Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours worth booking?
Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours is a 24-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $97 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $97 per person
Step into the heart of Venice and explore its most iconic landmarks, museums, and churches—all with just one pass. The Venice City Pass opens the door to the city's rich history and timeless beauty, giving you priority access to must-see attractions like the majestic Doge’s Palace, a guided walking tour through the enchanting streets, and an unforgettable gondola ride along the shimmering Grand Canal. Venture beyond the city to the colorful islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, each with its own story and charm. With access to over 20 attractions, the Venice City Pass gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace—without the hassle of individual tickets. Optional: Add a public transportation ticket
What you get
About this experience
Step into the heart of Venice and explore its most iconic landmarks, museums, and churches—all with just one pass. The Venice City Pass opens the door to the city's rich history and timeless beauty, giving you priority access to must-see attractions like the majestic Doge’s Palace, a guided walking tour through the enchanting streets, and an unforgettable gondola ride along the shimmering Grand Canal. Venture beyond the city to the colorful islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, each with its own story and charm. With access to over 20 attractions, the Venice City Pass gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace—without the hassle of individual tickets. Optional: Add a public transportation ticket
What's included
Included
- Join a local guided walking tour
- Da Vinci Interactive Museum included
- Beautiful Doge`s Palace included
- Book optional your public transportation ticket
- Enjoy the island tour to Murano - Burano - Torcello
- Experience Venice on a Gondola Ride
Not included
- Public Transport, if not selected optional
What you'll see and do
Palazzo Ducale
With its gothic architecture and being the former residence of Venetian dukes, Doge’s Palace is one of the most visited sights in Venice.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Here you can peruse through ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, which were mostly donated from private collections of Venetian aristocrats.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Today, this library owns one of the most important collections of Greek, Latin, and Oriental works. These collections are focused primarily on Venetian history, classical linguistics, and ancient geography maps.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Museo Leonardo da Vinci
The Leonardo Da Vinci Museum in Venice is an exciting and interactive exhibition that showcases da Vinci’s life and masterpieces.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco
The Scuola San Rocco is one of the largest confraternities in Venice. It was established in the 13th century and had influence on the religious and communal life of Venice.
120 minutes here
The exhibition covers the life and culture of the Venetian Republic through bronze statues, paintings and books.
120 minutes here
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
The Scala Contarini del Bovolo is attached to the Gothic palace “Plazzo Contarini del Bovolo” and draws all the attention due to its uniquely constructed spiral staircase.
120 minutes here
Experience our included Gondola ride tour. The characteristic gondolas that decorate the city's canals are a symbol of Venice. For many visitors, a gondola ride is a “must-do” while in Venice. This unforgettable experience will let you see Venice and all its buildings and attractions through a whole different perspective by showcasing the city and its attractions from the Canal Grande and smaller canals around the Piazza San Marco.
20 minutes here
Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site
Free admission tour our Island tour Murano, Burano & Torcello. The three islands, Murano, Burano and Torcello, are the most famous islands of Venice—and they all have something to offer. The island tour starts in Venice and has its first stop at Murano. This island is famous for its handmade glass—for this reason, you can visit a glassblowing workshop. The tour goes on to Burano, which will warmly welcome you with the vibrant colors of its fisheries. Here you can also admire their famous bobbin lacework. The tour’s last stop is Torcello, which is home to ancient St. Maria Assunta Cathedral and the St. Forsa Church (created in the 11th & 12th century) – both of which are definitely worth a visit.
300 minutes here
Ca' Rezzonico
The palace is one of the few Venetian noble palaces that is open to the public today, and provides a valuable insight into the life of the rich Venetian upper class in the 18th century. It now houses the Museo del Settecento Veneziano, with numerous works of art and interior decorations from one of the absolute heyday of Venetian painting and art. It contains works from the late Baroque, Rococo and early Classicism periods, including paintings and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and the father and son Tiepolo, as well as furniture and fittings that were brought here from other palaces and villas.
60 minutes here
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
he International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ Pesaro contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin and remarkable works by artists such as Medardo Rosso, Adolfo Wildt and Giacomo Balla, as well as a rich selection of works by other Italian artists and an important section on graphic art. The second floor of the monumental palace is home to temporary exhibitions and the third floor hosts the Museum of Oriental Art.
60 minutes here
The museum's glass art collection is considered one of the most extensive in the world and is presented in seven chronologically arranged sections from antiquity to the present day. The last three sections of the exhibition are dedicated to the ‘rebirth’ of Murano glass, which has been in high demand again since the second half of the 19th century. You can admire both classical and Art Nouveau objects, as well as modern and contemporary works.
60 minutes here
Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista di Venezia
The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is one of the oldest brotherhoods in Venice and has existed since 1261. A visit to this impressive historical building is a journey through history, between Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. You will discover the wonderful paintings of Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Jacopo Palma il giovane, Marieschi, Longhi, Vicentino and many other works of art. The staircase by Mauro Codussi and the marble septum are known worldwide as an architectural masterpiece. Let yourself be enchanted by 800 years of history!
60 minutes here
Museo del Merletto di Burano
The museum is located at the historic palace of Podestà of Torcello, in Piazza Galuppi, Burano, seat of the famous Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970. Rare and precious pieces offer a complete overview of the history and artistry of the Venetian and lagoon’s laces, from its origins to the present day are on display, in a picturesque setting decorated in the typical colours of the island.
60 minutes here
Casa di Carlo Goldoni
Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 February 1707 – 6 February 1793) was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of the most famous and popular plays in Italy. Audiences appreciate Goldoni’s plays for their ingenious blend of wit and honesty. In his memoirs, Goldoni particularly remembers the palace where he was born and grew up. Today, this palace is a museum in his honour. It is also home to an institute for theatre studies.
60 minutes here
Museo di Palazzo Fortuny
The Museo Mariano Fortuny is considered a second location of the Museo d'Arte Pesaro. The Palazzo Pesaro Fortuny displays the works of the artist and designer Mariano Fortuny, as well as other works of modern art. On the first floor, you will find the former living space of Mariano Fortuny. The artist created the interior of his home, sometimes even inventing new techniques to bring his ideas to life. As a painter and a set-designer he was a renowned artist of his time, aiming to find the perfect lighting for both works and performances of art. In the Palazzo Fortuny Museum, today you can find paintings, photographs, and fabrics, all set up according to the vision of perfect lighting of the artist.
60 minutes here
Palazzo Mocenigo
The museum houses the vast collections of ancient fabrics and clothes belonging to the Venice City Museums, with a section dedicated to perfume. It is meant to be a Study Centre for the history of fabrics, costumes and fashion. The rooms skilfully evoke the different aspects of the life and activities of a Venetian nobleman between the 17th and 18th century. The layout of the museum integrates the palazzo furnishings and paintings with a large number of works from different sectors and deposits of the Venice Civic Museums. After restoring and valorising canvases and pastels, furnishings and glass that had never been on display before, it w shows a rich and opulent display of luxurious elegance of former times.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Palazzo Ducale · Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy
Options you can book
5 Day Pass
Duration: 5 days
4 Day Pass
Duration: 4 days
4 Day with public transport
Public Transportation ticket Duration: 4 days
3 Day with public transport
Public Transportation ticket Duration: 3 days
2 Day with public transport
Public Transportation ticket Duration: 2 days
5 Day with public transport
Public Transportation ticket Duration: 5 days
1 Day with public transport
Public Transportation ticket Duration: 1 day
3 Day Pass
Duration: 3 days
1 Day Pass
Duration: 1 day
2 Day Pass
Duration: 2 days
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Turbopass GmbH
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Expensive and cannot use in a 24 hour period.
The company advertises 24 hours to use a pass, indicating that you could start it one day and finish with the next. This is not true. It doesn’t carry over to the next day, so it’s kind of like false advertising. If I activate the pass at noon, then I literally only have maybe 6 to 8 hours to use it because everything would be closed before the days end. Also, don’t buy any transport pass because mine didn’t work and then there was a strike the next day and even though I paid for a two day 48 hour pass, I only received a one day 24 hour pass, and it was something that did not work when I went to get my ticket. I had to pay two separate charges of €9.50 to get on two separate ferries to travel where I needed to go. No matter how much I tried to explain all of these issues to the company, they were not willing to give me any kind of partial refund or work with me in anyway. All they did was apologize and basically say it was not their fault. So I paid €146, and only got to do a couple of things. Check carefully before you use this company. I bought a pass for Verona from Booking.com and it was fantastic! I would do that again in a heartbeat because it worked, and it was reasonably priced, and I got to do a lot of things for €30.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that the pass did not meet your expectations and that transport disruptions affected your plans. We understand how frustrating this must have been. While some factors, such as public transport strikes, are beyond our control and the pass was used according to its terms, we appreciate your comments regarding clarity and communication. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve the information we provide to future customers. Thank you again for taking the time to write, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
via Tripadvisor
buying this pass was a huge mistake. i don't recommend it to anyone! It doesn't cover most important places in Venice. we ended up buying this card for very expensive and paying for each place seperately as well.
Response from the operator: Hi, thanks for your feedback – we're really sorry to hear that the Venice Pass didn’t meet your expectations. We understand your frustration if the included attractions didn’t align with what you had planned. Our goal is to offer a flexible pass that includes a wide selection of museums, churches, and experiences – but we know this may not always match every traveler’s individual itinerary. We’re constantly working to improve and update our offers based on feedback like yours, and we’d be happy to hear more about which attractions you had hoped to visit. Feel free to reach out to us at kontakt@turbopass.de. Thanks again for your review – and we hope your time in Venice still brought you some memorable moments. Your Turbopass Team
via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience in Venice
I bought the pass months before our trip and picked days for San Marco and Doge Palace. Two weeks before we leave for Italy, I received notice we couldn’t visit San Marco during our visit. I sent an email to schedule the canal tour and IlTeatro when I heard about San Marco, and I never heard back. We couldn’t skip the line at Doge with our tickets. No one was at the booth that Sunday morning. Now I can’t get a refund even though we couldn’t use the passes. Our experience in Rome was much different, but I would not recommend this company to anyone for any city after this terrible experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience in Venice. We understand how frustrating it must have been to face issues with your scheduled visits and the lack of timely responses. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. To better understand and resolve the situation, we kindly ask you to contact us directly at contact@turbopass.com with your booking number. Our team will gladly review your case in detail and work with you on a solution. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify and make things right.
via Tripadvisor
All good!
Super easy to use and covers all the top sights! The pass also includes a walking tour, which was a fantastic way to get an overview of the city and learn some great insights from a knowledgeable local guide.
via Tripadvisor
Venice City Pass
We really enjoyed Venice, especially the gondola ride.It was a pity that there were no tickets for the San Marco Basilica, but we got a tip from the Turbopass customer service for the box office on site.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Venice — especially the gondola ride, which is always a highlight. We understand your disappointment about the San Marco Basilica tickets, but we're glad our customer service team could assist you with a helpful tip for getting them on-site. It's great to know you still had a memorable experience. We hope to welcome you again soon on your next adventure! Warm regards, Your Turbopass Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $97 to $185
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Turbopass GmbH, who run 17 experiences we rank across 10 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.8.
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Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours cost?
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Prices start at $97 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Tour of The Real Hidden Venice. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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Included: Join a local guided walking tour; Da Vinci Interactive Museum included; Beautiful Doge`s Palace included; Book optional your public transportation ticket; and Enjoy the island tour to Murano - Burano - Torcello. Not included: Public Transport, if not selected optional. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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The experience starts at Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124, Italy. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Venice. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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Across 25 reviews averaging 3.5 out of 5, recurring themes include value for money. Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.
What booking options are available for Venice Explorer Pass: Gondolas, Museums & Island Tours?
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There are 10 options to choose from, including 5 Day Pass, 4 Day Pass, 4 Day with public transport, 3 Day with public transport. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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