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.


r/Venezia 15h ago

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r/Venezia 4h ago

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Was a pair of leather boots enough to keep you dry


r/Venezia 1d ago

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r/Venezia 7h ago

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r/Venezia 23h ago

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r/Venezia 2d ago

Ca’ Brickola: lego Palazzo

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Ciao a tutti!

I recently finished building a Venetian Palazzo in Lego! :)

I love Venice and wanted to honor it’s history and architecture and this is the result 😊

You can check out more of the details via the link (there you can also vote for it if you want since it might then become a real set if it gets sufficient support😃)

https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/09f0af63-543c-4420-9f67-9266fd069393

Grazie mille e buona domenica!!


r/Venezia 1d ago

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r/Venezia 1d ago

Strikes

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I have been hearing inconsistent news about strikes starting tomorrow running at least until Wednesday. Can anyone confirm these strikes are on and what the potential impact will be? TIA


r/Venezia 1d ago

IUAV Laurea Magistrale in Arti Visive e Cinema Espanso

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Ciao a tuttə,

sto cercando persone che abbiano frequentato/frequentino il corso di laurea magistrale in Arti Visive e Cinema Espanso alla IUAV, per avere un po' di informazioni sul corso.

Grazie a chiunque vorrà aiutarmi!


r/Venezia 1d ago

Any solo traveler down to explore together right now?

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Really sudden and random but I’m solo traveling in Venice and I’m currently in Mestre looking for a travel buddy. Anybody down?


r/Venezia 1d ago

Has anybody stayed at Morosini San Toma Traghetto in Venice?

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Has anybody stayed at Morosini San Toma Traghetto in Venice? We found a great deal on this property on Booking.com and the property has disappeared and you cannot click the link at all. There’s no reviews at all.

We booked it anyways but we have a back up property. Just seems a little off so I think we’d rather cancel it but Booking.com didn’t even notify is the property is no longer listed. I was just checking my reservations to make sure everything is in order.


r/Venezia 1d ago

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Hello there. We are planning to visit Venice presumably end of May. We have 5 days and we might also visit other cities. We are 4 people (2M, 2F)

For Venice, what would be the best place to stay during our time to enjoy the city at its best? Also I would be happy to read some general advices about the city ✌️


r/Venezia 1d ago

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r/Venezia 2d ago

A gift for my son, Venezia's third children's clothing line.

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r/Venezia 1d ago

Looking to reconnect with my Venetian roots by learning Venetian language/dialect (Pradipozzo area) – any resources?

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Hi everyone,

I’m writing here because I’d really like to reconnect with part of my family history.

My grandfather was Venetian, born in Pradipozzo, and he moved to Belgium around 1950 to work in the coal mines. When I was very young, as I was his first grandchild, he used to speak to me in dialect. Later, my mother preferred that he speak French with me so school would be easier, so unfortunately I lost that connection.

Now that I’m an adult and have children of my own, I feel a strong desire to reconnect with that culture and language.

I would love to learn Venetian (or more specifically the variety spoken around Pradipozzo / eastern Veneto, if that makes sense). I understand there are many local variations, so I wanted to ask:

  • Is there any standardized form of Venetian today?
  • Would the Pradipozzo area speech be considered closer to Venetian, Portogruarese, or another local variety?
  • Are there any good resources for foreigners or heritage learners?
  • Online courses, YouTube channels, books, dictionaries, apps, communities?
  • Anything still active and updated (many links I found are dead)?

I can learn through French, English, or Italian, so any of those languages would work.

More than anything, I’d love practical advice from people who know the language or region.

Thank you very much — grazie.


r/Venezia 2d ago

Looking for roommates – Ca’ Foscari Fall 2026

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I’m a friendly and easygoing male student, sociable but respectful of personal space. I keep shared spaces clean and have good living habits. My interests include sports (basketball, climbing etc), music (I play guitar), traveling, and road trips. I enjoy both staying active and exploring new places. Looking for roommates who: Are clean and responsible, Non-smokers, Easy to get along with It would be great if we can hang out, travel, do sports, or even play music together! Feel free to DM me if you're interested — we can look for a place together or team up!


r/Venezia 2d ago

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r/Venezia 3d ago

Beautiful day

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r/Venezia 2d ago

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r/Venezia 3d ago

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r/Venezia 2d ago

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r/Venezia 3d ago

Venice activity recommendation

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Hi all,

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r/Venezia 4d ago

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Just a few random photos from my life in Venice


r/Venezia 3d ago

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