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#5 out of 17 in Venice

Venice Carnival

Prepare for an extraordinary Venetian Carnival extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the splendor of this two-week-long festival, where you can admire the magnificent spectacles, compete in the Venetian Mask competition, and revel in captivating classical concerts!

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Venice Carnival
Gondolas on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
Gondola ride through Venice canal with vibrant buildings and flowers.
Gondolas passing under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy.
Gondola with passengers on a canal in Venice during evening shared ride.
Gondola on Venice canal near Santa Maria della Salute basilica.
Gondola ride through Venice canal during Carnival with passengers and gondolier.
Gondoliers navigating gondolas through a narrow canal in Venice.
Gondola ride through narrow canal in Venice with tourists and gondolier.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum along Venice's Grand Canal with gondola passing by.
3.8(870)
Sightseeing Cruises
Free cancellation
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20 min
  • Skip long lines at busy gondola stations with pre-booked tickets.

  • Enjoy a shared 5-seater gondola ride through the Grand Canal and quieter side canals.

  • Glide beneath iconic landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs and past St. Mark’s Square.

  • See Venice’s highlights including Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Phoenix Theatre, and Accademia Bridge.

  • Upgrade options include private rides, serenades, or a personal photographer for a memorable experience.

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  • Skip long lines at busy gondola stations with pre-booked tickets.

  • Enjoy a shared 5-seater gondola ride through the Grand Canal and quieter side canals.

  • Glide beneath iconic landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs and past St. Mark’s Square.

  • See Venice’s highlights including Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Phoenix Theatre, and Accademia Bridge.

  • Upgrade options include private rides, serenades, or a personal photographer for a memorable experience.

from
€36
Gondolas in front of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceiling and historic paintings, Venice.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Chamber of the Council of Ten fresco inside Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
View of Venice canal and bridge from the Bridge of Sighs.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate gilded ceiling and Renaissance paintings, Venice.
Doge Palace armoury display with swords, maces, and armor in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace arches with tourists using Venice Museum Pass for fast-track entry.
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice.
Sculptures and fresco in the Doge's Palace, Venice, depicting classical figures and ornate details.
Painting in Doge's Palace depicting historical figures and religious scene, Venice, Italy.
Ceiling paintings and ornate details in the Four Doors Room, Doge's Palace, Venice.
Entrance of the Doge's Palace with ornate sculptures in Piazza San Marco, Venice.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Breeze past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.

  • Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.

  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.

  • This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Upgrade for a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French, for insights on the life and times of Venice's erstwhile rulers.

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  • Breeze past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.

  • Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.

  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.

  • This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Upgrade for a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French, for insights on the life and times of Venice's erstwhile rulers.

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€35
St. Mark's Basilica facade at sunrise in Venice, Italy.
Friends enjoying San Marco Square, Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica in the background.
Mosaic and marble columns inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice.
Interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, showcasing ornate mosaics and architecture.
St. Mark's Basilica altar with ornate decorations and religious iconography in Venice, Italy.
Interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with ornate golden mosaics and statues.
St. Mark's Basilica facade with detailed sculptures and ornate decorations in Venice.
Aerial view of San Marco Square and Basilica of Saint Mark during a helicopter tour in Venice.
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Skip long lines and step straight into St. Mark’s Basilica through a special entrance, assisted by a dedicated host from start to finish.

  • Marvel at 8,000 sq. meters of shimmering mosaics covering every dome, arch, and vault.

  • Your ticket also includes entry to Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and the Manfrediniana Art Gallery—valid anytime within 6 months of your Basilica visit.

  • Upgrade to include an audio guide and make your visit enriching with commentary on the biblical scenes and Byzantine artistry.

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  • Skip long lines and step straight into St. Mark’s Basilica through a special entrance, assisted by a dedicated host from start to finish.

  • Marvel at 8,000 sq. meters of shimmering mosaics covering every dome, arch, and vault.

  • Your ticket also includes entry to Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and the Manfrediniana Art Gallery—valid anytime within 6 months of your Basilica visit.

  • Upgrade to include an audio guide and make your visit enriching with commentary on the biblical scenes and Byzantine artistry.

from €18
€14.40

20% off

Vaporetto ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal with passengers onboard.
ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal near Rialto Bridge.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace aerial view with boats on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.
Vaporetto on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy with historic buildings in view.
Vaporetto passengers view Castello and San Marco, Venice.
Flexible duration
  • Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.

  • Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.

  • Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.

  • Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.

  • Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.

  • Special 3-day youth pass is available for travellers aged 6–29, offering the same unlimited transport and perks.

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  • Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.

  • Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.

  • Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.

  • Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.

  • Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.

  • Special 3-day youth pass is available for travellers aged 6–29, offering the same unlimited transport and perks.

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€25
Woman exploring colorful buildings on Burano Island, Italy.
San Marco Venice view from a boat with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.
Couple walking along colorful canal in Burano, Italy.
Artisan crafting glass at Murano workshop using traditional glass blowing techniques.
Tour group observing lace-making demonstration at Lace Museum in Burano.
Elderly woman crafting lace at Burano lace school.
Boat tour guide giving live commentary to passengers on Murano and Burano Islands tour.
Glass artisan shaping molten glass in Murano workshop.
Glassblower working at furnace in Murano workshop.
Santi Maria e Donato Basilica with bell tower in Murano, Italy, viewed from canal.
Colorful houses and boats along the canal near Tre Ponti Bridge, Burano island, Venice.
Colorful houses along Burano canal with people walking and boats docked.
Colorful houses and canal with boats on Burano Island, Italy.
Free cancellation
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4 hr
2 more
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.

  • See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.

  • Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.

  • Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.

  • Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.

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  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.

  • See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.

  • Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.

  • Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.

  • Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.

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€30
Crowd in front of St Mark's Basilica, Venice, with flags of Italy and EU.
Tourists gather outside Doge's Palace in Venice during a walking tour.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate architecture in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate gold ceiling and historic paintings, Venice walking tour.
Visitors ascending staircase inside Doge's Palace, Venice.
Staircase with statues at Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Courtyard of Doge's Palace, Venice, featuring ornate architecture and statues.
Dome and facade details of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
Mosaic detail of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, featuring religious figures and intricate designs.
Mosaic detail above entrance of St Mark's Basilica, Venice, featuring religious figures and intricate carvings.
Free cancellation
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4 hr
  • Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.

  • Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.

  • Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.

  • Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.

  • Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.

  • Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.

  • Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.

More details

  • Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.

  • Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.

  • Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.

  • Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.

  • Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.

  • Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.

  • Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.

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€144
Person painting a colorful mask at a workshop with masks hanging on the wall.
Couple painting masks at a workshop, surrounded by colorful masks and art supplies.
Participants painting masks at a workshop table with various art supplies.
Colorful masks being painted at a workshop table with various paints and brushes.
Colorful Venetian masks on a workshop table for a mask painting activity.
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Heritage Experiences
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1 hr
  • Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins

  • Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.

  • Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.

  • Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.

  • Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity

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  • Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins

  • Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.

  • Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.

  • Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.

  • Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity

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€47.50
Doge's Palace and canal view with boats in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace aerial view with boats on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy.
Colorful glass sculptures in a Venice museum exhibit.
ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal near Rialto Bridge.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Entrance of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice with ornate sculptures.
Doge's Palace in Venice with tourists in the courtyard, part of the Venice Museums Pass.
Venetian glass vases displayed in a museum, part of the Venice Museums Pass.
Venice sunrise at St. Mark's Square with people and pigeons, near Doge's Palace.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.
Vaporetto passengers view Castello and San Marco, Venice.
Flexible duration
  • Explore Venice’s top museums with unlimited public transport using one flexible, value-packed combo.

  • Ideal for travelers who want cultural sightseeing and easy mobility without the hassle of separate bookings.

  • Access Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and other major sites with a single museums pass valid for six months, and explore Venetian art, history, and architecture at your own pace.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on ACTV water buses, buses, and trams, covering the Grand Canal, Murano, Burano, Lido, and major mainland connections, with hop-on, hop-off freedom.

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  • Explore Venice’s top museums with unlimited public transport using one flexible, value-packed combo.

  • Ideal for travelers who want cultural sightseeing and easy mobility without the hassle of separate bookings.

  • Access Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and other major sites with a single museums pass valid for six months, and explore Venetian art, history, and architecture at your own pace.

  • Enjoy unlimited rides on ACTV water buses, buses, and trams, covering the Grand Canal, Murano, Burano, Lido, and major mainland connections, with hop-on, hop-off freedom.

from €75
€71.25

5% off

St. Mark's Basilica exterior in Venice with ornate facade and domes at sunset.
St. Mark's Basilica interior with ornate columns and statues, Venice, Italy.
ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal near Rialto Bridge.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Doge's Palace facade with tourists in St. Mark's Square, Venice, near the waterfront.
Interior view of St. Mark's Basilica with ornate golden mosaics and arches, Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica altar with ornate decorations and religious iconography in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace aerial view with boats on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy.
Vaporetto on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy with historic buildings in view.
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice.
Doge Palace chamber with ornate gold detailing and historical paintings in Venice.
Aerial view of Correr Museum in Venice with people walking in the courtyard.
Ceiling paintings and ornate details in the Four Doors Room, Doge's Palace, Venice.
Bronze Horses of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice exhibit.
Mosaic detail above entrance of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • See Venice through its most important interiors with one well-priced combo that brings the city’s history and culture together.

  • Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and explore its mosaics, domes, marble details, Zen Chapel, and Saint Mark’s relics with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.

  • Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.

  • Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.

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  • See Venice through its most important interiors with one well-priced combo that brings the city’s history and culture together.

  • Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and explore its mosaics, domes, marble details, Zen Chapel, and Saint Mark’s relics with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.

  • Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.

  • Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.

from €53
€46.93

11% off

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These tickets granted us fast and easy access that made entering the palace a smooth journey. We had direct entry through a separate entrance that was conveniently located next to Ponte della Paglia. Definitely a great and worthwhile visit to understand the history behind the Most Serene Republic of Venice!

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The place is truly spectacular. From the wonderfully crafted finishes and paintings, to the wonderful architecture and spaces. The visitor journey is through all the key areas of the building, private quarters, civic spaces, jail, etc. Awesome!

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The water buses in Venice are a great way to explore the city in a relaxed and uncomplicated manner. The lines run regularly, are well organized, and connect all the major sights—from St. Mark's Square to the Grand Canal to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Lido. The trip on the Grand Canal is particularly impressive, offering a unique perspective on the historic palaces. Despite the busy traffic, the service is professional and efficient. The staff are friendly and helpful, even when it gets crowded. The boats are clean, reliable, and offer a pleasant alternative to expensive water taxis. With a day or multi-day ticket, you can explore the entire lagoon flexibly and inexpensively. All in all, the vaporetti are an indispensable part of the Venice experience – practical, atmospheric, and highly recommended.

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