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Combo (Save 5%): 1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass + Doge’s Palace Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): 1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass + Doge’s Palace Tickets
Start: 2025-11-17T12:00:00
End: 2025-11-17T18:00:00
Location: Venice

Vaporetto on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy with historic buildings in view.

Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

Doges Palace in Venice with Gothic architecture and arched colonnades.

Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.

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Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

4.5/5

(9,157)

Kathryn

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Yes, the crowds in Venice are extreme, but once inside the doge's palace because it is so large, it was peaceful and so beautiful absolutely not to be missed. With these tickets, we walked right in. The decoration and paintings are over the top and a beautiful example from that time period. It includes walking over the bridge of sighs and into the prison which I found fascinating.

Stacey

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

This is a family run business that stay true to its ad. Skip the line really meant skip the line. Unlike many other companies. Don't hesitate if you're considering choosing to go with them. The door was fabulous and father and daughter were there to welcome us into the Piazza so we didn't wonder Where we needed to go, again unlike other companies. I highly recommend.

James

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was an awesome opportunity to see so much if Venice in a short time. We were able to catch water bus at any location and spent the day going around Venice using the buses. The directions and terminals were easy to figure out and it helped us see more of Venice, than if we traveled another way. The price if the ticket was resonable and quickly paid for itself.

Unlimited 24-hour access to ACTV waterbuses and land transport across Venice, the lagoon islands, Lido, and the mainland.

Skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace—explore opulent halls, prisons, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs without the wait.

Includes entry to top museums - Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana for a full cultural dive.

Hop on and off waterbuses to reach major sights, hidden gems, or even your hotel—no need for separate tickets.

Best value for a packed day in Venice—combine flexible transport with fast-track access to top attractions and save time and money.

1-Day ACTV Transport Pass

1-day validity from validation

Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands

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).

Access to Trenitalia regional (R & RV) trains within the Venice municipality.

Doge's Palace Tickets

Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

Access to Museo Correr

Access to the Archaeological Museum

Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana

Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and other attractions

Hotel transfers

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Additional transport beyond the included ACTV ticket

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Alexandra
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We entered the palace one hour before closing time and we did not wait at all. One of the most compelling reasons to visit the Doge’s Palace is its architecture and especially the ceilings of the grand halls — they are truly spectacular. Golden Staircase Ceiling has rich stuccoes embellished with gold leaf, frescoed panels, and allegorical figures. The staircase itself is a visual spectacle and sets the tone for what’s above. Sala del Maggior Consiglio- this enormous hall—53 m by 25 m (approx) and once seating 1,000+ nobles—features a wooden ceiling entirely covered with gold and painted canvases, without internal supporting columns. If I were to sum it up: yes, I highly recommend the skip-the-line ticket for the Doge’s Palace, especially if you’re visiting during a busy period. But importantly: go in with an eye for the architecture and ceilings — because those are among the things that set this place apart. If you’re short on time in Venice and want to maximize the experience without waiting in queues, the skip-entry is a smart choice. Make sure you allocate enough time (at least 60-90 minutes) to really savour the large halls, look upward, and absorb the ceiling details (and don’t rush through them).
Madzia
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The truth that it was a good idea to buy the tickets online allowed me to make better use of my time since I would be only 2 days in Venice, the Doge's Palace was worth visiting, by its architect the works of art that has and there is a collection of medieval armor and weapons.
Aljaž
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
All the boats are on time and people are friendly, but the schedule and direction of travel is a mess. It's hard to navigate and figure out on which boat to go, especially if it's your first time in Venice.
Dana
Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was an interesting tour, but the audio guide was difficult to use and listen to live, it didn't follow the sequence of the rooms overlapping with the time allocated for each one.
Wenzel
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great sight, can be visited individually and without time pressure, good lighting of the paintings and exhibits, Correr Museum included,

Unlock the best of Venice in one day—seamless transport with cultural depth, minus the queues.

ACTV 1-Day Pass

Getting started

Validate your ticket before boarding any ACTV vehicle—vaporetto, bus, tram, or People Mover. Look for the yellow validation machines onboard or at stops.

What to expect

Explore Venice and its islands without limits for 24 hours across all main ACTV services.

Features

Hop on/hop off water buses covering Venice, the Lido, and lagoon islands.

Ride land buses in Mestre, Marghera, and other mainland areas.

Use the People Mover to connect from Piazzale Roma to Tronchetto parking.

Doge’s Palace

Getting started

Show your pre-booked ticket at the main entrance in St. Mark’s Square for skip-the-line access. Minor delays possible at security during busy hours.

What to expect

Visit Venice’s most iconic political building, rich with gothic art, dark prison history, and grand chambers.

Features

Skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace.

Visit the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

Walk through the Bridge of Sighs and see the prison cells.

Admire masterpieces by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.

The Doge's Palace

Monday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

St Marks museum

Monday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Tuesday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Wednesday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Thursday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Friday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Saturday	09:30am - 05:15pm
Sunday	02:00pm - 05:15pm

ACTV Ticket use:

All ACTV tickets must be validated before each boarding—failure to do so may result in a fine. Your digital voucher must be redeemed at an ACTV ticket machine or kiosk before use. The 1-Day Pass is valid for 24 hours from first validation and remains valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

Luggage & children:

You may carry up to 3 items of luggage, with combined dimensions not exceeding 150 cm. Children under 6 years travel free on ACTV transport and do not require a ticket.

Doge’s Palace entry:

Skip-the-line access is included, but minor waits may still occur during peak hours.

Entry to the Doge’s Palace is valid only on the selected date and time, while each museum included in the pass can be visited once within 3 months of that date.

Accessibility:

ACTV transport is mostly accessible, but some vaporetto stops may have limited ramp access. Wheelchair user are eligible for reduced tickets.

At the Doge’s Palace, ramps and elevators provide access to most areas, though the Secret Itineraries, Prisons, and Armory are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. The other museums included are wheelchair accessible, but the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio is not.

Photography & restrictions:

Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photography are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace. Strollers, wheelchairs, and large bags (exceeding 150 cm in total dimensions) are not permitted in certain historic sections like the Prisons and Armory.

What to bring:

- A valid photo ID (may be required for museum entry) - Your digital or printed ticket for ACTV and museum access.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID. Students must show a valid student ID.

Redemption point

Please check your final voucher for redemption point details and specific instructions.