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.
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.
- 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…
- 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
- Expert Tour Leader
- Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Expert Tour Leader
- Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
- Gratuities
- Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets will be purchased onboard
- Gratuities
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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.