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There will be an admission fee for Venice again in 2026. Only visitors who have NOT booked a hotel are required to pay this admission fee.

When do you actually have to pay in 2026?

The fee for 2026 has NOT changed. It is still 5.00 euros per day. The online link to pay is: https://cda.ve.it/de/ (German website!)

Admission is required only for Early April through late July 2026, and even then, almost exclusively on the weekends (Friday through Sunday).
It begins on April 3, 2026, and ends on July 26, 2026. Admission is not permitted before then.
Not even after July 26, 2026.

An overview of the 3 exceptions:

Easter: Monday, April 6.
Special Dates: April 27 through April 30 and June 1 through June 4, 2026.
Time: The fee is due only between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Who is exempt?

The list of exceptions is long and particularly important for seniors and vacationers. No fee Payers include, among others:

Visitors who only use the train station area or Piazzale Roma without venturing into the historic center.
Visitors who have a Accommodations in Venice booked have (however, free registration is required).
Visitors to the smaller islands (Murano, Burano, Lido, etc.).
Children under 14 and people with disabilities, along with their accompanying person.

Important Note: Even visitors to Venice who have a Accommodations in Venice booked must apply for an exemption:

You can do this by clicking this link: https://cda.ve.it/de/ or
using this link: https://cda.comune.venezia.it/de/richiestaEsenzione

The „Trash Factor“: Why the City Must Take Action

With a population of about 50,000, Venice is a small city that is visited by up to 30 million people each year. The main problem is the enormous mountains of trash, which are generated primarily by day-trippers who often bring their own food. While hotel guests already contribute through the local tax, many day-trippers leave behind trash but don’t contribute a single cent toward its disposal. The entrance fees are the first attempt to have these visitors contribute to the cleanup costs as well.

Price Comparison: Venice Is Cheaper Than You Think

Compared to other attractions, the fee quickly seems reasonable:

Neuschwanstein: Approx. 23.50 € (including fees).
Zugspitze: €69.00 for a round-trip ticket.
Oktoberfest in Munich: A liter of beer and a whole chicken already cost over €30.00.
Budget Venice: An espresso in a café on St. Mark’s Square can be had for as little as €1.50—contrary to the reputation of being a „rip-off.“ A bottle of mineral water on St. Mark’s Square: 0.60 euros.

Expert Tip from Venedig.com: Save by booking early

If you're planning a visit, don't wait until the last minute. If you don't pay until four days before your arrival, you'll be charged 10.00 euros Please proceed to checkout. If you book by the fourth day before your visit, the price remains at the moderate 5.00 euros.

The online link

The online link for payment is: https://cda.ve.it/de/ (German website!)

You will receive a QR code immediately after completing your payment. Save it to your cell phone. You will also receive the QR code at your email address. You can also print it out and bring it with you to Venice.

Cancellation

Payment can be made until 11:59 p.m. on the day before the ticket's validity date using the appropriate form at https://cda.veneziaunica.it/annullamento-biglietto be canceled.
If the title is canceled within this period, the amounts paid will be refunded to the same payment method refunded. When the payment order is reversed, all payment orders associated with the same transaction are reversed.

Penalties

If you are caught in the city of Venice without this QR code, the fine ranges from €50.00 to €300.00.