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See Venice the smart way—skip Basilica lines and travel freely by boat or bus for a day, all with one easy, money-saving combo ticket.
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Ride Venice’s water buses and land transport freely across the city, lagoon islands, and the mainland—no need to buy separate tickets.
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Hop between Murano, Burano, Lido, and neighborhoods like Dorsoduro and Cannaregio without transport hassles.
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Walk past the long queues and step into one of Venice’s golden masterpiece - the St. Mark's Basilica, without the wait.
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Admire the opulent Byzantine interiors and glittering domes of the Basilica at your own pace.
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This combo gives you priority access to Venice’s biggest highlight and unlimited public transport—all in one ticket.
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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.
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
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Unlock Venice’s sacred and scenic side with this combo ticket—skip the long lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and travel freely across the city with a 24-hour ACTV pass.
St. Mark’s Basilica
Getting started
Arrive at St. Mark’s Square and head to the fast-track entry line for the basilica. Have your ticket ready for scanning. Security checks are mandatory. Ensure your shoulders and knees are covered to gain entry.
What to expect
St. Mark’s Basilica is Venice’s crown jewel—renowned for its golden mosaics and Byzantine design.
Features
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Marvel at over 8,000 square meters of shimmering mosaics.
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Admire the glittering Pala d’Oro altarpiece, crafted with gold and gemstones.
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Take in the basilica’s architecture, a fusion of Eastern and Western influences.
ACTV Public Transport Pass (24-hour)
Getting started
Validate your ticket before boarding any ACTV service. The 24-hour validity starts at the time of first validation. Tickets can be scanned at ACTV vaporetto stops or onboard buses and trams.
What to expect
The ACTV pass is your gateway to seamless travel across Venice—by water and land.
Features
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Hop on and off vaporetti across Venice’s canals and lagoon islands.
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Ride ACTV buses through Mestre and Venice’s mainland neighborhoods.
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Access trams and the People Mover for quick transfers around the city.
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Includes Trenitalia regional trains within the Venice municipality.
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What to bring
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Valid photo ID for verification
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Printed or digital ticket for ACTV transport and basilica access
What’s not allowed
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Photography inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Sleeveless tops, shorts, or skirts above the knee inside the basilica
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Large bags or suitcases (storage not available at the basilica)
Accessibility
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Both the basilica and ACTV services are accessible to wheelchair users
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Dedicated ramps and stair lifts available in the basilica
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Wheelchair tickets for ACTV are available at a discounted rate
Additional information
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Free ACTV access for children under 6
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Luggage allowance: up to 3 pieces per person, max combined size 150 cm
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All ACTV tickets must be validated before each boarding—failing to do so may result in a fine. You can redeem your ACTV voucher at a ticket machine or kiosk.
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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.
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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