Trevi Fountain ticket in Rome: new EUR 2 fee for close-up access from 1 February 2026
- Thor
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
Rome (needs article) is introducing a Trevi Fountain ticket for visitors who want close-up access to the recessed basin area at the Trevi Fountain (needs article). From 1 February 2026, tourists will pay EUR 2 to enter the controlled zone near the water, while viewing the fountain from the piazza above remains free.
If you are tracking other small city-level charges across Europe, compare this to changes such as the Brussels accommodation tax update, which can also affect trip budgets.
Last updated: 11 January 2026
Trevi Fountain ticket: what changes on 1 February 2026
The key change is that Rome will treat the close-up area as a controlled-access zone.
What you should expect:
A EUR 2 Trevi Fountain ticket for tourists who want to step down into the recessed basin edge area in front of the fountain.
Free viewing from the piazza for everyone.
Residents are exempt from the fee.
Why Rome is introducing the Trevi Fountain ticket
Trevi is one of the most crowded visitor sites in Rome, and officials have been testing controlled visitor flow. The Trevi Fountain ticket is presented as a crowd-management measure to:
reduce congestion at the front edge
improve visitor flow with clearer entry and exit paths
support monument maintenance and related heritage costs
For broader entry-rule planning across Europe in 2026, see the ETIAS Europe overview and the Travel Information hub.
Trevi Fountain ticket hours and who pays
Trevi Fountain ticket schedule
Reported operating hours for the controlled-access system are 09:00 to 21:00, with free access after dark.
Who pays the Trevi Fountain ticket
Tourists and non-residents: EUR 2 during the controlled-access hours.
Rome residents: exempt from the fee.
Practical tips for visitors
If the close-up photo or coin toss is on your itinerary, plan for the Trevi Fountain ticket setup:
Go early or late. The Trevi area is typically busiest from late morning through afternoon.
Consider visiting after dark. Reported access after nightfall is open and free.
Budget beyond EUR 2. The fee is small, but factor in queue time if you are combining Trevi with other timed tickets.
Use official purchase channels. Avoid third-party sellers charging inflated service fees.
If your trip includes Schengen destinations, use the Europe-wide overview in ETIAS Europe overview, and browse the site’s Visa tag for country-specific entry pages.
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