Rome Implements €2 Fee for Close-Up Access to Trevi Fountain
In an effort to manage overtourism, Rome has announced a significant measure: a €2 ($2.35) entry fee for close-up access to the iconic Trevi Fountain. This change, announced by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on December 19, will take effect from February 1, 2026. The aim is to control the massive influx of tourists visiting one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
The late Baroque masterpiece has welcomed an estimated 9 million visitors in 2025 alone. On peak days, the number of tourists passing through can reach as high as 70,000. The new fee will be applicable during prime daylight hours, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, viewing from the surrounding piazza will remain free of charge. Furthermore, Rome residents will continue to enjoy free access to the fountain.
City officials estimate that the fee could generate an impressive €6.5 million annually. These funds will be allocated towards the maintenance of Rome’s cultural heritage sites. This measure follows a successful year-long experiment where visitors at the fountain’s basin edge were limited through a queuing system.
Rome is not alone in implementing tourist fees to combat the challenges of overtourism. Other Italian cities, such as Venice and Verona, have also adopted similar measures.
Source: Art News