Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Venice?

Who has to book a ticket to visit Venice? Travellers planning on visiting the historic city of Venice will have to register their visit, although those staying the night do not have to pay the entry fee. Visitors arriving by both public transport and private methods must pre-book.



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Book in advance in Venice and avoid the queues. The queue at the ticket office could be very unpleasant even if you are very patient. Book in advance in Venice. If you don't want to waste your time you could buy the tickets in advance which allows you to skip the line thanks to a priority entry.

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However, as of August 2023 – Venice is currently experiencing flooding earlier than it usually would, leaving tourists left to wander around famous landmarks such as Saint Mark's Square with water halfway up to their knees.

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One thing to note about Venice is that, in line with being an unusual city, it also has an unusual nightlife. You'll find that a lot of places don't stay open until late, many even close before midnight. There also aren't a great deal of clubs as you would find in most other cities.

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Because of these fees, avoid using your credit card for ATM withdrawals or cash advances (use a debit or cash card instead). Venetian merchants prefer MasterCard and Visa, but American Express is usually accepted in popular tourist destinations.

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The standard 30-minute gondola ride in Venice costs 80 EUR during the day and 120 EUR in the evening or at night (from 7 PM to 8 AM). This is the fixed price you pay for a private gondola ride and not per person.

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All the restrooms are accessible with a coin that needs to be inserted in the proper coin acceptors. The entry fee, determined by the City Hall of Venice, is of euro 1,50, Vat included, in all the restrooms except for the Tronchetto island and the Napoleonic gardens, where the fee is of 1,00, euro Vat included.

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Venice is more expensive than some places but that is to be expected as getting things in and around has extra logistical challenges. We've been going for over 20 years and only paid near those prices for special drinks in St Mark's Square which we expected.

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