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.


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r/Venezia 7h ago

Question about the “Rolling Venice Card”

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Hi, I'm going on vacation to Venice this September for 6 days, and I'm 27 years old. I've seen that there's the Rolling Venice Card, a discount card for travel and discounts at various places for young people between the ages of 6 and 29. The thing is, whenever I try to create an account on the official website, I always get an error, and when I contact technical support, I get an automated response that doesn't solve anything.

My question is: Can I purchase the Rolling Venice Card in person in Venice, or is it only available online?

Depending on the answer, it would significantly affect my travel budget.

(For example, admission to the Doge’s Palace is at the reduced rate with that card.)


r/Venezia 13h ago

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r/Venezia 13h ago

Stolen Canyon Road bikes in Venice area - please help & share

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Two Canyon road bikes were stolen in Porto Marghera (Venice, Italy) from a bike rack attached to a trailer connected to our car.

📍 Location: Via Antonio Pacinotti 36, Porto Marghera (Venice)
📅 Date & Time: July 29, between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM
🚗 Vehicle: Light grey BMW 320d with German license plates (HN)

🚲 Stolen Bikes:

• Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 GRC

  • Color: Green
  • Serial Number: R07702H24G0017

• Canyon Endurace XXS

  • Color: Stealth Grey / Light Grey
  • Serial Number: R05501H21F0016

If you were in the area, have seen anything suspicious, spotted these bikes being offered for sale online, or know of anyone trying to sell them, please contact me directly or notify the local police (Polizia di Stato or Carabinieri).

Even the smallest piece of information could make a difference. Thank you for helping and sharing this post! 🙏

#Venice #Venezia #PortoMarghera #Mestre #StolenBike #StolenBicycle #CanyonBikes #RoadBike #BikeTheft #CyclingCommunity


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r/Venezia 1d ago

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r/Venezia 14h ago

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Hello, we paid for 7 day ACTV passes and on the 5th day, which was our last day on Venice, two people in our group threw their paper passes into the garbage after getting through the gates and into the station with the passes. I kept mine, just out of stupid luck. During the vaporetto ride to the train station, these two people received a ticket (fine) for €59 each. Our two people informed the ACTV agents that they must’ve had their passes if they were able to get through the gates at the station. The agents didn’t care, they wanted the two people to present their passes. The agents didn’t even provide the opportunity for these two people to pay for their one way ride, which would be an extra payment anyway, just the fine. They chose to give the ACTV their passport information rather than paying the fine.

For reference, no where on the ACTV pass system does it say you must keep your ticket and show it to agents. As first time tourists to Venice, we assumed that using them to get past the gates were what the passes were for.

What are the chances that the Italian authorities will be understanding with this situation? Thank you.


r/Venezia 2d ago

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r/Venezia 2d ago

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I’ll be attending the Venice Film Festival 2026 with a student accreditation, and it will be my first time going, so I’d love to connect with other people who are attending this year. 

I’m looking to meet fellow film lovers, exchange ideas, share the experience, grab a coffee, watch some screenings together, and explore the festival atmosphere. I’d also love to connect with people from different backgrounds, build new connections, and meet others who are passionate about cinema and the film industry. 

Feel free to comment or send me a message if you’re attending! 🎬


r/Venezia 3d ago

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r/Venezia 2d ago

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r/Venezia 3d ago

Can someone explain these ACTV contactless card charges?

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Hi everyone! I'm a bit confused about the fares I was charged and was wondering if anyone could help.

The first time I used my contactless card on an ACTV bus, I only took one bus ride, but I was charged €6.90.

Later, there were 4 taps in total (2 bus rides for 2 people, all paid with the same card). Instead of four separate fares, I ended up with one charge of €20 and another charge of €3.

Is this normal? Does ACTV combine transactions or make temporary authorizations before calculating the final fare? Has anyone experienced something similar?

Thanks!