If you are planning a visit to Rome, hurry up: you only have a few days left to admire the iconic Trevi Fountain for free. Starting February 2, 2026, tourists will have to pay a €2 ticket to visit the Trevi Fountain. The news, announced on December 19 by the Campidoglio, has been confirmed.
The ticket, which will also apply to non-residents, will be in effect every day, including the first Sunday of the month, when access to monuments is generally free.
How will access to the fountain work?
Those who live in Rome are used to seeing crowds of people in front of the famous fountain. Romantic declarations, wishes made, and souvenir photos… but starting in February, the view will change, especially in terms of the number of people in front of the attraction, which sometimes makes it difficult to enjoy the experience in peace.
🗓️ When does it start and how much does it cost?
- The new rules come into effect on February 2, 2026.
- The ticket to access the area around the fountain costs €2.
- Tickets will be available for purchase online starting January 29.
⏰ Access times
- Monday and Friday: from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- After 10:00 PM: The fountain becomes visible and accessible to everyone free of charge.
👥 Who does not pay?
Admission remains free (upon presentation of ID or membership card) for:
- Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City.
- Children under 6 years of age.
- People with disabilities and their companions.
- Licensed tour guides.
🛠️ Fences and Flow Management
To manage queues and avoid overcrowding (which has reached peaks of 70,000 people per day), new metal fences are being installed. They are designed to blend in with the 19th-century style and travertine columns, with an “antique iron” finish. The installation is reversible and does not damage the original marble, as it is anchored directly to the cobblestones.
Improving the Experience
The decision to introduce an entrance fee, long discussed and strongly desired by the administration, follows an initial phase of rationing that proved effective in regulating the enormous influx of tourists.
This monument, one of the most visited in Rome along with the Colosseum, is known for its crowds, which often make it difficult to even take a simple photo. The introduction of an entrance fee aims not only to generate funds for urban redevelopment, but also to regulate access, transforming the visit into a more peaceful and enjoyable experience for the thousands of tourists who admire it every day.
