These days, instead of 5 or 10 euros, tourists will have to pay 30 euros. The fee may be introduced as early as 2027. The tourist tax has become familiar to visitors of Venice. This is beneficial for the city, as revenues increased by 5 million euros in 2026. However, the authorities in Venice believe that the fee is too low, as it cannot curb the influx of people and does not solve the problem of overcrowding in Venice. The city hopes that a higher price will encourage people to visit on less popular, but quieter days – as there will be no charge on those days. The fee of 5 or 10 euros was a trial model and was only in effect on holidays and weekends until July 27, 2026. Currently, tourists can visit the city for free. The fee may be reintroduced in the spring of 2027. However, the city requires the consent of the Italian government for this. It is worth noting that tourist taxes have started to be implemented in particularly popular cities across Europe. They are no longer symbolic and are reaching significant amounts. For example, in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, one can incur an additional hundred or two in tourist taxes on top of the bill for a week's stay in a hotel, reports the UNIAN news agency.
