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Originally a leper colony during the Middle Ages, the tiny island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni is most famous for its Armenian Catholic monastery. Home to monks of the Mekhitarist Order, San Lazzaro is a center for Armenian culture and boasts one of the world’s largest collections of Armenian manuscripts.
Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni , Venice, Italy, 30100
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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat
170
Sail across the Venetian Lagoon on this romantic, 2-hour sunset cruise. Get a new perspective on the towering cathedrals and historic palazzos that line the isles of Venice from aboard a traditional Venetian boat. Pop open a half bottle of Prosecco and soak up the glorious sights of St Mark’s Basin and Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset. Tour numbers are limited to 11 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.
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$104.36
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$104.36
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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Venice Islands Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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Enjoy magnificent views of the Venice islands on a 1.5-hour sunset cruise. Head out in the cool of the evening and float across St Mark’s Basin, past the island of Guidance in the Venetian Lagoon, and out toward the age-old island monasteries. Admire the tranquil waters as you glide along, and as the sun sits heavy on the horizon. After the ride, you will arrive in a restored Venetian palace to drink a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink sitting in their beautiful garden.
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$39.47
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$39.47
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Private Cruise: Mystic Venice Cruise by Night
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To truly appreciate enchantment of Venice at night, you have to see it from the water! Spend an unforgettable evening out in ‘The Floating City’ with a private, 2-hour night cruise on the Venetian Lagoon. Get a fantastic new perspective of St Mark’s Square and other landmarks illuminated at night, and see the medieval church and bell towers of San Giorgio Island rising from the water in a mystical glow.
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$316.76
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Discovery tour by bike on Lido Island, the beach of Venice
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We will discover the Lido island by bike, with its groomed shellac beaches, bronzed lifeguards and old ladies sipping Prosecco at the market, experiencing the Belle Epoque glamour passing in front of the beautiful hotels designed in the 20s in Art Noveau style.
We will enjoy special views of Venice biking along the lagoon and reaching an old Israelitic cemetery. Biking through the San Nicolò harbor mouth we will reach its lighthouse and we will end up at the Hotel Excelsior, where the stars gather on the red carpet during the glittering Venice Movie Festival.
We will bike along the canals of Malamocco, a colorful fishing village that’s like a miniature version of Venice, cycle through a forest reserve to a lighthouse and relax like the locals do by heading to quiet Alberoni beach for a drink or a swim.
The route will continue on the lagoon side of the island, with views of the abandoned island of Poveglia, the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio and San Lazzaro degli Armeni.
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$131.37
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$131.37
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Cycling across the Island of the Venice Film Festival
Feel like a movie star at Lido, where actors and producers gather on the red carpet during the glittering Venice Movie Festival.
We will discover the island by bike, with its groomed shellac beaches where Lord Byron used to gallop, bronzed lifeguards and old ladies sipping Prosecco at the market, experiencing the Belle Epoque glamour passing in front of the beautiful hotels designed in the 20s in Art Noveau style.
We will end up at the Hotel Excelsior, where the stars gather on the red carpet during the glittering Venice Movie Festival.
The route will continue on the lagoon side of the island, with views of the the islands of Lazzaretto Vecchio, where the word "quarantine" was created, and of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, which is hosting a small community of Armenian monks
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$58.43
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$58.43
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Private Cruise: Churches and Cloisters on the Islands of Venice
Explore some of the hidden treasures of the Venice with this tour of the city's churches and cloisters. Learn about the histories of some of the islands in the Venetian Lagoon. See churches on San Giorgio Maggiore island and San Lazzaro degli Armeni island among others to hear about how they were colonized by monks, nuns and religious communities in the past.
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$499.70
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$499.70
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Armenian Venice: private tour
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Trace the convergence of Armenian and Venetian cultures on a tour that’s ideal for travelers of Armenian heritage or anyone interested in Italy’s multicultural history. Visit the monastery on San Lazzaro degli Armeni island with a Mechitarist priest, and explore churches and gardens in Venice’s former Armenian district. An Armenian-Venetian guide lends a personal perspective to the itinerary.
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$144.70
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$144.70
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Private Cruise: San Giorgio Maggiore and San Lazzaro degli Armeni Island
Explore beyond the usual tourist attractions in Venice with this private boat tour to two islands in the Venetian Lagoon, San Lazzaro degli Armeni and San Giorgio Maggiore.
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$491.10
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$491.10
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Murano Tour - Panoramic cruise and visit to the island of Murano
A panoramic cruise of the Venice Lagoon and Islands with a stop and visit to the wonderful Murano. You will discover the hidden wonders in the Venetian Lagoon by sailing inside. You can admire views that are unique in the world, from Piazza San Marco to the coast of the Lido of Venice. A one-of-a-kind panoramic cruise in Venice.
In Murano the cruise includes a stop of 1 hour and 30 minutes with a free guided tour of an artistic glass furnace. You will be able to closely observe a master glassmaker at work! You will also have plenty of time to visit the rest of the island.
The total duration of the cruise is 3 hours.
The Barracuda motor ship and the brand new Barracuda 58 'are double-decker boats with an open upper deck. Panoramic and silent motorboats that allow you to enjoy the maximum relaxation and safety of the spectacle offered by the Lagoon and the Islands of Venice. They are ideal for this type of cruise.
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$19.68
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$19.68
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Panoramic Lagoon Tour: Venice Lagoon and Islands Panoramic Cruise
A panoramic cruise to discover the lagoon and islands of Venice. History, views and a lot of magic to be experienced firsthand by sailing on a motor ship inside the famous and unique Venice Lagoon.
Splendid breathtaking views from the most unique and exceptional point of view there is, the boat!
The panoramic cruise of the Venice Lagoon and Islands does not include stops and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We offer our thirty years of experience to make you experience Venice in an exclusive and fascinating way.
The Barracuda motor ship and the brand new Barracuda 58 'are double-decker boats with an open upper deck. Panoramic and silent motorboats that allow you to enjoy the maximum relaxation and safety of the spectacle offered by the Lagoon and the Islands of Venice. They are ideal for this type of cruise.
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$17.05
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$17.05
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Island hopping: Giudecca, San Giorgio, San Servolo and San Lazzaro
Discover the forgotten and minor islands of Venice. Industrial archaelogy meet art on Giudecca island while San Giorgio offers panoramic and unusual view on St. Mark's basin, hopping to the a forrmer psychiatric hospital at San Servolo and the convent at San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a real hidden gem!
Other cities have suburban sprawls; Venice has primordial monasteries floating in teal-blue waters, former hopitals now converted to universities and parks, mental asylums, quarantine islands, convents for wayward nuns and industrial districts nowadays hosting art galleries or hotels.
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$153.08
Price varies by group size
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$153.08
Price varies by group size

Venice Sunset Experience with Private Luxury Boat and Bottle Prosecco
During this bespoke sunset tour, we will be taking you to remarkable spots for a spectacular sunset on the Venetian lagoon. This is the recommended tour for those travelers who are in Venice for a short gateway and yet want to take the opportunity to immerse theirselves into the lagoon’s romantic atmosphere, casting away from the chaos of the city on a traditional wooden boat.
Heading to the southern lagoon and the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, we reach the fortress on Sant’Andrea island, Vignole, Sant’Erasmo and its natural mudflats, to finally enjoy the best sunset on the Saint Mark water front from one of our preferred spots, such as the island of Armenians.
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$426.31
Price varies by group size
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$426.31
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Should I book San Lazzaro degli Armeni tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since San Lazzaro degli Armeni can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 12 San Lazzaro degli Armeni tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit San Lazzaro degli Armeni 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to San Lazzaro degli Armeni costs USD 17.05. Guided San Lazzaro degli Armeni tours start around USD 17.05 per person. See all 12 San Lazzaro degli Armeni tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience San Lazzaro degli Armeni?
The best ways to experience San Lazzaro degli Armeni are:
- Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat
- Venice Islands Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
- Private Cruise: Mystic Venice Cruise by Night
- Discovery tour by bike on Lido Island, the beach of Venice
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