Venice Tightens Tourist Entry Fee Enforcement With Graduated Fines

Venice is backing fines of €50 to €300 for day-trippers who bypass the city's entry fee system. The graduated penalty structure reflects a practical enforcement challenge: screening every arrival across dozens of rail, road, and water taxi access points. The tougher approach accompanies planned fee increases, signalling Venice's shift from pilot experiment to operational deterrent in managing overcrowding.