Vaporetto Pass: Venice Public Transport Ticket (ACTV)

About this experience

Book your Venice Vaporetto Pass and ride ACTV public transport across the lagoon without buying a single ticket for every hop. This pass covers water buses and city buses for the duration you choose, so you can move between the historic centre, Lido, and lagoon islands with one confirmed booking. Want narration with your pass? See the ACTV vaporetto pass with audio guide. What the Venice ACTV Vaporetto Pass includes The ACTV vaporetto network is the backbone of getting around Venice. With this public transport ticket you get unlimited travel on included water buses and land buses for your selected validity. Routes along the Grand Canal connect major stops, while lagoon services reach islands such as Murano and Burano. Mainland bus coverage in Mestre and Marghera helps if your stay sits outside the sestieri. Choose the duration that matches your trip. Shorter windows suit a focused sightseeing day; multi-day options work better when you plan repeated island hops. Always confirm the exact validity and network rules on the option you select at checkout before you buy tickets. Who should buy Venice Vaporetto Pass tickets Buy tickets for this Venice Vaporetto Pass if you expect several boat rides a day and want predictable transport costs. It fits first-time visitors, couples planning island day trips, and anyone who prefers public water buses over private water taxis for routine hops. If you also need an Aerobus link to Marco Polo Airport, compare the Vaporetto Pass with airport transfer on VervTrip. For longer stays that lean on mainland buses as well as lagoon boats, see the ACTV water bus and mainland bus pass. Pairing transport with landmark entry such as St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower tickets keeps a San Marco morning easy to schedule. How a day on the vaporetto usually runs Start from a stop near your hotel, validate or present your pass as instructed, and ride toward Rialto, San Marco, Accademia, or your island destination. Stop names matter more than street maps once you are on the water. Midday boats can be busy in peak season, so boarding a little earlier than you think you need often saves time. Keep a light bag and layers for changing weather on open decks. If you are combining boats with museum queues, leave buffer between arrival and timed entries. Do not purchase duplicate single fares while your pass is active for the same network window. Practical tips before you book Check whether children, luggage, or wheelchair access notes apply to your routes and stops. Some piers have steps or uneven surfaces even when the wider network is usable. Crowds around San Marco and the Rialto bridges are normal in high season; early starts help more than rushing the next boat. Booking on VervTrip lets you compare durations and hold confirmed tickets before you arrive. Review cancellation terms on this page, pick your travel window, and buy your Venice Vaporetto Pass tickets so canal travel is sorted before you step onto the first pier. If you are building a wider Venice itinerary, treat the pass as your base layer for movement and add timed attraction tickets only where queues are long. That approach keeps spend focused on the rides you will actually take and the landmarks you most want to see.

Highlights

• Travel by vaporetto and bus across Venice with one pass
• Valid on the full ACTV public transport network
• Covers water buses connecting islands and the Grand Canal
• Flexible pass suits multi-day sightseeing across the city
• Hop on and off at stops throughout Venice and the lagoon

What is included

• Unlimited use of the public transport (ACTV vaporetti and buses) in the city of Venice
• Unlimited use of the water-buses and buses in Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre and Marghera
• Unlimited use of train R and RV in the municipality of Venice (only if option 1 day Ticket + Trenitalia is selected)
• Validity of the ticket depends on the selected option (75 minutes, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days or 7 days)

Not included

• ACTV Services from/to Marco Polo Airport, water-bus lines 16, 19, 21, Casinò and Alilaguna lines

Before you go

Activate at any ACTV machine Valid on vaporetti, buses, and trams Carry photo ID for checks Multiple duration options available Not included: private water taxis, airport transfers

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.