Rome: Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Trevi Fountain

Monday, December 22, 2025 -Rome is introducing a new €2 fee for tourists who want to get up close to the city’s iconic Trevi Fountain, starting in early 2026. The measure is part of a wider effort by city authorities to control overcrowding and ease pressure on one of Rome’s most visited landmarks. 

Visitors will still be able to view the fountain from the surrounding square at no cost, but access to the immediate area near the basin will require payment.

City officials say the fee is aimed at promoting more sustainable tourism and protecting the historic site. Revenue generated from the charge is expected to be reinvested into maintenance, preservation, and crowd management around the Trevi Fountain and other major attractions. 

Residents of Rome will continue to have free access, while tourists will pay a small amount for closer proximity to the monument.

The move reflects a growing trend across Europe as cities struggle to balance tourism with preservation. Similar measures have already been introduced at other high-traffic landmarks, including Rome’s Pantheon and sites in cities like Venice. 

For visitors, the €2 fee is expected to become a routine part of the Trevi Fountain experience — a modest cost designed to safeguard one of the world’s most famous fountains for the future.