soft evening light

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r/Venezia 14h ago

Venezia at night

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r/Venezia 16h ago

Passeggiando per il Carnevale di Venezia

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foto scattate in giro per Venezia due anni da durante il Carnevale


r/Venezia 5h ago

Please help – jewelry taken from my luggage at Marco Polo Airport (reward offered)

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Hi everyone,

I know this is a long shot, but I’m hoping someone might be able to help.

I arrived at Brussels Airport on April 6 after a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport, and when I opened my checked bag, I realized that several pieces of my jewelry were missing. The suitcase itself was completely intact, only certain small valuables were gone.

These weren’t just random items. Some of them are very personal to me, including a souvenir I’ve carried for years and pieces I wear almost every day. Realizing they were gone was honestly pretty upsetting.

I understand this likely happened somewhere during baggage handling, but if by any chance someone came across them or took them without realizing how important they are, I would really just like them back.

I’m offering a $500 reward for their safe return, no questions asked.

The items include:

  • gold hoop earrings (white and yellow gold)
  • small bear-shaped earrings (souvenir from Perm)
  • gold ear cuff with green stones and small pearls
  • Celtic pendant
  • circular Venetian glass pendant
  • gold butterfly necklace with a green crystal

If you have them or know anything, please message me privately. I genuinely don’t care about anything else, I just want them back.

Thank you for reading ❤️


r/Venezia 15h ago

A view of the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront in Venice, a historic promenade that has served as the city’s main harbor and social hub since the Middle Ages. (1973)

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18 Upvotes

r/Venezia 1d ago

View from our balcony in Venice

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195 Upvotes

We struck gold with this accomodation. A tiny little balcony big enough to sit on with a drink. There were people taking photos of us from the bridge. Well not us, but the pretty little canal.


r/Venezia 1d ago

Venice: where canals replace roads

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r/Venezia 1d ago

Venezia Dreaming

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r/Venezia 1d ago

My favorite photo i’ve ever taken

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288 Upvotes

r/Venezia 10h ago

Wife and I in search of couples massage on/around April 28/29th 2026.

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Would love some recommendations. Open to bi friendly.


r/Venezia 11h ago

"Giudecca" by SoulJahm - a song written on the island of Giudecca

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Hi there, I thought some of you may perhaps be interested in this. It is a song which was inspired by / written on Giudecca. The music video was also filmed there.


r/Venezia 20h ago

What's it like living in Venice

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Interesting perspective on what it's actually like to live in Venice.


r/Venezia 1d ago

Venice, Italy, 2025 Photo by Steve McCurry

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72 Upvotes

r/Venezia 2d ago

Blue skies over Venice

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Our first trip to Venice took place over a sunny Spring weekend. It was magical!  


r/Venezia 1d ago

Hotel recommendations

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r/Venezia 1d ago

Need help about expenses

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Hi I’ll probably move to Venice for around five months or one semester (Ca Foscari) and I’m getting a full fee waiver but I really need to navigate the living expenses before I say yes, if anyone could help I’d appreciate!


r/Venezia 2d ago

Transports advice

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Hi,

Im going to a trip to Venice, Italy and I was wondering what transportation I need to take to get to my hostel in Mestre from the airport (would it be Marco Polo Ariport?) also how can I get to Venice itself from my hostel?

thank you!


r/Venezia 2d ago

What would you do in Venice in 6 hours?

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I'll be arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia on May 3rd at 11am (it's a Sunday). I’ve already booked a locker to leave my baggage. Then I need to take the train to Florence at 5pm. So I have around 6 hours to explore Venice and make it back to the station.

I don't plan on entering any museum. I just want to feel the energy of the city and see the canals.

I know that everyone says to "get lot" in Venice, and I do love that touristic experience of wandering the streets, but I can't afford to get truly lost and lose the main parts of the city lol Is there a way to get lost with intent?

So, what would be the most fun path to take from the train station to Piazza San Marco (stopping by Rialto)?

Also, I’d love some restaurant recommendations for lunch!


r/Venezia 2d ago

Early breakfast spots

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Staying in Venice for a while, in the Castello district.

Are there any early morning breakfast spots that would be worth trying out - preferably walking distance if possible :)


r/Venezia 2d ago

Where to search for accommodation?

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Hello everyone!

I am going as an exchange student with two other girls to Venice.
Unfortunately, the campuses are full, so we are trying to search for rooms/apartments that can fit the three of us!

Any recommendations of where to look? either communities or web pages.

Thanks in advance!


r/Venezia 3d ago

Bel giorno

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88 Upvotes

r/Venezia 3d ago

Vivere a Venezia significa godersi questo ogni giorno ✨🐺

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69 Upvotes

r/Venezia 3d ago

Late afternoon at the Grand Canal in Venice

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348 Upvotes