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Venice Water Bus

Venice's iconic Vaporetto, or water bus, offers a unique way to explore the city's canals and landmarks. Run by ACTV, it stops at sites like St. Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge. Explore ACTV day passes, including airport transfers via water taxis.
Venice Water Bus
ACTV water bus on Venice canal and Doge's Palace facade.
Venice ACTV water bus on Grand Canal with St. Mark's Campanile in background.
Venice ACTV water bus navigating the Grand Canal with historic buildings in view.
Venice ACTV water bus at dock with passengers boarding, surrounded by water and greenery.
San Marco Square in Venice with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate architecture and central fountain in Venice, Italy.
Gondolas in front of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace arches with tourists using Venice Museum Pass for fast-track entry.
Flexible duration
  • Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.

  • Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.

  • Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.

  • Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.

More details

  • Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.

  • Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.

  • Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.

  • Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.

from
€65
Water bus on Venice's Grand Canal with St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in view.
Vaporetto on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy with historic buildings in view.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Doges Palace in Venice with Gothic architecture and arched colonnades.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.
Vaporetto ACTV water bus passing under Rialto Bridge in Venice with tourists onboard.
Doge's Palace aerial view with boats on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile in Venice with empty outdoor seating in foreground.
Visitor observing art during a tour at Doge’s Palace, Venice.
Ceiling frescoes and ornate details in Biblioteca Marciana, Venice, Italy.
View of Venice canal and bridge from the Bridge of Sighs.
Flexible duration
  • Unlimited 24-hour access to ACTV waterbuses and land transport across Venice, the lagoon islands, Lido, and the mainland.
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace—explore opulent halls, prisons, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs without the wait.
  • Includes entry to top museums - Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana for a full cultural dive.
  • Hop on and off waterbuses to reach major sights, hidden gems, or even your hotel—no need for separate tickets.
  • Best value for a packed day in Venice—combine flexible transport with fast-track access to top attractions and save time and money.

More details

  • Unlimited 24-hour access to ACTV waterbuses and land transport across Venice, the lagoon islands, Lido, and the mainland.
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace—explore opulent halls, prisons, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs without the wait.
  • Includes entry to top museums - Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana for a full cultural dive.
  • Hop on and off waterbuses to reach major sights, hidden gems, or even your hotel—no need for separate tickets.
  • Best value for a packed day in Venice—combine flexible transport with fast-track access to top attractions and save time and money.
from €55
€52.25

5% off

Venice ACTV water taxi near Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal.
Vaporetto cruising on the Grand Canal in Venice with colorful buildings in the background.
San Marco Venice view from a boat with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.
Passengers on Venice ACTV water bus with view of Ponte dell'Accademia and Santa Maria della Salute.
Water bus on Venice Grand Canal with historic buildings and Santa Maria della Salute in the background.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.
Venice ACTV water bus navigating canal with historic buildings in background.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Hop on vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains with one pass—explore Venice and beyond with zero hassle.

  • Includes a multilingual city audio guide that brings local legends, landmarks, and islands to life as you travel.

  • Island-hopping made easy. Glide to Murano, Burano, and more without buying individual tickets—perfect for spontaneous day trips.

  • Choose from 2, 3, or 7-day passes to match your pace—ideal whether you're city-hopping or slow-traveling.

  • From short transfers to lagoon ferries, this pass takes care of the logistics needs across the city's transport network so you can focus on Venice.

More details

  • Hop on vaporetti, buses, trams, and even regional trains with one pass—explore Venice and beyond with zero hassle.

  • Includes a multilingual city audio guide that brings local legends, landmarks, and islands to life as you travel.

  • Island-hopping made easy. Glide to Murano, Burano, and more without buying individual tickets—perfect for spontaneous day trips.

  • Choose from 2, 3, or 7-day passes to match your pace—ideal whether you're city-hopping or slow-traveling.

  • From short transfers to lagoon ferries, this pass takes care of the logistics needs across the city's transport network so you can focus on Venice.

from
€30
Gondolas on the Grand Canal in Venice with Turbopass logo.
Crowd in front of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, with ornate domes and arches.
Gondola on Grand Canal with Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard in Venice, featuring statues and historic architecture.
Doge Palace chamber with ornate gold detailing and historical paintings in Venice.
Basilica of San Pietro di Castello with bell tower, Venice waterfront.
Renaissance architecture of Biblioteca Marciana in Venice, part of the Venice City Pass attractions.
Venice canal with stone bridge and colorful buildings, part of Venice City Pass attractions.
Gondola ride under a bridge in Venice, Italy, part of the Venice City Pass attractions.
Gondola on Venice canal with passengers, part of Venice Turbopass experience.
Venice canal with boats and colorful buildings, part of Venice City Pass attractions.
Colorful Murano glass art display at Murano Glass Museum, Venice.
Ca Pesaro baroque marble palace on Grand Canal, Venice, in summer.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Extended validity
1 more
  • Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.

  • Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.

  • Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.

  • Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

More details

  • Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.

  • Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.

  • Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.

  • Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

from €109.90
€93.42

15% off

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