Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Venecia
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Venecia. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Venecia, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Venecia
Venice ACTV 75-Minute Ticket
Absolute Venice - Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & More with Priority Access
St. Mark's Basilica Night Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
Underground Venice: Legends & Ghosts of Venice
Vaporetto Pass: Venice Public Transport Ticket (ACTV)
DesdeEUR 12
Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
Venice Chocolate Tasting Tickets
Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square
Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
A Venetian Experience: Guided Walking tour
Tickets to Peggy Guggenheim Collection
St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride
La Fenice Opera House: Skip The Line + Audio Guide
DesdeEUR 14
Shared Water Taxi Transfers: Venice Marco Polo Airport to/from Venice City
Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Grand Canal
Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Fast Track Ticket
DesdeEUR 18.5
Venice: Classic Gondola Ride
DesdeEUR 39
Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour
Venice: Vivaldi "Four Seasons" Concert
DesdeEUR 32
Marco Polo Airport: Alilaguna Boat To/From Venice City Center
DesdeEUR 18
Palazzo Pisani: Venice's Highest Rooftop Terrace
DesdeEUR 20
Marco Polo Airport: Water Taxi To Venice City Center
DesdeEUR 39
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.