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Laila
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
The experience started on a great note by being able to skip the long line and just go in and start going through the different rooms in the Palace. The explanations of the use of each rooms and of the art in them was also very helpful. Even though it was in July, it was not too crowded. I also enjoyed the views to the city from opened windows and the view from the Bridge of sighs was a highlight. Highly recommended visit when in Venice.
Nelly
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5
Doge’s Palace is an essential destination for visitors to Venice—melding drama, history, and visual splendor. The grandeur of its architecture and the emotional contrast between gilded state rooms and somber prisons craft a compelling narrative of power and justice. Guided tours bring hidden areas to life; self-led visits still impress, though reservation is recommended to avoid long waits.
Maree
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5
Skip the line tickets were great as we had no waiting, just walked straight in. Easy directions to follow inside the palace for our self guided tour. If you want to see the art gallery then you have to pay a discounted fee of 2 euro per person. Overall loved the Palace & would recommend this activity as a must do in Venice.
- 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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Meier
Jun, 2025Verified booking
You can just get in and "ship" off without thinking twice. Unfortunately, the vaporettos were on strike when we arrived, so we had to walk everything with our suitcases 😬.
Christine
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Punctual, reliable and very friendly!Roberto
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The ease of getting around Venice and its surroundings Murano, Lido.
Kopp
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Simply beautiful - you MUST have seen it! Great with audioguide ! Also very moderate prices in the coffee house !
Beats
May, 2025Verified booking
The history, it explains so much about Venice.
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.
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.
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Your voucher 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. Students must show a valid student ID.
Redemption point
- Please check your final voucher for redemption point details and specific instructions.
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