New Ticket Fee Introduced for Trevi Fountain Access Amid Overtourism Concerns

Starting February 2, visitors to Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain must purchase a 2-euro ticket to toss coins into its waters, aimed at managing the overwhelming crowds at the site. The ticket is required from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on other days, with free access after hours. Despite the new fee, some tourists are resistant, opting to throw coins from outside the barriers, which poses safety risks. The city expects the ticketing system to generate significant revenue for maintenance and staffing, while continuing to donate collected coins to charity. Children under five and residents are exempt from the fee.

Key Details: • Ticket price: 2 euros (approximately $2) required from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on other days. • Free access after 10 p.m. and exemptions for children under five and residents. • Expected annual revenue from tickets: between 6.5 million and 20 million euros ($7.7 million to $23 million). • Coins thrown into the fountain continue to be donated to the Catholic charity Caritas.