Poveglia Island Exploration Private Tour from Venice
Step aboard for an intimate journey through Venice’s southern lagoon to the mysterious island of Poveglia. Once a quarantine site during the Black Plague and later an insane asylum, the abandoned island is now slowly reclaimed by nature, offering a haunting atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Venice.
Guests have approximately one hour to explore on foot, wandering overgrown paths, stepping inside crumbling buildings, and discovering hidden corners where time seems to have stopped. With no crowds and no modern development, the island’s silence enhances its eerie legends, creating a deeply immersive experience. After exploring, the tour concludes with a serene cruise back through the lagoon, revealing a secret side of Venice few travelers ever see.
Duration: 2 hours
Poveglia Island Exploration Private Tour from Venice
Seasonally Offered - This experience is available from March 1st to November 30th.
A Venice lagoon tour to Poveglia Island, exploring abandoned buildings, overgrown paths, and its haunting, historic atmosphere.
Step aboard for an intimate journey through Venice’s southern lagoon to the mysterious island of Poveglia. Once a quarantine site during the Black Plague and later an insane asylum, the abandoned island is now slowly reclaimed by nature, offering a haunting atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Venice.
Guests have approximately one hour to explore on foot, wandering overgrown paths, stepping inside crumbling buildings, and discovering hidden corners where time seems to have stopped. With no crowds and no modern development, the island’s silence enhances its eerie legends, creating a deeply immersive experience. After exploring, the tour concludes with a serene cruise back through the lagoon, revealing a secret side of Venice few travelers ever see.
Duration: 2 hours
