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#5 out of 15 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
Gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal near Rialto Bridge with serenading musician.
View of the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica from the gondola ride
Gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal approaching the Bridge of Sighs.
Gondola ride on Venice canal during Carnival with colorful masks and costumes.
Gondola gliding through Venice's Grand Canal with serenading gondolier.
Tourists enjoying a gondola ride on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica with gondola ride, Venice, near Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
4.2(2,165)
Sightseeing Cruises
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20 min
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  • Set off on a 30-minute journey exploring Venice's waterways aboard a traditional gondola.

  • Solo travelers benefit from cost-effective options, and history enthusiasts will love the route under the Bridge of Sighs.

  • Travelling with a group? Choose the guaranteed seating options alongside your travel companions.

  • Upgrade for bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages, revealing facts behind the Venetian landmarks you'll pass.

  • Marvel at Santa Maria della Salute's domes, the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum's waterfront entrance, and more during your gondola ride.

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  • Set off on a 30-minute journey exploring Venice's waterways aboard a traditional gondola.

  • Solo travelers benefit from cost-effective options, and history enthusiasts will love the route under the Bridge of Sighs.

  • Travelling with a group? Choose the guaranteed seating options alongside your travel companions.

  • Upgrade for bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages, revealing facts behind the Venetian landmarks you'll pass.

  • Marvel at Santa Maria della Salute's domes, the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum's waterfront entrance, and more during your gondola ride.

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€38.50
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice, Italy.
Chamber of the Council of Ten in Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, featuring ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate arches and columns in Venice, Italy.
Inside Saint Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace facade with tourists in San Marco Square, Venice.
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  • Glide 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.

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  • Glide 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.

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€30
St. Mark's Basilica facade in Venice with tourists exploring the historic site.
Group of friends exploring San Marco Square, Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica in the background.
St. Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
Tourists exploring the interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy with Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists in Venice, Italy, highlighting architectural details.
Aerial view of San Marco Square and Basilica of Saint Mark during a helicopter tour over Venice.
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  • Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.

  • Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.

  • Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.

  • Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.

  • Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.

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  • Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.

  • Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.

  • Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.

  • Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.

  • Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.

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€6
Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising through Venices Grand Canal with passengers onboard
ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal approaching Rialto Bridge.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising through Venice canals.
Aerial view of Doge's Palace in Venice with boats navigating the Grand Canal.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background
Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings in view.
View of Castello and San Marco from a vaporetto on Venice's Grand Canal.
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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.

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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.

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€25
Woman at Murano Island, Venice, Italy.
San Marco Venice view from boat
Couple exploring colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Italy.
Artisan crafting glass at Murano workshop, demonstrating traditional glass blowing techniques in Venice, Italy.
Burano Lace Museum.
Burano lace school building with colorful facades and canal in Burano, Italy.
Murano and Burano Islands boat tour with live commentary, featuring colorful houses and glass factory visit.
Murano glassblower shaping molten glass in a workshop, showcasing traditional techniques in Venice, Italy.
Murano glass artisan shaping molten glass during a workshop, Venice, Italy.
Santi Maria e Donato Basilica in the background, Venice day tour.
Tre Ponti Bridge over colorful canal houses on Burano Island, Venice.
Colorful houses in Burano with people strolling along the canal, Venice, Italy.
Burano Island colorful houses along canal with boats, Venice day tour.
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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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  • 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
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tour group.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica on Absolute Venice Walking Tour.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tourists on a guided walking tour.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica on Absolute Venice Walking Tour.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tourists exploring the historic architecture.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tourists exploring the historic architecture.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica on Absolute Venice Walking Tour.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tour group.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica on Absolute Venice Walking Tour.
Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica in Venice with tourists on a guided walking tour.
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4 hr
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  • 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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  • 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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€126
Young woman painting the mask at Mask Workshop, Venice
Mask making artist helping a visitor at Mask Workshop, Venice
People making masks at Mask Workshop, Venice
Masks kept for drying at Mask Workshop, Venice
Masks drying after being painted at Mask Workshop, Venice
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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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  • 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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€57
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists, Venice Museum and Doge's Palace in background.
St. Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate arches and columns in Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists in Venice, Italy, highlighting architectural details.
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
Flexible duration
  • Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

  • See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

  • Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

  • Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.

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  • Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

  • See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

  • Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

  • Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.

from €36
€34.92

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ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal approaching Rialto Bridge.
Aerial view of Doge's Palace in Venice with boats navigating the Grand Canal.
St. Mark's Basilica facade in Venice with tourists exploring the historic site.
Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings in view.
Chamber of the Council of Ten in Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, featuring ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising through Venice canals.
Inside Saint Mark's Basilica
Group of friends exploring San Marco Square, Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica in the background.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
Tourists exploring the interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy with Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide
Flexible duration
  • One smart combo that saves money, cuts queue time, and covers Venice’s must-see landmarks and transport in a day.

  • Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace, plus access the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Breeze into St. Mark’s Basilica through a priority entrance and admire its golden mosaics and the iconic Pala d’Oro.

  • Enjoy unlimited travel across Venice, the lagoon islands, and the mainland for 24 hours with the ACTV transport pass.

  • Visit Murano, Burano, Lido, and more with ease using vaporetti, buses, trams, and the People Mover.

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  • One smart combo that saves money, cuts queue time, and covers Venice’s must-see landmarks and transport in a day.

  • Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace, plus access the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Breeze into St. Mark’s Basilica through a priority entrance and admire its golden mosaics and the iconic Pala d’Oro.

  • Enjoy unlimited travel across Venice, the lagoon islands, and the mainland for 24 hours with the ACTV transport pass.

  • Visit Murano, Burano, Lido, and more with ease using vaporetti, buses, trams, and the People Mover.

from €61
€54.90

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Dirk Urban

Dirk

5/5
The ticket could be booked online in advance. Picking it up at the designated machine with the assigned code worked well. The tickets always worked reliably. The individual lines have a good frequency and are very reliable.
Carlo Tarconi

Carlo

5/5
Every little detail as every corner is special.... Then in Burano it was great with the colors and eating at the sports bar....
Joan Rogers
US

Joan

4/5
United States
Great visit. We liked being able to go anytime during the selected day. We went in the afternoon. Not very crowded. We did not really use the audio guide too much. A little clunky to navigate and our phone batteries were low. Would have preferred to use equipment from the venue vs our phones.
Klaus Hoffmann
ES

Klaus

5/5
Spain
We were delighted with the palace. It was great and the entrance fee was justified. There is an elevator on request for people with walking disabilities. Very friendly staff.
Saravanan Jayachandran
GB

Saravanan

4/5
United Kingdom
Traditional gondola with a 20 min ride around the smaller canals of Venice. An audio commentary could have made it more enjoyable.
Mogli Daniele
IT

Mogli

5/5
Italy
Beautiful experience, it makes you seeVenice from a totally different point of view. The girl who was our guide (bilingual tour) was very nice and friendly, not only introduced the gondola experience, but told some interesting facts about the city and the areas visited. Nice and really skillful gondolier, he also reserved some "tidbits" for us. All concluded with the virtual reality experience in a different historical context, which was a nice icing on the cake
Victor Vance
US

Victor

5/5
United States
From booking the ticket to entering the sights, everything was effortless and easy. Went totally smoothly and everyone involved was polite and friendly.
Vicki Merkel

Vicki

5/5
I didn't realize this was a "must see" in Venice! Now I tell you GO! The Basilica is breathtaking. Do buy the add on to see the altarpiece.
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