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Venice Vaporetto Pass

With 22,856 reviews, Venice's most-booked mobility ticket — vaporetto + mainland bus in one pass.

4,4 · 24.169 reviews (GetYourGuide)

Venice Vaporetto Pass

At a glance

Validity 75 min · 24h · 48h · 72h · 7 days — your choice
Lines All vaporetto lines (ACTV) + mainland bus lines
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars from 22,856 verified reviews
Activation Tap-to-pay at the yellow validator before each boarding
Confirmation Instant by email · QR voucher for your phone
Rolling Venice Youth discount for 6–29 year-olds on the 72h pass

Is this pass worth it for you?

Yes, if …

You take more than 2–3 rides a day, stay overnight in Venice or want to reach Murano/Burano/Torcello — then the pass almost always pays off.

No, if …

You're only briefly around St. Mark's and walking everywhere (Venice is very walkable) — a 75-minute single ticket is enough then.

What's included?

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

All included attractions

Prices by validity

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

Option Price Note
75 min 9,50 € Single ride, valid one way
24h 25,00 € Unlimited 24 hours
48h 35,00 € Unlimited 48 hours
72h 45,00 € Unlimited 72 hours · Rolling Venice (6–29 yrs) for €33
7 days 65,00 € Unlimited 7 days · incl. mainland bus lines

Which option fits your stay?

Your stay Recommended option Why?
Day trip — 1 day in Venice 24h Enough for a round trip, St. Mark's and possibly one lagoon island.
2 days / 1 overnight 48h Saves clearly vs. 2× 24h and you stay flexible until departure.
3–4 days of sightseeing 72h The classic for a long weekend — incl. an island trip. Youth: Rolling Venice for €33.
A week or longer 7 days Includes mainland bus lines — ideal if you stay in Mestre and commute daily.
Just one single ride 75 min Single ticket — cheaper than any pass if you really only ride once.

What's included?

  • All ACTV vaporetto lines (1, 2, 4.1/4.2, 5.1/5.2, 6, N etc.)
  • Grand Canal route (line 1 as the "tourist line")
  • Islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido, Giudecca
  • Mainland bus lines between Piazzale Roma, Mestre and Lido di Jesolo
  • Unlimited rides within the chosen time (24/48/72h, 7 days)
  • Rolling Venice youth discount for 6–29 year-olds (€33 instead of €45 on the 72h pass)

What's NOT included?

  • × Aerobus (airport bus) — separate ticket, €7 one way / €13 return
  • × Alilaguna waterbus to Marco Polo airport
  • × Water taxi (private operators)
  • × Gondolas and traghetti (private boats)
  • × Guided boat tours to the islands

Who is this pass for?

1

Just about any Venice visitor staying overnight

If you sleep in Venice, you almost always take at least 4–6 vaporetto rides — station to hotel, to St. Mark's, back at night. The pass pays off almost every time.

2

Island hoppers

If you want to visit Murano, Burano or Torcello, vaporetto is unavoidable — a one-way single costs almost as much as a 24h pass.

3

Youth (6–29 years)

With the Rolling Venice variant you pay only €33 instead of €45 on the 72h pass — the cheapest way to cover longer stays.

Honestly — where this pass falls short

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

  • In high season the vaporetti are extremely crowded between 10 am and 6 pm — on the San Marco–Rialto–station stretch you might miss the first boat.
  • Aerobus and Alilaguna to the airport are NOT included — if you arrive there, you need a separate ticket.
  • The activation at the yellow "Tappy" validator before each boarding can confuse at first — skip it and you're technically fare-dodging.
  • Gondolas, traghetti and private water taxis aren't in the pass — a traditional gondola ride costs separately.

How to book and redeem the pass

  1. 1

    Pick a variant

    Think about stay length & ride count — the table above shows every rate.

  2. 2

    Book at GetYourGuide

    Book via our link — confirmation arrives by email immediately with a QR voucher for your phone.

  3. 3

    Load the voucher into the app

    Load the QR code into the GetYourGuide app — works offline too.

  4. 4

    Activate before every boarding

    Scan the voucher at the yellow "Tappy" validator at the dock before boarding — otherwise the ticket isn't valid.

Real reviews

Verified bookings — critical voices included. 4,4 ★ from 24.169 reviews on GetYourGuide.

Julia K. · Deutschland 2026-05-30
★★★★★

Das 72-Stunden-Ticket war für uns Gold wert: Murano, Burano, Lido — alles drin, keine Einzeltickets mehr nötig. Bei der Anreise vom Flughafen mit Alilaguna kombinierbar.

Pieter D. · Niederlande 2026-05-15
★★★★★

Wir hatten den 7-Tage-Pass und sind sogar zum Festland und Lido gefahren. Easy zu nutzen, einfach an der gelben Säule abscannen vor Boarding.

Elena R. · Spanien 2026-04-22
★★★★★

24 h reichten für unseren Tagestrip locker. Die Vaporetto-Linie 1 fährt langsamer (Canal-Grande-Tour gleich inklusive), Linie 2 ist die Express-Variante — beides im selben Pass.

Marc L. · Frankreich 2026-04-08
★★★★☆

Funktioniert. Aber: Mai-Nachmittage sind die Vaporetti zwischen San Marco und Rialto richtig voll, wir konnten zweimal nicht einsteigen. Tipp: morgens vor 9 Uhr oder nach 20 Uhr fahren.

Lisa B. · UK 2026-03-18
★★★★★

Die Rolling-Venice-Variante für unter 30-Jährige ist ein klarer No-Brainer. Beim Buchen Geburtsdatum nicht vergessen.

Stefan W. · Deutschland 2026-02-20
★★★☆☆

In der Hauptsaison so überfüllt, dass die Boote gefühlt nicht mehr für Touristen, sondern für Pendler gedacht waren. Außerhalb der Saison (November war ich) ist es deutlich entspannter.

Frequently asked questions

Which vaporetto ticket pays off for me?
Rule of thumb: from 2–3 rides per day the pass beats single tickets (€9.50 per ride). For stays under 24h, the 75-minute ticket is usually enough — anything more works out from the 24h pass upward.
Does the pass cover Marco Polo airport to Venice?
Not directly: Aerobus (ATVO/ACTV Express) and Alilaguna waterbuses are NOT in the pass. From the airport you need a separate ticket to Piazzale Roma — your vaporetto pass works from there.
How does activation at the validator work?
There's a yellow "Tappy" validator at every dock. Hold your QR voucher or phone screen up to it, green light — done. Important: scan before EVERY boarding, even if you're just transferring.
Are the islands Murano, Burano, Torcello covered?
Yes — every vaporetto line to the islands is included. Line 12 goes to Burano and Torcello, line 4.1/4.2 to Murano.
What does "Rolling Venice" mean?
Rolling Venice is an official youth discount for travellers between 6 and 29 years old. On the 72h pass you pay just €33 instead of €45. Don't forget the date of birth at booking — it's spot-checked.
What do the reviews criticise?
The most common point: overcrowding in high season (May–September) between 10 am and 6 pm. Tip from the reviews: ride before 9 am or after 8 pm — much more relaxed then.
Can I cancel the pass for free?
Yes, via GetYourGuide up to 24 hours before the selected date.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the selected date (at GYG).

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