The experimental phase of paying to enter Venice has just ended, and the city council is already considering raising the price from five to ten euros for those who are going to spend the day in the city of canals.
Since the fee began on April 25, about 438,000 people have paid the five euros for the visit, which has meant a collection of 2.2 million euros, but has not managed to reduce mass tourism.
The tourism councilor of the Italian city, Simone Venturini, believes that "Venice is still too cheap" and proposes to think about "a greater access contribution to end excess tourism."
For his part, the Budget Councilor acknowledged that the first experimental phase "has not shown significant deterrent effects, but we did not expect them. The situation will change when the maximum ticket is increased to ten euros", which is "what the law allows us, depending on the flows and reservations."
After 29 days of experimental phase, the Venetian council is considering a broader calendar next year and modifying the fee so that there is a basic 3 euros for those who book in advance on days with less affluence and 10 for days with more visitors.
