Create a beautiful, traditional Venetian carnival mask with a local artisan in Venice's most popular Square.

• Everything you get: You’ll join a 1-hour mask decoration workshop led by a professional artisan at the Prison Palace near St. Mark’s Square. Choose from 50+ handmade papier-mâché masks and learn painting techniques using provided colors, glitter, and materials, with guidance in English, Italian, French, or Spanish.
• Why choose this: Take home a handmade Venetian mask you created yourself, while learning authentic decoration techniques directly from a local artisan.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour mask decoration workshop

• Professional English, Italian, French or Spanish-speaking mask artisan

• Colors and supplies

What's not allowed

• Pets are not allowed inside the workshop.
• People with back problems or mobility impairments might not find this activity comfortable.

Additional information

• A maximum of 10 people are allowed per booking.
• The workshop will continue even in the event of heavy rain. In the case of extreme high tide, however, the tour might be canceled. A refund will be provided if this is the case.
• No refund requests will be entertained for late arrival or non-attendance.

Unlock Venice’s top museums and unlimited city transport with one flexible, money-saving combo.

• Everything you get with Venice Museums Pass: Access Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, and more. 12 iconic sites with a single pass valid for 6 months. Dive into Venetian art, history, and architecture at your own pace.
• Everything you get with Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass: Enjoy unlimited rides on Venice’s water buses, buses, and trams. Explore the Grand Canal, Lido, Murano, Burano, and key mainland hubs. Hop on and off as you wish, with options for 1, 2, or 3 days.
• Why choose this combo: Experience Venice’s cultural treasures and get around the city with total freedom, as there is no need to juggle multiple tickets or worry about transport.

Inclusions #

Venice Museums Pass

• 1 Venice Museum Pass
• Access to the Doge's Palace and 11 other civic museums

Vaporetto ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass

• 1/2/3-day validity
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Additional information

• The 11 Civic museums include Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, Cà Rezzonico, Palazzo Mocenigo, Carlo Goldoni's House, Ca' Pesaro, Glass Museum, Lace Museum, Natural History Museum, and Fortuny Museum.
• The Venice Pass is good for one visit to any museum on the list, and you can get it at any of Venice's museums.
• The ticket is valid for six months from the date of purchase.
• The Venice Museum Pass grants you unlimited museum access during regular museum hours.
• There may be a wait in line to enter the Doge's Palace and the Correr Museum due to security procedures.
• In Vaporetti and ACTV buses, children under 6 years travel for free.
• The pass is valid for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days from the first validation.
• Redeem and activate your pass instantly at an ACTV automatic ticket machine or designated Points of Sale and Collection spots.
• Tickets must be validated each time you board a Vaporetto or ACTV bus.
• While pre-booking tickets saves you from long queues, please note that there may still be some waiting time during peak hours and high season.

Discover how Venice’s power, art, and daily life intertwined, with a simple, well-planned combo.

• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Skip the lines and dive into Venetian history with a multilingual audio guide. Explore the Zen Chapel, marvel at glittering mosaics, biblical domes, and ornate marble interiors, plus see Saint Mark’s relics up close.
• Everything you get at Doge’s Palace & Museums: Fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library. Enjoy masterpieces, golden ceilings, and discover the palace’s grand façade, armory, and prisons at your own pace.
• Why choose this combo: Save time and money with one smart combo that covers Venice’s essential sights, so you can focus on exploring, not waiting in queues.
• Upgrades: Add 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.

Inclusions #

St. Mark's Basilica

• Hosted and timed entry to St. Mark's Basilica
• Audio guide app in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German
• Access to the Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and Manfrediniana Art Gallery (valid for 6 months from your Basilica visit)

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark's Museums

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
• Skip-the-line entry to Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, & Monumental Rooms of Marciana Library

ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass (as per option selected)

• 1/2-day validity
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Additional information

• Earphones must be used inside the basilica to ensure a respectful visit and proper audio guide use.
• Children under 6 years of age can travel free on ACTV transport services.
• The pass is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days, starting from the first validation, depending on the option selected.
• You can activate and redeem your pass immediately at ACTV ticket machines or designated Points of Sale and Collection.
• Tickets must be validated every time you board an ACTV bus or Vaporetto.
• While advance booking helps reduce waiting times, queues may still occur during peak periods.
• Entry to St. Mark’s Museums using the Museums Pass is permitted only from 12pm onward due to crowd-control measures.
• Admission to Doge’s Palace is valid only on the date chosen at checkout.
• Final entry to all attractions is one hour before closing; please check individual opening times in advance.