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Venice City Pass 2024

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Ciao, and a warm welcome to this comprehensive guide that looks at the best Venice city passes to help you choose the right pass for you to visit the city.

Venice is in the minds and hearts of many travellers arriving from all over the globe.

It’s well-known that the Lagoon city is an expensive city to visit and a good portion of any Venice trip budget goes towards attractions , transport tickets and tours.

In order to keep these ticket costs down, you can purchase a Venice city pass that will allow you to save time and money during your trip.

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Venice City Pass

If you’re currently planning your trip to Venice and asking yourself what’s the best Venice city pass for your needs, then you’re in the right place!

With this guide we’ll be looking at the different city passes, their costs and what’s included in each pass so you can make the most of your time in Venice.

What is a Venice City Pass?

The Venice City Pass is a tourist card that gives you access to the best museums of the city and/or unlimited public transport rides .

To take advantage of the best things to do in Venice you’ll find that the visitor’s pass is the best investment you can do if you want to experience this city to the max.

No matter whether it’s to make the most of its cultural and historical offer or simply use public transport to navigate the city and nearby islands.

But which pass is the best pass for you? Let me help you!

For a start, ask yourself two questions to understand if these passes might be right for you or you should explore other options:

• Am I interested/do I have the time to visit more than 3 museums? Write a list of the attractions you really want to visit , then their entrance ticket prices and compare the city pass offer with the total you would spend to visit your chosen museums.
• Do I need to use public transport to move around multiple times every day or I rather explore the city on foot?

You can purchase your museums and transportation Venice city passes from the Venezia Unica website or from Venezia Unica ticket points in Venice.

If you purchase your city pass online, you’ll receive a voucher via email with a booking code (PNR). You can use the voucher straight away to get access to the city’s attractions and museums.

To use public transport, once in Venice, you’ll have to use the booking code to collect the travel tickets from ACTV ticket machines or from any ACTV and Venezia Unica retail points (full list here ).

IMPORTANT: if you purchase your city pass ONLINE and 30 DAYS BEFORE the date of use, you’ll have access to discounted rates.

Is the Venice City Pass worth it?

The Venice city pass is worth it, as long as you study beforehands the right city pass for you and your travel plans.

See below a couple of advantages that offers the city pass:

• The Venice city pass allows you to save up to 20% on the services included. If you’re serious and really mean to visit all the attractions included in the pass, you can save a lot.
• There are discounted rates for junior travellers (between the age of 6 and 29), families (at least 2 adults and 1 child) and senior travellers (over 65).
• Extra benefits and discounts in selected city’s businesses. For example, glass blowing demonstrations in Murano and their glass artworks you can buy, paintings from local art galleries, Venetian masks, Illy coffee and ice cream from Grom and much, much more.

How much time do you need in Venice?

You need ideally 3 days in Venice . I believe, that with 3 days you can easily cover Venice’s most popular attractions, have a bit of time to enjoy the city at a slower pace and explore some of its less touristy sights.

To optimise your limited time, you might want to consider joining a walking tour or guided tour and let a professional guide show you around the city.

Still not sure how long you should spend there and how to allocate your precious time? Read my post about how many days to spend in Venice to find out!

Best Venice City Pass

Now that you know how a Venice city pass works and what you should bear in mind before purchasing it, let’s get into it and find out the best Venice city passes to explore the Floating city.

All Venice City Pass

The All Venice City Pass is the most comprehensive city pass you can buy.

This city pass gives you access to:

• Doge’s Palace and 11 Civic Museums
• 16 Chorus Churches
• Querini Stampalia Foundation

There’s no expiry date for this pass, apart from the Doge’s Palace that you must visit the day you selected at the time of your purchase. It’s a smart purchase if you’re planning to spend more than 4 days in Venice .

It means that you can actually have the time to visit all (or most) museums included in the pass and spread their visit over a prolonged period of time.

Be sure to check each attraction’s terms and conditions + visiting rules in advance.

Optional: you can also purchase the All Venice City Pass + La Fenice theatre tour . If you purchase this pass, you get the same attractions free entrance of the city pass mentioned above + the guided tour of La Fenice theatre with audio guide for an extra 10 euros.

See the different pass costs for the All Venice City Pass below:

Important things to know:

• Junior pass is for those aged 6 to 29 and senior pass for over 65s.
• Family offer: valid for families with 2 adults + at least one child from 0 to 14 years. The offer allows family members to purchase the Junior City Pass rate.
• Public transport NOT included.
• Free entrance for children aged 5 or under.
• Free entrance to disabled people and a carer.

You can purchase your pass from the Venezia Unica official website or here where you can select the pass option that includes the 1/2/3/7 days ACTV transport pass.

ACTV Transport Pass

Moving around Venice on foot can be quite exhausting, with all the bridges you have to constantly cross and in particular if you’re carrying heavy luggage.

The good news is that you can always rely on the public network system owned by the local public transport company ACTV .

The ACTV transport passes are ideal for travellers that are planning to use more than a couple of times the following means of transport:

• People Mover

Let’s take a look at the different ACTV city transport passes you can purchase that guarantee unrestricted access to almost all ACTV services :

• Tickets must be validated before boarding public transport.
• ACTV Services from / to Marco Polo Airport, water bus line 16, Alilaguna and ATVO lines are NOT included on the ticket/pass.
• The Venezia Daily Pass (1 Day Pass) also gives access to Trenitalia train service on Regional (R) and Fast Regional (RV) trains within the territory of the municipality of Venice.
• 3 pieces of luggage per person included in the price of the ticket/pass.
• Download or view the interactive map of the waterborne routes (vaporetto map) here .

On the Venezia Unica website you can also purchase the Alilaguna transport pass . Alilaguna is another local public transport company, popular for providing the water bus service from and to the Marco Polo airport .

The Alilaguna water bus stops in the main locations in Venice historic centre and some islands of the Venetian lagoon.

After purchasing the Alilaguna transport pass you get unlimited access to the:

• Orange line

You can check their routes, stops and timetable from the Alilaguna lines map page.

Alilaguna passes you can buy from Venezia Unica or Alilaguna websites:

• The green line is excluded.
• When you buy your pass online, you’ll receive a voucher that MUST be converted into a regular pass to be able to board the water buses. You can do that at the Alilaguna ticket offices. (There’s no ticket office in Murano so make sure to convert the voucher in other offices in Venice or at the airport!)
• The pass includes round trip ride Airport-Lido of Venice/Venice and Cruise Terminal.

Finally, it’s worth knowing that you also have the option to buy the ACTV ticket or pass that includes transfers from/to the Marco Polo airport and Treviso airport.

Prices for ACTV city transport pass + ONE WAY airports shuttle bus transfers:

From Treviso Antonio Canova airport by ATVO express bus:

Prices for ACTV city transport pass + Marco Polo airport RETURN shuttle bus transfers:

• Show your Venezia Unica voucher to the bus driver before boarding the ATVO shuttle bus.
• ATVO bus route: Treviso airport – Mestre Corso del Popolo – Mestre train station – Venice Piazzale Roma.
• One piece of luggage per person included for the ATVO buses.

While you’re here, you can find out more information on how to get from Marco Polo Airport to Venice and how to get from Treviso Airport to Venice on this site if you wish to learn other about trip durations, other modes of transport and local tips.

Museum Pass

The Museum Pass is a city pass that allows free entrance to the Fondazione Musei Civici of Venice museums such as Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum, Ca’ Pesaro, Glass Museum in Murano and many more!

As you look closer you will find that there are different Museum passes you can choose from , based on your travel plans and interests while visiting Venice.

See a comprehensive table for each Museum pass available for purchase:

St. Mark’s City Pass

The San Marco City Pass is the best city pass if you have 2 or 3 days to spend in Venice and your priority is to visit the main attractions based in St. Mark’s Square.

• Doge’s Palace and the other 3 St. Mark’s Square Museums;
• 3 Chorus Churches: Santa Maria del Giglio, Sacred Art Museum, Santo Stefano and Santa Maria Formosa;
• Querini Stampalia Foundation;

You can also purchase the San Marco city pass + La Fenice tour. You get free access to the same attractions + the guided tour of La Fenice theatre with audio guide for an extra 10 euros. Why not read more about St Mark’s Square while here?

• Free entrance to disabled people and carer.

Useful things to know:

List of Civic Museums and Chorus Churches network in Venice:

At this point, you should have a clear idea of all the Venice city passes available.

Before you purchase a city pass, take time to understand which Venice attractions you’re interested in visiting and available time to make the most of your pass.

If you’re a first time visitor I’d personally recommend the St. Mark’s Square Museums pass. Then to purchase a skip-the-line ticket to visit St. Mark’s Basilica separately, or, alternatively, the St. Mark’s Campanile ticket to help you save time.

Also, I highly suggest that you check both the ACTV vaporetto and Alilaguna lines and see what’s the most convenient pass for your particular itinerary (remember that Alilaguna includes transport from/to the airport!).

Remember, I’m here to help, so if you need further support with planning your time in Venice, book a chat with me today and I’ll be more than happy to help you out!

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Review: Venice City Pass & Tourist Cards

Venice has a number of different tourist passes and travel cards . A number of these discount cards will really save you money and, above all, a lot of unnecessary waiting times, such as the Venice Pass , Venezia Unica Card and ACTV travel card . We have reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of all tourist cards, so that you can consider which Venice City Pass is most suitable for you.

• The Venice Pass
• ACTV Travel Card
• Museum Card
• Venice City Pass (Turbopass)
• Venezia Unica Card
• Single tickets

1) Recommended : Venice Pass

This is absolutely the best tourist pass while this card gives access to two popular activities. The Venice City Pass gives you fast track access to the popular Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica, two top attractions in Venice city. In addition, a classic gondola ride on the canals of Venice is also included ( Book your Venice City Pass here ). During the booking process you can conveniently reserve your desired dates and time slots for the various activities. After payment you will receive your tickets by email or you can show them via smartphone.

This Venice City Pass includes these attractions:

• Skip The Line entrance to the Basilica of San Marco (including Pala D'Oro, roof terrace and museum)
• Fast track entrance for the Doge's Palace'
• 3 museums on St. Mark's Square: Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
• Classic Gondola Ride (If you prefer not to go on a gondola ride, you can alo book this Venice Super Combi )
• App with audio guide for a city tour in Venice
• 10% discount on various attractions and excursions
• More info and reservations Venice Pass

2) ACTV Public transport card

When you plan to use public transport in Venice you always have to rely on ACTV's waterbuses ( vaporettos ). Book your ACTV travel card easily via this link . During the booking process you can indicate for how many days you need a travel card. You will receive a smartphone voucher, which you can easily exchange at a Venezia Unica self-service ticket machine at a Vaporetto stop or at the Venezia Unica counter at Piazzale Roma (next to the station and main bus stop).

If you want to use public transport (via water), you are always depending on ACTV in Venice. You can pre-order your tickets for the Vaporetto waterbuses, choosing between the following ACTV travel cards:

• Regular ACTV ticket for 75 minutes (9.50 €)
• One day ticket , which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (25 €)
• Travel card for 2 days , which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (35 €)
• Travel card for 3 days , which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (45 €)
• Travel card for 7 days , which is valid for the water buses in Venice and the islands of Lido, Murano and Burano (65 €)
• ACTV Combi , a city pass with tickets for the water buses, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica (from 86 €)

Suggestion : Are you considering the use of the Vaporetto? Then download the ' AVM Venezia app ' in the Play Store. This is a handy route planner from the transport company ACTV, so that you know exactly which line to take to and from your hotel.

3) Venice Museum Pass

This Venice Museum Pass is especially interesting if you plan to visit many museums. It is a pass that is valid for no less than 180 days and includes 11 museums , including a number of important museums on St. Mark's Square like the popular Doge's Palace . However, the disadvantage of this card is, that after your order, you still have to pick up the 'physical card' at one of the (central) collection locations in Venice. When booking, note that the museum card comes in two variants: the Museum Card Chorus (only interesting if you want to visit a lot of churches) and the most booked Museum Card Plus .

The Venice Museum Card Plus gives access to the following museums:

• Fast track ticket Doge's Palace
• Correr Museum
• National Archaeological Museum
• Biblioteca Marciana
• Ca 'Rezzonico
• The house of Carlo Goldoni
• Palazzo Mocenigo
• Glass Museum (Murano)
• Lace Museum (Burano)
• Natural History Museum
• Info and bookings Venice Museum Pass

4) Venice City Pass (Turbopass)

The Venice City Pass (or Turbopass) is the most comprehensive city pass for Venice. The Venice City Turbopass is valid for 1 to 7 days and gives access to various museums, 30+ attractions and churches. Furthermore, the Venice City Turbopass also includes some boat rides. This new tourist card is very interesting if you stay for a longer period in Venice.

This Venice City Pass includes the following attractions, namely:

• Ticket for the Doge's Palace
• Admission to Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum & Biblioteca Marciana
• Access to 15 Chorus Churches
• Boat trip to Murano, Burano and Torcello
• Boat trip on the Grand Canal
• Tour of Theater La Fenice
• Various museums and attractions such as: Cà Rezzonico, Palazzo Mocenigo, Cà Pesaro, Palazzo Fortuny, Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Scala Contarini del Bovolo
• Optional: Public transport card
• Info and bookings Venice City Turbopass

5) Venezia Unica Card

The Venezia Unica Card is another famous tourist card in Venice. The Venezia Unica Pass gives access to some major attractions such as the Doge's Palace and the museums of St. Mark's Square. The advantage of this card is that you will receive the Venezia Unica Pass by e-mail as a PDF file and it is still valid for 3 months after a visit to the Doge's Palace.

This Venezia Unica Pass contains the following sights, namely:

• Fast track access to the Doge's Palace
• Fast-track access to the Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum & Biblioteca Marciana
• Access to 3 Chorus Churches
• Access to the Querini Stampalia Foundation
• Optional: Guided audiotour Teatro La Fenice
• More info and booking Venezia Unica Pass

6) Single tickets

Sometimes it is cheaper to purchase seperate tickets instead of a Venice City Pass or Venezia Unica Card. In addition, a number of popular activities and sights are not included in most Venice tourist pass, such as the boat trip to the islands of Murano and Burano. Below is an overview of the most sold tickets for a city trip to Venice:

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• 1 Is a Venice pass worth it?
• 2 What are the best Venice city passes available?
• 3.1 Venice Unica City Pass
• 3.2 The Venice Pass
• 4.2 Features
• 4.5 How to Purchase and Use It
• 4.6 Why choose the Venice Museum Pass?
• 4.7 Why choose the MUVE Friend Card?
• 5.2 Features
• 5.5 How to Purchase and Use It
• 5.6 Why choose the Venice Unica Pass?
• 6.2 Features
• 6.5 How to Purchase and Use It
• 6.6 Why choose The Venice Pass?
• 7.2 Features
• 7.5 How to Purchase and Use It
• 7.6 Why choose the Venice Discovery Pass?
• 8.2 Features
• 8.5 How to Purchase and Use It
• 8.6 Why choose the San Marco City Pass?
• 9 Venice Sightseeing Passes Comparison Breakdown
• 10.1 The Overall Best Venice City Pass
• 10.2 The Best Venice Attractions Pass To Use Multiple Times
• 10.3 The Best City Pass Venice for Major Attractions
• 10.4 The Best Pass to Explore San Marco
• 10.5 The Case For A Venice Museum Pass
• 10.6 The Case of a Venice Discovery Pass
• 11 What are some Venice experiences and landmarks not included on these passes?
• 12 The Best Venice Tourist Cards: Wrap-Up

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If you’ve taken a look at some interesting facts about Venice , you’ll realize this is an enchanting city with a ton of history and culture.

However, the price tag for entry to museums and landmarks might sometimes seem too high. 

What if I told you there was a way to save money while spending 2 days in Venice ?

A few different Venice sightseeing passes are available, but not all of them offer the same value.

In this post, I will compare the top three Venice attraction passes to help you decide which one is the best Venice city pass for you and explain why I recommend it over the others.

If you’re planning a trip and looking for things to know when visiting Venice , read this article first before making any decisions. It will save you tons of time and money!

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Is a Venice pass worth it?

Yes, purchasing a Venice pass is worth it! If you plan on visiting several landmarks or museums that are included on the pass, then you can save hundreds of dollars in fees by bundling your admission together.

However, there are a few different Venice attraction passes to choose from, based on your interests and itinerary.

What are the best Venice city passes available?

There are six primary Venice attraction passes you can choose from:

• Venice Museum Pass
• MUVE Friend Card
• Venice Unica Pass

The Venice Pass

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If you’re interested in developing your own customized program of activities, museums, excursions, and transit passes, the Venice Unica City Pass is an excellent Venice tourist pass.

With an average of 4.5 stars from more than 190 reviews, The Venice Pass is the best choice if you want to experience Venice’s major three attractions–St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and a gondola ride.

Venice Museum Pass and MUVE Friend Card

Purchasing the standard Venice Museum Pass gives you one-time admission to twelve of the city’s major Civic museums over six months.

In contrast, the MUVE Friend Card gives you unlimited access to the city’s twelve museums over twelve months.

The Venice Museum Pass costs €36 for adults, and the MUVE Friend Card costs €45 for adults. You can look at the current pricing for the  Venice Museum Pass  and the  MUVE Friend Card  here.

• Attractions : You can visit all twelve of the city’s major museums included in both passes. Participating museums include the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum, Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, Cà Rezzonico, Palazzo Mocenigo Museum, Carlo Goldoni’s House, Ca’ Pesaro, the Murano Glass Museum, the Burano Lace Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Palazzo Fortuny Museum.
• Validity : The standard Venice Museum Pass is valid for 160 days, and the MUVE Friend Card is good for 365 days once you activate them for the first time.
• Suitability : These passes are excellent if you were planning to visit a few of the museums on this list already or are fascinated by some of the lesser-known museums in Venice. I highly recommend it if you live in Italy, close to Venice, and often take day trips into the city .
• You do not need to make a reservation with any museums in advance before you visit; you can just show up and activate your pass.
• You’ll have six whole months to visit all of the museums offered with the Venice Museum pass and a full year with the MUVE Friend Card, so you don’t need to cram all of this art and history into just a few days.
• It’s a straightforward, one-and-done purchase. When you buy this Venice attractions pass, you can access everything included.
• If your trip to Venice is only a few days and you don’t live close enough to the city to visit again, you might not have the opportunity to check out all of the museums included.
• You’ll need to purchase separate entry tickets if there are museums you want to visit that aren’t included in this pass.
• Other significant landmarks and attractions that you might want to see in Venice aren’t included in this pass. Also, this pass doesn’t have a Vaporetto transportation pass.

How to Purchase and Use It

You can purchase the Venice Museum Pass or the ​​MUVE Friend Card online.

A .pdf of your tickets will be delivered to you digitally, and you can either print it out or keep it on your phone.

When you visit a participating museum, have them scan the barcode listed on the ticket, and you’re good to go! 

Why choose the Venice Museum Pass?

The Venice Museum Pass is worth it if all you want to do is visit the Musei Civici di Venezia museums.

You have twelve world-class museums to choose from and six full months in which to see them all.

It’s also more straightforward than the Venice Unica Pass since it doesn’t include any additional add-ons you need to worry about expiring if a specific date was selected.

Why choose the MUVE Friend Card?

The MUVE Friend Card is perfect if you live nearby and want the option to go back to the twelve museums within the Musei Civici di Venezia system.

You have one year to go back to any museums as often as you’d like. 

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The Venezia Unica City Pass allows you to combine your entry to several different museums and Venetian landmarks, as well as add-ons like other museums, single and daily tickets for the Vaporetto public water taxis, access to the lagoon city’s high-speed internet, transfers to Venice Marco Polo Airport, and more.

The Venice Unica Pass price varies depending on several factors like age, access to select landmarks, and what additional offerings you choose.

The least-expensive level without any add-ons starts at €21.90 for Juniors (ages 6 – 29), €33.90 for Adults (ages 30 – 64), and €21.90 for Seniors (ages 65+).

You can take a look at the  current pricing here .

• The All Venice City Pass includes access to Doge’s Palace and eleven other Musei Civici di Venezia museums, fourteen chorus churches, and admission to the Querini Stampalia Foundation.
• The All Venice City Pass + Fenice includes access to everything in the All Venice pass, with the addition of a guided audio tour of Teatro La Fenice.
• The St. Mark’s City Pass includes access to the Doge’s Palace and the other three Musei Civici di Venezia museums within Piazza San Marco, only Santa Maria del Giglio – Sacred Art Museum, Santo Stefano, and Santa Maria Formosa chorus churches, and the Querini Stampalia Foundation.
• The St. Mark’s City Pass + Fenice includes access to everything in the St. Mark’s pass, with the addition of a guided audio tour of Teatro La Fenice.
• Validity : For visitors to Venice, the Venice Unica Pass is valid for 24 months from the date of purchase unless the product has a specific expiration date. The Venice Unica Pass is valid for five years for frequent visitors or residents of Venice.
• Suitability : This pass is perfect if you’re looking for more offerings than only museums, especially if you were planning to ride the Vaporetto a lot while in Venice or needed to purchase access to the city’s internet. 
• Unless otherwise stated for a particular add-on, you don’t need to make a reservation with any of the museums in advance before you visit; you can just show up and activate your pass.
• Since thus Venice Card for visitors is valid for 24 months, if you come back to Venice within 2 years of your purchase date, you can still use your discount card’s benefits.
• You can really mix and match different offerings to make the pass best fit your interests.
• You can purchase several tickets for the Vaporetto at a discounted rate at once.
• Although most museums don’t require a reservation and can be used at any time, any ticket you buy with a set date and time can not be changed after purchase. So if you’re schedule changes, you’re unfortunately locked into the commitment and can’t change it.
• If your trip to Venice is only a few days and you don’t live close enough to the city to visit again, you might not have the opportunity to see everything included.
• You’ll need to purchase a separate ticket if there are museums you want to visit that aren’t included in this pass.

To purchase the Venice Unica Pass, you need to  head to their website  and follow the prompts to create a tourist travel card for each person.

Next, you’ll select which of their base-level “Best Deals” tickets you want to start with.

Then, scroll through the additional add-ons and select which card you want to add it to.

Once you’re done, you’ll check out online, save your voucher to your phone, and/or print it out, so you have it with you when you arrive in Venice.

Since each pass is different, follow the directions listed on the voucher on how to access and use the pass you’ve purchased.

Why choose the Venice Unica Pass?

If you’re looking for more flexibility than the Venice Museum Pass, then the Venice Unica Pass is what you want to go with.

One of the base-level passes includes every museum included in the Venice Museum Pass and other admissions.

Or, if all twelve museums are overwhelming, you can choose a base-level pass that only consists of the four significant museums within Piazza San Marco for less, which still includes extra benefits and the option for add-ons.

The Venice Pass offers a curated selection of the top attractions most people plan to see when they come to Venice.

Since you’re bundling the cost of admission, it’s overall less expensive than if you were purchasing all of these separately.

The Venice Pass costs $97.38 for adults (ages 30+), $84.95 for youths (ages 6 – 29), and $34.19 for children (ages 2 – 5).

• Attractions : The Venice Pass includes skip-the-line entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica with access to the Terrace and Pala d’Oro, fast-track admission to Doge’s Palace, a downloadable audio walking tour called Discover Venice: Past and Present, an audio tour led by a local historian called Welcome to Venice, and a shared 30-minute gondola ride. 
• Validity : When you purchase The Venice Pass, you will schedule each of your included attractions at the time of booking. Your excursion is available on the date and time you selected in advance.
• Suitability : This pass is an excellent choice if you’re interested in accessing all of Venice’s most famous attractions.
• With a streamlined selection of excursions, you’ll be able to use all of the activities on your pass.
• Since you can choose the exact dates you want to use for each of the included attractions, you can spread your experiences out over the whole amount of time you’re visiting Venice instead of squeezing everything into 24 or 48 hours. 
• Once you buy The Venice Pass, Tiqets sends you a 10% discount code to use for your next purchase!
• When you’re buying this Venice pass, you have to select all of your entrance times at the time of purchase.
• Since your tickets are tied to the specific dates and times you chose at the time of booking, rescheduling any part of your ticket is not allowed after you make your purchase.

To purchase The Venice Pass, head to Tiqets and select “Book Now.”

Once you select the number of adult, youth, and children tickets you’ll need, you will work through the prompts to schedule each of the excursions your pass includes. 

Why choose The Venice Pass?

This streamlined pass is an excellent choice if you’re interested in experiencing only the most famous landmarks in Venice–St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and enjoying a gondola ride.

Like the Venice Pass, the Venice Discovery Pass allows visitors to choose from a curated list of the best things to see and do in Venice.

However, it offers more experiences and landmarks than the more consolidated Venice Pass.

The Venice Discovery Pass has different pricing based on your age and how many days you want the pass to be active. You can view the current pricing breakdown on their website here. 

• Attractions : The Venice Discovery Pass includes a fast-track entrance to Doge’s Palace, admission into 15 different Catholic landmarks throughout the city, an Alilaguna Boat Transfer from the city center to the airport, and an audio tour led by a local historian called Welcome to Venice. It also includes 24-, 48-, or 72-hour unlimited access to Venice’s public water transportation system, the Vaporetto.
• Validity : When you purchase the Venice Discovery Pass, you will schedule each of your included attractions at the time of booking. Your excursion is available on the date you selected in advance. However, your Venetian Churches Chorus Pass is valid for 1 year after its first use.
• Suitability : This pass is a great choice if you’re interested in visiting Venice’s many historic churches or want to utilize an airport transfer or the Vaporetto system without worrying about additional bookings.
• If you’re interested in visiting historic Catholic churches in Venice, this pass includes entry to fifteen churches. 
• No need to schedule an additional airport transfer and Vaporetto passes to get you into and around Venice–this pass does it for you.
• The only major landmark the Venice Discovery Pass includes is Doge’s Palace, so you’ll still need to purchase entry to other museums you want to see.

To purchase the Venice Discovery Pass, head to Tiqets and select “Book Now.” Once you select the number of adult, youth, and children tickets you’ll need, you will work through the prompts to schedule each of the excursions your pass includes.

Why choose the Venice Discovery Pass?

If you’re looking for a Venice pass that combines an airport transfer with a Vaporetto pass, then this is a great choice. 

The San Marco City Pass is the only one of its kind here on this list of the best Venice city passes! If you’re a history buff who’s passionate about the Republic of Venice, this one is for you.

The San Marco City pass costs $40.80 for adults (ages 30-65), $25.10 for youths (ages 6-29), and $25.10 for seniors (ages 65+). 

• Attractions : The San Marco City Pass includes almost all of the most famous attractions in Piazza di San Marco. With this pass, you can visit Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, the Marciana National Library, the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, and three churches–the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, the Church of Santo Stefano, and the Church of Santa Maria Formosa. 
• Validity : When you purchase the San Marco City Pass, you can enter each included museum or monument one time and it’s valid for two years once activated. However, you must enter the Doge’s Palace on the date and time you select at the time of booking.
• Suitability : This pass is great for anyone who is interested in only exploring the included museums around Piazza di San Marco.
• Once you activate the pass with your entry to Doge’s Palace, you can use it for entry into the other included landmarks for two years.  
• Instead of purchasing one of these other Venice city passes with too many offerings for a short Venice itinerary, You’re only paying for the things you really want to do.
• Although it’s called the San Marco City Pass, entry into the Basilica di San Marco is not included in this pass. 
• Once you purchase the pass, you can’t change your entry date and time for the Doge’s Palace. 

To purchase the San Marco City Pass, you’ll need to visit the Civitatis and select the date you’re interested in activating your pass and the number of tickets you’ll need.

Once your pass has been purchased, you can schedule all of your additional activities up until the start time, as long as they have space available. 

Why choose the San Marco City Pass?

If you’re interested in really exploring all of the different landmarks, the San Marco City Pass is for you.

You’ll be able to take time to discover the history of Venice inside these museums without paying for other museum entries you won’t have time to use.  

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Which is the best Venice city pass to buy for my trip?

Although each Venice attractions pass shares some similarities, here are my recommendations on which one to buy based on this Venice pass comparison:

The Overall Best Venice City Pass

After reviewing all of the information, and after very happily using the full Venice Museum Pass myself, the Venice Unica Pass is the best Venezia city pass overall, for both visitors and frequent visitors like myself.

It offers everything the Venice Museum Pass offers–and more.

However, what really sells me on the pass is that cardholders receive additional discounts from participating museums and restaurants.

The Best Venice Attractions Pass To Use Multiple Times

If you live near Venice or are planning to spend a lot of time in the city over the course of a year and want the flexibility to visit the Musei Civici di Venezia museums over and over again, then you need the MUVE Friend Card .

Since there are no restrictions on how often you can visit any of the participating museums, you can take your time working through different museums and go back to others that you want to explore further.

Or, if family and friends are coming to visit and you know they’ll want to head into these museums, then the MUVE Friend Card makes the most sense.

The Best City Pass Venice for Major Attractions

If you’re visiting Venice for a limited amount of time and only want to experience the most famous landmarks and attractions, The Venice Pass is the best choice for you.

Although the pass only includes five excursions, it has the Big 3–skip-the-line entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica with access to the Terrace and Pala d’Oro, fast-track admission to Doge’s Palace, and a shared 30-minute gondola ride.

If you’re not interested in wandering through museums and want to hit the biggest sites, this is the best pass for your itinerary.

The Best Pass to Explore San Marco

The San Marco City Pass is the perfect choice if you want to dive deep into the history and museums around Piazza di San Marco.

Although it does not include skip-the-line admission to the Basilica di San Marco, you can access the Doge’s Palace, the Marciana National Library, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Correr Museum–all museums surrounding the Piazza di San Marco.

The Case For A Venice Museum Pass

However, as I said, I’m a very happy Venice Museum Pass user!

When I first moved to the Veneto region, we didn’t know that there were different options for passes–we only saw the Venice Museum Pass available when we purchased individual tickets to visit Palazzo Ducale.

If you’re only going to be in Venice for a short time, so you don’t need the flexibility of multiple admission but want as many options as possible, this is the pass for you.

The Case of a Venice Discovery Pass

The Venice Discovery Pass offers the fewest bucket-list experiences in Venice .

However, if you’re interested in religious tourism and want to visit fifteen different historic Catholic churches in the city, this is the pass for you!

Also, if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of managing an airport transfer or scheduling your Vaporetto pass, the Venice Discovery Pass includes it for you.

What are some Venice experiences and landmarks not included on these passes?

• If you’re interested in purchasing one of the Venice city passes for museums, then they do not include a classic Gondola ride. Book a  Grand Canal by Gondola with Commentary  tour to try this wonderful boat trip.
• Although admission is included for four of the major museums in Piazza San Marco, entry into the Torre dell’Orologio and climbing up the San Marco Campanile are not included in any of these Venice passes.
• If you want to explore the Doge’s Palace further with a  Secret Itineraries tour , you’re going to need to purchase the experience separately from your ticket to Palazzo Ducale.

The Best Venice Tourist Cards: Wrap-Up

Fortunately, Venice offers a variety of passes that allow tourists to visit the most incredible landmarks and museums in the city while bundling admission.

To ensure that you enjoy the most out of your stay in Venice, consider purchasing one of these Venice city passes!

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Discover Venice with the Venice City Pass! Visit the city's most famous sights, museums and churches - with just one ticket. The City Pass includes priority entry to the Doge's Palace, a guided tour behind the scenes of the Teatro La Fenice and the option to book St. Mark's Basilica. A romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal is also included. If you want to move freely around the city, simply book the local public transport. Or how about a boat trip to the picturesque islands off Venice? The Venice City Pass offers you over 30 attractions, is available for 1 to 7 days and is therefore as flexible as you are. Discover Venice's most beautiful canals, buildings and bridges. Let's go to the eternal city of love!

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Island tour of Murano – Burano – Torcello inclusive

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Experience Venice in all its splendor with the Venice City Pass

All the highlights that will make your trip to Venice unforgettable

Beautiful Doge's Palace included

Visit the Doge's Palace, one of the most visited sights in Venice. The majestic palace transports visitors to the city's magnificent past, where history and art linger in every corner. Save the full ticket price of €19.00 with the Venice City Pass.

The treasures of Venice on the Grand Canal Tour

The Grand Canal Tour offers a romantic view of Venice as you cruise along the historic waterways and admire the magnificent palaces, bridges and churches - an unforgettable experience to see the city from a unique perspective. Save €33.00!

Pure romance on a gondola ride

A gondola ride is a must on a trip to Venice! That's why this highlight is also included in your Venice City Pass. 

Behind the scenes: La Fenice Theater

La Fenice Theater is a symbol of Italian opera and ballet art and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of music and drama. Experience a tour of the historic Teatro La Fenice and save €25.00 on admission with the Venice City Pass.

Island Tour Murano-Burano-Torcello

From glittering Murano glass studios to the pastel-colored fishermen's houses of Burano - embark on a journey through the picturesque islands off Venice and save the full price of €30.00.

Up close to the genius: Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of Da Vinci and discover his groundbreaking inventions and masterpieces as you stroll through this inspiring museum. A must for all art and history lovers! With your Venice City Pass you save €8.00 on admission.

The most impressive churches (Chorus Pass)

Get the Chorus Pass and explore the beauty of the historic churches in Venice. You get free entry to the 14 oldest and most impressive churches in the city.

Impressive architectural masterpiece: St. Mark's Basilica (optional)

St. Mark's Basilica rises as a breathtaking masterpiece of Venetian architecture and promises a spiritual experience that will make the hearts of all travelers beat faster with its magnificent interior and golden mosaics.

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Advantages of the Venice City Pass

With your Venice City Pass, you can start your city trip to Venice in a relaxed way and save money at the same time. Your sightseeing package is an all-inclusive Venice Sightseeing Card. We guarantee you access to the most popular attractions, the most romantic gondola rides and the city's insider tips - saving time and making the most of your budget has never been easier. Experience Venice as it should be with the Venice Turbopass.

Save on sightseeing

With a Venice City Pass, we guarantee you significant savings as it offers entry to countless attractions at a great price - one ticket, all in!

Best value for money

No other City Pass allows you to explore the city in as many ways as the Venice Turbopass!

Local transport optionally bookable

With your Venice City Pass, you can easily add local transport to your order.

The Venice City Pass is as flexible as you are

The Venice Turbopass offers unlimited flexibility, as you can decide for yourself which attractions you want to visit and when you want to visit them.

Buy now and receive it immediately by email

You will receive the Venice City Pass as a pdf file by e-mail immediately after receipt of payment. So you have all the necessary documents together before you leave. You can either print out the pass or use it on your mobile device.

No booking of individual tickets

he Venice City Pass saves you the hassle of booking individual tickets for each attraction and allows smooth access to the city's highlights.

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If you have any questions, our staff is available via email at any time. We look forward to your feedback and vacation photos!

This is how the Venice City Pass works:

Booking: Start your Venice city trip by clicking on 'Book Now.' Choose the number of days, add desired extras, and let us know how many people are coming with you.

Receive: After purchase, you will receive your Venice City Pass with all essential information via email immediately.

Explore: Scan your QR code at the attractions and discover Venice!

About Venice

The city of Venice has a truly special magic that you absolutely must experience for yourself. With the Venice City Pass, you can explore the most beautiful attractions of this lagoon city. This includes 18 magnificent churches and numerous important museums around St. Mark's Square. On St. Mark's Square, you will also find world-famous landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica with the Bell Tower, Italy's largest library known as Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, and the impressive Doge's Palace. The latter is renowned for its opulent halls and the famous paintings by Titian and Tintoretto.

Venice is truly unique as the city was built on 118 small islands and is completely car-free today. You can explore the Grand Canal on a boat tour that takes you past numerous palaces once inhabited by Venetian merchant families. Alternatively, you can drift through the narrow canals of the old town on a romantic gondola ride.

The Venice City Pass also includes a boat trip to the northern lagoon, where you can visit the glassblowing island of Murano, the colorful fishing island of Burano, and the dreamy island of Torcello.

We will provide you with all the information and details about the included attractions along with your pass so that you can make the most of your stay in Venice.

Usage and Validity

Validity: The Venice City Pass is valid for 1 to 7 consecutive calendar days. The validity for visiting the attractions begins on the day you specify as the first day of use when placing your order. Please note that you can only use each included and discounted attraction once.

Transferability: The pass is non-transferable to third parties. Please carry a valid government-issued photo identification for identification purposes (e.g., ID card, passport, driver's license).

Opening Hours: Some attractions, museums, and sights may occasionally be unavailable due to organizational reasons such as renovations, etc. There are offers that are only available during specific (daily) hours. To ensure that the attraction is open, we recommend checking in advance, for example, on the website of the respective partner.

Shipping & Pickup: The Venice City Pass is available in German, English, and French. After completing your booking, the pass will be sent to you via email.

*Important: If you haven't received an email from Turbopass, please check your spam or junk folder in your email inbox. If the message was marked as spam/junk, there should be one of the following options: 'Not Spam,' 'Not Junk,' or 'Add Sender to Whitelist.' This will help in receiving future emails from Turbopass. If you still cannot find the email, please contact our customer service.

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What is included with Venice Pass

Venice Pass is available in different versions. Choose your pass according to the days you will stay and to the area you plan to visit.

• Entrance to the Doge's Palace
• Campanile di San Marco: Skip the Line
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Fast Track
• Entrance to the Museo Correr
• Entrance to the Archaeological Museum
• Entrance to the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
• Entrance to the Cà Rezzonico
• Entrance to the Palazzo Mocenigo
• Entrance to the Carlo Goldoni's House
• Entrance to the Ca Pesaro
• Entrance to the Glass Museum
• Entrance to the Lace Museum
• Entrance to the Natural History Museum
• Entrance to the Fortuny Museum
• Church of Sant'Alvise
• Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
• Entrance to the Church of San Polo
• Entrance to the Basilica San Pietro di Castello
• Discounts in the agreed activities
• Entrance to La Fenice Opera House: Skip The Line + Audio Guide

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Easy access to the main museums and events in Venice

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Discounts at the most important and historical activities of Venice and Veneto

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How does it work?

With the practical guide of the Venice Pass , you will know how to reach every sight , its opening hours and where to find it on the map, so you will not waste time, planning your day. Whether you would like to eat in the best restaurant in Venice , lose yourself in the artistic richness and monuments of the city or simply want to wander the streets and alleys of the dense historic center of Venice, Venice Pass will be able to offer a unique experience . Here are the main advantages for tourists and for the local citizens:

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Venice City Pass

Discover Venice in a relaxed way! Purchase the Venice Card and you make the most of your city trip. With this card in your pocket, you enjoy free entry to a large number of museums. What’s more, you need not join the long waiting lines because you are allowed fast-track entry. This way you save time and money so that you can visit many Venice museums and attractions during your city trip. A boat ride on the Grand Canal is also included. Combine your Venice Card with a separate public transport pass.

Venice has been one of Europe’s top destinations for a short city break for years. The city has many cultural attractions to offer as well as a large number of welcoming restaurants and cafés. With its romantic vibe, beautiful beaches, historic centre, canals and gondolas Venice has all the ingredients for a relaxed and interesting holiday. Read on, to see what benefits the Venice City Pass offers you during a city trip to Venice.

City trip with the Venezia City Pass

Make the most of your time in Venice and purchase the Venice City Pass. This pass guarantees a hassle-free visit to this popular city. The Venice Card entitles you to free entry to many sights and attractions: Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the National Museum of Archeology and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. A boat cruise on the Grand Canal is also included in this pass!

How does the Venice Card work?

Purchase your Venice Card online from us. After you have made your booking and paid, the pass is sent to you by e-mail. Print it and you can use your pass straight away when you arrive in Venice. Add an optional travelcard which makes getting from one place to other easier. This extra card can be ordered with a validity of 1, 2, 3 or 7 days. Included are free journeys on buses, trams and waterbuses (including Mestre and Marghera). The travelcard is also valid to use in Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Three types of Venice Pass

Venice City Pass Starter, Venice City Pass Classic and the Venice City Pass Complete are the three passes you can choose from. The difference is in the number of free sights you can visit. The Venice City Pass Complete is the most comprehensive pass. With the Venice City Pass Classic and Complete you can choose between the Grand Canal Tour or a classic gondola ride. Purchase the Venice Starter Pass when you are on a two or three-day city trip. During such a short visit you can only see a limited number of museums and sights.

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Advantages of the venice pass.

The Venice Pass has only advantages! See below what is included. The Venice Pass makes your city trip to Venice comfortable and hassle-free. With this pass in your pocket, you make the most of your trip!

Entry to museums and attractions

The Venice Pass entitles you to free entry to a large number of museums and attractions in Venice: For example, you can enter the Palazzo Ducale, the beautiful Doge’s Palace in Piazza San Marco, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, Museum Correr and Scuola San Rocco for free. The Venezia City Pass Classic and Complete include other attractions, museums and churches, such as the Glass Museum in Murano and the Ca’ Rezzonico Museum. A visit to the museums and churches in Venice can be combined with a visit to the opera theatre Teatro La Fenice or the scala contarini del Bovolo viewpoint. This pass is suited for every age and taste!

Grand Canal Tour

Your Venice Pass not only includes a visit to famous sights and attractions in the city, it also entitles you to a free boat trip on the Grand Canal, the most important and largest canal in Venice. It offers you a completely different view of the city! Instead of a boat trip on the Grand Canal, you can opt for a gondola ride but only when you have a Venice City Pass Classic or the Venice City Pass Complete. A gondola ride is romantic, a unique experience and typical of Venice, so don’t miss it! Another recommended tour is the Opera tour through Teatro La Fenice.

Skip the lines

Venice is popular with tourists and waiting lines are long! Nothing is more annoying than having to join the queue. With a Venice City Pass in hand, long waits are history. Pass holders are entitled to skip-the-line entry. Simply show your pass at the entrance of popular museums and attractions. This pass saves time and money!

In addition to the various museums and places of interest that you visit for free, the Venice City Pass also gives you discounts on various other sights and attractions: a discount on a visit of the Basilica of San Marco or the Palazzo Fortuny.

The city of Venice 

Venice is known worldwide for its beautiful historic center with its many canals. It is actually not a city, but an interplay of 118 islands in the lagoon, 150 canals, 400 bridges and bridges and thousands of streets and alleys.

Highlights of Venice City

There is so much to see in Venice that it is difficult to know where to start. The city is like an open-air museum: canals, gondolas, arched bridges, narrow alleys and magnificent palazzi. Be sure to visit the Doge’s Palace, Leonardo da Vinci Museum and walk across Rialto Bridge and drink an aperitivo at San Marco Square. Venice is popular which is reflected in the large numbers of visitors every year. This charming city can be very crowded and the waiting lines for famous attractions long. That is why a Venice Pass is convenient to have because entry to many sights is free and you can sip the lines!

End the day with a delicious dinner on one of the cozy terraces in the center of Venice. Choose an Italian pasta or a delicious pizza, to discuss the unique impressions you have received of the city. When do you visit Venice with a Venice City Pass?

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The Venice City Pass allows you to experience the main monuments and tourist attractions in Venice at the best price while avoiding the queues.

The Venice City Pass will allow you to visit the city's main monuments at the best price, all while skipping the lines. The card can be used for seven consecutive days from the moment it's activated for the first time.

Card options

You can choose between the following options:

This option includes the following monuments: the Doge's Palace , the Correr Museum , the National Archaeological Museum, the Marciana Bookshop, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the San Rocco School , the Contarini del Bovolo Staircase and the Tintoretto Room, the audio guide of St. Mark's Basilica and the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista.

This option also includes a tour of the Grand Canal , a guided tour of hidden Venice , and a 15% discount on the guided tours of Venice, St. Mark's, the Doge's Palace, and the Correr Museum .

This option includes all the visits included in the previous sections, plus a gondola ride , a tour of Murano , Burano and Torcello , a tour of La Fenice theater, the church of Santo Stefano, the church of San Giacomo dall'Orio, the church of San Giovanni Elemosinario, the church of San Polo, the church of San Giobbe, the church of San Stae, the church of Sant'Alvise, the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the church of Santa Maria del Giglio, the church of Santa Maria del Rosario, the church of Santa Maria Formosa, the church of Santissimo Redentore, and the basilica of San Pietro di Castello.

The most complete option of all includes all the visits stated above, plus admission to the Cà Rezzonico Museum , the Cà Pesaro Museum , the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Fortuny, the House of Carlo Goldoni, the Murano Glass Museum, and the Merletto Museum.

Public transportation in Venice

If you plan on using public transport in Venice, you can buy the Venice City Pass with public transport , which includes unlimited use of buses , streetcars, and vaporettos  (water busses) in Venice, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, and buses in Mestre and Marghera.

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The most convenient way to buy the Venice City Pass is to do it online before the trip so that you only have to worry about having fun once you get there.

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O ver the years, Venice's tourist authorities have sold several different city passes for tourists. One, the Venice Card, was discontinued in 2009; a subsequent version, Venice Connected, was replaced by the Venezia Unica City Pass in December, 2013.

The Venezia Unica City Pass is confusing because it comes in two versions:

A "tourist" version for short-term visitors, and...

A "frequent users" version for residents, students, and long-term or frequent visitors.

In this article, we'll focus on the "tourist" version. (If you're planning on staying in Venice for several weeks or longer, see our Venezia Unica Pass for frequent users article.)

What you get:

The Venezia Unica tourist pass is a stored-value "culture card" that gives free admission to the Doge's Palace and a number of museums without standing in a ticket line.

In addition, you get discounts at various other museums and exhibitions in Venice.

The pass is good for seven days from the first day of use.

Optional services:

If you wish, you can add an ACTV 24-hour to 7-day travel pass , which allows unlimited travel by public transit for one to seven days. (This is the same Tourist Travel Card that you can buy for the same price at any ACTV office or ticket machine.)

Another option is public transportation by bus or water bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport.

You can also buy access to the municipal Venice Wi-Fi Network for 24 hours, 72 hours, or a week. Rates are reasonable if you order the service before your trip. (Note that the "culture card" component isn't needed to buy Wi-Fi access.)

Access to city's outrageously-priced public toilets can also be purchased in combination with the Venezia Unica pass.

Our advice:

Unless you're planning to visit a lot of museums and churches, the tourist version of the Venezia Unica pass probably isn't worth the cost or the bother. Still, if you want more information, see the card's official Web site at:

VeneziaUnica.it

Note: Turbopass, a European company that offers passes in more than a dozen cities, now has its own Venice City Pass that competes directly with Venice Conected. If you're interested in a city pass, we suggest that you compare both products.

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Venice city pass

Which passes are available for Venice? Is it better to have a city pass or is it recommended to book tickets separately? Do theses passes include public transportation? In the following overview we will compare Venice’s main city passes to help you make the right choice: prices, activities included, validity period, including or excluding public transport, etc…

We will also share our opinion on these Venice city passes to help you find the one that best matches your stay, both in terms of the offer and its cost-effectiveness.

Quick comparison of Venice’s city passes

Before going into further detail, here is a summary of some of the important points that characterize 2 main tourist maps that will help you get around Venice.

This Venice pass includes the Doge's Palace and other museums in St. Mark's Square , St. Mark's Basilica , along with a gondola ride on the canals. The package contains fast-pass tickets, sent by email. It also gives you a 10% discount on other visits in Venice.

Visits and main activities

• Doge’s Palace
• Gondola ride
• Saint Mark’s Basilica
• Marciana National Library
• Archaeological Museum
• Correr Museum
• Venice Pass : 86 €

This card gives unlimited access to the city' s public transportation network. It covers buses and vaporettos (boats), and as an option, the Regionale Veloce (RV) and Regionale (R) trains, which can be used to connect with Mestre.

Main benefits

• Access to vaporettos and buses
• 1 day : 33 €
• 2 days : 44 €
• 3 days : 55 €
• 7 days : 77 €

This pass includes essentials for a successful cultural visit to Venice! Museums , Chorus Pass which gives access to the 15 main churches , unlimited transportation through the ACTV card , and a round trip transfer to Marco-Polo airport .

• Access to vaporetto boats

Chorus Pass

• 24 hours : 94 €
• 48 hours : 112 €
• 72 hours : 125 €

Venice Pass: prices, included visits & policy

This Venice city pass is very easy to use because it is exclusively electronic . You can arrange everything from the comfort of your own home, from purchasing to choosing the dates you would like to visit.

Venice Pass pricing

Unlike other passes in other major cities, the pricing system here is very easy to understand . As the pass is a package of tickets and other benefits received in advance, there is only a one-time price it and it only depends on the age of the person using it.

How it works

The pass can only be purchased online . You simply select the number of participants, their age range, and the dates and times for the various activities included. You will then receive all the tickets by email.

You will then need to present these tickets on site once in Venice , whether directly through your smartphone or if you prefer, by printing them out in advance.

When you receive your tickets by email, you will also receive a 10% discount code that enables you to benefit from a reduced price on a set of complementary activities to do in Venice (numerous museums, excursions to small islands on the lagoon, La Fenice opera house, etc.). You can also book them online.

Visits and activities included with this city pass

This city pass includes the must-see attractions for a first trip to Venice:

Doge's Palace

• Saint Mark's Basilica
• The Marciana National Library, in front of the Doge's Palace, which can be visited much like a museum . It houses important manuscripts.
• The national archaeological museum, which houses collections of ancient sculptures, pottery, coins, etc... from different civilizations (Greek, Egyptian, etc...)
• Access to an audio guide application of Venice, as well as another that provides insight on the Doge's Palace (POPGuide)

Validity period

There is no expiry date for this tourist card. As it is an online Venice pass, see it as a set of activities booked in advance . The good thing is that you can spread out your visits as you wish, without having to force yourself to group them all together within the same given time frame.

In addition, you should know that a 10% discount on other bookings is valid beyond the dates you booked for your included attractions. This means that you can take advantage of the Venice city pass for your entire stay .

Where to get your Venice Pass?

This city pass can only be found online, in the form of mobile applications and electronic tickets, so there is nothing you’ll need to pick-up once in Venice.

You will receive all your tickets by email , as well as the links to download the audio-guide applications, right after your purchase. As for the tickets, you will only have to present them once you get there, and the same applies for the mobile apps that can be used anywhere and anytime.

Venice Transport Pass: rates & policy

This pass is intended only for public transportation . Venice is actually very large, and between getting to the other islands on the lagoon (especially Murano and Burano), and the lengthy journeys back and forth, or even getting to and from the city of Mestre, you will be needing to use public transportation on a regular basis.

This Actv card gives you access to the city’s transportation network. Here is what it includes.

Venice Actv transport card pricing

The price structure is easy to understand. It only depends on the number of days you need it . Of course, the longer you plan to use the card, the more it costs. But on the other hand, the price decreases as the number of days increases.

The good news for families with young children is that transportation is free for children under 6 years old . You do not need to buy a card for them.

The Venice transport pass is a traditional type of card. Once you have it, you can use it to travel free of charge on all public transportation services covered by the card (vaporetto boats, buses in Venice, and suburban trains if you choose that option).

Considering a one-way ticket for a vaporetto boat ticket (7,50 €), and the distances to travel in Venice, this card quickly pays for itself . For example:

• You will have to walk about 3 km from the train and bus stations to St. Mark’s Square, and even more to get to the Castello district, on the east side of the main island.
• You will need to take a boat to get to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Lido

Modes of transportation included with the Actv card

Here is a list of modes of transport covered by the Venice pass:

• Access to the vaporetto
• Access to the Venetian ACTV bus network (transfer to the airport is not covered).
• Access to R and RV trains around Venice, if this option is chosen at the time of purchase.

Please note: it does not cover transportation to Venice airports (Marco Polo and Treviso), either by bus or by boat (Alilaguna line).

How long is it valid?

This card is valid for the number of days (or rather hours) you choose when you buy it. Time is deducted starting the moment you use it for the first time (the first time you get on a vaporetto, train or bus).

The validity period is counted in hours. This means that if you activate a 2-day pass on Monday at 2pm, it can be used until Wednesday at 1:59pm. This is very practical because there is no need to check if it is cost-effective if you activate it at the end of the day.

Where to get a Venice transport card?

Since it is a printed card, it must be picked up in Venice. The most convenient pick-up points are the « Actv » kiosks found in most vaporetto stations . They can be recognized by the words « Actv » and « Biglietteria ». Simply go to one of these terminals and follow the instructions. You will then just have to scan the QR-code sent to you by email after your purchase to get your pass directly at the machine.

Another alternative is to go directly to the Actv office in Piazzale Roma. It is located right next to the bus station and about 500 meters from the Santa Lucia train station. It is open every day from 7am to 7:30pm.

Venice Discovery Pass

This city pass gives you the opportunity to enjoy the rich culture that Venice has to offer, combining access to public transportation with the Actv card detailed above.

Discovery pass pricing

The price depends on 2 factors: the user’s age and the duration of validity , i.e. 24, 48, or 72 hours.

You should consider the Venice pass as a package of several passes, each with its own special features. For example:

• a ticket for the Doge’s Palace that grants access to other museums in the area
• an Actv transport card , which provides free and unlimited use of vaporetto boats, ACTV buses, and some trains
• the Chorus Pass , which grants access to a number of churches, namely the most famous ones.

As mentioned above , the transportation card pays for itself in no time since you’ll need to take a boat to get to some of the islands on the lagoon, yet also to travel long distances.

What is included in the Venice city pass

It covers everything you need for a trip to Venice oriented towards cultural visit s, with access to transportation as well. As you can see, no gondola rides provided!

Here is a list of what the pass includes:

• Marco-Polo airport transfer (round trip), via the "Alilaguna" boat

A major advantage compared to the Actv card alone: it also covers transfers to and from the Marco Polo airport! This service is available by boat, via the « Alilaguna » line.

This is actually the same coverage as the Actv card , i.e. the number of consecutive hours of unlimited access to public transport. This can be determined at the time of purchase. It is either 24, 48 or 72 hours .

The card’s validity starts being counted the moment you use it for the first time.

For the rest:

• the Chorus Pass is valid for one year, so there is no real limitation there
• Other tickets dates are to be decided at the time of purchase. These are fast-pass (no line) tickets.

Where to get this city pass?

As it is a package, it can be picked up in installments. But don’t worry, it’s simple and non-binding!

• The Actv card can be purchased in Venice at the « Actv » kiosks located at most vaporetto stations. We have given more details on this subject earlier in this guide.
• The Chorus Pass card can be used when you visit a church, by showing the QR-Code obtained at the time of purchase.

As for the other tickets , you will receive everything by email . You will only have to show them when you get there. You will also get the link to download the audio-guide app included in this pass and accessible anywhere and anytime.

Which must-see attractions are included in Venice City Passes?

Depending on which one you choose, you can enjoy either all or only part of the main activities in Venice , from monuments to museums, transportation to gondolas. Here is a summary of the city’s must-sees along with the city passes that include them.

Located on St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace is the historic residence of the Doge of Venice . The tour consists of exploring various rooms such as the apartments, a weapons room, etc... But also the prison, as well as the famous Bridge of Sighs that you can walk across. This monument is by far one of the most frequented places in the city , and having a ticket in advance with a city pass or a regular ticket is a must.

The Correr Museum

Located on St. Mark's Square, this art museum is one of the most prominent in Venice. It houses many works, including Venetian paintings, sculptures, but also period furniture.

Saint Marc's Basilica

This basilica is one of the beauties of the square that bears the same name. Once inside, you can admire its dome and numerous golden mosaics . Entrance to the building is free but some parts are not free of charge such as the Saint Mark's museum (known for its sculptures of the horses of Saint Mark) and the Pala D'Oro (altarpiece in precious stones), or access to the terrace . The terrace offers a magnificent view of the entire square.

Gondola boat ride through the canals

Apart from cultural visits, a gondola ride is a must-do activity when visiting Venice. The concept is to embark on a gondola and navigate along the Grand Canal and other small canals to see the city from a different angle. This activity is extremely popular despite the price .

Taking a vaporetto boat

Taking a vaporetto is not necessarily an activity to be done in itself, but it is somewhat atypical and very much representative of Venice. It is the system of boats that cross the Grand Canal and connect it to the lagoon's main islands. It is the most common mode of transportation in Venice, and you will inevitably use it at one point during your stay.

This card gives you access to Venice's 15 main churches . The entrance to these churches is not free of charge. Among them: the church of Santa Maria del Giglio, known for its works by Rubens and Tintoretto, the Gesuati church with its 3 beautiful ceiling frescoes, and the Santa Maria del Giglio church.

Conclusion: which Venice Pass is best for my trip?

Before buying one or several city passes for Venice, it’s important to know beforehand if the visits and activities correspond with your interests. Here below is some advice and our opinio n for helping you choose which tourist card to buy when visiting Venice.

For easily enjoying cultural visits

If you plan on visiting Venice mainly for its general atmosphere and cultural attractions (main museums and churches), the Discovery Pass will suit you best.

It is the most comprehensive . It does not include a gondola ride, but if you want to do it, you can book this activity on your own.

In addition to sightseeing, the Discovery Pass gives you access to public transportation , which enables you to move around at your leisure, especially over long distances and to different islands located on the lagoon.

The Venice Pass: for combining museums and gondolas!

Are you going to spend a few days in Venice but just want to stick to the main attractions and take nice little strolls around the city to discover it on your own?

If that’ s the case, the Venice Pass is the most relevant. You’ll be able to enjoy the must-see monuments: the Doge’s Palace (and surrounding museums), the fee-based attractions inside St. Mark’s Basilica , a gondola ride , and the mobile apps to discover Venice on your own.

And if you want to do an extra activity (or more), you can always take advantage of the pass’s 10% discount.

For transportation only: the Actv card

To get around Venice without worrying about the price of fares and saving yourself the hassle of buying them at the ticket booths, this transportation pass will come in handy. For a city the size of Venice, that requires long distances when traveling to and from the main island, a vaporetto boat is clearly a must .

Since this Venice pass is solely for transportation, you can combine it with a « Venice Digital Pass ».

Venezia Unica Tourist City Pass

• at Musei Civici di Venezia the barcode guarantees fast-track priority entry
• Additional Benefits (extra discounts and facilities) for Venezia Unica holders
• Entry/Admission - Museo Correr
• Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
• Entry/Admission - Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
• Entry/Admission - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia
• Entry/Admission - Fondazione Querini Stampalia
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (Zobenigo)
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Sebastiano
• Entry/Admission - Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
• Entry/Admission - San Pietro di Castello
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Giacomo dell'Orio
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di San Stae (Eustachio)
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Alvise (San Ludovico Vescovo)
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santo Stefano
• Entry/Admission - Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario
• Entry/Admission - San Polo
• Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Entrance to Venice City Museums: Once you arrive in Venice, you just have to use the BARCODE printed on the voucher (the barcode entitles to just one entrance to the City Museums shown on the voucher)
• Entrance to Chorus Churches: it is necessary to show the voucher with Bar Code or your PNR at one ticket point of the following Chorus circuit Churches (NO at Basilica Frari). You will be then given a pass to enter all the Circuit Churches
• Entrance to the Fondazione Querini Stampalia Museum and the Jewish Museum of Venice: you shall show the voucher with Barcode or PNRto staff of the Museum ticket points where the entrance will be ticked off.
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Start See departure details
• 1 Museo Correr Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 2 Doge's Palace Stop: 2 hours - Admission included See details
• 3 Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 4 Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 5 Fondazione Querini Stampalia Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 6 Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (Zobenigo) Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 7 Chiesa di San Sebastiano Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 8 Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 9 San Pietro di Castello Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included See details
• 10 Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details

• melgreg7 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Definitely worth pre purchasing My family of 7 travelled to Venice in June 2023 and pre purchase our 7 day pass. We bought our passes greater than 30 days out from travel to save the additional discount. We were only in Venice for 4 days but found that the amount of times you hop on and off the vaporetto it was worth the extra cost and the time you save from lining up at the vending machines to buy a ticket each time. Don’t forget each ticket costs approximately €9 and only lasts about 75 minutes. When you buy online your vouchers are a QR code, so for the people who arrive via the airport (which is what we did) the Venezia Unica Activation machine to receive your actual ticket is located in the arrival section of the airport where you pick up your luggage ( NOT THE ARRIVAL HALL). So before you walk out into the arrival hall where all the public are waiting, look to your right and you will see 2 or 3 machines. One of them is for Venezia Unica. Don’t forget to tap on before your first Vaporetto ferry ride. You can do that at any of the ferry stops using one of there scanning machines. This will activate your start time for your ticket duration ie 7days Read more Written July 25, 2023
• Fendora 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Lying about refund for event out of your responsibility Airline cancelled the trip, they refused to refund and kept getting confused as to what kind of tickets I purchased, lying to me about how I could give it to other people (I couldn't) or use them in the next two years (I couldn't either). Read more Written June 13, 2023
• duncanr279 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beware the public transport ticket booth We were conned at the public transport desk in the airport into buying transfer tickets from the airport to Venice on the ATVO bus. After we had bought 48 hour ATCV passes for the boats from them, they said we needed ATVO tickets for the bus to Venice. The internet said that the ACTV passes are good for boats and busses but the staff said they were not. We tried the ACTV bus on the way back as it was already waiting and the 48 hour ticket was accepted. Although it had more stops and was slower than the ATVO we would use it in future saving 30 Euros . Read more Written April 8, 2023
• bobo_kbg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Definitely worth buying it We've got the three day pass which includes the Vaporetto service. We stayed in Mestre. Definitely worth buying it. We visited Burano and Murano and use the vaporetto service a lot around Venice. The busses and vaporettos are getting a bit busy but still helps a lot if want to visit as much as you can. Read more Written September 14, 2022
• Ali W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 3 day travel pass Purchased in advance a 3 day pass via the Venicelink web site which included the transfer from the airport using the Alilaguna waterbus. Excellent way to travel around, just need to validate your ticket on the pad before you get on. Face masks needed at the moment. Sometimes the boats are busy so you may need to stand or wait for the next one. Check the route direction as you may need to change to a different dock point but the colour route maps work well. All the main attraction points are included. Would certainly purchase again on a return trip. Read more Written August 27, 2022
• Oliv_78_FR 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles A disaster A pure disaster. We used the buses between Mestre and Venice. They are overcrowded everytime. Can you imagine: there are thousands of tourists staying at Mestre, and only one bus (2 or 7E).every 30 minutes in the evening. They are overcrowded. It’s a pure shame. Blame you, ACTV Read more Written July 2, 2022
• IanAberdeen 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Waterbus pass - and more? The 7 day ticket for the waterbuses is good value if you are staying that long. Whether or not is worth adding admission to the civic museums and the Chorus churches depends on what interests you. There are a lot of important museums in Venice to which admission is not covered by the VeneziaUnica Card. Check individual museum web sites carefully for current opening hours, and for any closures for renovations that may have suddenly become necessary. Read more Written June 17, 2022
• E4432MBkathleens 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Review Ticket office experience was great. But had a problem with deckhand Italian bearded man on boat being aggressive and rude when docking in rush hour. Shame really as it was our only experience of rudeness on our trip to Venice... Read more Written May 16, 2022
• hadadecereza 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles NEVER AGAIN We pay enormous amount of money for nothing, around 350€. The museum included was cheapest ( one ticket -6€). We couldn’t get on the gondola for Canale grande, because was full. When I asked the man in the office: Why we have TURBO PASS if we can’t pass?!? “ his respond was “ I’m wondering the same thing: Why did somebody is so full to by Turbo pass”! NEVER AGAIN! Read more Written April 17, 2022
• w0rldtraveller-360 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Beware .. Obsolete ticketing system! They sold us a ticket on the ferry to Burano and were not given a receipt except a ticket for the whole 4 of us . We were charged 30€ and told that once on the Burano island we would have 75 min to catch a ferry back to Fondamente nove . 60 min later our ticket didn’t work on the entry gates and the very unhelpful girl at the tickets counter just dismissed us because we didn’t have a receipt (no receipt was given by the guy who sold us the ticket onboard). We are very upset that we had to repay 30€ cash to the ticket office and also because it shows how unorganized the venice ticketing system is . Put all the info on the ticket like it was a receipt and timed ticket together. This system is so obsolete (giving another piece of wasteful paper with a time stamp on it ) and it doesn’t take much to improve it really . I will be repeating this writing all over various reviews sites to let people know what happened and hopefully they won’t have to pay twice like we did! Read more Written April 13, 2022
• janejN2902XJ 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Tourist trap. BUYER BEWARE BEWARE VENEZIA UNICA will rip you off! NO REFUNDS. Limited time voucher use (voucher timer starts from date booking is made). Unsympathetic, confused staff. ANOTHER VENICE TOURIST TRAP. Read more Written April 4, 2022
• 820edir 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing collection Beautiful experience! A lovely student guide told the presents more about Peggy Guggenheim life and the hystory of the museum, as well. Lovely experience indeed Read more Written March 28, 2022
• Steven Z 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Shameful company We were forced to return home to the United States, prior to arriving in Venice due to the coronavirus pandemic. I understand the strain coronavirus has put on companies, and as such, we never requested a refund for 4 fully paid passes. We simply requested a 5 month extension for usage of the passes, as we weren't able to enter Venice prior to this time because of quarantining restrictions. They denied the request, and went totally silent when I attempted to resume the conversation via email. There is ZERO need to utilize this service, and the minimal savings you may achieve, aren't even close to warranting the risk and lack of professionalism you'll encounter when trying to deal with this company. AVOID at all costs. You'll be happy you did Read more Written November 15, 2021
• dgttv1 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles 3 days vaporetto for 40€ For 40€ you have 3 days of vaporetto and nothing else. You have to pay 3€ for a map. Shame on you. Take example on Paris, free maps with shops advertisement all over. With all the museum and great things to do, nothing done for that, even in period of biennale. Sad to observe such poor offer. For 100€ you pay a card valid 5 years Read more Written October 5, 2021
• sophiesX3312QJ 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Not open Tripadvisor allowed us to book to go here on Tuesday - the museum was not actually open on Tuesdays so we were unable to go. I messaged the organiser of this event and they apologised and offered a full refund - which I still have not received over a week later. Read more Written September 15, 2020

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Vaporetto Tickets

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Water services ticket, 60’: 7,50 €

Allows travel on all services for 60 minutes from stamping, with transport means change allowed in the same direction. Does not include the return journey. Included in the price is the transport of one luggage item of up to 150 cm as the sum of its three dimensions. Can be purchased from the Hellovenezia ticket desks and the authorized resellers.

Tourist travel cards

The Travel Cards are the most economical solution for people who want to get around Venice and its surroundings on Actv’s land and water services. They allow unlimited travel and can be used on all the services – both waterborne (except those of Alilaguna, Clodia, Fusina) and on land – that provide urban services within the municipality (“Comune”) of Venice (land services on the Lido and in Mestre).

Validity can be 12, 24, 48, 72 hours or 7 days from stamping, depending on the chosen tariff solution. Included in the price is the transport of one luggage item of up to 150 cm as the sum of its three dimensions.

20,00 € – 24 hour travel card

30,00 € – 48 hour travel card

40,00 € – 72 hour travel card

60,00 € – 7 days travel card

Can be purchased from the Hellovenezia ticket desks and the authorized resellers. They allow tourist coaches arriving at Venicemain island to benefit from the ordinary “ZTL” (Limited Traffic Zone) tariff with ACTV public transport.