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.
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Enjoy Venice at your own pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days.
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Activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine—no waiting in line.
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Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera as often as you like.
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Travel to Murano, Burano, and Torcello conveniently and cost-effectively.
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Choose the pass that fits your trip, whether it's a short visit or a week-long adventure.
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Enjoy Venice at your own pace with unlimited rides on Vaporetti (water buses) and ACTV land buses for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days.
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Activate your pass in seconds at a kiosk or ticket machine—no waiting in line.
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Hop on and off Vaporetti and ACTV buses across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera as often as you like.
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Travel to Murano, Burano, and Torcello conveniently and cost-effectively.
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Choose the pass that fits your trip, whether it's a short visit or a week-long adventure.
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Hop on and off ACTV water buses, land buses, trams, and the People Mover for 75 minutes across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
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Buy now and redeem anytime within 24 months, perfect for planners and last-minute travelers.
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Skip ticket queues and redeem at a kiosk or machine for quick access.
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Enjoy seamless transfers as you switch between transport modes freely within the 75-minute validity period.
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Hop on and off ACTV water buses, land buses, trams, and the People Mover for 75 minutes across Venice, Mestre, and Marghera.
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Buy now and redeem anytime within 24 months, perfect for planners and last-minute travelers.
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Skip ticket queues and redeem at a kiosk or machine for quick access.
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Enjoy seamless transfers as you switch between transport modes freely within the 75-minute validity period.
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Enjoy hassle-free private and premium boat transfers between Marco Polo Airport and Venice at an affordable price.
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Departing every 30 mins, these private transfers give you an authentic experience of the solid and liquid aisles of Venice.
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Get dropped off or picked up right next door to your hotel, with 13 conveniently located points in Venice and door-step drop-off at Canal Grande.
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Choose between day or night transfers.
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Enjoy hassle-free private and premium boat transfers between Marco Polo Airport and Venice at an affordable price.
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Departing every 30 mins, these private transfers give you an authentic experience of the solid and liquid aisles of Venice.
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Get dropped off or picked up right next door to your hotel, with 13 conveniently located points in Venice and door-step drop-off at Canal Grande.
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Choose between day or night transfers.
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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.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.
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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.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.
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Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for a smooth ride before diving into the grandeur of Doge’s Palace and three iconic museums in St. Mark’s Square.
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Explore Venice at your pace—your 75-minute ACTV Water Bus ticket lets you glide between hotspots like Rialto Bridge, Murano, and beyond.
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Skip the line at Doge’s Palace, wander through its majestic halls and eerie prisons, and uncover Venice’s history at Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
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Get bonus access to the Querini Stampalia Foundation and three stunning churches on the Chorus Circuit.
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Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for a smooth ride before diving into the grandeur of Doge’s Palace and three iconic museums in St. Mark’s Square.
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Explore Venice at your pace—your 75-minute ACTV Water Bus ticket lets you glide between hotspots like Rialto Bridge, Murano, and beyond.
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Skip the line at Doge’s Palace, wander through its majestic halls and eerie prisons, and uncover Venice’s history at Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
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Get bonus access to the Querini Stampalia Foundation and three stunning churches on the Chorus Circuit.
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Unsure about commuting through Venice? Get hassle-free water bus transfers, seamlessly connecting Marco Polo Airport to Venice City through vivid routes.
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Enjoy the freedom of a one-way or round-trip journey between the airport and the city. Want more? This transfer ticket never expires.
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Unlock Venice with the ACTV Water Bus Pass, offering unlimited water bus rides across Lido, and lagoon islands with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
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Traverse through Mestre and Marghera using the mainland bus tickets and explore more of what Venice has to offer.
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Did you know? Venice boasts more than 170 canals, forming a complex network of waterways, all navigable with the ACTV Water Bus Pass.
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Unsure about commuting through Venice? Get hassle-free water bus transfers, seamlessly connecting Marco Polo Airport to Venice City through vivid routes.
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Enjoy the freedom of a one-way or round-trip journey between the airport and the city. Want more? This transfer ticket never expires.
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Unlock Venice with the ACTV Water Bus Pass, offering unlimited water bus rides across Lido, and lagoon islands with a choice of 1/2/3/7 days validity.
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Traverse through Mestre and Marghera using the mainland bus tickets and explore more of what Venice has to offer.
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Did you know? Venice boasts more than 170 canals, forming a complex network of waterways, all navigable with the ACTV Water Bus Pass.
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Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
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Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
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Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
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Receive your pass via email, which can be used by scanning at any attraction or tour.
More details
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Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
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Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
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Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
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Receive your pass via email, which can be used by scanning at any attraction or tour.
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- Traverse the archipelago of Venice in an affordable way with a Venetian water bus a.k.a. ‘Venice Vaporetto’, an economic and efficient means of transport through the waterways of the city. As you arrive at Marco Polo airport, make use of a private water taxi to quickly commute to your hotel in Venice and vice-versa. Explore ACTV water bus passes and private water taxi ticket options here and get information on prices, schedules, and other attractions in the city.
If you are on a budget
If you are on a lean budget, choose either a 1 /2-way ACTV water bus pass or Day and multi day ACTV water bus pass. Both tickets are reasonably priced, will get you where you want to go, and provide you with a most enjoyable experience.If you are staying for a longer duration or are looking to explore more of Venice
Venice water buses are not only affordable, they are practically the most efficient way to travel to Venice. Opt for day and multi day passes to use the ACTV water bus facilities for longer durations.If you are looking for airport transfers
Look no further, and opt for our best airport water taxi tickets for transfers from Marco Polo airport in Venice to convenient floating stations from where you can access your hotel.
Free Entry
Children up to the age of 6 can travel for free in an ACTV water bus.
- The Venice vaporetto doubles up as a great way to see the city’s most important attractions situated on the banks of the Grand Canal and other inland waterways. You can also choose to visit nearby island towns located around Venice.
Visit Murano
Seasoned travelers to Venice usually manage to fit in a trip to the beautiful islands of Murano, an archipelago in and of itself, linked by bridges. Catch a Vaporetto to this famous cluster of islands and visit its fascinating glass factories and shops as well as its quaint cafes.Visit Burano
About 9 km from the floating city, you will find the fisherman’s island of Burano. Take a Vaporetto here to stroll through its brightly painted houses and quiet walkways, a breath of fresh air from the crowds of Venice. Try the island’s famous seafood and view the impeccable lacework of its senior residents.Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is a large canal that cuts through the watery city right down the middle. A lot of sightseeing can be done sailing along this canal. On the canal, view 13th and 18th-century buildings that line its banks including many palatial structures like the Palazzi Barbaro and Ca' RezzonicoRialto Bridge
Along the Grand Canal, you will get a chance to pass under the splendidly designed Rialto Bridge, a stone masterpiece that connects the San Marco and San Polo districts. Witness its audacious architecture that has become an icon of Venetian design.Santa Maria della Salute
Located on the mouth of the Grand Canal, you will see a beautiful 17th-century baroque Catholic church. Admire its monarchial dome and decked-out front entrance while dedicating some time to viewing its stunning facade featuring sculptures of the apostles.
- The city of Venice is a household name in the world of tourism with plenty of attractions to see. Do not miss these major attractions and try to visit all of them via Venice water buses! Here are the top things to do in Venice:
Doge Palace
The Doge palace is a Venetian icon situated on the banks of the lagoon. A melding of various cultures and eras is apparent in this structure with its Gothic, Byzantine, and Renaissance styles creating a quintessentially Venetian character. Dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries, the Doge palace was once a fortress and then a prison. To this day it preserves its imposing countenance. Visit this icon with Doge Palace tickets.Peggy Guggenheim Museum
Situated on the banks of the Grand Canal you will find an avant-garde museum founded by the illustrious art collector Peggy Guggenheim. It is a popular museum frequented by art lovers for its collection of modernist, futurist, abstract, and surreal works of art. Visit this museum with Peggy Guggenheim Museum tickets.Venice Gondola rides
When in Venice, right? A quintessential and unforgettable experience in Venice, a Gondola ride is a must when visiting the city. Sail the Grand Canal and view legendary structures like the Doge Palace and the Rialto Bridge. Get guided tours, romantic dinners, and live music when you book Venice Gondola rides with us.Saint Mark's Basilica
Located in St. Mark's square, this stupendously built church stands as the crowning jewel of Venice. This basilica is dedicated to the patron saint of the city - St. Mark and holds the relics of the evangelist as well. View this marvelous structure and note its Byzantine, Romanesque, and Islamic influences with St. Mark's Basilica Venice tickets.Murano Burano and Torcello Island tour
Visit these 3 stunning Islands located within the Venetian lagoon by speed boat. Catch the iconic glass factories of Murano in action as they spin liquid glass into ethereal artifacts. Stroll the brightly painted neighborhoods of Murano, and the historical buildings of Torcello with a Murano, Burano & Torcello islands tour.