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Hop On Hop Off Venice - Bus Tours

Discover one of the world’s most romantic cities during a hop-on hop-off Venice tour. No hassle of arranging your own transportation or figuring out uncharted routes in a new city. Simply hop on to see the attractions of your choice and hop off when you don’t. Enjoy unparalleled views of the city and admire the gorgeous bridges while experiencing engaging audio narration by a professional guide.

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Experience Venice in Hop On Hop Off Tours

With over 417 bridges, Venice is rightly called the ‘City of Canals.” Over 72 of those bridges are private. There are more than 350 gondolas that keep moving tourists on its 177 canals.

Venice was built on an archipelago of more than 100 islands and wooden piles were sunk into the soft soil to act as its foundation. The city sinks at a rate of 1-2 millimeters every year. And you can wander through the canals of Venice on a cruise.

Just hop off the boat and explore the attractions that pique your interest. Then, hop right back on and skip the ones that don’t. A sightseeing vacation has never been this seamless. See the Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, the beaches of Lido, and much more. Or if you want to explore Florence, you can enjoy a round-trip train ride from Venice. It’s one of the best things to do in Venice if you have an extra day to spare during your sightseeing tour!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a venice hop-on hop-off tour.

April to October is the best time to visit Venice and enjoy its spectacular sights along with its beautiful neighborhoods. However, if you want to avoid crowds, you can plan a trip from October through late February.

Q: What is a Venice hop-on hop-off bus tour and how does it work?

Venice bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Q: Are these tours guided?

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Venice, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Venice hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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THE 10 BEST Venice Bus Tours

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  • Walking Tours
  • Historical & Heritage Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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1. Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice

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2. Semi-private Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice

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3. Venice Full-Day Guided Tour From Milan

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4. Prosecco Hills Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch from Venice Treviso

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5. Full Day Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice

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6. Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port

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7. Private Guided Tour in the Dolomites from Venice

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8. Top 3 supercar visit Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani from Venice

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10. Prosecco - Wine tour & tasting - Full day in the Prosecco region

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11. Venice - Day Trip from Milan

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12. Private Dolomites Winter Day Tour from Venice

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13. Lamborghini and Ferrari Day Tour

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15. High Quality focused private Prosecco tour. Lunch included.

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16. Wine and Food tour in the Prosecco Hills from Venice

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17. Tour Fornace Arte di Murano original artistic glassware Murano glass

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18. Full-Day Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Venice

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19. Majestic Venice Tour from Trieste for the First Time Visitors

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20. Friendinvenice Venice Shore Excursion: Private Tour

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21. Prosecco Wine Tour (all-inclusive full day with lunch and expert wine guide)

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22. From Ravenna Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola

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23. Private Prosecco Wine, Charming villages and Palladian Villa Day Tour

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24. Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time 'n soul, from Venice

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25. Private Full Day Cheeses and Gins Tour in the Prosecco hills

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26. The Wines and Lands of the Piave River from Venice and Treviso

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27. From Venice or Treviso, Half Day Prosecco Tour, with a certified Sommelier

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28. From Venice: Wine Tour in the Euganean Hills

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  • Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice
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THE 10 BEST Venice Bus Tours

Bus tours in venice.

  • Walking Tours
  • Historical & Heritage Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Likely to Sell Out
  • Special Offers

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  • The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

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1. Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice

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2. Semi-private Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice

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3. Venice Full-Day Guided Tour From Milan

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4. Prosecco Hills Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch from Venice Treviso

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5. Full Day Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice

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6. Private Guided Tour in the Dolomites from Venice

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7. Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste for the First-Time Cruisers

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8. Top 3 supercar visit Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani from Venice

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9. Murano Glass Factory Experience-a Workshop in Venice

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10. Prosecco - Wine tour & tasting - Full day in the Prosecco region

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11. Venice - Day Trip from Milan

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12. Private Dolomites Winter Day Tour from Venice

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13. Full Day Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste

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14. Lamborghini and Ferrari Day Tour

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15. Private Tour: Prosecco Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch from Venice

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16. High Quality focused private Prosecco tour. Lunch included.

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17. Wine and Food tour in the Prosecco Hills from Venice

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18. Tour Fornace Arte di Murano original artistic glassware Murano glass

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19. Full-Day Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Venice

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20. Friendinvenice Venice Shore Excursion: Private Tour

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21. Prosecco Wine Tour (all-inclusive full day with lunch and expert wine guide)

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22. From Ravenna Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola

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23. Private Prosecco Wine, Charming villages and Palladian Villa Day Tour

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24. Palladio. A wonderful live tale through time 'n soul, from Venice

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25. Private Full Day Cheeses and Gins Tour in the Prosecco hills

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26. The Wines and Lands of the Piave River from Venice and Treviso

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27. From Venice or Treviso, Half Day Prosecco Tour, with a certified Sommelier

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28. From Venice: Wine Tour in the Euganean Hills

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29. Food and Wine Tour on the Prosecco Hills from Venice

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30. From Venice Olive Oil & Wine in the Euganean Hills

What travellers are saying.

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  • A day among the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Dolomites and Lake Braies
  • Semi-private Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice
  • A sparkling day in the Prosecco Hills
  • Murano Glass Factory Experience-a Workshop in Venice
  • Dolomite Mountains and Cortina Semi Private Day Trip from Venice
  • BELMONDO VIAGGI E TURISMO
  • Rosotravel - Venice City Tours
  • Wanderung Guides Venice
  • ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE LCV

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St Mark's Square is easily the epicenter of Venice for any traveler. You have great views of the lagoon, a massive piazza, and St. Mark's Basilica. The Basilica is one of the top attractions in Venice and should be seen by anyone visiting. The interior is beautiful, adorned with gold, and home to St Mark's remains. You can book our Ultimate Venice in a Day tour with Murano or Burano or our Venice in a Day Combo to visit without lines. Doge's Palace is right off St. Mark's Square. It was home to Venice's famous "Dukes," who were famous for torturing and intimidating their subjects. The palace is ornate and full of treasures but has a dark side, including prison cells and torture chambers! You can visit it by booking our Ultimate Venice in a Day tour with Murano or Burano or our Venice in a Day Combo to visit without lines. Boat tours in Venice are an excellent option for seeing the city from the water. The main island of Venice is primarily walkable, but if you want to visit Murano, Burano, or Mazzorbo, you'll want to take a boat or pack your swim trunks! Check out the Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano & Burano or the Island Adventure tour with Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano. Murano is home to the famous glassblowing, where the art was popularized in Europe. Making mirrors was so sacred that the glassblowers were not allowed to visit the mainland! Burano is famous for lace making but more popular with travelers due to the brightly colored houses. Experience the authentic taste of Venetian dishes with our food tours. Enjoy snacks of cicchetti at local wine bars known as bacari. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a sit down pasta dinner, prosecco, Aperol spritz, and of course, gelato. Let our English-speaking local foodies guide you through the best Venice has to offer.

Venice, Italy sits on the top of every traveler's bucket list. To avoid fighting crowds and standing in long lines, make sure to book your tours and activities in advance. We offer many skip-the-line tours of St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and other monuments in Venice. We also run boat tours and experiences that get you off the main island and off the beaten path. Choose from our small group and private Venice tours below to find the right fit for you! St Mark's Square is easily the epicenter of Venice for any traveler. You have great views of the lagoon, a massive piazza, and St. Mark's Basilica. The Basilica is one of the top attractions in Venice and should be seen by anyone visiting. The interior is beautiful, adorned with gold, and home to St Mark's remains. You can book our Ultimate Venice in a Day tour with Murano or Burano or our Venice in a Day Combo to visit without lines. Doge's Palace is right off St. Mark's Square. It was home to Venice's famous "Dukes," who were famous for torturing and intimidating their subjects. The palace is ornate and full of treasures but has a dark side, including prison cells and torture chambers! You can visit it by booking our Ultimate Venice in a Day tour with Murano or Burano or our Venice in a Day Combo to visit without lines. Boat tours in Venice are an excellent option for seeing the city from the water. The main island of Venice is primarily walkable, but if you want to visit Murano, Burano, or Mazzorbo, you'll want to take a boat or pack your swim trunks! Check out the Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano & Burano or the Island Adventure tour with Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano. Murano is home to the famous glassblowing, where the art was popularized in Europe. Making mirrors was so sacred that the glassblowers were not allowed to visit the mainland! Burano is famous for lace making but more popular with travelers due to the brightly colored houses. Experience the authentic taste of Venetian dishes with our food tours. Enjoy snacks of cicchetti at local wine bars known as bacari. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a sit down pasta dinner, prosecco, Aperol spritz, and of course, gelato. Let our English-speaking local foodies guide you through the best Venice has to offer.

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Visit St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and hidden areas of Venice

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Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace

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Welcome to Venice: Walking Tour, St Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

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Venice in a Day with St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride

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Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit

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What are the best things to do in Venice?

Venice offers countless enchanting experiences that will take your breath away. While you’ll never run out of things to see and do in the Floating City, here are a few can’t-miss options to get you started:

  • Take a boat ride along the Grand Canal to admire the architectural beauty and lively waterways
  • Step into iconic landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
  • Explore further afield in the Venetian lagoon on an island excursion
  • Discover the artistry behind Venetian masks at a workshop
  • Immerse yourself in art at the Accademia Gallery and the Guggenheim Museum
  • Delve into Venice’s cultural heritage at lesser-known gems like the Friari Church and the Grand School of St. Roch

What are some things to do with kids in Venice? Are there any good tours for kids?

Venice is a truly magical destination that’s sure to enchant visitors of all ages. And as a compact, car-free city, it’s a safe and enjoyable option for families. Kids and adults alike will be wowed by the breathtaking gold mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica. A gondola ride or boat tour is another only-in-Venice experience that’s sure to delight even the littlest travelers.

If you’re after a more organized activity, consider a family-friendly tour. Our Welcome to Venice Tour combines a visit to St. Mark’s with a light introductory stroll and a gondola ride. For food-loving families, our daytime Tastes & Traditions of Venice Food Tour features typical tastes kids will love, like sandwiches made with simple, delicious ingredients and authentic Italian gelato.

How can I skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace?

Spending hours waiting in line at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace can quickly put a damper on what should be a wonderful experience in Venice. To beat the crowds and ensure you make the most of your time, consider booking a guided tour that will let you bypass the lines at these two top sights.

Want to take your Venice experience to the next level and have both St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace entirely to yourself? On our Exclusive Alone in St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour , you’ll step into both sites after they’ve officially closed to the public for the day for a VIP experience available to a select few.

What are the best places to eat in Venice?

Some of the best eateries in Venice are bacari , or wine bars popular among locals for drinks and light bites known as cicchetti. A few favorites from our guide team are All'Arco, Sepa, Vino Vero, Al Timon, and Vecia Carbonera—several of which feature on our Tastes & Traditions of Venice Food Tour !

Looking for the perfect restaurant for an authentic dinner? Check out Ristorante Al Covo, Casa Bonita, or Da Ignazio.

For a quick bite near St. Mark’s Square, you can’t go wrong with Birreria Forst, RossoPomodoro for delicious pizza to-go, and ll Calice. These are all fantastic options for the lunch break on our Venice in a Day Tour , too!

How can I get to Murano and Burano from Venice?

You can access Venice’s best-known outlying islands, Murano and Burano, by water taxi or vaporetto (line 12). For a more hassle-free experience, consider booking a guided tour with private boat transport. Our Premium Lagoon Excursion includes an exclusive Murano glassmaking demonstration and a VIP wine tasting at the only vineyard still operating in the lagoon.

How does public transportation work in Venice?

As a city without roads or vehicles, getting around Venice via public transport works a little differently than it does in other cities. Here are a few options for getting around the Floating City.

  • Traghetti: A local alternative to gondolas, used to cross the Grand Canal
  • Vaporetti: Venice's water buses are a bit pricier than the traghetti, but cover more ground (or water!) with their extensive network.
  • Water taxis: While this is easily the most expensive form of public transportation in Venice, it can be convenient if you’re traveling with a larger group (the taxis hold up to 10 people).
  • Buses: If you’re traveling to Venice from the Italian mainland, the local public bus system has connections to Santa Croce in the westernmost part of the city—the only place where you’ll find any vehicles.

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Venice: Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tours – Prices, Tips & Info

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Venice – Hop On Hop Off Boot tours | In all large significant cities there is the popular offer of Hop on Hop Off bus tours for a sightseeing program. The beautiful Venice is vehicle free.

This is why you will experience the romantic lagoon city on a Hop-On Hop-Off boat tour on the canals of the city. It is the most beautiful and pleasant way to discover Venice within 24 or 48 hours.

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Hop-On Hop-Off Boat – How does it work?

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Those of you who already have little experience with this form of sightseeing, then here you will find a summary of this offer:

  • Explore the world-famous lagoon city on the Adriatic at your own pace
  • Choose between a 24 or 48-hour ticket all year round
  • The ticket validation starts after the first use
  • Boat tours are regularly from 9:00 to about 17:30 hrs.
  • Departure at any time from any stop 
  • Get on and get off and the other way around as often as you like
  • Instant ticket issuing as a printout
  • Download the Venice Sightseeing Experience App
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • A non-stop tour takes a little more than 2 hours

From the train station to St. Mark’s Square with the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, line A takes you past many of Venice’s sights to the island of Murano . There you can change and take Linea B to explore the islands of Burano and Torcello . The stop at the Punta Sabbioni pier will be particularly interesting to holidaymakers on the Adriatic and motorists looking for cheap parking outside Venice.

The frequency of Line A and Line B can be seen in the timetable shown. However, the departure times are subject to change and should best be checked again on-site.

Hop-On Hop-Off Boat - How does it work?

How much does the Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour cost?

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► Ticket purchase for the boat tour – 24 hours

► Ticket purchase for the boat tour – 48 hours

(48 hours booking option appears when entering the date)

Line A stops

You can find an exact route plan for lines A and B below…

► Ferrovia Compartimentale S. Lucia – Railway Station

The Santa Lucia railway station and the nearby Piazzale Roma bus station are the entrance to the center of this lively lagoon city. You can get there by car, bus or train. From here the city is only accessible on foot, by public water bus or by organized boat trips . This is also where the Hop On Hop Off boat tours stop. Its exact stop is shown on the ticket. 

► Tronchetto

Isola Nuova is an artificial island in the Venice lagoon located to the west of the city. It was mainly developed due to the high demand for parking spaces. The various newly built parking decks are now the starting point for numerous day visitors who want to take advantage of the Hop on Hop off boat tour to visit Venice. 

► Stazione Marittima (Cruise Terminal)

At this stop, on various days, the continuously increasing cruise tourism is taken into account. Many tourists pour directly into the city on foot, while others take part in organized boat trips or go on excursions with the Hop on Hop boat. They will do everything to get to know the sights of Venice as quickly as possible and be back on the ship in time before departure in the evening.

► San Marco

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Here is where the heart of Venice beats. People push and shove to visit St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace with its famous Bridge of Sighs, or to climb the Campanile, the freestanding bell tower of the Basilica di San Marco . Quite a few people certainly drink the most expensive cappuccino of their lives in the restaurants and cafés around the Piazza San Marco. Under the title St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace you will find all the necessary information about these unique sights.

For those who want to have a longer stop for visits here, I strongly recommend that you get informed about the problems of the waiting times for a visit to the Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Very often, only the purchase of online tickets in advance helps, otherwise the schedule for the further course of the day gets rapidly delayed. All further information in the respective articles. The entrance to the Markus’ Basilica itself is free. The tickets for the Doge’s Palace are also available directly here.

From St. Mark’s Square, it is about 600 meters or a 7-minute walk to the Rialto Bridge which is certainly one of the most photographed river crossings in the world. To make your sightseeing stop perfect, on the way back to the Hop On Hop Off Tour boat mooring, you should visit one of the most important opera houses in the world, La Fenice , only about 400 meters from San Marco. A guided tour with admission should be booked in advance. Otherwise, book tickets without queuing with an audio guide .

► Murano Island

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The next most worthwhile representative stop of all lagoon islands is in Murano, best known for its long tradition of glass blowing. You will surely find the appropriate souvenir here. Everything about this fantastic island is in Murano . If you want to experience Venice without hustle and bustle, you can also stay overnight on the island.

During the summer there is a direct airport transfer by water from Venice’s main airport, Marco Polo. 

From March to October Murano is the starting point of Line B of the Hop on Hop off boat tour for further discoveries in the Venice lagoon. All further information at the waterside moorings of line B, further down in the text.

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The stop is located to the south of the center of Venice in the Dorsoduro district, at Fondamente delle Zattere. This is a long promenade along the canal in front of the city island of Giudecca, which is also suitable for overnight stays . Next to the stop is the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Rosario. Holders of the Chorus Pass have free access to the 16 most beautiful religious churches in Venice for a visit.

Strolling along the spacious boulevard to the east, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view and fantastic photo motifs of the Doge’s Palace, San Giorgio Maggiore, and the mouth of the Grand Canal at the end of the promenade. An unforgettable panorama. This is not the typical Venice, but a perfect stop for a stroll, sitting in the sun, or visiting one of the small restaurants. 

Line B stops

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On the island of Murano, from March to October, you can change to line B of the Hop on Hop off boat tour free of charge for further visits. The other stops of the tour are on the islands of Torcello and Burano, and on Punto.

While Torcello and Burano are well worth seeing, Punta Sabbioni is an important ferry port for the water buses and Hop On Hop Off boat trips to Venice. This stop is located on the mainland on a peninsula and is mainly used by tourists who spend their holidays in or around the seaside resort Lido di Jesolo and want to make a day trip to Venice.

✅ You can find detailed information and accommodation possibilities in the articles Torcello and Burano .

Advantages and disadvantages of Hop-On Hop-Off boat tours in Venice

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Each form of sightseeing has its advantages and disadvantages. Hop on Hop off boat trips, which are also offered on the canals of Amsterdam, for example, are popular everywhere, particularly because of their association with water. The contemplative tour along a canal is much more relaxing than a comparable tour with a hop-on hop-off bus in hectic traffic.

In a vehicle-free city like Venice, you can compare the Hop-On Hop-Off boat trip with the public water buses (vaporetti), which often follow the same routes.

  • Public water buses often overcrowded
  • Prices are pretty low
  • Stops only at the main monuments
  • Audio Guide instructions
  • Easy ticket purchase

Inconvenience

  • A limited number of stops
  • Frequency is not very high
  • Trips and visits more time consuming
  • Use limited in time but sufficient

Is the boat tour with the Hop-On Hop-Off ship worthwhile?

The tour is worthwhile for day visitors, as you can safely and comfortably pass all the significant sights of the city within 2 to 3 hours. This also applies to cruise passengers, whose ships often have only a short stay in the lagoon city. It is even better if you bring some time with you.

The 48-hour ticket is affordable and allows extensive island hopping in summer in combination with line B. All in all, the Hop on Hop off boat tour is an offer that you should check out, especially if you bring along time and calm, as already mentioned.

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Although tourists and locals will not need to take a bus to get around the city centre, they are sometimes necessary to get to other destinations further out.

Land buses do not run on the island of Venice. However, to get to the city center ( Piazzale Roma ) from Venice Marco Polo Airport , the ACTV buses are the cheapest option.

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You will probably forget the existence of urban buses, taxis and cars during your holiday in Venice, since all the island’s public transport is waterborne.

The buses run on the mainland, f or example in Mestre and certain islands like Lido . Buses also depart from Piazzale Roma and on the island of Venice, Santa Croce is the only neighborhood where buses and cars can travel.

A one-way ticket costs € 1.50 ( US$ 1.60)  and is valid for 75 minutes.

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Venice Issues New Rules for Visitors in 2024

I magine a summer in Venice where you're not overwhelmed by an onslaught of mega-tour groups clogging the city as they traverse from one tiny calle to another. That's the idea behind Venice's new tour group size limit, which was approved by the Venice City Council this past December in an effort to strike (yet another) blow to the rampant overtourism congesting the city.

Starting June 1, guided groups touring the historic center of Venice, as well as the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, will be limited to a maximum of 25 persons. The number is approximately half the capacity of a standard tour bus (which typically accommodates up to 50 passengers) and targets the tour programs that bring a high head count, whether by land or by sea via cruise ship.

The ruling does not clarify whether the limit applies only to walking groups actively touring or to the full size of a group staying in Venice, for instance. The rule aims to hedge pedestrian traffic on Venice's small streets and most heavily visited areas such as Piazza San Marco and Murano's Via del Giudecca. It also aims to reduce noise pollution by banning the use of portable loudspeakers, which means tour leaders will rely on their own voices or will need to use whisper radio sets, portable microphones and headsets connected via radio frequency that many guides already use.

Venice security councilor Elisabetta Pesce called the new rule "an important measure aimed at improving the management of groups . . . promoting sustainable tourism and guaranteeing the protection and safety of the city."

As tourism numbers reach all-time highs, the Venice experience has been described as less pleasant than in past years-last year, a little more than 11.3 million passengers flew into or out of the Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), an increase of 22 percent compared to 2022.

The city council feels that reducing physical and audio congestion will be integral to creating a better experience for visitors, as well as augmenting a better quality of life for residents, students, and workers and preserving Venice's fragile infrastructure. For decades, Venice and its surrounding lagoon have been at risk due to rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions that cause aqua alta (high water) and lagoon flooding that is slowly eroding the islands, building foundations, and architecture.

Pedestrian congestion only adds insult to injury, so within the framework are goals to monitor tourist flows to assist in future proposals. Some of the effects of overtourism include more pollution, resource depletion, stressed waste management systems, strained water supply, and improper drainage. Plus, the increasing numbers in tourists mean more water taxis and vaporetti, further clogging the lagoon, which has detrimental impacts on the environment.

Venice has a new entry fee

Over the past year, the Venice City Council has made decisive moves to combat the overtourism that pervades the city. In September 2023, the city council confirmed the launch of the Venice Access Fee , a pay-to-enter charge specifically targeted at day visitors. Implementation of the fee was a big move for the city council, following several years of debate around the topic. The fee will finally go into effect on April 25, during the historic Festa di San Marco, honoring Venice's patron saint, Saint Mark.

"I apologize, but the ticket is necessary: The objective is not to close the city, but not let it explode," said Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro in a February 2 press conference. "The objective is to decongest the city, not to have more money. We need it to tell us what rules must be respected in Venice, a fragile city different from all the others."

For those planning on visiting La Serenissima this year, the Venice Access Fee will be trial tested for a selected 29 days in the first half of 2024, from April 25 through May 5, and all subsequent Saturdays and Sunday through July 14 (excluding June 1 and 2). Here is the full calendar of dates the fee will be charged .

But don't expect turnstiles and ticket stands. Instead, day-trippers will register in advance online and purchase the five-euro entry ticket via credit card or PayPal; they will then receive the ticket as a QR code. Tickets must be on your person at all times, and they are supposedly refundable up until 24 hours prior to the ticketing date. (This writer bought a ticket for April 25 and has not been able to figure out how to get the refund-there's no information in the FAQs section online and no other details about how to obtain a refund on the site.) Children age 14 and younger and visitors with confirmed overnight hotel reservations within the Venice municipality are exempt, but they will still have to register online.

"Venice is a place for all humanity," Brugnaro underlined. "Whoever visits it must respect it."

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