Why choose this Venice tour ?

Are you looking for a peaceful break away from the crowds? The monumental cemetery on San Michele island is the place! Join this extraordinary tour and let’s hop on a ‘vaporetto’ to San Michele Island. Pay respects to Ezra Pound, Brodsky and Stravinsky in this silent place in the middle of the lagoon; a truly hidden gem!
Whether you’re a goth, a hopeless romantic, music lover, poet, philosopher or simply looking for a peaceful break, at San Michele island’s cemetery you can find what you’re looking for.
Visit the Renaissance church of San Michele in Isola and take a walk through the Anglican and Orthodox sections and to the fields reserved to nuns, monks and to people who served the army. And the cherry on top, visit the modern cemetery extension designed by the architect David Chipperfield.
The San Michele island’s cemetery is the place where Venetians find eternal peace and where silence is interrupted only by the sound of boats, lagoon waves, and seagulls.



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What makes Venice’s Cemetery on San Michele Island Tour a unique experience ?

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

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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Venice’s Cemetery on San Michele Island Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide

Not Included

  • Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
  • Gratuities

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  • This Tour is Provided by [deTour]ist – Valerio Coppo: Tour Guide. Take a detour in Venice, be a detourist!.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 15 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.