Venice to continue controversial tourist tax – making it even more expensive for some

Crowds of tourists walking by typical venetian buildings near San Marco Square during famous traditional carnival taking place each year in Venice, Italy - (Getty Images)

The popular tourist city of Venice will continue with its controversial day-tripper tax next year and even increase the fee for last-minute visitors.

The Italian city will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days on which tourists have to pay to enter the city. The fee for last-minute visitors with go up to 10 euros, officials said on Thursday.