Venice will implement a daily tourism tax and a tour group cap this year:

– Visitors aged 14 and over must pay a 5 euro entry fee on 30 peak travel days starting this spring
– Hotel guests, workers, commuters, and students are exempt from the tax
– Tour groups will be capped at 25 people from June 1
– Loudspeakers that cause disturbance are banned
– The measures will apply in the main city and other islands
– The changes are part of efforts to manage tourism and its impact on the city
– Similar regulations and fees are being implemented in other popular destinations worldwide
– These new rules will affect visitors as travel resumes following the pandemic
– The move reflects a broader effort to balance economic benefits with the impact on the environment and infrastructure
– Travellers should consider these new rules when planning a trip to Venice.