Vaporetto Pass: Venice Public Transport Ticket (ACTV)

Venice on the vaporetto

The vaporetto is Venice's equivalent of the bus, except it floats. These water buses run along the Grand Canal, connect the main islands, and reach Murano, Burano, Lido, and beyond. An unlimited ACTV pass lets you hop on and off without buying individual tickets, turning public transport into both practical travel and a sightseeing route.

Where it takes you

The ACTV network covers Venice's historic centre, the lagoon islands, Lido, and mainland areas including Mestre and Marghera. The Grand Canal route alone passes dozens of palazzi, churches, and bridges. Routes to the lagoon islands provide scenic crossings that would cost considerably more on private boats.

How it works

Activate the pass at any ACTV machine on first use. From that point, it covers unlimited travel for the duration you have selected. Simply board any vaporetto, bus, or tram on the ACTV network without worrying about zones or single-ride fares. Individual vaporetto tickets are expensive relative to the pass, so even moderate use makes it worthwhile.

Practical benefits

Beyond saving money, the pass removes friction from your day. No queuing at ticket machines, no fumbling for change, no calculating whether a particular trip justifies the fare. You can take short hops that you might otherwise walk, or ride the full length of the Grand Canal simply because the light looks good from the water.

Book your vaporetto pass

Travel Venice without thinking about fares. Book your ACTV vaporetto pass tickets today.