San Michele Island: Unveiling the Tranquil Venice Cemetery Tour
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13 Ratings
Venezia
Uncover the serene escape of San Michele Island's cemetery in Venice. Pay tribute to literary and musical legends amidst the tranquil lagoon surroundings on this extraordinary guided tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chiesa di San Michele in Isola - We will visit the church of San Michele and walk through the cemetery fields, the evangelic and ortodhox sections, the new extention designed by David Chipperfield, the main sections from the 19th centuries, including those reserved to nuns, monks and to people who served the army. We will walk through the monumental city’s cemetery and hear the stories behind some of its famous tombs, while enjoying the peaceful and refreshing atmosphere
What's Included
  • Expert Tour Leader
  • Nature and Interpretive Guide
What's Not Included
  • Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Are you seeking tranquility away from bustling crowds? The monumental graveyard on San Michele island is your destination! Join this unique journey and board a ‘vaporetto’ to San Michele Island. Honor the memories of Ezra Pound, Brodsky and Stravinsky in this quiet spot amidst the lagoon; a real undiscovered treasure!
Whether you’re a goth, an eternal romantic, music enthusiast, poet, philosopher or simply pursuing serenity, the cemetery on San Michele island has something for you.
Explore the Renaissance-era San Michele in Isola church and stroll through the Anglican and Orthodox sections and over to the lots allocated to nuns, monks and military service men and women. As a finishing touch, tour the modern cemetery expansion, masterminded by architect David Chipperfield.
The cemetery on San Michele island is where Venetians achieve lasting peace, and where silence is broken only by boat engines, the lagoon’s waves, and seagulls.

Location
Combo, Venezia
Campo dei Gesuiti
Meet your guide at the well in the internal yard of COMBO premises.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Freckle_eye
Apr 14, 2023
Serene and Spiritual - Words cannot do this justice. It was a truly moving experience, the weather was stunning (avoid on misty days) and you can absolutely do this as a stop off en route to Murano and Burano.
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Contessaatlarge
Feb 24, 2021
San Michelle cemetery tour Venice - Definitely worth a visit for the atmosphere, architecture and fascinating history. Valerio is very knowledgeable and easy to get on with.
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Quest09484965315
Sep 19, 2020
Fascinating Tour! - Our tour guide was so accommodating and friendly giving us an 'off the beaten track' experience with a constant smile. He made us feel at ease and gave us a wealth of information. I can't wait to try out his other tours.
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Cgperini
Mar 26, 2024
Cool ride - Cool and easy tour. Just a few minutes by boat from Venice, this cemetery occupies an entire island and is a great visit for those who like this type of attraction.
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Kerelle
Feb 28, 2024
Interesting visit 5 minutes away by vaporetto - It is the island of the dead. In 1807 the French occupation decreed that it was unhealthy to bury corpses on dry land. The coffins are carried by boat (today you can see a funeral procession crossing the waters of the lagoon) The monastery and the graves of Igor Stravinsky, Joseph Brodsky, Sergei Diaghilev, Ezra Pound, Luigi Nono, Christian Andreas Doppler, Franco Basaglia and Zoran Mušič are interesting. 5 minutes by vaporetto.
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