{"id":40655,"date":"2026-05-08T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/?p=40655"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:14:57","slug":"venice-city-pass-all-the-benefits-of-visiting-venice-complete-guide-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/venice-city-pass-all-the-benefits-of-visiting-venice-complete-guide-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Venice City Pass 72h: All the benefits of visiting Venice – Complete Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, you’ll find all the information about the <strong>Venice City Pass<\/strong>: what it is, what it includes, how much it costs, how it works, and the advantages it offers during your visit to Venice. It helps you organize your trip efficiently, saving both time and money while enjoying the city with total freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-city-pass-all-inclusive-72h\/\" title=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72H\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price discounted\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>89,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"custom-regular-price\"><del><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>99,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del><\/span><\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Venice City Pass All Inclusive 72h<\/strong> is a digital tourist pass that grants access to the most important <strong>Venetian attractions<\/strong> and offers <strong>unlimited use of ACTV public transport<\/strong>. It’s designed for visitors staying at least <strong>2 or 3 days<\/strong>, who want to move around freely without worrying about buying separate tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating it is extremely simple: just use the pass for the first time, and from that moment it’s valid for <strong>72 consecutive hours<\/strong>. <strong>All in all<\/strong>, it’s a <strong>practical and convenient way to explore Venice<\/strong>, with the flexibility to choose when your 72 hours begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don’t need to plan everything in advance — with the <strong>Venice City Pass<\/strong>, you can improvise, follow your instincts, and let yourself be guided by the beauty of the city’s alleys and canals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Venice City Pass includes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass offers a complete experience: <strong>history, culture, tradition, transport, and total freedom<\/strong> across the city’s urban and lagoon network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attractions and museums included in the Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doge’s Palace<\/strong><br>The historical and political heart of the <strong>Serenissima Republic<\/strong>. With <strong>priority access<\/strong>, you can skip queues that often last over an hour due to high visitor numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venice Civic Museums<\/strong><br>A network of iconic museums dedicated to the city’s <strong>art and history<\/strong>, including:<br>Ca’ Rezzonico, the Glass Museum, the Lace Museum, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Fenice Theatre<\/strong><br>One of the <strong>most famous opera houses in the world<\/strong>, a true architectural jewel and a <strong>symbol of Venetian resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partnered exhibitions and cultural venues<\/strong><br>Exhibition spaces showcasing <strong>contemporary Venice<\/strong> and its artistic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access to the lagoon islands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Murano:<\/strong> the homeland of artistic glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burano:<\/strong> the colorful lace-making island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lido di Venezia:<\/strong> beaches, art, and relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is it convenient? Because, due to distances and long waiting times at attractions, having an <strong>all-in-one pass<\/strong> lets you make the most of every minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Public transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited ACTV vaporettos and buses<\/strong> within the Venice urban area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connections<\/strong> to islands such as <strong>Murano<\/strong> and <strong>Lido<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With just <strong>one ticket<\/strong>, you can reach <strong>museums, churches, landmarks, and islands<\/strong> with no extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-city-pass-all-inclusive-72h\/\" title=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72H\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price discounted\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>89,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"custom-regular-price\"><del><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>99,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del><\/span><\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why choose the Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the benefits in one pass:<br>✔ Skip queues and avoid long waits<br>✔ No extra attraction or transport tickets needed<br>✔ One single ticket for the entire city<br>✔ Fully digital and smartphone-friendly<br>✔ Freedom to explore Venice at your own pace<br>✔ Guaranteed savings when visiting at least 2–3 major attractions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to buy the Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Venice City Pass<\/strong> can be purchased <strong>online in just a few minutes<\/strong> [here]. After purchase, you’ll receive a <strong>digital ticket<\/strong> to show directly on your phone at included attractions and ACTV access points.<br>No printing, no pickup — <strong>everything is digital, everything is simple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the Venice City Pass works: activation and use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activates at the <strong>first use<\/strong> on an ACTV transport or included attraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal and non-transferable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid for <strong>72 consecutive hours<\/strong> from activation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Activation: 2:00 p.m. on Day 1<br>Expiration: 1:59 p.m. on Day 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>museum and service schedules<\/strong>, as they may vary seasonally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan approximate times for your visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book in advance<\/strong> when required during peak season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review <strong>transport maps<\/strong> to optimize travel times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested 3-day itinerary with the Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> 1 Day – St. Mark’s and the history of the Serenissima<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doge’s Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Mark’s Basilica (exterior) and St. Mark’s Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correr Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunset walk through the alleys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Day – Murano &amp; Burano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glass-blowing workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk among the colorful houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return at sunset along the canal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Day – Lido + historic center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morning at the beach or relaxing at the Lido<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Fenice Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening <em>spritz<\/em> in a traditional <strong>bacaro<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart insider tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>💡 Skip the line at Doge’s Palace → arrive in the morning<br>💡 Keep your QR code open in advance<br>💡 Visit the islands <strong>after 3:00 p.m.<\/strong> → fewer crowds<br>💡 If it rains → visit the <strong>Civic Museums<\/strong>, away from the crowds<br>💡 For stunning photos → head to <strong>Burano at sunset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass isn’t just a ticket — it’s <strong>the freedom to explore Venice without limits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refund policy and terms of use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Venice City Pass<\/strong> is a dated tourist product subject to specific usage rules. Once purchased, <strong>refunds are not available<\/strong>, except in special cases defined by service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Validity begins automatically upon <strong>first access<\/strong> to an attraction or first use of <strong>ACTV transport<\/strong>.<br>📌 From that moment, the product is considered fully used — even if activated only once — and is no longer eligible for changes or refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pass is <strong>strictly personal and non-transferable<\/strong>. It must be kept in <strong>digital format<\/strong> and presented to staff upon request, both at cultural sites and on public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this service grants <strong>direct access<\/strong> to flexible-date attractions and transport, it’s recommended to complete your purchase <strong>only once you’re certain<\/strong> of your travel dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>🛑 <strong>No refunds after purchase confirmation<\/strong><br>🚍 <strong>Activation<\/strong> at first validation on attractions or vaporettos<br>⏱ <strong>Valid for 72 consecutive hours<\/strong> from activation<br>🔒 <strong>Personal pass<\/strong>, not transferable<br>📱 <strong>Digital only<\/strong>, must be shown upon request<\/p>\n\n\n<article class=\"item_card card__horizontal-pass\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/prodotto\/venice-city-pass-all-inclusive-72h\/\" title=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h\" class=\"card__container card__container--horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"photo-container__horizontal-pass\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__photo\" alt=\"Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72H\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-City-Pass-all-Inclusive-72H-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"details__horizontal-pass\"><div> <header class=\"details-header__horizontal-pass\"><h2 class=\"details-title__horizontal-pass\">Venice City Pass all Inclusive 72h<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"details-content__horizontal-pass\"><div class=\"card__pricing\">\n    <div class=\"card__pricing-content\">\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-label\">Starting from<\/span>\n        <span class=\"card__pricing-price-low\">\n            <span class=\"price-wrap\">\n    <span class=\"custom-price discounted\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>89,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"custom-regular-price\"><del><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>99,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/del><\/span><\/span>        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-content-cta\">\n            <div class=\"card__pricing-cta\">\n                <span class=\"cta-text\">Book<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cta-icon\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ – Venice City Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does the Venice City Pass include?<\/strong><br>Attractions such as <strong>Doge’s Palace<\/strong>, <strong>Civic Museums<\/strong>, <strong>La Fenice Theatre<\/strong> (when applicable), and <strong>unlimited ACTV transport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does the Venice City Pass cost?<\/strong><br>For adults, the 72-hour pass costs approximately <strong>€135<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is the Venice City Pass worth it?<\/strong><br>Yes — it’s worth it if you plan to visit several attractions and use public transport during your 3-day stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you use the Venice City Pass?<\/strong><br>Simply show the <strong>digital ticket<\/strong> at included attractions and validate it when boarding public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When does the Venice City Pass expire?<\/strong><br>It expires <strong>72 hours after first activation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the advantages of the Venice City Pass?<\/strong><br>Savings, faster entry, and unlimited transport access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much is the vaporetto from Piazzale Roma to St. Mark’s Square?<\/strong><br>It’s <strong>included in the pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much is a daily vaporetto ticket?<\/strong><br>With the <strong>Venice City Pass<\/strong>, you don’t need a daily ticket — <strong>everything is included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related articles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/what-to-see-in-venice-in-3-days-itinerary-attractions-tips\/\">What to see in Venice in 3 days: itinerary, attractions, how to get around, how to save money and useful tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.venicevisitpass.com\/en\/magazine-en\/first-visit-to-venice-guide\/\">Your First Visit to 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