Venice's Cemetery on San Michele Island Tour
Description
Are you looking for a peaceful break from the crowds of Venice? The monumental cemetery on San Michele Island is the perfect retreat — silent, reflective, and full of hidden beauty.
Join this extraordinary tour and hop on a vaporetto to reach San Michele, the city's cemetery island in the middle of the lagoon. Discover the final resting place of great minds like Ezra Pound, Joseph Brodsky, and Igor Stravinsky.
Whether you're a goth, a hopeless romantic, a music lover, poet, philosopher, or simply someone in search of inspiration, San Michele offers a rare and contemplative experience.
We’ll visit the Renaissance church of San Michele in Isola, explore the Anglican and Orthodox sections, and walk through the fields reserved for nuns, monks, and war veterans. And as a final highlight, we’ll admire the modern cemetery extension designed by world-renowned architect David Chipperfield.
This is where Venetians find eternal peace — a place where time stands still, and silence is broken only by the gentle sounds of boats, waves, and seagulls.
Included
Top-rated local guide (licensed tour guide – registration no. 06000001)
Meeting point in Venice
Excluded
- Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets can be purchased onboard
- Gratuities at your discretion
Know before you go
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth and high-quality experience.
- I recommend wearing comfortable shoes