Do take the vaporetto here. It is directly across from St Mark's Square. Entry to the church is free. At the moment, there is an installation for the Biennale by Michelangelo Pistoletto in the centre of the nave. This consists of a circle of mirrors...More

After the crowds and heat of San Marco's Square, we went across the lagoon to San Georgio Maggiore. There were so few people there, the view at the top was magnificent and the breeze just made me want to stay up there. Even the ride...More

Quiet, clean and the tower offers stunning views of Venice - definitely worth a visit. Little restaurant good too.

Another bell tower with a lift which gives a view of Venice (including Doges Palace and St Marks Square) from across the water. Entry is 6 euros and there wasn't a queue when we visited mid-morning. There are also quite a few modern art exhibitions...More

Definitely go to the bell tower here if you can for those panoramic shots back over towards San Marco square! Spend some time inside the church itself as well - less busy than other sites and you can enjoy the serenity.

Free entrance for the Basilica. Paid 6 euro and take the elevator to the top of the bell tower, you could see stunning Venice skyline. But please be ensure the sky is clear before you go up :)

Great deal. For 6 euros you get to tour the church and ride up the bell tower elevator for the best View in Venice and you can support the church. Best place to take pictures. We had no lines to wait in and s Marc's...More

We took the Vaporetto over to the island as a part of our 24 hours travel ticket (get in as many vaporetto rides as you can!!) We decided to walk around the island first before entering the basilica. However, there is not much of the...More

Followed previous reviews to visit the church (free entry) and take the lift up the bell tower (E6 each) to view Venice from above. Fantastic views in every direction, watched one of the cruise ships negotiate the Giudecca Canal - amazing sight! We were lucky...More

San Giorgio Maggiore is one of the many architectural masterpieces that Venice justly boasts. I highly recommend not to miss it in your visit to this unique city. The main façace is monumental and a bit austere, in a classical style. The vast interior is...More