Rome will charge €2 for close-up access to the Trevi Fountain from 1 February 2026 – here’s what changes

January 14, 2026

by Romeing Editorial Staff

Discover the new Trevi Fountain access rules, and which museums are now free for Rome residents

From 1 February 2026, Rome will introduce a €2 ticket for tourists and non-residents who want to step into the Trevi Fountain’s inner perimeter (“catino”) – basically the close-up area by the water and steps where everyone lines up for the classic coin toss and selfie.

The key point: the Trevi Fountain remains free to see from the piazza. The new fee only applies if you want the front-row, right-by-the-water spot.

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Trevi Fountain ticket: what you pay for (and what stays free)

Paid (€2):

Access to the Trevi Fountain’s “catino” / basin / inner perimeter (the closest area by the water/steps).

Still free:

Viewing the fountain from Piazza di Trevi (the standard viewpoint most people use).

Hours the ticket applies:

Daily, 9am–10pm, including the first Sunday of the month.

Who pays and who is exempt

€2 ticket applies to:

Tourists / non-residents who want to enter the inner perimeter.

Free access remains for:

Residents of Rome / the Metropolitan City of Rome (with valid ID)
Children up to 5
People with disabilities + companion/carer

Why Rome is doing this

City officials have framed the move as a way to:

Manage overcrowding and make the experience less chaotic at one of Rome’s most congested “micro-sites”
Create a dedicated stream for maintenance and heritage protection

This builds on crowd-control measures already tested at Trevi (controlled entry/exit flows and a limited number of people inside the close-up area at one time)

How to buy Trevi Fountain tickets

Tickets are expected to be available:

At 10 on-site SmartPOS stations at the entrance
Online via the official site listed as fontanaditrevi.roma.it (not yet active)
Via Sistema Musei ticket offices
At Tourist Infopoints
Through affiliated/partner sales points

Planning tips (so you don’t waste time)

If you just want the iconic view: skip the ticket and enjoy the piazza.
If you want the “coin-toss spot” photo: go early (right after 9:00) or aim for later in the evening.
Expect the inner area to operate with regulated flows/capacity, meaning you may queue even with the €2 fee.

What’s changing for Rome’s civic museums

The Trevi ticket is part of a broader reform affecting museums and monuments managed by Roma Capitale.

Big change for locals

From 1 February 2026, residents of the Metropolitan City of Rome will get free admission to the city-run museums and archaeological areas (including major ones like the Capitoline Museums, Ara Pacis, Trajan’s Markets, Centrale Montemartini, and more).