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Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days with Audio Guide

Vaporetto navigating Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
San Marco Venice view from a boat with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.
Passengers on Venice ACTV water bus with view of Grand Canal and historic buildings
Water bus on Venice Grand Canal with historic buildings in the background.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 29 Jul, 2027 without worrying about committing to a date today

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Unlimited Venice transport with a complementary city audio guide—explore freely by land and lagoon, stories included.

    • Hop on vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains with one pass—explore Venice and beyond with zero hassle.

    • Includes a multilingual city audio guide that brings local legends, landmarks, and islands to life as you travel.

    • Island-hopping made easy. Glide to Murano, Burano, and more without buying individual tickets—perfect for spontaneous day trips.

    • Choose from 2, 3, or 7-day passes to match your pace—ideal whether you're city-hopping or slow-traveling.

    • From short transfers to lagoon ferries, this pass takes care of the logistics needs across the city's transport network so you can focus on Venice.

    • 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

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

    • Digital city audio guide

    • ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport

    • Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

  • These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.

  • These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

  • Explore Venice and its islands on your own schedule with unlimited vaporetto access—now with a multilingual audio guide that brings the sights to life as you cruise.

    Getting started

    Start at any ACTV vaporetto stop in Venice, Lido, or the lagoon islands. Scan your pass at the ticket machine or onboard validator before boarding. You’ll need to revalidate the pass each time you ride. The audio guide works offline—just download it in advance and plug in your earphones as you go.

    What to expect

    Murano

    Famous for its glassmaking legacy, Murano invites you to peek into workshops and browse glittering glass souvenirs.

    Burano

    A photographer’s dream, Burano charms with lace shops, gelato stops, and postcard-perfect canals lined with candy-colored houses.

    Torcello

    Torcello offers quiet, greenery, and history—walk past fields to see its ancient cathedral and peaceful countryside paths.

    Features

    • Unlimited travel on ACTV vaporetto lines for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days

    • Access to ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera, and mainland Venice

    • Free use of the People Mover

    • Optional upgrade: Multilingual city audio guide with offline access

    • Children under 6 ride free without a ticket

    Wrapping up

    Your pass is valid until the end of your selected duration—finish your ride wherever you like, with no fixed endpoint.

  • What to bring

    • A valid ID or passport for verification.

    • Keep your mobile voucher handy with the PNR code for easy redemption.

    What's not allowed

    • Oversized luggage—each passenger can bring up to three pieces, with a total dimension limit of 150 cm.

    Accessibility

    • Most Vaporetti and ACTV buses are wheelchair accessible, but some stops may have limited accessibility.

    • Assistance is available at designated ticket offices if needed.

    Additional Information

    • Children under 6 years travel for free.

    • The pass is valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 consecutive days from the first validation.

    • Redeem and activate your pass instantly at an ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection spots.

    • Tickets must be validated each time you board a Vaporetto or ACTV bus.

    • While pre-booking tickets saves you from long queues, please note that there may still be some waiting time during peak hours and high season.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

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

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