Explore at your pace
See the best of Venice in a day with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus unlimited travel across the city and lagoon with a 1-day ACTV pass—all in one value-packed combo.
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One smart combo that saves money, cuts queue time, and covers Venice’s must-see landmarks and transport in a day.
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Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace, plus access the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
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Breeze into St. Mark’s Basilica through a priority entrance and admire its golden mosaics and the iconic Pala d’Oro.
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Enjoy unlimited travel across Venice, the lagoon islands, and the mainland for 24 hours with the ACTV transport pass.
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Visit Murano, Burano, Lido, and more with ease using vaporetti, buses, trams, and the People Mover.
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1-Day ACTV Transport Pass
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1-day validity from validation
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Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
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Access to ACTV land buses within Venice mainland, Mestre, and Marghera; Trams within Venice and Mestre; People Mover (connecting Piazzale Roma to the Tronchetto parking area).
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Access to Trenitalia regional (R & RV) trains within the Venice municipality.
Doge's Palace Tickets
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Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
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Access to Museo Correr
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Access to the Archaeological Museum
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Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
St. Mark's Basilica Tickets
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
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ACTV Pass
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Transfers to/from Marco Polo Airport
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ACTV water-bus line no. 16
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Alilaguna and ATVO lines
St. Mark's Basilica
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Guided tour of the Basilica
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Access to Pala d'Oro & Bell Tower
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Meals and personal expenses
Doge's Palace
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Audio guide
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Guided tour
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Make the most of your day in Venice with this all-in-one combo: skip long queues, explore must-see landmarks, and travel across the city’s lagoon network with ease.
Doge’s Palace
Getting started
Show your ticket at the priority entrance to the Doge’s Palace in St. Mark’s Square. Carry a valid ID for verification if needed.
What to expect
A Gothic masterpiece that once housed the rulers of Venice.
Features
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Opulent halls with Renaissance art
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The legendary Bridge of Sighs
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Access to three additional museums
St. Mark’s Basilica
Getting started
Head to the skip-the-line entrance at your selected time slot. Arrive 10 minutes early with your ticket and ID for smooth entry.
What to expect
Venice’s most iconic church, famed for its Byzantine architecture and mosaics.
Features
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Golden mosaic ceilings
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Pala d’Oro altarpiece
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Historic crypt and relics
1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass
Getting started
Activate your pass by validating it before your first ride at any ACTV machine. Valid for 24 hours post-activation.
What to expect
Freedom to hop on/off vaporetti, trams, and buses throughout Venice and its islands.
Features
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Access to major lines on Grand Canal and beyond
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Includes Murano, Burano, Giudecca, Lido
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Covers buses, trams, and the People Mover
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What to bring
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Valid photo ID and voucher to redeem your ACTV transport pass.
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Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.
What’s not allowed
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Photography is strictly prohibited inside St. Mark’s Basilica.
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Unvalidated ACTV tickets may result in fines—validate before each boarding.
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Access to Doge’s Palace Secret Itineraries, Prisons, and Armory is restricted for wheelchair users and strollers.
Accessibility
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St. Mark’s Basilica is wheelchair and stroller accessible via the Porta dei Fiori ramp.
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The upper-floor museum at the basilica has lift and stair lift access.
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Doge’s Palace offers general accessibility but excludes some areas like the Armory and Prisons.
Additional information
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The ACTV pass includes 24-hour access from first validation, and carries up to 3 luggage items.
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Children under 6 ride free on ACTV transport; no ticket required.
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Doge’s Palace tickets are valid only on the date selected during booking.
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Museum Pass (for Correr, Archaeological Museum, Biblioteca Marciana) is valid for 3 months after your Doge's Palace visit; access all museums on the same day.
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Skip-the-line entry helps avoid long queues at St. Mark’s Basilica, which can exceed 1–2 hours during peak times.
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Your vouchers will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
1-Day ACTV Pass
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Exchange this at the Venezia Unica ticket office at Piazzale Roma and redeem a paper ticket with your voucher.
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You can also use the Venezia Unica self-service kiosk at the ticket office.
Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Museums
- Please check your final voucher for redemption details and other specific instructions.
St. Mark's Basilica
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Show your ticket at the St. Mark Basilica.
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Address: P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy.
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Landmark: Entrance is on the left side of the Basilica, please follow the signs for the skip-the-line entrance.
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