The Romans have had enough of tourists packing into the little piazza where the Trevi Fountain is located to throw their obligatory coin backwards over their shoulder, in the hopes that they will return to the Eternal City again.
So much so, they’re charging a levy during prime time daylight hours. It’ll now set you back that gold coin because a €2 charge will be your entry ticket to the fountain edge.
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Whether it will stop the congestion remains to be seen. Two euros would not deter me from going in and I’d be hopeful I might be able to get better photos without the mad throng and selfie crowd. There could well be a line though waiting to get in once the coin is paid.
So what we know so far is, starting February 1, 2026, you will either pay €2 online or at ticket machines or tourist kiosks per person to access the piazza. Viewing will be free from up higher, over all the paid-up people.
Oh, and it does not mean you can dip your toe in the water, as some tourists have been known to do – even getting in and having a dip. Unless you don’t mind paying the €450 fine for such behaviour.
You might like to read my post on the best things to do in Rome after you’ve seen this fabulous fountain.
