Venice City Pass 2026 · Review, Benefits & Honest Comparison

At a glance

Validity 1–7 consecutive days from first use

Attractions 15+ included, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's fixed

Reservation Required for Doge's Palace, St. Mark's, Campanile

Cancellation Flat €30 · no refund less than 24h before

Confirmation Instant by email · voucher as PDF & in the app

Child rates Youth (13–17) & children (2–12) at tiered discounts

Is this pass worth it for you?

✓Yes, if …

You're in Venice for 2–4 days, want the Doge's Palace + St. Mark's + islands + gondola in one bundle — without juggling tickets.

—No, if …

You're in town for just 1 day or only after 2–3 specific sights. The Flex Pass or a single ticket makes more sense then.

What's included?

Here's what's in the pass — at a glance:

All included attractions

Doge's Palace Seat of the doges — staterooms, Bridge of Sighs and prison in one walkthrough. Skip-the-line at the main entrance.

St. Mark's Basilica (admission included in the pass) Byzantine gold mosaics. Admission included — terrace and Pala d'Oro bookable separately.

Ca' Rezzonico — Museum of 18th-century Venice Original palazzo on the Grand Canal with Tiepolo frescoes and Murano chandeliers.

Venice gondola ride 20–30 minutes through the small canals behind San Marco — shared with up to 5 people.

Island boat tour Murano – Burano – Torcello Half- to full-day tour from San Marco — glassblowers on Murano, colourful houses on Burano.

✓ Venice walking tour Guided walk through St. Mark's and Rialto, 1.5–2 hours depending on the provider.

✓ National Archaeological Museum

✓ Burano Lace Museum (Museo del Merletto)

✓ Ca' Pesaro Museum

✓ Casa di Carlo Goldoni

✓ Murano Glass Museum (Museo del Vetro)

✓ Venice Natural History Museum

✓ Mariano Fortuny Museum

✓ Museo Correr

✓ Marciana National Library

✓ Palazzo Mocenigo

✓ Da Vinci Interactive Museum

Optional add-ons

Airport transfer (round trip) — +€35add-on

Grand Canal tour (boat) — +€45add-on

Public transport (vaporetto) — +€25–65 depending on pass durationadd-on

Prices by days & age group

All prices straight from the provider. Pick your age group — the table updates instantly.

Duration	Price	€ / day
1 day	119,90 € 99,90 € 94,90 €	119,90 € 99,90 € 94,90 €
2 days	135,90 € 124,90 € 109,90 €	67,95 € 62,45 € 54,95 €
3 days	144,90 € 134,90 € 119,90 €	48,30 € 44,97 € 39,97 €
4 days	149,90 € 139,90 € 124,90 €	37,48 € 34,98 € 31,23 €
5 days	154,90 € 144,90 € 129,90 €	30,98 € 28,98 € 25,98 €
6 days	164,90 € 149,90 € 129,90 €	27,48 € 24,98 € 21,65 €
7 days	174,90 € 159,90 € 134,90 €	24,99 € 22,84 € 19,27 €

What's NOT included?

Honestly — these things are not part of the pass:

Public vaporetto tickets (€25–65 add-on depending on pass duration)
Marco Polo airport transfer (add-on +€35)
St. Mark's terrace & Pala d'Oro (separate tickets on site)
Campanile bell tower (separate booking)
Venice day-visitor fee (€5, on peak days)
Audio guides at most of the smaller museums

Who is this pass for?

1

Families with children

Tiered child & youth prices (children 2–12 pay roughly €60–70) and a single voucher for every attraction — no ticket chaos at each entrance.

2

First-timers with 2–4 days

If you want the full Venice playlist in a few days, the City Pass gives you all the highlights in one pass — Doge's Palace, St. Mark's, islands, gondola.

3

All-in sightseers who don't want to choose

If you don't want to click through 20 options, the pre-packed City Pass is easier than the Flex Pass.

Honestly — where this pass falls short

We don't hide anything. Things you should know before buying:

No vaporetto ticket included — you'll also need a transport ticket for the lagoon (or the optional add-on).
If you only manage 3–4 attractions in 2 days, the Flex Pass is usually cheaper than the City Pass.
Early cancellation incurs a flat €30 fee per pass — fair, but worth knowing.
Not all included museums are "highlights" — some are small, very specialised stops.

How to book and redeem the pass

1

Book online

Pick the number of days and travellers, book directly with Turbopass. Confirmation arrives by email instantly.
2

Open the pass in the app

You'll get an activation code for the free Turbopass app — all your vouchers in one place.
3

Reserve time slots

Book your time slot for the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile via the app. The earlier the better.
4

Show the voucher at the entrance

Have the QR code on your phone scanned at each entrance — done. Skip-the-line applies at the Doge's Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the City Pass valid?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 consecutive days from first use. The days have to run back to back — you can't "pause" the pass.

Do I need a time slot for every attraction?

No — only the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile require reserved slots. For the smaller museums, the Murano/Burano boat tour and the gondola ride, just showing the voucher on site is enough. Details are in your Turbopass app.

Is the vaporetto included?

No. You can add a vaporetto ticket at checkout (+€25–65 depending on pass duration) or grab a separate vaporetto pass — many travellers combine both.

What happens if I don't use the pass one day?

The pass keeps running — the days are consecutive from first use. If you need buffer time, the Flex Pass (valid 30 days) is the better fit.

Are there child and youth discounts?

Yes. Three age groups: adults, youth (13–17) and children (2–12). The table above shows all prices — children under 2 normally travel free.

Can I cancel the pass?

As long as no tickets or reservations have been issued, cancellation is possible — Turbopass keeps a flat €30 fee per pass. Less than 24 hours before the start date: no refund.

Is the skip-the-line at the Doge's Palace guaranteed?

Yes, the Doge's Palace ticket is a skip-the-line ticket. In high season the skip-the-line entrances can still queue — the calmest slots are mornings before 10 am or afternoons from 4 pm.

Cancellation

Cancellation possible as long as the pass is unused and no tickets/reservations have been issued. Turbopass terms include a flat cancellation fee per pass. Less than 24 hours before the start date: no refund.