Tour del Cimitero di Venezia sull’Isola di San Michele
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.
Tour del Cimitero di Venezia sull’Isola di San Michele highlight
- Fuga dalla folla: esplora un tranquillo cimitero su un’isola
- Visita le tombe di Brodsky, Pound, Stravinsky e altri
- Cammina tra cipressi, chiostri e cortili silenziosi
- Scopri l’anima multiculturale e spirituale di Venezia
- Ammira l’ampliamento moderno del cimitero firmato Chipperfield
Punto di ritrovo
The meeting point is:
Combo, in the internal courtyard near the well.
Descrizione
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.
Itinerario
Meeting Point: Combo at Campo dei Gesuiti
We’ll meet at Combo, located in Campo dei Gesuiti, just steps from Fondamente Nove. . From there, we’ll walk a short distance to the Fondamente Nove vaporetto stop and board the boat to San Michele Island, Venice’s peaceful cemetery island nestled between Venice and Murano.
A Cemetery on an Island
Our guided walk begins at the grand cemetery of San Michele. Surrounded by cypress trees and lagoon waters, this tranquil island offers a reflective escape from Venice’s busy pace. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories and symbolic inscriptions that adorn its historic tombs.
The First Renaissance Church in Venice
We’ll pass by San Michele in Isola, considered Venice’s first Renaissance church, built by Mauro Codussi. While access may be restricted, we’ll explore the adjoining former monastery, now integrated into the cemetery complex.
A Nobel Prize-Winning Poet
In the Anglican section, we’ll pay our respects at the grave of Joseph Brodsky, Nobel laureate in Literature (1987), who lived as an exile in Venice and chose to be buried here, calling San Michele his personal “version of Paradise.”
A Controversial American Poet
We’ll continue to the tomb of Ezra Pound, a foundational figure in modernist poetry whose work remains influential despite controversy. His resting place is a place for contemplation and memory.
Solertia vincat – Wisdom Shall Triumph
Here rests Ashley Clarke, a British diplomat and post-war guardian of Venetian heritage. The Latin inscription Solertia vincat (“Let wisdom prevail”) reflects his lifelong dedication to the city’s cultural survival.We will say thanks to a British diplomat who was ambassador to Italy and later the chairman of the “Venice in Peril Fund”.
The Football Coach Who Made History
We’ll visit the grave of Helenio Herrera, legendary manager behind the famed Grande Inter, affectionately known as “Il Mago” for his tactical prowess and charismatic leadership.We will see how Queen of England solved some bureaucratic issues related to the tumulation of a famous argentine football player and manager, best remembered for his success with the Italian soccer team Inter in the 1960s.
Music Is Venice. Venice Is Music.
In the Orthodox section, discover the modest graves of Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Diaghilev, cultural giants whose artistic collaborations helped shape modern music and dance.
A Master of Informal Art
We’ll pay tribute to Emilio Vedova, a leading figure of Italy’s Arte Informale movement. His museum-quality works are now housed in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
The Ballet Impresario Who Feared Water
We’ll visit Sergei Diaghilev’s tomb once more — the ironic resting place of a man who famously feared water, yet was carried by boat in his final journey.Sometimes life (and death) is ironic. We will see the tomb with the ballerina shoes of a Russian art critic, patron, ballet impresario and founder of the “Ballets Russes” in Paris, from which many famous dancers and choreographers would arise. David Chipperfield’s cemetery extension: The guiding idea behind the scheme designed by Chipperfield is an organisational structure that uses courtyards of various sizes, that echo the fifteenth-century cloister of San Michele nearby. In contrast to the existing arrangement of tombs in rows, the scheme groups buildings, walls, tombs and landscape together, creating a sense of intimacy and enclosure.
David Chipperfield’s Cemetery Extension
We’ll explore the new cemetery extension designed by David Chipperfield, a modern architectural space inspired by Venetian cloisters, combining tombs, courtyards, and landscape into an intimate, contemplative environment.
The Psychiatrist Who Closed the Asylums
We’ll stop at the grave of Franco Basaglia, celebrated Italian psychiatrist whose reforms closed mental hospitals and reshaped modern mental health care.
The Former Monumental Entrance
We’ll pause at the site of the cemetery’s original monumental entrance, offering expansive views of the lagoon and Venice — a serene spot for reflection.
Nuns, Monks & Servants of the State
We’ll conclude by visiting the sections reserved for religious communities and state servants, reflecting the island’s layered social and spiritual history.
La quota include
Top-rated Local Guide
Meeting point in Venice
What’s not included
Water bus ticket to the cemetery island. Tickets can be purchased onboard
Gratuities are at your discretion
Si prega di notare
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.
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
Accessibilità
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.
FAQ (Domande frequenti)
In quali lingue è disponibile il tour?
Il tour è disponibile in inglese, tedesco, italiano e spagnolo.
Quanto dura il tour?
La durata è di circa 2 ore, comprensive della visita al cimitero di San Michele e ai punti principali.
Dove si trova il punto di incontro?
Il punto di incontro è in Campo dei Gesuiti, vicino a Fondamente Nove, da dove parte il vaporetto per l’isola.
Come si arriva a San Michele?
Prenderemo il vaporetto (traghetto pubblico) fino all’isola di San Michele.
Il biglietto del vaporetto è incluso nel prezzo?
No, i biglietti non sono inclusi.
Consigliamo un pass giornaliero ACTV se desideri visitare anche altre isole.
Il tour è accessibile in sedia a rotelle?
Sì, il cimitero è completamente accessibile con percorsi pavimentati e senza ponti.
Avvisaci in anticipo se hai bisogno di assistenza specifica.
Cosa devo indossare o portare?
Consigliamo scarpe comode per camminare.
In estate è utile avere cappello, crema solare e una bottiglia d’acqua.
Entreremo in qualche edificio?
A seconda degli orari di apertura, potremmo visitare la chiesa di San Michele.
In caso di funerale, l’accesso non sarà possibile.
È possibile fare fotografie?
Ufficialmente è vietato, essendo un cimitero attivo.
Tuttavia, di solito non ci sono problemi a fotografare le tombe dei personaggi famosi, purché con rispetto.
Il tour è adatto ai bambini?
Sì, ma solo a bambini più grandi e adolescenti con interesse per la storia e la cultura.
Non è consigliato per bambini piccoli, poiché richiede un comportamento silenzioso e rispettoso.
Posso restare a San Michele dopo il tour?
Sì, puoi continuare a esplorare il cimitero in autonomia.
Dall’isola puoi tornare a Fondamente Nove o proseguire per Murano, Burano o Torcello.
Posso visitare anche Murano?
Certo! Puoi aggiungere una visita guidata privata a Murano prima o dopo il tour.
Oppure, se preferisci visitarla da solo, la guida ti fornirà suggerimenti utili.
Cosa succede in caso di pioggia?
Il tour si svolge anche con pioggia leggera: porta un ombrello o un impermeabile.
In caso di maltempo grave, il tour verrà rinviato o rimborsato.
Si può fare un picnic nel cimitero?
No, è severamente vietato.
Una specifica normativa vieta di mangiare, bere o comportarsi in modo inappropriato per rispetto del luogo.
Qual è la politica di cancellazione?
Cancellazione gratuita se effettuata almeno 24 ore prima.
Cancellazioni tardive o no-show non sono rimborsabili.
Come posso contattarti per maggiori informazioni?
Email: valerio@detourist.it
WhatsApp: +39 340 671 1267
Posso prenotare altri tour o esperienze?
Sì! Molti ospiti combinano questo tour con una visita a Murano o un’esperienza privata a Venezia.
Contattami per offerte speciali e itinerari su misura.
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