Venice Carnival

Set off on a 30-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.

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.

Skip the lines to the breathtaking St. Mark's Basilica – and add an audio guide to unlock the secrets of Venice's most significant church.

Explore the basilica’s history through its religious architecture including 5 cupolas, Biblical mosaics over its walls and vaults, and its sculptures.

Upgrade your experience to include access to the gothic Pala d'Oro altar, the only example in the world of intact goldsmithing.

Enhance your visit with stunning terrace views and access to St. Mark's Museum, home to treasured church artifacts.

Fun fact: The basilica has 22,000 square feet of flooring covered in exquisite marble.

Explore the City of Canals affordably with an ACTV Water Bus Pass, skipping expensive gondola rides.

Enjoy unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido, and the lagoon islands, plus ACTV buses in Mestre and Marghera.

Your travel card is all that you need to traverse Venice's water buses with ease.

Opt for 1, 2, 3, or 7-day passes depending on your flexibility and itinerary.

Embark on a lagoon adventure, journeying to Murano and Burano Islands aboard a cozy boat. Departing from your location of choice.

Pick between enjoying your half-day tour in a shared group, or savor a privately guided exploration!

Marvel at the craftsmanship of expert glassblowers in a historic Murano glass factory.

Stroll through Burano’s vibrant streets, delve into lace-making history, and admire landmarks like the Leaning Bell Tower!

Fun fact: The name Burano is derived from the 'Porta Boreana', in Altino, from which people fled to the city.

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.

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

Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.