Venice Carnival
Prepare for an extraordinary Venetian Carnival extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the splendor of this two-week-long festival, where you can admire the magnificent spectacles, compete in the Venetian Mask competition, and revel in captivating classical concerts!
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Set off on a 30-minute journey exploring Venice's waterways aboard a traditional gondola.
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Solo travelers benefit from cost-effective options, and history enthusiasts will love the route under the Bridge of Sighs.
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Travelling with a group? Choose the guaranteed seating options alongside your travel companions.
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Upgrade for bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages, revealing facts behind the Venetian landmarks you'll pass.
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Marvel at Santa Maria della Salute's domes, the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum's waterfront entrance, and more during your gondola ride.
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Set off on a 30-minute journey exploring Venice's waterways aboard a traditional gondola.
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Solo travelers benefit from cost-effective options, and history enthusiasts will love the route under the Bridge of Sighs.
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Travelling with a group? Choose the guaranteed seating options alongside your travel companions.
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Upgrade for bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages, revealing facts behind the Venetian landmarks you'll pass.
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Marvel at Santa Maria della Salute's domes, the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum's waterfront entrance, and more during your gondola ride.
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Glide past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.
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Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Glide past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.
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Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.
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Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
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Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
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Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
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Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.
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Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.
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Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.
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Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.
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Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.
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Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.
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Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.
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Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.
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Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.
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Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.
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Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.
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Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.
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Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.
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Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.
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Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.
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Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.
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Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.
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See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
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Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
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Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
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Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.
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Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.
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See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
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Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
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Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
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Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.
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Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.
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Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.
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Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.
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Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.
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Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.
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Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.
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Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.
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Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.
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Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.
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Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.
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Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.
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Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.
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Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.
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Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.
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Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins
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Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
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Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
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Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.
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Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity
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Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins
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Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
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Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
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Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.
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Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity
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Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.
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Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.
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Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.
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Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.
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Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.
More details
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Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.
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Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.
-
Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.
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Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.
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Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.
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