Venice City Pass
Venice City Pass with 20+ attractions, public transport and airport transfer.
- Doge's Palace
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Gondola ride
- City tour and island excursion
- Public transport with water buses
- Flexible duration: 1 to 7 days
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Venice City Pass
The tourist card for Venice: free entry to top attractions, discounted access to over 30 museums and monuments, public transport as an optional add-on.
- Top attractions like Doge's Palace & a gondola ride included
- Priority entry, skip the line
- Public transport available as an add-on
- Ideal for 1 to 7 days
From €50 / person
Tickets & prices
The best city passes for Venice compared
Venice Flex Pass
Choose 2–7 attractions: You decide how many sights you want to experience
- Doge's Palace
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Gondola ride
- City tour
- Island tour
- Public transportation with water buses
The Venice Pass
Flexible Venice Pass: Visit 3 top attractions without time pressure
- St. Mark's Basilica or Bell Tower
- Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride or island tour
- Digital audio guide
Guide
Which Venice pass suits your trip?
Table of Contents
We checked the five most important Venice passes. Here's which pass suits which type of trip, and when none of them is worth it.
How do Venice passes work?
A Venice pass bundles entry tickets into a single purchase, and some passes throw in tours or public transport as well. That saves you time at the ticket desk and, at most attractions, the queue on site too: at the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica that can mean hours in high season.
There are two basic types of pass. Time-based passes are valid for a set number of days from first use (the Venice City Pass, for example, runs from 1 to 7 days). With attraction-based passes, you redeem a fixed number of sights within several weeks or months (the Venice Museum Pass, for example, gives you one entry to each of the municipal museums and can be redeemed within six months of purchase). Which one suits you better depends mainly on how long you're staying in Venice and how tightly packed your itinerary is.
The five passes at a glance
The Venice Pass, ideal for first-time visitors
The Venice Pass is a good starting point if it's your first time in the lagoon city and you're staying a day or two. It is made up of four components, and for each one you pick an option: St Mark's Basilica or the bell tower, the Doge's Palace, a gondola ride or the boat trip to Murano and Burano, and the gondola gallery with a VR experience.
One thing to know: you pick the time slots for the attractions when you book. If you like to keep your plans loose, that can feel restrictive. For most first-time visitors, though, the benefit of guaranteed skip-the-line slots outweighs that.
- St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and a gondola on one ticket
- Several options to choose from for each component
- Skip the line at every attraction
- Plus the gondola gallery with a VR experience
- Time slots have to be chosen when you book
- Public transport not included
- St Mark's Basilica slots often booked up weeks in advance
- Cannot be cancelled
Current prices and booking: The Venice Pass.
Venice City Pass, the all-in-one package for keen sightseers
If you're in Venice for several days and want to see as much as possible, the Venice City Pass from Turbopass is the more economical choice. It includes over 20 attractions: the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica (bookable as an extra), a gondola ride, a guided city tour and an island tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Public transport (the vaporetti) can be added as an option, which pays off especially if you want to explore the Lido or the lagoon islands on your own.
The pass is time-based (1-7 days). Rule of thumb: on a stay of three days or more with at least two sights a day, it soon pays for itself.
- Over 20 attractions in one pass
- Island tour, guided city tour & gondola ride included
- Can be booked for anything from 1 to 7 days
- Vaporetto ticket for the lagoon islands can be added
- Only worth it on a stay of 2-3 days or more
- Access to St Mark's Basilica costs extra
- Public transport ticket has to be collected on site
- Highest starting price of the passes
Current prices and booking: Venice City Pass.
Venice Flex Pass, when you want to pick and choose
The Venice Flex Pass, also from Turbopass, is the pragmatic middle ground between a compact starter package and the full Venice City Pass. You choose between two and seven attractions from a pool of 21 options, including the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, a Grand Canal tour, a gondola ride and the island tour. That way you only pay for what actually interests you.
Handy: once you've used it for the first time, you have 30 days to redeem all the attractions you picked, ideal for a relaxed trip or a stay in Venice at the start of a longer tour of Italy. In a group, everyone can make their own selection, which saves a lot of hassle when interests differ. A reservation tool for attractions that need a time slot is included.
- You only pick what interests you (2-7 attractions)
- 30 days' validity from first use
- In a group, everyone can choose their own attractions
- Reservation tool for time slots included
- Often pricier per attraction than the full package
- With 6 or more attractions, the Venice City Pass is the better deal
- Public transport only as an add-on
- Limited choice of 21 attractions
Current prices and booking: Venice Flex Pass.
St. Mark's Square Pass, the affordable highlights option
If you only have one day in Venice, or you're specifically after the three landmarks around St Mark's Square, the St. Mark's Square Pass does the job nicely. It covers St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Campanile (the bell tower), all three with skip-the-line entry and a digital audio guide.
The catch: as with the Venice Pass, you set binding time slots when you book, and cancellation isn't possible.
- A compact highlights option on St Mark's Square
- Three landmarks around St Mark's Square
- Skip the line + digital audio guide
- Perfect for day trippers or short breaks
- Only three attractions, no way to add more
- Cannot be cancelled
- No gondola ride included
- Time slots fixed at purchase
Current prices and booking: St. Mark's Square Pass.
Venice Museum Pass, for culture lovers only
The Venice Museum Pass is an official ticket from the city and has one clear audience: people who want to lose themselves in the municipal museums. It covers more than ten venues, including the Doge's Palace (with fast-track entry), the Ca' Pesaro and Ca' Rezzonico palaces, the glass museum on Murano, the lace museum on Burano and the natural history museum. It can be redeemed within six months of purchase, which also makes it worthwhile if you're in Venice for several shorter stays.
What it isn't: a sightseeing pass in the usual sense. St Mark's Basilica, a gondola ride and guided city tours aren't part of it. If art, culture and architecture are your main interest, this is by far the best value you'll find. If you want an all-in-one package, go for the Venice City Pass instead.
- Official ticket from the city
- Over 10 municipal museums included
- Doge's Palace with fast-track entry
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand
- St Mark's Basilica not included
- No gondola ride or guided city tour
- No public transport included
- Only worth it if you're here purely for the culture
Current prices and booking: Venice Museum Pass.
Is a Venice pass worth it at all?
Honest answer: not for everyone. If you've only got half a day in Venice and are planning to visit just one sight, an individual ticket works out cheaper. Passes only pay off once several paid attractions come together.
As a rule of thumb: from three paid sights onwards, The Venice Pass or the St. Mark's Square Pass usually pays off. With five or six stops on your list and a stay of at least two days, the Venice City Pass is the more economical choice. The biggest benefit, though, is often not the money saved but the time saved waiting: at St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, queues in high season can easily run to an hour or more.
Passes compared
Venice passes, criterion by criterion
Validity, scope, public transport, reservations and cancellation for every pass at a glance. Where the table says "not documented", the provider publishes nothing on that point.
| Our pick Venice City Pass From · Adult€119.90 | Lowest entry price Venice Flex Pass From · Adult€69.90 | Venice Pass From · Adult€246.50 | Venice Museum Pass From · Adult€50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 1-7 days | 2-7 attractions · 30 days | fixed time slots | 180 days |
| Sights | ||||
| Doge's Palace | included | optional | optional | included |
| St Mark's Basilica | add-on | optional | optional | not included |
| Services | ||||
| Public transport | optional | not documented | no | no |
| Booking | ||||
| Reservation | required | required | required | none |
| Cancellation | with fee | with fee | none | not documented |
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Our honest take
Which Venice pass suits your trip?
The Doge's Palace, a gondola and the islands over several days? Then the Venice City Pass is our recommendation. It runs for one to seven consecutive days and includes the Doge's Palace, a shared gondola ride and the boat trip to Murano and Burano, and you can add St Mark's Basilica and the vaporetto ticket. The catch: the starting price includes preselected extra tickets, and cancelling costs a handling fee.
Only a few specific sights? With the Venice Flex Pass you choose two to seven attractions and have 30 days from first use. Here too, cancelling costs a fee.
First visit, a day or two? The Venice Pass from Tiqets bundles four components with fixed time slots, including St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The catch: once you have reserved, there are no refunds, and in high season the time slots fill up fast.
Mostly museums? The Venice Museum Pass gives you one entry to each of the municipal museums, the Doge's Palace included, and can be redeemed within six months of purchase. It does not include St Mark's Basilica.
When you don't need a pass: if you only want to see the Doge's Palace and spend the rest of the time wandering the lanes, a single ticket is enough.
How it works
Four steps to the right pass
From comparing the passes to walking into the Doge's Palace, it only takes a few steps.
- 1
Choose a pass
Use the comparison above and the guide to find the pass that fits the length of your stay and the sights you have in mind. - 2
Book online
You book directly with the provider through the links on this page. With some passes you already pick your time slots at this stage. - 3
Get your voucher
You receive the voucher or the individual tickets digitally, with most passes straight after purchase. - 4
Redeem on site
Your ticket is validated electronically at the entrance. Time-based passes run from first use, attraction-based passes over several weeks or months.
No pass includes a public transport ticket automatically, you add it as an option. The day-visitor fee is also handled separately through the official city portal.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Venice passes
Which pass is worth it, what's included, and how does booking work? Here you'll find answers to the most important questions.
What types of Venice pass are there, and how do they work? +
There are several types of pass: comprehensive city passes with many attractions and optional public transport (the Venice City Pass), build-your-own passes (the Venice Flex Pass), compact combo tickets for the main highlights (The Venice Pass, St. Mark's Square Pass) and museum-only passes (the Venice Museum Pass). There's also the Vaporetto Pass, a straightforward public transport ticket for the water buses.
The right pass depends on your travel style: if you want to see a lot, go for the Venice City Pass. If you only want the highlights around St Mark's Square, The Venice Pass or the St. Mark's Square Pass is a good fit. Museum lovers should choose the Venice Museum Pass.
Do I need to make reservations? +
Yes, some Venice passes require reservations. With The Venice Pass and the St. Mark's Square Pass, you choose your preferred time slots for attractions like the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica at the time of booking.
The Venice Museum Pass, on the other hand, is more flexible, it can be redeemed within six months of purchase and doesn't require fixed time slots. With the Venice City Pass, you receive the individual tickets digitally after purchase, though certain attractions such as the gondola ride may require a fixed appointment.
Venice City Pass or Venice Museum Pass, which is better? +
The Venice Museum Pass is the cheaper of the two and grants access to up to twelve civic museums, including the Doge's Palace. However, it doesn't include the gondola ride, St Mark's Basilica or guided city tours.
The Venice City Pass is considerably more expensive but offers a more comprehensive package with a gondola ride, guided city tour, Chorus churches and an optional public transport ticket. If you mainly want to visit museums, the Venice Museum Pass is the better choice. If you want an all-in-one package, go for the Venice City Pass.
Which Venice passes can be cancelled? +
Cancellation terms differ from pass to pass. With the Venice City Pass from Turbopass, you can cancel up to one day before your trip, though a handling fee applies.
The Venice Museum Pass (via Tiqets) can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before your trip. The Venice Pass and the St. Mark's Square Pass cannot be cancelled, since they reserve individual time slots. With the Vaporetto Pass, cancellation is possible until 23:59 the day before, provided you chose the refundable option. It's worth checking the exact terms before you buy.
Is public transport included in the passes? +
As a rule, public transport tickets aren't included by default in any Venice pass, but they can be booked as an optional add-on. This applies both to the Turbopass and to the Tiqets passes. Alternatively, there's the separate Vaporetto Pass, which allows unlimited use of the water buses (vaporetti) and buses in the ACTV network.
The Vaporetto Pass is valid from 75 minutes up to 7 days and covers journeys within Venice, to the Lido and to the lagoon islands. Trips to Marco Polo Airport, however, are not included.
Who is a Venice pass worth it for? +
A Venice pass is worth it above all if it's your first time in the lagoon city and you're planning plenty of sightseeing. With a single purchase, you get tickets for several attractions and can plan your budget in advance. Passes with a fixed slot for the gondola ride or priority entry to St Mark's Basilica are especially handy.
That said, not every pass suits every traveller: if you only want to visit the Doge's Palace, you're better off buying a single ticket. If you're staying several days and want to experience a lot of culture, a comprehensive pass pays off. It's worth checking beforehand that the attractions you want are actually included.
Can I visit the same attraction more than once with the pass? +
No. Each attraction included in the pass can generally only be visited once. The ticket is validated electronically at entry. This applies to all common Venice passes, whether the Venice City Pass, The Venice Pass, Venice Museum Pass or St. Mark's Square Pass.
If you want to visit an attraction again, you'll need to buy a separate ticket.