British tourists visiting popular European attractions are increasingly facing two-tier pricing systems that charge non-EU visitors higher fees. Since Brexit, the combination of 90-day travel restrictions and the new Entry/Exit System (EES) has made travel more complicated and costly for Britons. Now, several top destinations have introduced separate pricing for EU and non-EU visitors.
In Paris, the Louvre museum raised admission for non-EEA visitors from €22 to €32 (around £27), while EU and EEA nationals pay €22. The Palace of Versailles charges British tourists an extra €3 (about £2.50) per ticket. Sainte-Chapelle also applies dual pricing based on nationality.
In the Canary Islands, Teide National Park requires permits for popular walking routes costing between €10 and €25 (roughly £8.64 to £21.50). Tenerife locals are exempt, and other Canary Islands residents get substantial discounts. Siam Park waterpark charges standard adult admission of about €44 (£38), while local island residents pay half.
Athens' Acropolis offers free entry to EU residents up to age 25, but non-EU youngsters aged 6–25 must pay €10. EU seniors over 65 pay a reduced €10 fee, while Britons of the same age pay the full €20 (about £17.25). The Royal Palace of Madrid provides free entry for EU and Latin American citizens during certain hours, but British visitors must pay nearly €25, with half-price tickets for younger visitors.
In Italy, state museums such as Pompeii and the Colosseum offer substantial reductions for young people up to 25, but these are not available to British passport holders. Additionally, visitors to Rome's Trevi Fountain must now pay €2 to access the lower basin and steps, though residents can visit free of charge.
