Venice expands access days: 12 more days in 2027

Venice expanded the number of days on which it will apply the Contributo d'accesso: the calendar approved by the city council raises from 60 to 72 days with a fee in 2027, extending the daily window and setting the maximum value at €10, according to ANSA.

What changes in 2027 — Venice, access contribution, and access fee

The Venice city council approved a calendar that increases to 72 days the application of the Contributo d'accesso in 2027, up from the originally planned 60 days, according to ANSA. In addition to the increased days, the daily window will be extended by half an hour: the fee will apply from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The municipality has, for now, defined the maximum contribution at €10; details on tiers, discounts, or scaling may be specified by subsequent administrative acts.

These changes make clear that the city aims to modulate tourist flow during periods of greater pressure on the historic center, while also establishing stricter rules for visitor access.

Detailed calendar of dates — days with charges in 2027

The approved calendar includes two continuous blocks and a series of weekends and holidays, including Easter/Pasquetta and Ferragosto. According to ANSA, the continuous periods are:

• April 23 to May 2 (10 days);
• May 28 to June 6 (10 days).

In addition, the complete list of charged days covers a span from March 26–29 to August 13–15, including multiple weekends and intermediate weeks. The schedule targets peak tourist dates, expanding coverage to Ferragosto — Italy's traditional peak travel period.

For travelers planning a trip, it is important to check each specific date in the approved calendar, since the charge will apply on the listed days regardless of arrival time, as long as it falls within the daily window already defined.

Upcoming administrative definitions — modalities, exemptions, and controls

In the coming weeks the city will issue administrative acts to define:

• exclusions and exemptions (categories of visitors who will not pay the contribution);
• booking and payment modalities (whether there will be online pre-booking or on-site charges);
• control and enforcement mechanisms for payment when accessing the city;
• details of the structure of the contribution value, currently indicated as a maximum of €10.

These acts are decisive for the practical application of the measure: they may specify, for example, whether there will be different rates by time window, discounts for residents, or rules for people living in the metropolitan area. Defining these points will also affect entry logistics at access points and enforcement systems.

Relevance for Brazilians and descendants — tourism 2027 and Ferragosto

The expansion of charged days and the inclusion of days like Ferragosto mean that Brazilian tourists — including descendants of Italians — who plan to visit Venice in 2027 may face additional costs and the need to reserve dates or justify entry on specific days. For those combining Venice with other Italian destinations, it is advisable to:

• Check the calendar before booking flights and accommodations;
• Review exemptions or discounts when published in the administrative acts;
• Plan visits outside charged days if the goal is saving money.

Readers interested in topics related to life and travel in Italy can follow updates in our Italy News section and consult general guidance on travel planning in Life in Italy. Those seeking information about documentation or stay planning may also find relevant the reading on Italian Citizenship, though the access contribution concerns only tourist entry to Venice.

Practical impact and next steps

The measure is part of a municipal strategy to regulate tourism in Venice. The setting of the maximum value and the daily window signals that the Comune intends to balance flow control with revenue sources for urban management. The calendar’s effective application will depend on subsequent administrative rules, which will establish operating procedures and possible exemption categories.

Conclusion: tourists planning to visit Venice in 2027 should monitor city hall publications and forthcoming administrative deliberations to know exactly when the Contributo d'accesso must be paid, how to reserve, and which exceptions may apply.

Source: ANSA