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Explore Venice at your pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1/2/3/7 days.
- Skip the ticket queues—redeem and activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine.
- Enjoy unlimited rides, no stress! Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses around Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
- Explore islands affordably, including Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Lido, with no additional fees.
- Travel on your terms. Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 7-day passes that fit your needs.
Explore Venice at your pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1/2/3/7 days.
- Skip the ticket queues—redeem and activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine.
- Enjoy unlimited rides, no stress! Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses around Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
- Explore islands affordably, including Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Lido, with no additional fees.
- Travel on your terms. Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 7-day passes that fit your needs.
Inclusions
- 1/2/3/7-day validity
- Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
Exclusions
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport
- Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines
- Make sure your ticket is stamped each time you board a Vaporetto or bus to avoid fines.
- You can bring up to three pieces as long as the total dimensions don’t exceed 150 cm.
- Children under 6 travel for free—no ticket needed!
- The voucher comes with a unique PNR code. You can collect your pass by simply entering the PNR code at any of the ACTV automatic ticket machines or at one of the Points of Sale and Collection spots.
- The pass is valid for the number of days you selected and starts from the moment they are validated.
- You can use your pass anytime within 24 months from the date of purchase.
- ACTV/AVM validity period starts when the ticket is used for the first time once purchased.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Susanne
Feb 2025Verified booking
Booking your ticket in advance saves you having to queue at ticket counters. It's easy to retrieve the ticket at the ticket machine with the confirmation you receive, as you can call up the procedure in your own native language. I would definitely do it again.
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chouraqui
Feb 2025Verified booking
Respect for schedules Friendly staff The only thing missing is a map to show where the different stops are. Arrivederci!!!!
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Jutta
Jan 2025Verified booking
It was very, very difficult to get the card. half an hour of asking until you understood how it works with the code you have to enter. the departure of the ships was also poorly signposted All people very unfriendly. when we had made it, everything worked smoothly.
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Marie
Jan 2025Verified booking
Amazing trip in Vaporetta no 1. Need to prepared as it's not straight forward, but once you get used to the system it's fine.
Susanne
Jan 2025Verified booking
Overall I like the vaporettos very much. But buying and using a ticket is too complicated. There are stations with and without vending machines. IMO they should allhave vending machines. It's also a bit weird that online tickets must be printed.
Mia
Jan 2025Verified booking
Great experience! Just turn your online ticket into a paper ticket and you can ride all the vaporettos and see Venice from the 'water!
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Alain
Jan 2025Verified booking
Impeccable transportation services, convenient, on time; friendly and knowledgeable staff. An experience to be repeated for sure!
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Emanuela
Jan 2025Verified booking
The pass is a very convenient and inexpensive tool. We recommend purchasing it online in advance as we had the very bad experience of being robbed of our belongings (cash and cards) on the Frecciarossa train that took us to Venice station.
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Oliver
Jan 2025Verified booking
Completely uncomplicated and always a suitable boat within a few minutes. Wish our public transport was as reliable! Booking via Headout was super easy.
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Paolo
Jan 2025Verified booking
After experiencing Venice many times on foot, with the pleasure of getting lost in the endless calle, this time we chose to enjoy it in a different way, sailing on the Grand Canal and reaching the beautiful islands of the lagoon. And it was very pleasant
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Karin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticket was very easy to book online and then print out. The timetables were also very easy to read, the vaporettos were perfect and the staff very nice.
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William
Dec 2024Verified booking
Simplicity of buying Vaparetto 7 day Passes❤️ We will always use "Headout" to purchase Vaparetto Passes and any museum passes we need!
Gert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to use, but it would be nice to receive a map of the lines and stations when booking.
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Rebecca
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was easy to hop and off vaporettos. It is great for night time rides which are the most beautiful. The rides are very expensive but this makes multiple rides per day manageable and affordable.
Rinku
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our trip was for 4 night so it made sense to buy the 7 day pass which was convenient and better priced. I wished there was a 5 day pass available since we had to forfeit 2 days. All in all it was a good experience. The staff is not very friendly but I guess it comes with the job, working on choppy waters all day is not fun.
Richard
Nov 2024Verified booking
Machine at the San Marco stop didn't work for our credit card so we bought our 7 day passes on line. The system worked great with Google maps (though our usual stop for the hotel was closed for a couple days and Google didn't notice).
Angela
Nov 2024Verified booking
Vaporetti are not always signposted and do not always go to the designated terminus. From time to time there are unexpected changes of plan, which mean you have to walk across the city to change trains. The size of the network and the offer of a 7-day ticket are positive.
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Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Alfred
Nov 2024Verified booking
The Vaporetto multi-day ticket has proven to be ideal for getting around. In addition, it should only be indicated at the appropriate point that the ticket is valid for the selected period of 48 / 72 / ... hours.
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
The information boards at the stations should also be in German. The letters A B C D E etc. were confusing, but we had to take the lines 1, 6, 4 etc.. Which direction was not always recognizable from the outside.
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Myriam
Nov 2024Verified booking
1- The tickets have QR codes but you need to present them physically and validate each time. For the vapoeetto till the airport they refused the digital tickets and the person who holded the physical ones was late so we had to buy 3 new tickets ecen if we has them. 2- They are made of a paper very thin; some people in tje group thaught it was a unique use and throw them away. Passes for 3 days should not resemble a "vulgar ticket" in my opinion
Siegrid
Nov 2024Verified booking
The friendliness of the staff, the punctuality of the boats with such a large timetable - that impressed us! The same goes for the buses. We traveled from the bus station to Mestre several times and used the public transport a lot. The service is exemplary for both locals and tourists.
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Andrea
Nov 2024Verified booking
Super easy to download, totally easy to print out at the vending machine in Venice. Travelled around the Lido by vaporetto and bus for 7 days without any problems. Everything was great!
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Tanger
Oct 2024Verified booking
The experience itself was great. However, I can't understand why you have to buy another ticket even though you've already bought one online. It was great that you could travel all the way around Venice.
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A flexible one-way Vaporetto (water bus) ticket, valid for any ride within 24 months of purchase.
- One ticket, endless possibilities. Enjoy 75 minutes of unlimited travel on ACTV Vaporetti (water buses), land buses, trams, and the People Mover within Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
- No rush, no stress. Redeem your ticket at a kiosk or machine and use it whenever you need—valid for 24 months!
- Perfect for occasional travelers. Whether you're planning ahead or making last-minute plans, this ticket fits your schedule.
A flexible one-way Vaporetto (water bus) ticket, valid for any ride within 24 months of purchase.
- One ticket, endless possibilities. Enjoy 75 minutes of unlimited travel on ACTV Vaporetti (water buses), land buses, trams, and the People Mover within Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
- No rush, no stress. Redeem your ticket at a kiosk or machine and use it whenever you need—valid for 24 months!
- Perfect for occasional travelers. Whether you're planning ahead or making last-minute plans, this ticket fits your schedule.
Inclusions
- 1-way ticket valid for 75 minutes from validation.
- Access to ACTV Vaporetto (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and lagoon islands; ACTV land buses within Venice, Mestre, and Marghera; Trams within Venice and Mestre; People Mover (connecting Piazzale Roma to the Tronchetto parking area).
Exclusions
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport
- Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines
- The tickets are valid for a single ride on the Vaporetto (water bus) and are valid for 75 minutes from redemption on ACTV water buses along specified routes.
- 24-month validity from the date of purchase—use it whenever you like.
- Vouchers must be redeemed at a ticket machine or kiosk before boarding."
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Christina
Nov 2024Verified booking
We ordered the tickets online for October 21 and when we got there found out that it was closed that day. It was not clearly indicated online so we wasted the money for three tickets That we couldn't use
Marco
Nov 2024Verified booking
Sending a QR of the ticket (or having it appear on the app) and subsequent scanning would avoid having to type in the numeric code to get the physical ticket at the boarding gate. Especially in the case of large crowds, it seems like an unnecessary extra step.
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Pat
Oct 2024Verified booking
Process was easy. Redeeming the ticket was easy from the machine. Good thing we had it for our one way ticket because we were ticket checked by the water bus conductor on our way to the train station.
Ellen
Oct 2024Verified booking
We waited quite a while (by train area) to get room on board, and it was crowded, but then we had a really nice tour. We didn't feel a need to spend money on the other boat tours as we got great pictures.
Sarah
Aug 2024Verified booking
It's nice to buy tickets ahead of tie but standing in line TWICE because the people at the booth telll you to go to the machine and then standing in line at the machine just to get my paper ticket doesnt make sense. I paid more (commission) to stand in the same line as if I hadnt bought a ticket.
Alessandra
Jul 2024Verified booking
I emphasize what I did not like. The ticket is definitely disproportionate as a cost, excessively expensive for 75 Min. Such a cost should be worth at least a couple of days, so that one can move around Venice with serenity and without feeling that one is always regarded as a bird to be plucked.
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Stephen
Jun 2024Verified booking
The Biennale was exceptional. Venezia really knows how to host outstanding events. Ticket purchase is straightforward dedpite the crowds and the water bus service is fast, efficient and fun.
Einar
May 2024Verified booking
Wery reliable and good/ clear informations for each sailing tour. Look foreard to com back to Viena. Best regards Einar Kristinsson
Ruth
May 2024Verified booking
This was our first time using the system and we had questions. The staff onboard helped explain what we needed to do and where we needed to go. We really appreciated their help.
Sandra
May 2024Verified booking
Die Fahrt mit dem Wasserbus war sehr schön, entlang den wunderschönen alten Häusern und Brücken usw. Weniger gut war, dass alle Busse sehr sehr voll waren und Gruppen teilweise nicht zusammen auf ein Boot konnten. Und ein kleiner Hinweis wäre ganz nett gewesen, dass man das vorab gebuchte Online-Ticket am Automaten in eine Karte umwandeln muss, ohne die man nicht durch die Schranken kommt. Aber insgesamt sehr weiterzuempfehlen
Naomi
Apr 2024Verified booking
The ticket machine was out of order at the station so this enabled me to purchase tickets quickly and easily. Highly recomended.
Rait
Feb 2024Verified booking
Make a simple app that a tourist can buy tickets and use their phone to validate. The ticket printing is annoying and too old school. The app download qr code should be displayed at every bus stop. Simple and easy.
Wayne
Oct 2024Verified booking
Made it very easy to go straight to ticket machine, enter PRN, and receive tickets.
VARRICCHIO
Sep 2024Verified booking
Entertainment: Titizè: Venetian dream- Stunning!!!
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ANTONIO
Aug 2024Verified booking
ALL PERFECT AND VERY COMFORTABLE. THANK YOU.
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BENOIT
Aug 2024Verified booking
Very good purchase for our family stay. Very practical for sightseeing and getting around freely.
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Adrian
Jul 2024Verified booking
All was ok. No hitches. Thanks.
Sven
Jul 2024Verified booking
Too crowded
Daniel
Jul 2024Verified booking
Really convenient and easy to use
Birgit
Jul 2024Verified booking
Nice calm Boot ride to St Marcos Square, could not been better
Corinna
Jul 2024Verified booking
Very reliable and fast 😊
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Werner
May 2024Verified booking
Very helpful and extremely polite on-board staff
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Joe
May 2024Verified booking
convenient to avoid long lines but difficulty with credit card
Linda
May 2024Verified booking
We could not buy tickets at the station so it was great to be able to get them online!
Chetan
May 2024Verified booking
We liked everything about Venice. We enjoyed to the max. Would like to visit again. Lots of love.
Combo: 2- Day Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass + Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
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- With these super-saver combo tickets, tour across Venice with an ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge's Palace and 3 museums.
- Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for 2 days and discover Venice, Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre, and Marghera with ease.
- With the Venice Museum Pass, unlock cultural treasures and stroll through the alleys of Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
- Step into history at the marvelous Doge's Palace, the official residence of Venice's former leader, with skip-the-line tickets.
- With these super-saver combo tickets, tour across Venice with an ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge's Palace and 3 museums.
- Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for 2 days and discover Venice, Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre, and Marghera with ease.
- With the Venice Museum Pass, unlock cultural treasures and stroll through the alleys of Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
- Step into history at the marvelous Doge's Palace, the official residence of Venice's former leader, with skip-the-line tickets.
Inclusions
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- 2-day access to ACTV Vaporetti(Water-buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- 2-day access to ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
** Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace**
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
- Entry to Museo Correr
- Entry to Archaeological Museum
- Entry to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- Tip: You can travel to any place in Venice, Lido, Mestre, and Marghera with this ticket.
- Validity tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated. - Transport of one luggage piece the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150 cm.
Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
- Tip: Keep a check for temporary exhibitions and events held throughout the year at all the three museums.
- The Venice Pass is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
- The pass is activated when you use it at the first attraction and is valid for consecutive days.
- Note that the tickets can be used from 12pm onwards only due to anti-queue containment measures.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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TUDOR
Feb 2025Verified booking
The palace is agreat art gallery with countless extraordinary pictures from famous artists. It is a must see in Venice and skip the line tickets were useful in a busy Saturday. Too bad the app used for audioguide is really bad and most of the time we needed to scroll to find the needed guidance as the app was repeatedly resetting itself to the Start.
Africa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Unpredictable palace on your visit to Venice. Stunning rooms and unique works of art in a space that takes your breath away.
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María
Feb 2025Verified booking
They were very accommodating to my family's special needs, as my sister is in a wheelchair, thank you to the entire team!
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Sophie
Jan 2025Verified booking
The audio guide was very poor. Was it AI? Bland accent, mispronouncing Italian names. It made it very dull listening. I would have liked to know what life was like at the Doge's palace, something to bring the venue to life.
Steven
Jan 2025Verified booking
We really enjoyed visiting the Doge Palace. The large paintings on the walls and the ceiling decorations were truly memorable. The Headout online booking process was very straightforward. We went in January, so there were not too many visitors.
Marie
Jan 2025Verified booking
Amazing trip in Vaporetta no 1. Need to prepared as it's not straight forward, but once you get used to the system it's fine.
Alain
Jan 2025Verified booking
Impeccable transportation services, convenient, on time; friendly and knowledgeable staff. An experience to be repeated for sure!
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Servenay
Jan 2025Verified booking
The Doge's Palace is one of the most interesting places to visit in Venice. And the line cutter saved us a lot of time. You can see : - the palace itself (its inner courtyard, large halls and numerous paintings and sculptures) - the armoury, with its impressive collection of weapons from the period - the very large prison. There are panels in each room with explanations in several languages, including French. The palace is not heated, so if you're visiting in winter, bring a good coat. The tour lasts between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how long you spend reading and observing the rooms and works. Highly recommended as a city tour.
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Eve
Jan 2025Verified booking
Very nice visit. Not to be missed! On the other hand, we waited just as long with the ticket-cutter as those who hadn't bought their ticket.
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Paolo
Jan 2025Verified booking
After experiencing Venice many times on foot, with the pleasure of getting lost in the endless calle, this time we chose to enjoy it in a different way, sailing on the Grand Canal and reaching the beautiful islands of the lagoon. And it was very pleasant
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Jürgen
Nov 2024Verified booking
it was just wonderful how quickly we got into the museum. everything was easy to see and there was also the opportunity to take short breaks. the only criticism was that there were too few toilets and therefore long queues of visitors in front of them.
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Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Kis
Nov 2024Verified booking
Even my boy who will 14 this December has shown a lot of interest regarding the culture and history, so all in all We were very happy that the Doge Palace has filled our kids with lot of good experience. And thank for the quick tickets!!!
Nancy
Nov 2024Verified booking
Palace was extraordinary. Definitely worth the visit. A must see if you are in Venice. Lines to get in were long. Large groups had preference and passed us. Was not a "skip the line" deal. But still enjoyed it.
Massimiliano
Nov 2024Verified booking
Speed and ease of access with well-organized tour route. The beauty of the Ducal Palace will remain indelible in our memories.
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Marcy
Oct 2024Verified booking
The Doge’s Palace in Venice is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Venice’s rich history and grandeur. The palace was the center of government, justice, and politics for centuries. Its grand halls and intricate artwork by masters like Titian and Tintoretto depict the city’s wealth and artistic prowess. Visiting the palace is stepping into the heart of Venice’s political and cultural legacy, making it an essential and unforgettable experience.
Lynne
Oct 2024Verified booking
All went pretty well. The challenge is that the directions regarding which line to get in at the Doge Palace and how to do use the water taxi were insufficient.
Cindy
Oct 2024Verified booking
We visited multiple place throughout Italy and this was our favorite. The rooms, paintings, historic artifacts and weaponry. The basement prison cells, it was a wonderful historic place to visit.
Wouter
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ver convenient, you can change plans all the time and just take the transport you like. Very easily, this becomes a cheaper option than individual tickets.
Karsten
Oct 2024Verified booking
Interesting place, unfortunately a bit too many other visitors, which is why there was little time to look at some of the objects. In general, a more detailed description on site would be helpful
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Patrick
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was truly a unique and wonderful experience. We had to learn how the system worked but it was pretty easy and we rode the water busses everywhere!
Buerkli
Oct 2024Verified booking
Riding to the Lido in a full vaporetto in heavy rain with tarnished windows. The 2-day pass is really very practical. At first it takes a little time to find your way around the winding canals
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Ralph
Oct 2024Verified booking
- comprehensible timetable - reasonable cycle times per line - well thought-out routing - well-organized boarding and alighting - good ticket pricing and uncomplicated online purchase
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Sabine
Oct 2024Verified booking
Uncomplicated ordering and immediate delivery to the cell phone via WhatsApp. Quick admission without problems or long queues.
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Combo: Alilaguna Water Bus Airport Transfers + Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
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€40
- Save on travel costs in Venice with a combo that includes both water bus transfers and ACTV Water Bus Pass with Mainland bus tickets.
- Hassle-free transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city on the water bus, offering routes on the Blue and Orange lines.
- Enjoy the flexibility of the tickets with no expiry date, valid for a single journey either to or from the airport on the Alilaguna Water Bus.
- Get unlimited access to ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands with the bus pass with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
- Explore Mestre and Marghera with unlimited use of ACTV buses, giving you the freedom to travel across the mainland at your convenience.
- Save on travel costs in Venice with a combo that includes both water bus transfers and ACTV Water Bus Pass with Mainland bus tickets.
- Hassle-free transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city on the water bus, offering routes on the Blue and Orange lines.
- Enjoy the flexibility of the tickets with no expiry date, valid for a single journey either to or from the airport on the Alilaguna Water Bus.
- Get unlimited access to ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands with the bus pass with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
- Explore Mestre and Marghera with unlimited use of ACTV buses, giving you the freedom to travel across the mainland at your convenience.
Inclusions
Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers
- One-way or round-trip water bus transfers between Marco Polo Airport to Venice City
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- Validity: 1/2/3/7 days
- Unlimited use of ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- Unlimited use of ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
Exclusions
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines
Blue Line
- First Water Bus: 5:20am
- Last Water Bus: 12:20am
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Red Line
- First Water Bus: 8:50am
- Last Water Bus: 3:55pm
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Orange Line
- First Water Bus: 8:50am
- Last Water Bus: 11:35pm
- Frequency: 30mins
Click here for the map route.
Alilaguna Water Bus Transfers
- Tip: Make friends with fellow passengers and get insider tips about Venice from the locals.
- This ticket does not have an expiry date and can be used on any date after purchase.
- The ticket is valid only for one single-way journey. You can travel either to the airport or from the airport with this one-way ticket.
- Please note that the Red Line is not active during winter.
- Children of 6 years and below do not require a ticket.
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus Pass & Mainland Bus Tickets
- Tip: The lesser-known islands of Venice await you on the route. Keep your camera handy to capture the charming spots.
- Tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
- The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated.
- Included in the price of the ticket is the transport of 1 luggage piece, the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150cm.
- Please expect delays during peak hours and high seasons.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Karin
Feb 2025Verified booking
Everything went smoothly. The route was well signposted at the airport with 'Water Transport', exchanging the voucher for tickets was easy and I was able to board the bus immediately. The trip into the lagoon went straight to St. Mark's Square. There is no better way to start your trip to Venice. Everyone was polite and very friendly.
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Susanne
Feb 2025Verified booking
Booking your ticket in advance saves you having to queue at ticket counters. It's easy to retrieve the ticket at the ticket machine with the confirmation you receive, as you can call up the procedure in your own native language. I would definitely do it again.
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chouraqui
Feb 2025Verified booking
Respect for schedules Friendly staff The only thing missing is a map to show where the different stops are. Arrivederci!!!!
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Jutta
Jan 2025Verified booking
It was very, very difficult to get the card. half an hour of asking until you understood how it works with the code you have to enter. the departure of the ships was also poorly signposted All people very unfriendly. when we had made it, everything worked smoothly.
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Marie
Jan 2025Verified booking
Amazing trip in Vaporetta no 1. Need to prepared as it's not straight forward, but once you get used to the system it's fine.
Susanne
Jan 2025Verified booking
Overall I like the vaporettos very much. But buying and using a ticket is too complicated. There are stations with and without vending machines. IMO they should allhave vending machines. It's also a bit weird that online tickets must be printed.
pempie
Jan 2025Verified booking
PERFECT, BUT NEEDS MORE EXPLANATION OF THE SERVICE AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE THREE LINES ON THE SITE TO ENSURE SAFETY. THE SERVICES ARE VERY PRACTICAL ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM
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Mia
Jan 2025Verified booking
Great experience! Just turn your online ticket into a paper ticket and you can ride all the vaporettos and see Venice from the 'water!
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Alain
Jan 2025Verified booking
Impeccable transportation services, convenient, on time; friendly and knowledgeable staff. An experience to be repeated for sure!
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Emanuela
Jan 2025Verified booking
The pass is a very convenient and inexpensive tool. We recommend purchasing it online in advance as we had the very bad experience of being robbed of our belongings (cash and cards) on the Frecciarossa train that took us to Venice station.
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Oliver
Jan 2025Verified booking
Completely uncomplicated and always a suitable boat within a few minutes. Wish our public transport was as reliable! Booking via Headout was super easy.
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Paolo
Jan 2025Verified booking
After experiencing Venice many times on foot, with the pleasure of getting lost in the endless calle, this time we chose to enjoy it in a different way, sailing on the Grand Canal and reaching the beautiful islands of the lagoon. And it was very pleasant
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Karin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ticket was very easy to book online and then print out. The timetables were also very easy to read, the vaporettos were perfect and the staff very nice.
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William
Dec 2024Verified booking
Simplicity of buying Vaparetto 7 day Passes❤️ We will always use "Headout" to purchase Vaparetto Passes and any museum passes we need!
Gert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to use, but it would be nice to receive a map of the lines and stations when booking.
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Rebecca
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was easy to hop and off vaporettos. It is great for night time rides which are the most beautiful. The rides are very expensive but this makes multiple rides per day manageable and affordable.
Robert
Nov 2024Verified booking
Very helpful agents at both the Alilaguna offices -at the acquaport at VCE and in Venice – in helping me exchange my vouchers for actual tickets. Thank you.
Rinku
Nov 2024Verified booking
Our trip was for 4 night so it made sense to buy the 7 day pass which was convenient and better priced. I wished there was a 5 day pass available since we had to forfeit 2 days. All in all it was a good experience. The staff is not very friendly but I guess it comes with the job, working on choppy waters all day is not fun.
Richard
Nov 2024Verified booking
Machine at the San Marco stop didn't work for our credit card so we bought our 7 day passes on line. The system worked great with Google maps (though our usual stop for the hotel was closed for a couple days and Google didn't notice).
Hans-Peter
Nov 2024Verified booking
It took too much time in total; first the waiting time before the boat arrived, then the transfer due to the several stops. In total it has cost us 90 minites of our precious time. As a conseqeunce we didn't use the ticket for the return but booked a taxi taking us from the Isola delle Rose to the Airport in 30 minutes
Angela
Nov 2024Verified booking
Vaporetti are not always signposted and do not always go to the designated terminus. From time to time there are unexpected changes of plan, which mean you have to walk across the city to change trains. The size of the network and the offer of a 7-day ticket are positive.
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Sharon
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was fun to arrive at Venice via boat bus. We had to wait for about 20 minutes at the dock to board. Wish I could of seen more out the widows of the boat. But there was a drop off near my hotel. So it worked out well.
Arigoni
Nov 2024Verified booking
ALL VERY WELL THANKS!!! VENICE ALWAYS WONDERFUL, THE VENETIANS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL, I FIND EVERYTHING WELL ORGANIZED DESPITE THE GREAT FLOW!!! AFTER ALL A HERITAGE OF HUMANITY!!!
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Elisabeth
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to buy online, it's just a shame that you still have to print out the ticket. not so easy on weekends and public holidays, e.g. not possible at all in Mestre!
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Alfred
Nov 2024Verified booking
The Vaporetto multi-day ticket has proven to be ideal for getting around. In addition, it should only be indicated at the appropriate point that the ticket is valid for the selected period of 48 / 72 / ... hours.
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Access over 30 monuments and activities across Venice!
- Navigate through the romantic city of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, letting you enjoy over 30 attractions and tours.
- Skip the hassle of buying individual tickets and save up to 45% by gaining free entry to attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, and more.
- Choose from 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity depending on your itinerary. Have your fill of gondola rides and walking tours!
- With this mobile pass, avoid standing in queues and whizz past the lines at each attraction.
Access over 30 monuments and activities across Venice!
- Navigate through the romantic city of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, letting you enjoy over 30 attractions and tours.
- Skip the hassle of buying individual tickets and save up to 45% by gaining free entry to attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, and more.
- Choose from 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity depending on your itinerary. Have your fill of gondola rides and walking tours!
- With this mobile pass, avoid standing in queues and whizz past the lines at each attraction.
Inclusions
- 1-7-day validity
- Attractions: Doge’s Palace, Chiesa di San Sebastiano, Chiesa di San Polo & more
- Museums: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Archaeological National Museum, Museum Correr (Part of San Marco) & more
- Guided tours: Venice city tour & Teatro La Fenice tour
- Boat tours: Grand Canal tour, Gondola ride, Island tour of Murano, Burano, Torcello & more
- Discounts with EatWith
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- After booking your pass, you will receive an email with the pass and all essential information.
- Scan the QR code mentioned on the pass at the attractions.
- If you haven't received an email, please check your spam or junk folder in your email inbox.
- The passes will be activated upon first use at an attraction and will stop working once the chosen duration has passed.
- The pass is valid for 1-7 consecutive days from your chosen date.
- Have your ID card, passport, or driver's license ready for a seamless experience.
- Children aged 6 to 12 years & teens aged 13 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- While the pass offers a complete list of all attractions and tours and their opening hours, it is still advised to check the official website of each attraction or tour for exact information.
- Please note that security checks at attraction entrances are mandatory.
- You can visit each attraction only once during the validity period.
- The pass is available in English and German.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
VeniceVenice Water Bus
Top things to do in Venice
Why Take the Venice Water Bus?
- Economical and Comfortable: The city has operated on the water since the olden days and these water buses connect the farthest areas of the Venetian Lagoon to the Grand Canal. It is the cheapest and most convenient way of getting around Venice.
- Best for Sightseeing: Riding on a Venice water bus or Vaporetto as it is locally called is an experience in itself. The Vaporetto buses run along some of the most unique sights in the city like the Grand Canal, San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge. It is the best way to travel around the city and take in its many architectural marvels.
- Lasts for a Day and More: The best part about booking Venice water bus tickets is that it lasts for a day, and more if you want to extend it. It allows you to plan your itinerary and explore different attractions within the city on an economical budget.
- Well-connected and Efficient: The Venice water buses do not just allow you to travel in and around Venice, Lido, and the Lagoon islands, but the tickets also allow unrestricted use of the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
- Pocket-Friendly: Priced at only €9.50 for a single trip, the Venice water bus is one of the most affordable and convenient public transport in the city.
Your Venice Water Bus Tickets Explained
1/2/3/7- Day Pass: Venice ACTV Water Bus Tickets
- Book the Venice ACTV water bus passes available in 1, 2, 3, and 7-day options to enjoy cruising around the city.
- The ACTV Venice water bus tickets do not just allow you to travel in and around Venice, Lido, and the Lagoon islands, but the passes also allow unrestricted use of the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
- Note that you cannot avail of services to and from the Marco Polo airport and run on 16, 19, 21, Casino, and Alilaguna routes with these 1/2/3/7- days Venice ACTV water bus passes.
- Make sure to validate your Venice ACTV water bus tickets before boarding the boat.
- Booking Venice ACTV water bus tickets are the most economical and convenient way to travel to attractions in the city.
1 Way Tickets to Venice ACTV Water Bus Tickets
- The Venice ACTV 1-way ticket is best for availing short-term, pocket-friendly visits around the city. The ride lasts for 1 hour and 15 mins.
- You can plan your own itinerary and float from one attraction to another with these 1-way Venice ACTV water bus passes.
- The 1-way Venice ACTV water bus tickets are valid not only for traveling to Venice, Lido, and Lagoon islands but also for boarding ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera, and the mainland.
- Note that you cannot avail of services to and from the Marco Polo airport and run on 16, 19, 21, Casino, and Alilaguna routes with these 1-way Venice ACTV water bus tickets.
- Booking the Venice ACTV water bus tickets allows you to plan your own itinerary and travel to attractions in the city. It is affordable and convenient.
Highlights of the Venice Water Bus Experience
Pocket-friendly Public Transport
Venice makes use of its water channels to make public transport easy and affordable. The Venice water buses crisscross through Venice, Lido, and the Lagoon islands. There are floating platforms or ‘stations’ that jut out into the water, where passengers board and off the boat. The Venice water buses also allow unrestricted use of the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
Splendid Views
The Vaporetto buses run along some of the most unique sights in the city like the Grand Canal, San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge. It is the best way to cruise around the city. You can spot several attractions like the Doge Palace, St. Mark’s Bell Tower, Teatro La Fenice, and Marco Polo’s house from the boat itself. You can plan your own itinerary and float from one spot to another.
Plan Your Visit on Venice Water Buses
Timings
Route
What to See
Visitor Tips
- 1-way Pass:
Monday to Sunday: 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins - 2-way Pass:
Monday to Sunday: 9:30 AM to 9 PM
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins - 1/2/3/7- Day Pass:
Monday to Sunday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Duration: Flexible
This public transportation system allows tourists and residents alike to experience the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most picturesque cities while allowing you to commute through the city. The Venetian Vaporetto consists of 23 scheduled lines that cover the length and breadth of Venice, as well as connect the city with other nearby islands.
While lines 1-22 run during the day time, Line N operates at night, ensuring that the water bus is available 24x7.
Venice Water Bus Routes
- Doge Palace: The residence of the supreme authority of the former Republic, the Doge Palace of Venice, is one of the must-visit attractions in Venice. It was originally built in Venetian Gothic style and later Renaissance and Mannerist details were added to its structure.
- St Mark’s Basilica: Located at the eastern end of St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica stands as the former religious and political center of the Republic of Venice. It is renowned as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe.
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum: Named after a great Venetian collector, the Peggy Guggenheim Museum houses some of the most important European and American art dating back to the first half of the 20th century.
- Teatro la Fenice: Founded in 1792, Teatro La Fenice is the most important opera house in the history of Italy.
- Wheelchair Accessible: ACTV platforms are on the same level as the boat, so it makes it convenient for wheelchair users to board the water bus.
- Must Validate Tickets: Make sure you validate your Venice water bus tickets at the white electronic ticket reader or validation machines near the entrance of the boat.
- Accepts Cashless Payments: The Venice water bus tickets can be bought with credit cards and the ticket machines have the English language option.
- Stay Behind the Yellow Line: When the water bus arrives, stay behind the yellow line until passengers disembark and the boat drivers signal you to come on board.
- Easy to Navigate: Like buses that run on roads, the Venice water buses also run on designated routes that are mentioned on placards or electric screens on its body.
- Avoid Rush Hours: The Vaporetto also services locals. Try to avoid office and school hours to increase your chances of grabbing a window seat.
All Your Questions about Venice Water Bus Tickets Answered
Q. Can I buy Venice water bus tickets online?
A. Yes, it is recommended that you buy Venice water bus tickets online in advance to secure your seat.
Q. What is the best way to buy Venice water bus tickets?
A. The best way to buy Venice water bus tickets is to book them online from trusted platforms. You can also get them from the ticket counters on stops, but to avoid missing out and to secure your seat, it is best to book them online.
Q. Is there any discount on Venice water bus tickets?
A. The best part about booking Venice water bus tickets online is that you can avail yourself of great deals and discounts.
Q. How to spot Venice water bus stops?
A. The Venice water bus stops are marked in yellow and the floating platforms jut out into the water, where passengers can board and off the boats. You can spot them easily. The routes are often written on placards or displayed on electric screens on the side of the boats.
Q. How long is the Venice water bus valid?
A. The Venice water bus tickets are valid for an entire day. You can extend them up to 2, 3, or 7 days, as per your needs.
Q. What are the things to note before boarding a Venice water bus?
A. You must always validate your ticket from the electronic ticket checkers before boarding a Venice water bus. Make sure that your luggage does not exceed the limit.
Q. Will I get seasick on a Venice water bus?
A. Since the waters do not create large waves, you do not have the chance of getting seasick. However, if you feel nauseous, inform the sailors and boatmen. They will help you through the journey.
Q. What are the timings of the Venice water buses?
A. The Venice water buses run from 8 AM to 9 PM on all days.
Q. Is the Venice water bus wheelchair accessible?
A. One must traverse over a floating ramp that juts out into the water to board a boat. A wheelchair visitor can easily glide over the surface.
Q. Are there toilets in the Venice water buses?
A. There are no toilets on a Venice water bus.
Q. Why choose Venice water buses?
A. The Vaporetto buses run along some of the most unique sights in the city like the Grand Canal, San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge. It is a good option for sightseeing in the city. They are also affordable and convenient.
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Torsten
Oct, 2024
Every boat trip is an experience, many connections until late in the evening, fast on/off, fair price, punctuality
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Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days
Sharon
United StatesOct, 2024
We loved the ease of getting around so easily. With my husband having mobility issues it really helped us to fall in love with Venice. We so enjoyed see in the city from the water as well.
Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days
Christina
United StatesNov, 2024
We ordered the tickets online for October 21 and when we got there found out that it was closed that day. It was not clearly indicated online so we wasted the money for three tickets That we couldn't use
1-Way Tickets to Venice ACTV Water Bus
Pat
Oct, 2024
Process was easy. Redeeming the ticket was easy from the machine. Good thing we had it for our one way ticket because we were ticket checked by the water bus conductor on our way to the train station.
1-Way Tickets to Venice ACTV Water Bus
Barbara
Oct, 2024
It was so efficient and took all the anxiety out of the Venice airport trips. Cannot find any faults. Would definitely recommend!
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