Enjoy Famous Venice Carnival 2024

Discover Venice's enchanting waterways on a traditional gondola with the flexibility to choose a ride that suits you best.

• Gondolier-assigned seating is ideal for solo travelers. Select a historic route under the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doge's Palace to its prisons!
• Want to share a ride with your travel buddies? Select the guaranteed seating options to ensure you're in the same boat.
• Hear the legends behind all the Venetian landmarks you will pass with live bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages.
• Marvel at the domes of Santa Maria della Salute, the waterfront entrance of the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum, and more.

Inclusions

• 20 or 30-min shared gondola ride in Venice
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier
• Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (if selected)
• Seating guaranteed in the same gondola (if selected)
• Live commentary in English and Italian (if selected)
• Digital app audio commentary in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French & Hindi (if selected)

Exclusions

• Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

• Tip: This experience starts just around the corner from St. Mark's Basilica. Combine your visits and tick off 2 bucket list items in 1 day!
• Please note that the ride includes a 20-min introduction and the entire experience could last up to 50 mins total, depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Don't waste time in ticket queues and unearth the secrets of Venetian politics with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace.
• Discover huge oil paintings and ceiling frescoes in the main hall, like Il Paradiso by Tintoretto, and The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese.
• Take a look at St. Mark's Square and the lagoon from the Porta della Carta, a massive gothic archway with exquisite relishes and sculptures!
• 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.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
• Access to Museo Correr (if selected)
• Access to the Archaeological Museum (if selected)
• Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana (if selected)
• Audio guide in English (if selected)
• Guide book in multiple languages (if selected)

Exclusions

• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi

• Tip: Catch the temporary exhibit The Worlds Of Marco Polo. The Journey Of A 13th Century Venetian Merchant from 6 Apr to 29 Sep 2024.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
• Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• The guide book will be issued on a sharing basis if the reservation is for 2 or more people.
• Kindly carry your own headphones for the audio guide.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Unwrap the legacy of religion and royalty in Venice with the convenience of skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica.
• Add on a multilingual audio guide as you admire the 5 ornate domes, world-famous golden mosaics, and intricate sculptures of this grand church.
• Another ticket upgrade lets you up close to the Pala d'Oro altarpiece, featuring the world's only remaining undamaged Gothic goldsmithing.
• Choose to explore Byzantine treasures, including Persian carpets and silk-silver tapestries, at St. Mark's Museum for a richer experience.
• From the basilica's terrace, enjoy the views of St. Mark's Square and the Venetian skyline, including the Grand Canal and the surrounding historic buildings.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
• Access to Pala d’Oro (as per option selected)
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, Italian & German (as per option selected)
• Skip-the-line access to the Terrace & St. Mark's Museum (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Guided tour

• Tip: Plan to visit the basilica on a weekday as crowds are sparse then, and you will comfortably be able to soak up the church in its entirety.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Say goodbye to the expensive gondola rides and travel around the City of Canals through the value-for-money ACTV Water Bus Pass.
• Get access to unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and the lagoon islands, plus ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.
• With just one pass in hand, which can be activated at any ACTV ticket machine, you can make travel in Venice a hassle-free affair.
• Choose from flexible options: 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, or 7 days, tailoring your travel card to your specific needs.

Inclusions

• 1/2/3/7-day validity
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Exclusions

• ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

• Included in the price of ticket is the transport of 1 luggage piece, the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150cm.
• Be prepared for some delays, especially during busy peak hours and high seasons.

• Firstly, print your confirmation voucher that you will recieve right after your purchase is approved. The voucher comes with a unique PNR code, which must be displayed when requested.
• You can collect your pass by with the PNR code at any of the ACTV automatic ticket machines or at one of the Points of Sale and Collection spots.
• The pass is valid for the number of days you selected and starts from the moment they are validated.
• You can use your pass anytime within 24 months from the date of purchase.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Sign yourself up for a trip down memory lane with this ticket to Venice's finest historic attractions.
• Discover the oldest and most iconic buildings and delve into the history of it all.
• Follow your expert tour guide for more insight about each landmark.
• Some of the intriguing stops include Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica, and Santa Maria Formosa.
• Take your pick of guided tours available in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Inclusions

• Services of expert multilingual tour guide
• Walking tour of Venice’s famous alleys
• Priority entry & guided tour of The Doge’s Palace
• Priority entry & guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica
• Personal audio device

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Food & beverages

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Create your own unique mask at a mask-making workshop led by an artisan instructor at the Prison Palace in Venice's heart.
• Gain valuable lessons on painting and use different techniques under the guidance of master painters available in English, Italian, French or Spanish.
• Choose from 50+ handmade papier-mâché masks and bring home an authentic Venetian souvenir from Venice!
• Use glitter, paint, and various materials to adorn a traditional Venetian carnival mask, culminating in a stunning masterpiece of your own.

Inclusions

• 1-hour mask decoration workshop
• Professional English, Italian, French or Spanish-speaking mask artisan
• Colors and supplies

• Tip: If using papier-mâché masks, consider pre-priming with white paint for a uniform surface and vibrant colors when painting.
• Pets are not allowed inside the workshop.
• People with back problems or mobility impairments might not find this activity comfortable.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• With this cost-saving combo, gain speedy access to 2 iconic symbols of Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge’s Palace.
• Discover 12th-century mosaics in the Transept Chapels of the basilica, and bronze horses and ancient tapestries at St. Mark's Museum.
• At the Doge's Palace, admire the stunning Gothic façade, gilded ceilings, frescoed walls, and an impressive collection of weaponry and armor.
• Uncover iconic artworks within the palace, including Vittore Carpaccio's The Lion of St. Mark and Saint Christopher by Titian.
• Your ticket includes the Venice 3-museum pass, granting you entry to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

Inclusions

St. Mark's Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica

Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
• Access to Museo Correr
• Access to the Archaeological Museum
• Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana

Exclusions

St. Mark's Basilica

• Access to the Pala d'Oro

Doge's Palace

• Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Tip: Take a leisurely walk through the narthex, the entrance vestibule of the basilica, which features beautiful marble floors and intricate carvings.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.