Poveglia Island Tour from Venice (Private Tour)
Description
Set sail from Venice for a captivating journey to the eerie Poveglia Island, steeped in history and mystery. Once a quarantine site during the Black Plague and later an asylum, Poveglia is now an abandoned haven, reclaimed by nature. As you explore the island on foot for an hour, wander through overgrown paths and crumbling structures, immersing yourself in its haunting past. This intimate tour provides a unique glimpse into a side of Venice that few travelers experience, far from the crowds and modern distractions. - Discover the dark history of Poveglia Island on an intimate boat tour - Enjoy an hour of self-paced exploration among abandoned buildings - Experience the haunting atmosphere of a rarely visited destination - Cruise back through the lagoon with insights into Poveglia's legends
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Itinerary
Pass by the quiet Giudecca Island
Pass by the beautiful San Giorgio Maggiore island
You’ll reach Poveglia Island, where you’ll have free time to explore the abandoned island entirely on your own. Wander among overgrown paths, crumbling buildings, and silent ruins, experiencing a side of Venice that few travellers ever see.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Alessandro was wonderful! He was communicative and super helpful! We enjoyed our tour and our experience with Alessandro was the best part of our trip! Highly recommend!!
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Alessandro was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
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I was half convinced that this would turn out to be a scam, because everything I read said that Poveglia was closed. But Alessandro picked us up at the meeting point and took us in his boat to Poveglia, pointing out sights along the way. Then we had an hour and 15 minutes to explore on our own. Pulling up to the island, the atmosphere was oppressive, and the island was silent and deserted. We saw the hospital, housing, the prison, and the asylum. Then we headed back to the boat and Alessandro took some great photos of us with the island and then with Venice in the background. One of the best experiences we’ve ever done, even my teenaged daughter was impressed and didn’t complain once :) Just be aware of you have a spider phobia - I probably walked thru 50 webs, but the spiders were small!
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Alessandro was a great host and very communicative. On the way to Poveglia he gave us an overview of the other islands we saw. Our free time was amazing - it is such a quiet, surreal place. Would highly recommend this tour if you want to see Poveglia!
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We booked this boat tour last minute as my wife and kids love ghost stories and haunted places. We loved every single minute of it! Thanks Alessandro
Thank you and pleasure to meet you
Amazing couple of hours in Venice! Speeding around the Lagoon in the sunshine and Alesandro was so passionate about the history. Showed us some places off the tourist trail. Learnt so much about Venice in 2 hours. Worth every penny!! I hope to be back one day and will be booking with Vidal Venice Tours! 💖
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