Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: 1 to 7 Days
Dari€25
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Venice
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Venice. 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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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Venice, 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.
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Free things to do in Venice
Combo: Alilaguna Water Bus Airport Transfers + Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass
DariUSD 50.7
Combo (Save 5%): Venice Museums Pass + Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus
DariUSD 84.01
Bus Transfers: Venice Marco Polo Airport to/from Piazzale Roma/Mestre Central Train Station
Dari€12
Combo (Save 5%): 1-Day ACTV Water Bus Pass + Doge’s Palace Tickets
DariUSD 67.21
Combo (Save 15%): St. Mark's Basilica Entry Tickets + St.Mark's Museums and Doge's Palace Access with Optional ACTV Transport Pass
DariUSD 72.14
Combo: 2- Day Venice ACTV Bus Pass + Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
DariUSD 82.54
Doge's Palace Tickets
Dari€35
Venice ACTV 75-Minute Ticket
Dari€9.5
ATVO Round-Trip Tickets: Venice Marco Polo Airport to/from Venice Mestre Central Train Station
DariUSD 28.3
Underground Venice: Legends & Ghosts of Venice
Dari€20.25
Vaporetto Pass: Venice Public Transport Ticket (ACTV)
Dari€12
Venice Chocolate Tasting Tickets
Dari€72
Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square
Dari€49.9
St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Dari€69.9
Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
Dari€20
Venice Museums Pass with Doge's Palace Access and Optional Cultural Sites
Dari€35
Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
Dari€25
St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Dari€35
Water Bus Transfers: Venice Marco Polo Airport to/from Venice City
Dari€18
Venice City Pass with Access to Doge’s Palace, Scuola Grande & Querini Stampalia
Dari€62.9
A Venetian Experience: Guided Walking tour
Dari€22.5
Tickets to Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Dari€17.5
St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride
Dari€85
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.