August 21, 2025 | 08:48 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Italy offers many popular destinations. One of these is Venice, a canal city that has long been a dream destination for tourists worldwide. However, its extraordinary popularity has now become a serious challenge. With over 20 million tourists in 2023, this small city faces significant impacts from overtourism, including extreme overcrowding and tourists' behavior that disrespects the local culture.
This 412-square-kilometer city is considered one of the most densely populated places in Europe. Venice almost made it to the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Danger due to uncontrolled tourism. The government has taken significant measures to address the overcrowding issue.
Fines for Tourists
In addition to warnings, Venice recently imposed strict fines for tourists who violate the rules. As reported by Travel and Leisure Asia, below are some common prohibitions that must be adhered to:
- Eating or drinking while sitting on stairs, bridges, or monuments, with a fine ranging from 100 to 200 euros (Rp1.8 million to Rp3.7 million).
- Swimming or bathing in the canals, with a fine of 350 euros (Rp6.6 million).
- Littering in public places, with a fine of 350 euros (Rp6.6 million).
- Walking without clothes or wearing only swimwear in public, with a fine of 250 euros (Rp4.7 million).
- Riding a bike, camping, or feeding seagulls within the city, with varying fines.
Daily Entry Fee
Starting in 2025, Venice will implement a daily tourist access fee, targeting tourists who only visit the city for a short period and do not stay overnight. The access fee starts from 5 euros (Rp94,000) if paid at least 4 days before arrival, and 10 euros (Rp189,000) if paid less than 4 days before arrival.
Visiting hours are from 08:30 to 16:00 local time. Additionally, the access fee is only applicable on specific days, which are 54 days during the peak season (April-July), especially on weekends and holidays. You can make payments through the official website, via WhatsApp using the QR code, or at local tobacco shops that collaborate with us. Tourists may face significant fines if they enter the city center without paying.
Not all visitors are required to pay this access fee. Some exceptions include tourists staying in Venice, individuals coming for medical purposes, athletes or coaches in official events, and high school students participating in educational activities.
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