Venice tourist tax for day trippers comes in as the overwhelmed Italian city works to reduce visitor numbers

Jan 18, 2024 784

Tickets went on sale on Tuesday for day trippers wanting to visit Venice in the coming months as part of efforts to tackle overtourism in the Italian city. During 29 of the busiest days between April 25 and July 14, visitors entering the old city centre between 8.30am and 4pm will need a €5 (US$5.50) ticket.

The website selling the tickets went live on Tuesday, and is available in English and Italian. Buyers get a QR code granting them access for a day. Anyone caught without a ticket will face a fine of between €50 (US$55) and €300.

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SOURCE: https://www.scmp.com/

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