Venice's Cemetery on San Michele Island Tour

2 hours


Whether you're a goth, a hopeless romantic, a music lover, poet, philosopher, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, San Michele Cemetery offers a unique kind of inspiration — quiet, timeless, and deeply moving.

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.


What's included?

    Top-rated local guide (licensed tour guide – registration no. 06000001)

    Meeting point in Venice 

    Exclusions
      • Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets can be purchased onboard
      • Gratuities at your discretion
      What to bring
        • 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


        Know before you go

          The tour is offered in English, Italian, Spanish and German.

          It is a private tour: it will be a customized private experience with your group only.

          Accessibility: the experience is meant to be inclusive and accessible: if you are a traveller with motor, sensorial or cognitive disabilities, please let us know in advance and we will make our best to meet your needs. The tour can be arranged as wheelchair accessible on request.

          Keep things flexible!

          Full refund for 24-hour cancellations!

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