Guide to Arrival in Venice

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Arrival in Venice

Starting in 2024, Venice introduced a visitor access fee of €3 to €10 for day-trippers, aiming to manage tourism and preserve the city's unique environment. Residents, students, and overnight visitors are exempt.

The fee applies only during peak season on some specific days and must be paid online or at kiosks before entry. This initiative supports local infrastructure and helps protect Venice's historic sites. For details on applicable dates and payment, visit  the official website of the Municipality of Venice.

Arriving in Venice:

Water Taxi, Boat Transfer, Shuttle Buses, and Private Transfers

Private Water Taxi Transfers from/to Venice Airport:

• Venice Airport: Private Water Taxi Transfer to/from Venice
• Venice: Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer

Shuttle Bus Transfers from/to Venice Airport:

• Venice: Shuttle bus transfer from Marco Polo Airport

• Venice: Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City
• Marco Polo Airport to/from Mestre Train Station: Express Bus

Public Boat Transfer (Alilaguna) from/to Venice Airport:

• Venice: Alilaguna Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport and Venice

Vaporetto, Tickets, Multi-Day Passes

When Do Tickets for Public Transport in Venice Become Worth It?

A single vaporetto (water bus) ticket in Venice is relatively expensive, so a day or multi-day transport pass becomes cost-effective quickly. Generally, a one-day ticket is worth it if you take three or more rides on public transport in a day.

Venice also offers multi-day passes (for 2, 3, or 7 days), which provide unlimited travel on vaporettos and buses at a much lower price per ride compared to buying single tickets.

For visitors staying outside the main islands, such as Mestre or Lido, transport passes are particularly useful, as frequent boat rides can add up in cost.

Additionally, Venice city passes, such as the Venice Discovery Pass, combine public transport with reduced entry fees for museums and attractions, making them a good option for sightseeing.

Vaporetto (Waterbus) Tickets:

• Vaporetto Pass: Venice Public Transport Ticket (ACTV)
• Venice: Waterbus and Mainland Bus Pass

Other interesting public transport tickets:

• Venice Airport Transport Pass
• Venice Discovery Pass
• Murano, Burano & Torcello: 24-Hr or 48-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

Conferences, Meetings, Fairs, Club Trips, and Events

Conferences, Fairs, and Group Travel in Italy

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This includes conference hotels, buses for a group transfers from the airport, executive transfers, catering, incentives, and of course the entire social program. 

During a free initial consultation, we will be happy to review your requirements for meetings, group travel, and events in Venice and other cities in Italy.

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