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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 on Venice canal near Santa Maria della Salute basilica.
Gondolas passing under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy.
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.
4.1(2,207)
Sightseeing Cruises
Free cancellation
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20 min
  • Set off on a 50-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 50-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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€36
Gondolas in front of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Chamber of the Council of Ten fresco inside Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace arches with tourists using Venice Museum Pass for fast-track entry.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate architecture and central fountain in Venice, Italy.
Interior of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, showcasing ornate columns and detailed mosaics.
San Marco Square in Venice with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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 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.

More details

  • 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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€19.90
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.

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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 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.

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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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€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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€57
Courtyard of Doge's Palace with ornate architecture and statues, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace exterior with columns and statues, Venice, part of 11 museum pass.
Ceiling frescoes in Doge's Palace, Venice, part of the Full Venice Museums Pass.
Venetian palazzo facade along the Grand Canal, part of Doge Palace & Full Venice Museums Pass.
National Archaeological Museum facade with arched windows, Venice.
Venice Natural History Museum facade along the canal, part of Doge Palace & Museums Pass.
Aerial view of Punta della Dogana near Fortuny Museum, Venice.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.

  • Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.

  • Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.

  • Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.

  • Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.

More details

  • Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.

  • Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.

  • Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.

  • Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.

  • Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.

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€40

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It's a beautiful building and the art was amazing. The audio tour was confusing. We often didn't know which room to be in until she started the description and history of the room.
Joan Rogers
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Joan

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May 2025
4/5
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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.
Saravanan Jayachandran
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Saravanan

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

Italy
Apr 2025
5/5
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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
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Victor

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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

Feb 2025
5/5
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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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