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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Skip long lines at busy gondola stations with pre-booked tickets.
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Enjoy a shared 5-seater gondola ride through the Grand Canal and quieter side canals.
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Glide beneath iconic landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs and past St. Mark’s Square.
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See Venice’s highlights including Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Phoenix Theatre, and Accademia Bridge.
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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.
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Enjoy a shared 5-seater gondola ride through the Grand Canal and quieter side canals.
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Glide beneath iconic landmarks like the Bridge of Sighs and past St. Mark’s Square.
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See Venice’s highlights including Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Phoenix Theatre, and Accademia Bridge.
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Upgrade options include private rides, serenades, or a personal photographer for a memorable experience.
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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.
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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.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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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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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.
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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.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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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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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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Skip long lines and step straight into St. Mark’s Basilica through a special entrance, assisted by a dedicated host from start to finish.
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Marvel at 8,000 sq. meters of shimmering mosaics covering every dome, arch, and vault.
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Your ticket also includes entry to Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and the Manfrediniana Art Gallery—valid anytime within 6 months of your Basilica visit.
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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.
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Marvel at 8,000 sq. meters of shimmering mosaics covering every dome, arch, and vault.
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Your ticket also includes entry to Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and the Manfrediniana Art Gallery—valid anytime within 6 months of your Basilica visit.
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Upgrade to include an audio guide and make your visit enriching with commentary on the biblical scenes and Byzantine artistry.
20% off
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Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.
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Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.
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Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.
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Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.
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Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.
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Special 3-day youth pass is available for travellers aged 6–29, offering the same unlimited transport and perks.
More details
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Enjoy unlimited access to Venice’s entire ACTV network—vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains.
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Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Burano, or commute to Mestre with one easy ticket.
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Includes access to the People Mover connecting Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.
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Valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days—choose a pass that fits your travel plans.
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Upgrade with a digital audio guide and turn your commute into a self-paced Venice tour.
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Special 3-day youth pass is available for travellers aged 6–29, offering the same unlimited transport and perks.
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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.
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See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
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Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
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Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
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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.
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See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
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Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
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Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
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Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.
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Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.
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Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.
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Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.
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Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.
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Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.
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Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.
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Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.
More details
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Discover Venice’s oldest and most famous buildings.
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Priority entry to the Basilica and The Doge’s Palace to spend your time inside - not waiting outside.
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Visit St. Mark's Museum and admire archaic objects like the quadriga of St. Mark's.
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Enjoy access to the terrace and St. Mark's Museum on the first floor.
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Listen in to the personal audio systems for fascinating details about the city.
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Stroll through Venice’s characteristic squares or Campos afterward.
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Ticket options offering guided tours in English, French, German, and Spanish are available.
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Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins
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Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
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Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
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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.
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Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity
More details
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Paint your very own Venetian mask and adorn it with feathers, ribbons, or sequins
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Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
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Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
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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.
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Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity
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Explore Venice’s top museums with unlimited public transport using one flexible, value-packed combo.
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Ideal for travelers who want cultural sightseeing and easy mobility without the hassle of separate bookings.
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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.
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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.
More details
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Explore Venice’s top museums with unlimited public transport using one flexible, value-packed combo.
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Ideal for travelers who want cultural sightseeing and easy mobility without the hassle of separate bookings.
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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.
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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.
5% off
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.
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Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.
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Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.
More details
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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.
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Enjoy fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace and key museums, discovering grand halls, armories, prisons, and celebrated art collections at your own pace.
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Save time and money by booking one ticket that covers Venice’s essential cultural landmarks.
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Upgrade with 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.
11% off
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