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

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  • 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 • • 23h ago

Venezia vibe

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r/Venezia • • 4h ago

Titolo: Dove si beve il miglior caffè a Venezia?

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Ciao a tutti! Sono a Venezia e cerco un posto dove bere un ottimo caffè. Avete qualche consiglio, magari un locale frequentato anche dai veneziani e non troppo turistico? Grazie!


r/Venezia • • 13h ago

Recomendations for a weekend in venice

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Traveling Friday - Sunday

Arrive 11pm Friday & fly back 9pm Sunday.

Looking for recomedations on what to do. Staying in San Marco.

I would like to go on a gondela, visit Burano and of course eat as much pasta as possible.

Does anyone have recomendations for gondelas and trips to Burano.

I plan on taking the boat to venice on arrival. Is that the best option or shall I look at other means of getting to the hotel?

Any other recomendations on what to see would be appriciated.


r/Venezia • • 13h ago

walking tour suggestions

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Saremo a Venezia il 24 ottobre (manca pochissimo!): io, mia moglie, nostra amica, e nostra figlia. Abbiamo prenotato una guida per un "walking tour" nel pomeriggio e cerco suggerimenti su qualche cosa da fare o qualche luogo da visitare.

Abbiamo tutti già visto più volte la Basilica di San Marco e il palazzo ducale e ora vorremmo evitarli. A noi piacciono: l'arte e l'architettura, le chiese antiche (la più vechia, meglio è), edifici pubblici storici, tribunali, le biblioteche e forse un giardino pubblico. Abbiamo il guida solo per tre ore quindi ovviamente non riusceremo fare tutto! Grazie in anticipo.


r/Venezia • • 19h ago

Palestra a Venezia

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Mi dovrò trasferire per lavoro con trasferte prolungate in zona San Marco. Dove posso trovare una palestra sufficientemente attrezzata per wheightlifting? Sapete indicarmi una struttura in zona?
Grazie


r/Venezia • • 16h ago

Very Smelly Bathroom

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Salve! I have lived in 2 apartments in the Mestre region before moving into my current apartment (and I now have an 18 month contract). The smell in the current bathroom is unbearable. I have used drain clog remover, vinegar with baking soda and I'm now burning incense in the bathroom. It seems to be coming from either the toilet, bidet or the shower so I have just been treating all of them - the smell still doesn't go away. Any advice??? I moved here alone from the states and I don't feel comfortable with my new friends yet to ask them to come over and help me. HELP please


r/Venezia • • 1d ago

Top Down

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r/Venezia • • 20h ago

Best restaurant for a special occasion? Seafood allergy.

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Hello!

I am eloping in Venice on December 12th, and I am so excited. We are eloping on San Giorgio, but we will be staying on main Venice for 2 nights. Our ceremony ends at 1:00 PM (13:00), so we'll have all evening to explore.

After the ceremony, my husband and I would like to go to a great restaurant. I have a very severe seafood allergy and understand seafood is the main cuisine in Venice. My husband and I love steak and all other meats, pastas, etc. I am an adventurous eater and will try anything as long as I'm not allergic to it.

No budget. Please send me some recommendations as I'd love to make reservations. I'll definitely call ahead as well to ensure the restaurant can accommodate the food allergy. Thank you! :)


r/Venezia • • 1d ago

Sun-soaked canals, gondolas drifting by, and the quiet rhythm of the lagoon.

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r/Venezia • • 1d ago

The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice.

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r/Venezia • • 17h ago

Best spaghetti in venezia

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Sicilian student in venice for bienale where do you get good pasta without hearing american tourist all the time, tasty and good price?


r/Venezia • • 2d ago

Are beggars usually rude?

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We were waiting at the Venice station when a beggar with a dog approached us and asked us for money. I’ve usually been warned off about scammers and pick pockets so i immediately said “No sorry”
The beggar gave me a death stare and called us “bitches” and passed by us. He returned again and called us “shits” while passing by us again.
Is this common? Or did we actually do wrong by not giving him money? How much does someone usually give a beggar?


r/Venezia • • 1d ago

Un piccolo ricordo di Venezia

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Ciao a tutti!

Sono uno studente francese e l'anno scorso ho avuto la fortuna di fare l'Erasmus a Venezia !! Una delle foto che ho scattato in città è stata selezionata per la finale di un concorso fotografico dedicato agli studenti Erasmus!

Venezia mi ha lasciato dei ricordi bellissimi, quindi mi farebbe davvero piacere ricevere un po' di supporto proprio da questa community.

Se avete 10 secondi, vi sarei molto grato se votaste la foto n. 1 nel modulo qui sotto!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0NW6BSDyhrz6aamtFN336cui2k1xWWFjUd_Gqw53oXt_KBA/viewform?usp=header

Grazie mille a tutti per il supporto! Un saluto dalla Francia a tutti i veneziani!


r/Venezia • • 1d ago

Officina self service (Venezia)

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Ciao a tutti. Cerco in affitto in provincia di Venezia (anche in Treviso) la fossa di ispezione (oppure ponte, o entrambi) per poter riparare la mia auto.

Sarei grato a chiunque potesse darmi qualche informazione in merito.


r/Venezia • • 1d ago

First Venice trip, 28–30 December 2026 - which hotel would you choose for a couple?

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Hi everyone! My partner and I are visiting Venice for the first time from 28–30 December 2026, coming from Rome.

We’d love a central, walkable location with restaurants and cafés nearby, and a nice atmosphere for wandering in the evenings. Since we only have two nights, location and convenience are quite important to us.

We’ve been looking at the following hotels (quite a long list, so we’d really appreciate help narrowing it down!):

  • All’Angelo Art Hotel
  • Colombina Hotel
  • Venezia Palazzo Barocci
  • Hotel A La Commedia
  • Ca’Pisani Hotel
  • Carnival Palace
  • H10 Palazzo Canova
  • Avani Rio Novo Venice Hotel
  • Hotel Canal Grande
  • Palazzo Veneziano
  • Hotel Antiche Figure
  • Ai Mori d’Oriente Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Venice – Sant’Elena by IHG
  • NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa
  • The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG
  • Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
  • Hotel Moresco
  • Papadopoli Hotel Venezia – MGallery Collection
  • Hotel Donà Palace
  • Santa Croce Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel Olimpia Venice, BW Signature Collection

Which would be your top two or three for a first visit, and why? If you’ve stayed at any, I’d love to hear about the rooms, service and surrounding area.

Also open to other hotel suggestions. Thanks in advance :)


r/Venezia • • 2d ago

Burano one January afternoon

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r/Venezia • • 3d ago

A 2 days trip to Venice

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r/Venezia • • 2d ago

Traveling to Venice solo next week

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This is my first solo international trip, i’ve been to a few places in the uk alone and i enjoyed it. I am 26F, i’m just trying to be prepared to make the most of it as it is only 2 days and just 1 night stay, i will be traveling from the uk. Is there anything i need to know? I am aware of tourist scams i think and the boats, i will be researching more of this ahead of my trip. I’m also hoping to see the high tides.
Also, Could anyone also tell me what clothes to pack for the weather, and whether I'll be fine with just English?


r/Venezia • • 3d ago

Good Morning from Giudecca

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r/Venezia • • 2d ago

food recommendations for restaurants and bacari open xmas eve, Christmas Day

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Hi we are visiting Venice on Xmas eve and xmas day. My 16 year old son would really love to try cicchetti. Do you have any recommendations for bacari that would be open on Xmas eve (particularly in the evening) or maybe even Xmas day? I know I need to make reservations for lunch and dinner early for both days - are there any restaurants anyone would recommend?


r/Venezia • • 3d ago

Venice at 6 am

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r/Venezia • • 3d ago

After determining that this mask left by my houses last owners is indeed Venetian, I was wondering if anyone could give me more info about the nature/age of it?

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the materials are all legit. it’s authentic wood and metal from what I can tell. I can tell it’s 30 years old minimum.


r/Venezia • • 3d ago

Novello

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At this time last year, I was able to get new Marfuga in Bologna. Has anyone seen new oil in Venice?


r/Venezia • • 4d ago

San Michele

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