Children under 6 ride every vaporetto and city bus in Venice free of charge. From 6 to 29 the Rolling Venice youth deal kicks in. With a stroller, certain pontoons and lines work much better than others.
Booked via GetYourGuide
Free on all ACTV vaporetto and city buses inside the Venice municipality. No ticket needed. Bring an ID for borderline cases.
Pick the Youth (6–29) fare on GetYourGuide and the 72-hour Vaporetto ticket costs €33 instead of €45. €18 saved. ID required at the redemption machine.
Note: Chioggia has its own ACTV zone where free travel ends at the 4th birthday (not 6). Affects only kids on a Line 11 day trip south.
The classic kid-friendly ride. Big windows, comfortable seats, lots to point at. Hop off at Salute for a quiet square, or at San Marco-Vallaresso for the piazza.
Murano has a glass museum kids like, Burano has the painted houses and shallow canals. Bring a picnic for Mazzorbo (the wine island with grass and shade).
The biggest motonave (more stable, less rolling). Cavallino-Treporti beaches are shallow and calm — far better with very small kids than the rougher Lido.
From the day of the 6th birthday, the full adult fare applies. Until the day before, the child travels free. Most inspectors check by ID for borderline cases — bring one.
Yes — slings, carriers and baby wraps are common and welcome. The vaporetto is the easiest way to move with a baby in Venice (more space than walking the bridges).
No — ACTV does not offer a family discount or a school card for tourists. Rolling Venice is the closest equivalent and only for 6 to 29. School groups can book group fares but only for educational trips, not tourism.
Official ACTV ticket via GetYourGuide. Use on any day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before use.
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