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Experience the best of the 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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Slide 1 of 5, Person painting a colorful mask at a workshop with masks hanging on the wall.
Person painting a colorful mask at a workshop with masks hanging on the wall.
1 hr 15 mins
  • Paint your very own Venetian mask.

  • 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.

  • 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.

from
€49.90
Slide 1 of 9, Gondolas on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
Gondolas on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge in Venice.
25 mins - 50 mins
  • Reserve your Venetian gondola experience in advance for a smoother, more organized way to see the city from the water.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute experience that includes check-in, escorted boarding, and a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's canals.

  • A local escort will lead you to your shared gondola, which seats up to 5 guests.

  • Glide through a mix of major waterways and quieter canals, with views of elegant palaces, bridges, and historic facades.

  • Booking ahead helps you secure a set price and avoid last-minute bargaining or queues at busy boarding spots.

  • You can upgrade with a live singer, route options covering landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Teatro La Fenice, and Accademia, live or recorded commentary, or a photo add-on.

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  • Reserve your Venetian gondola experience in advance for a smoother, more organized way to see the city from the water.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute experience that includes check-in, escorted boarding, and a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's canals.

  • A local escort will lead you to your shared gondola, which seats up to 5 guests.

  • Glide through a mix of major waterways and quieter canals, with views of elegant palaces, bridges, and historic facades.

  • Booking ahead helps you secure a set price and avoid last-minute bargaining or queues at busy boarding spots.

  • You can upgrade with a live singer, route options covering landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs, Teatro La Fenice, and Accademia, live or recorded commentary, or a photo add-on.

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€37
Slide 1 of 14, Gondolas in front of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Gondolas in front of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Turn one booking into a pass, with timed entry to Doge's Palace plus access to Correr, Archaeological and Marciana museums in one go.

  • Arrive at your reserved time, show your booking confirmation and head inside without last-minute purchase stress, then start exploring inside.

  • Shape your own route through rooms and staircases, setting your pace for the visit and choosing when to pause or move on along the way.

  • Use your booking to enter Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the monumental rooms of Biblioteca Marciana, exploring at leisure.

  • Choose how you explore, either independently or with an English-speaking guide, a digital audio guide, entry to St. Marks Basilica, or a guided tour of the palace and basilica in English.

More details
  • Turn one booking into a pass, with timed entry to Doge's Palace plus access to Correr, Archaeological and Marciana museums in one go.

  • Arrive at your reserved time, show your booking confirmation and head inside without last-minute purchase stress, then start exploring inside.

  • Shape your own route through rooms and staircases, setting your pace for the visit and choosing when to pause or move on along the way.

  • Use your booking to enter Correr Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the monumental rooms of Biblioteca Marciana, exploring at leisure.

  • Choose how you explore, either independently or with an English-speaking guide, a digital audio guide, entry to St. Marks Basilica, or a guided tour of the palace and basilica in English.

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€35
Slide 1 of 8, St. Mark's Basilica facade at sunrise in Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica facade at sunrise in Venice, Italy.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Step into St. Mark’s Basilica through a dedicated hosted entrance and avoid the regular ticketing crowds.

  • See 8,000 sq. meters of golden mosaics, soaring domes, marble details, and Byzantine architecture inside the basilica.

  • Follow a marked route designed for a smooth 20-minute visit through the basilica’s key interiors.

  • Get host assistance at entry, with your voucher exchanged for the official ticket at the meeting point.

  • Upgrade to add an audio guide, Pala d’Oro access, or entry to the Terrace and St. Mark’s Museum.

More details
  • Step into St. Mark’s Basilica through a dedicated hosted entrance and avoid the regular ticketing crowds.

  • See 8,000 sq. meters of golden mosaics, soaring domes, marble details, and Byzantine architecture inside the basilica.

  • Follow a marked route designed for a smooth 20-minute visit through the basilica’s key interiors.

  • Get host assistance at entry, with your voucher exchanged for the official ticket at the meeting point.

  • Upgrade to add an audio guide, Pala d’Oro access, or entry to the Terrace and St. Mark’s Museum.

from Original price€21.25
€17

20% off

Slide 1 of 7, Vaporetto ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal with passengers onboard.
Vaporetto ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal with passengers onboard.
Explore at your pace
  • 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
Slide 1 of 13, Woman exploring colorful buildings on Burano Island, Italy.
Woman exploring colorful buildings on Burano Island, Italy.
4 hrs 30 mins - 5 hrs 30 mins
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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 factory.

  • 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 factory.

  • 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.

from
€25
Slide 1 of 10, Crowd in front of St Mark's Basilica, Venice, with flags of Italy and EU.
Crowd in front of St Mark's Basilica, Venice, with flags of Italy and EU.
4 hrs
  • Join a guided walk that combines Venice’s quieter alleys with reserved access inside two landmark sites for a focused look at the city’s power and faith.

  • Meet your expert guide and set off on foot through Venice’s lanes, then use your reserved entries to head straight inside the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

  • Follow your guide through the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with included entry, covering grand halls, chapels, and key corners of Venice's civic life.

  • Use your personal audio device to catch every detail as your guide explains artworks, stories, and political intrigues inside both venues during the walking tour.

  • Choose your preferred language option at booking, with expert English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guides available for this small walking group experience.

More details
  • Join a guided walk that combines Venice’s quieter alleys with reserved access inside two landmark sites for a focused look at the city’s power and faith.

  • Meet your expert guide and set off on foot through Venice’s lanes, then use your reserved entries to head straight inside the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

  • Follow your guide through the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with included entry, covering grand halls, chapels, and key corners of Venice's civic life.

  • Use your personal audio device to catch every detail as your guide explains artworks, stories, and political intrigues inside both venues during the walking tour.

  • Choose your preferred language option at booking, with expert English, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guides available for this small walking group experience.

from
€144
Slide 1 of 16, St. Mark's Basilica exterior in Venice with ornate facade and domes at sunset.
St. Mark's Basilica exterior in Venice with ornate facade and domes at sunset.
Explore at your pace
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.
More details
  • 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 Original price€56.25
€49.40

12% off

Slide 1 of 7, Courtyard of Doge's Palace with ornate architecture and statues, Venice, Italy.
Courtyard of Doge's Palace with ornate architecture and statues, Venice, Italy.
Extended validity
Explore at your pace
  • Plan a culture packed Venice stay with one simple pass that combines Doge's Palace access with entries to key civic museums in the city and lagoon.

  • Start at Doge's Palace with your pre-booked timed entry, present your voucher at the admission desks, then head inside to explore at your own pace.

  • Use the same pass to visit Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana in and around St. Mark's Square.

  • Continue across Venice with entry to Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' Pesaro, Mocenigo Palace, Carlo Goldoni's house, the Natural History Museum, Fortuny Museum, and more island venues.

More details
  • Plan a culture packed Venice stay with one simple pass that combines Doge's Palace access with entries to key civic museums in the city and lagoon.

  • Start at Doge's Palace with your pre-booked timed entry, present your voucher at the admission desks, then head inside to explore at your own pace.

  • Use the same pass to visit Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana in and around St. Mark's Square.

  • Continue across Venice with entry to Ca' Rezzonico, Ca' Pesaro, Mocenigo Palace, Carlo Goldoni's house, the Natural History Museum, Fortuny Museum, and more island venues.

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€50

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What our guests say

Wouter V

Solo
Last week
Great gondola ride including an unexpected VR presentation and a short guided tour of Venice. The gondola ride was short, but it was truly special to see areas of the city that are only accessible by boat. Even though it's touristy, experiencing this is definitely recommended!

Venice Grand Canal Classic Gondola Ride

Dieter I

Switzerland
Solo
2 weeks ago

+6 more

Full of beautiful nature, culture, and wonderful encounters with lovely, friendly people! And a lively boat traffic! Thank you!

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

Uwe F

Couple
3 weeks ago
Easy booking, easy ticket activation, and cruising from one end of Venice to the other from morning till night without any problems 💪🏻👍🏻

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

Dianne L

Australia
Solo
Sep 2026

+3 more

Guide was easy to find. Tour was great. Guide was really knowledgeable and gave us time to take pics. St Mark's is truly amazing.

Combo: St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets + St.Mark's Museums and Doge's Palace Access with Optional ACTV Transport Pass

Nitasha C

Canada
Couple
Sep 2026

+2 more

Easy to find the group, the tour guide was lovely and engaged with the group well. The tour of the basilica was brief (20mins). We didn't go up to the second level for some reason and stayed on the main level only. Would have been nice if the guide allowed little pauses between areas to just take photographs as it can be hard to get good pictures while also listening and being respectful to the guide giving us information. The second part of the ticket to the doges palace is self guided and was nice to do at our own pace. Don't skip the palace, it's stunning. They have free audio guides available for download, download the app beforehand (MUVE app). They have lists on the app you can download so that you don't have to do it at the locations. Very handy.

St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets with Skip-the-Line Access

Daniel B

Argentina
Couple
Sep 2026
Our guide, Serena, explained aspects of Burano and Murano to us throughout the entire tour. And the glassblowing visit was fantastic!!!

Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Paul D

Couple
Aug 2026
Headout allowed us entry on short notice which was appreciated due to limited time available to us. The palace was impressive

Doge's Palace Skip the Line Tickets

Alison F

United Kingdom
Couple
Aug 2026
A great visit. Unhurried and not too long. Visitor numbers were kept to a level where it did not feel crowded. We loved the water bus rides too.

Doge's Palace Skip the Line Tickets

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