Chiesa di San Rocco and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Both sights are at San Polo 3052, in the San Polo district. From Acca Hotel, the Scuola Grande is about an 8-minute walk, making it easy to include alongside a visit to the nearby Frari area.

The Scuola Grande is also 8 minutes from Santa Lucia railway station, 5 minutes from Piazzale Roma and 3 minutes from the San Tomà waterbus stop, according to the venue.

Chiesa di San Rocco was built between 1489 and 1508 by Bartolomeo Bon, then remodelled in the 18th century by Scalfarotto. Its connection to San Rocco is also reflected in an urn above the main altar, which holds the saint’s body.

The church’s apse chapels bring together works by Sebastiano Ricci and Pordenone, along with six paintings by Tintoretto. The combination of the church’s long building history and these works gives the visit a distinct focus before you move on to the Scuola Grande next door. The San Polo neighbourhood guide puts the location in context.

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco visit includes three rooms with major cycles by Tintoretto and works by Francesco Pianta. Its artistic interiors make it a separate, substantial part of a visit to the church complex.

In the Sala dell’Albergo, Tintoretto’s Passion cycle includes the monumental Crucifixion. The Sala Capitolare features scenes from the Old and New Testaments alongside wooden allegorical sculptures by Francesco Pianta. In the Sala Terrena, Tintoretto’s cycle depicts the life of Mary.

The Scuola Grande does not provide an internal guided-tour service. Multimedia guides are available through your own device using a QR code or login; they cost €5 for the Scuola Grande and €1.50 for the church.

The Scuola Grande is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with its ticket office closing at 5:00 PM. It closes on New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Easter.

Full-price admission is €12; reduced admission is €10 for visitors over 70, Touring Club members and Rolling Venice owners. University students under 26 pay €8, while visitors aged 8 to 18 and school groups pay €3. A family ticket for two adults and their underage children costs €26.

Admission is free for disabled visitors and one accompanying person, Catholic clergy, children under 8 and authorized guides. Tickets are not sold online. The venue describes admission contributions as supporting restoration and maintenance of its artistic heritage and its charitable activities.

The church is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with last entry at 5:00 PM. Sunday hours are 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, also with last entry at 5:00 PM.

Full-price admission is €3.50; the reduced price is €2 for young people aged 8 to 26 and groups of at least 20. Admission is free for residents of the Municipality of Venice, disabled visitors and one accompanying person, Catholic clergy and children under 8.

The church says it opens on religious and national holidays, with reduced hours of 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. The Scuola Grande advises checking its calendar for extraordinary changes to hours. Before setting out, check the official site before you go.

Pair the church and Scuola Grande with the Frari area for a compact cultural outing in San Polo. The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Campo dei Frari are both close to San Rocco.

If you are planning to visit the basilica as well, its history and practical details fit naturally into the same neighbourhood visit; the guide to visiting the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari covers that stop.

For access, CoopCulture says the Scuola Grande is accessible. A tracked stair-climbing device can reach the upper floor, except for the Cereria and Sala del Tesoro; the trip takes about 10 minutes. The venue’s visitor rules do not allow entry with a covered face. Small dogs may enter if carried or kept in a pet carrier or bag.