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

ACTV water bus on Venice's Grand Canal approaching Rialto Bridge.
Guests on Vaporetto ACTV water bus cruising through Venice canals.
Aerial view of Doge's Palace in Venice with boats navigating the Grand Canal.
Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background

Get around Venice with unlimited access to Vaporetti (water buses), Lido and the lagoon islands, and access the ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.

    • Enjoy Venice at your own pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days.

    • Activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine—no waiting in line.

    • Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera as often as you like.

    • Travel to Murano, Burano, and Torcello conveniently and cost-effectively.

    • Choose the pass that fits your trip, whether it's a short visit or a week-long adventure.

    • 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

    • ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport

    • Routes no. 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from Germany, France, United States and over 60 countries have loved this experience
    TOSIN GIOVANNI MARIO

    Tosin

    4/5

    Dec, 2024

    Nowhere else that I have seen is the concentration of beauty such. Quite simply, every corner, every canal, every campiello, every palace, every doorway, every bridge, every calle, every narrow alley, every courtyard, every window on which the eye rests is beautiful. Everywhere is beautiful, everywhere the city is suspended in time, anything (except, the train station) that is part of the historic center on the lagoon islands (plus Murano, Burano, Torcello...) exudes beauty. Venice is also unique, without any doubt, but not "only" for being suspended over water, nor for remaining suspended in time. Venice is all these things, but it is also incredibly wonderful, it is really all beautiful. The noisy tourists are there, San Marco is often unlivable because of them, but often it is enough-incredibly-to turn a corner to find yourself in total silence, in the shadow of a secret garden guarded by a decaying palace with an elegant medieval loggia. And the placid canals of the Castello district, surrounded by empty palaces, without inhabitants or stores, when no one passes by. And the lonely bridges over these canals, and almost the unraveling of the elaborate forms of the palaces in the water, and the silence unbroken by the gondolas that skim the water, the thousands of churches with singular facades, the palaces restored or let fall apart, the shady alleys, the courtyards...I prefer the withdrawn Venice of the rii, but there is little that can be denied: what the tourists flock to is also beautiful, very beautiful (and anyway, it is worth repeating, the historic center is vast and labyrinthine, and often at the first crossroads of the tourists nl there is no longer a trace). So many surprises revealed strictly by walking, so many hidden tree-lined campielli with an atmosphere all their own, so many buildings with architecture never seen before, but beautiful, and sunsets over the Cannareggio canal, and airy views from the fondamenta. It would still be necessary to return every now and then, and wander around to satisfy a certain longing for beauty.
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    CHRISTINE SMITH

    Christine

    5/5

    Dec, 2024

    We were a little apprehensive about using vaporetto to get around venice but we needn't have worried. It was so easy to get around and having the 7 day ticket made it so much easier. And views in the dark with the Christmas lights were magical!
    Livermore Hanin

    Livermore

    5/5

    Nov, 2024

    Using the Vaporetto in Venice is the ideal way to discover its neighborhoods and the splendor of this city. The staff are professional and very helpful. Thank you very much.
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    Derchain Véronique

    Derchain

    4/5

    Oct, 2024

    The 4 days we spent in Venice this autumn were magnificent. It's great to get around in the Vaporetto, these buses on the water offer a quick trip with a magnificent view of Venice. However, they could be improved. There are very few seats, so we had to stand, and there's nothing to stand on. There could be vertical and/or horizontal bars on the ceiling; low cost for much better comfort. Otherwise, more seats, benches or folding seats would be welcome. We made 2 wrong turns, the platforms being the same, it's not easy to be sure you're not making a mistake, and the signs on the Vaporetto are not sufficiently visible and even less clear. In spite of this, we loved riding on these buses, which we took during the day and in the evening to see Venice in its magnificent light.
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    Mihalovits Judit Katalin

    Mihalovits

    5/5

    Oct, 2024

    Super , Venice is wonderful.❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
  • Your passport to the city

    With so much to see and do in Venice, figuring your travel routes in the City of Canals should be the least of your worries. If you intend to explore Venice to its maximum without having to take an exorbitantly priced gondola ride to get from one place to the other, then the ACTV Water Bus Pass is your go-to solution.

    Options at your fingertips

    Available in 1, 2, 3 and 7-day variants, you can choose the one that suits your stay, plans and get going around Venice; economically and comfortably.

    Seamless activation

    • Your voucher includes a unique PNR code, which you can use to collect your pass at any ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection.

    • The pass is valid for the selected duration and activates from the moment of first validation.

    • Use your pass anytime within 24 months from the purchase date.

    • The ACTV/AVM validity period begins upon first use after purchase.

  • What to bring

    • A valid ID or passport for verification.

    • Keep your mobile voucher handy with the PNR code for easy redemption.

    What's not allowed

    • Oversized luggage—each passenger can bring up to three pieces, with a total dimension limit of 150 cm.

    Accessibility

    • Most Vaporetti and ACTV buses are wheelchair accessible, but some stops may have limited accessibility.

    • Assistance is available at designated ticket offices if needed.

    Additional Information

    • Children under 6 years travel for free.

    • The pass is valid for 1, 2, 3, or 7 consecutive days from the first validation.

    • Redeem and activate your pass instantly at an ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection spots.

    • Tickets must be validated each time you board a Vaporetto or ACTV bus.

    • Be prepared for some delays, especially during busy peak hours and high seasons.

  • How to Use Your Tickets


    You will receive an ACTV Public Transport Services Voucher via email. Exchange this at the Venezia Unica ticket office at Piazzale Roma and redeem a paper ticket with your voucher. You can also use the Venezia Unica self-service ticket machine present at the ticket office.

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