Good to know
- Tickets
- Church entry free. Bell tower fee applies.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Morning for fewer visitors
- Getting there
- Vaporetto line 2 from San Zaccaria
Itineraries with San Giorgio Maggiore
San Giorgio Maggiore is on day 5
Day 5 of Venice in 5 Days
San Giorgio and San Polo
How San Giorgio Maggiore fits into a day.- 10:00San Giorgio MaggioreSan Giorgio
- 12:30Scuola Grande di San RoccoSan Polo
- 15:00FrariSan Polo
- 17:30Giardini della BiennaleCastello
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San Giorgio Maggiore questions
How do you reach San Giorgio Maggiore?
Take the vaporetto from San Zaccaria or other central stops. The ride takes about 10 minutes.
Is the bell tower open to visitors?
Yes. It offers views over Venice and the lagoon.
What paintings are inside the church?
Tintoretto's Last Supper and other works from his final years hang in the chancel.
