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Such a cute and colorful little island - every building is painted a different bright color, and it makes the whole place feel like a postcard. Definitely worth the boat ride over just to walk around and take photos. We ducked into the Lace Museum mainly to cool off from the heat, and yeah... it was kind of boring. Unless you're really into lace history, you won't miss much if you skip it.
Beautiful, quaint, little town consisting of a few manmade islands, much like Venice but way smaller. It's a 45 minute ferry ride from Venice. We visited in January of 2025. Crowds were light. The main "street" of the main island had shops and some tourists. But when we walked to the outer islands they were deserted. We only bumped into a few locals who were hanging their laundry or sweeping etc. Great way to spend a couple hours.
The Burano island is one of the world's top ten most colorful cities. The different colours of the houses represent the island main feature, which at a previous time were used to delimit the properties, and fishermen painted their houses to see them when they were far away for fishing. This small island is very walkable from one side to the other, and I recommend that you spend at least one hour or even half a day to wander around and get lost in this colorful village.
We took the Vaporetto to Burano for half the day and an excellent lunch at da Romano, then spent the afternoon on Murano. Burano is my favorite of the two islands. Brilliantly colored houses created a beautifulscene, even on the gray and drizzly day we were there. Known for lace making, there is lace everything, everywhere. We were even invited upstairs in a shop to watch a Nonna do her magic. A treat while visiting Venice. Don't miss these two enchanting islands. 80
Burano is this cute little island about a 45 minute water taxi ride from Venice. If you have seen those cool colorful houses that are super insta worthy and aesthetic looking, you're probably thinking of this place. FYI these are ACTUALLY people's houses which are so pretty and unique, they make fantastic photo opps. It's a pretty small island, so you can easily walk around in an hour or so, consider staying for lunch. There's nothing really more than that, so you can't spend an entire day here. Just give yourself like 3+ hours plus the travel time from Venice and I think it should be plenty. It's a safe island and definitely a place to check off the list when in Venice.
Written from the perspective of my wife...This town is adorable! It is a short boat ride from San Marco in Venice. Burano is a small fishing community that is decorated in brilliant hues of turquoise, purple, canary yellow, etc. On top of being beautiful, there are amazing artisans in this small town. The women here create gorgeous lace masterpieces that should not be missed. If you are looking for a special something to bring home for a friend, family, or self, do not miss this little town and their lace works. Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, the primary economy is tourism. Burano is 7 kilometres (4 miles) from Venice, a 45-minute trip from St. Mark's Square by vaporetto, a Venetian water bus.
If you're planning a trip to Venice, you absolutely should not miss Burano Italy, an incredible colorful island nearby. it is one of the loveliest places to visit and so beautiful, I could not stop taking pictures! Visiting Burano is a super easy day (or half-day) trip from Venice. It's impossible to be anything but happy on this beautiful little island. The brightly colored fisherman's houses are just so lovely and the shops filled with the most delicate pieces of lace. Burano is still a prominent fishing village to this day. The fish sold daily at the Rialto Market in Venice is from the fisherman of Burano. The best way to get to Burano is by the Vaporetto (water bus) from Fondament Nove in Venice. The number 12 line runs every 30 minutes and takes about 45 minutes to reach Burano. It also stops at Murano, so you can hop on and off here as well. One may question -Why Are the Houses So Colorful in Burano Italy? Actually they serve an important purpose. Burano is a fishing village. After a long day at sea, the fishermen would return in their boats to the narrow canals with lines of houses that all looked similar. A tradition began to paint the houses in bright colors so they could easily find their way home (and distinguish it from their neighbor's) after a long day of fishing. If a homeowner in Burano wants to paint their house today, they have to submit an application first. Then the government will then respond with which colors the house is permitted to be painted. Burano is less than one square mile in size, so it's very easy to explore on foot. You can spend a couple of hours wandering down the narrow streets, admiring the beautiful houses, and popping into the bakeries and lace shops. See The Leaning Tower Of Burano Italy! Pisa isn't the only town in Italy with a leaning tower! This former bell tower at San Martino Church dates back to the 15th century. and you must try Gelato in Burano It would be a shame to get so close to this charming little island and miss seeing it! (Also sorry for lots of pics, but it's so beautiful, I could not control to share with you all)
Somehow, this was better and had more personality that Murano. A little far from Venice, be sure to line up early to get a seat when the water bus comes. If you wait far away, you may end up standing the whole trip there. Colors of houses and two story buildings were popping when sun was at its highest. The bridges and calm waters (very little boat activity) make this place a relaxing option after having 'a lot of Venice'.
Burano Island, Venice Italy These old fisherman's houses are brightly colorful. As the story goes the colorful houses are so the fisherman when they came home from fishing and some drinking came home to the right house and not with the neighbors wife's house. It's known as port to fine linens and bussolai (sugar cookies). It is also known as the escape home for Casanova as his mistresses had hidden him from prison. The island is about a 40 minute boat ride from Venice and is a very warm and inviting place. Some great food and shopping and well worth the trip.
I fell in La, LA, LOVEEE with Isola di Burano! Ahh, where do I begin? Let me start by saying that I had been hearing so much about Burano Island while I was researching for my trip to Italy. Many people bragged about how colorful the houses were and how much they admired the island and all that it had to offer. So when I arrived in Venice, I was determined to take the 40 min water boat to the Island and experience the beauty for myself. This island is a perfect getaway if you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle in Venice. I can't tell you how many pictures I took just on this little island! This island makes for a perfect photo op! Burano Island is peaceful and quiet. No need to get a guide to walk around this island unless you are interested in gaining history. I honestly think the best way to hear history is by asking the store owners and residents that live on the island. Oh man, they have truly been through it during the past couple of months with the flooding. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to visit this island as the whole island had flooded just days before I arrived. I could still see the watermarks on some of the houses and it was crazy to just imagine that the flooding got as high as my waist (pretty scary!). Admittedly, the island is everything I imagined! Once we got off the boat, I couldn't help but notice the famous colorful houses from afar. All different colors and just bold as day. Island Burano offers more than just colorful houses, they also are famous for the leaning tower which you can see from the whole island. Also, make sure you stop and drink an Aperol drink (famous in Italy) and look at some of the handmade silk scarves as Burano is very famous for the silk-making. This is a gem of a place and I recommend anyone come to this island during the time they are visiting Venice. Shush, don't tell anyone, but I enjoyed Burano more than I liked Venice HA! It makes for a perfect day to relax and walk around. Make sure you stay for the sunset as it makes for gorgeous photos. I truly left my heart at Burano Island. This will definitely be a place I come back to!
17 days ago
We've been in Venice several times. Always a joy. But somehow we've never made it to Burano. So this time we did. Had a weekly pass for the Vaporetto and took the No.12 from Fondamenta Nove in Venice. The trip took around 40min. And even on a weekday in April the Vaporetto was completely packed. But Burano is popular for good reason, it's an insanely pretty place! The Vaporetto will stop at the northern part of the small island. And it is indeed small. You can explore it easy in a few hours. It's very walkable - and most parts are even fit for wheelchairs and strollers (special bridges for these). From here you best get to the Fondamenta Assassini and Mauro. That will take you Vial Baldassare Galupp, the main drag here in Burano with countless shops, cafés and restaurants. And the famous buidlings in all colors (not just on this street of course). Soon you will reach the main Piazza with the lovely Chiesa di San Martino. Its tower is pretty tilted/leaning. You can see it clearly from further away west. From there you can head to the Fondamenta Cao di Rio - a more quite walk along along the canal. We did just that and then walked along the also pretty quiet Fondamenta della Peschera in the south. That will bring you back to the Fondamenta Cavanella and then Fondamenta Mauro where you came in first. It's a nice little round-trip. Of course there's more to explore. But this covers the most important and famous parts. There's also good food. Many good option. Cicchetti of course. But we've felt like a real meal and had lunch at the Osteria Cicchetteria da Gigetto. Excellent fried seafood and wonderful pasta. Nicely located at a more quiet canal. It's a really lovely place, this small island. The colors are amazing, we were lucky to get a picture-perfect blue skied day. And the colors were really glowing. It's definitely a must-do at least once. The ride there isn't that much fun, but definitely worth it. read more
What a treat! Watching an authentic woman who has had the tradition of lace making passed down to her was an honor to witness! Looking around the island during my visit was special and hearing about the tradition of painting the houses in colors that stand out because the men who are fisherman need to see their house distinct from others in the foggy weather! True or False...Burano benefits by having beautiful homes that tourists find unique! We had lunch while On the island and the food was fresh and tasty... If in Venice..only 30 mins or so distance..you can catch a public water bus and I would say it is worth it! read more
Between the two islands Murano and Burano, this is my favorite one. We visited in July when it is brutally hot and crowded, but we went early in the morning to escape the heat and the crowds. The island, as others have mentioned, is colorful and quaint. It is clean, pristine, and alive with its lace shops, cafes and restaurants. You will miss out on a once in a lifetime experience if you do not visit. To get there, take vaporetto 14 from San Marco's. The same will take you back. read more
Such a cute and colorful little island - every building is painted a different bright color, and it makes the whole place feel like a postcard. Definitely worth the boat ride over just to walk around and take photos. We ducked into the Lace Museum mainly to cool off from the heat, and yeah... it was kind of boring. Unless you're really into lace history, you won't miss much if you skip it. read more
Beautiful, quaint, little town consisting of a few manmade islands, much like Venice but way smaller. It's a 45 minute ferry ride from Venice. We visited in January of 2025. Crowds were light. The main "street" of the main island had shops and some tourists. But when we walked to the outer islands they were deserted. We only bumped into a few locals who were hanging their laundry or sweeping etc. Great way to spend a couple hours. read more
The Burano island is one of the world's top ten most colorful cities. The different colours of the houses represent the island main feature, which at a previous time were used to delimit the properties, and fishermen painted their houses to see them when they were far away for fishing. This small island is very walkable from one side to the other, and I recommend that you spend at least one hour or even half a day to wander around and get lost in this colorful village. read more
We took the Vaporetto to Burano for half the day and an excellent lunch at da Romano, then spent the afternoon on Murano. Burano is my favorite of the two islands. Brilliantly colored houses created a beautifulscene, even on the gray and drizzly day we were there. Known for lace making, there is lace everything, everywhere. We were even invited upstairs in a shop to watch a Nonna do her magic. A treat while visiting Venice. Don't miss these two enchanting islands. 80 read more
3 years ago
Burano is this cute little island about a 45 minute water taxi ride from Venice. If you have seen those cool colorful houses that are super insta worthy and aesthetic looking, you're probably thinking of this place. FYI these are ACTUALLY people's houses which are so pretty and unique, they make fantastic photo opps. It's a pretty small island, so you can easily walk around in an hour or so, consider staying for lunch. There's nothing really more than that, so you can't spend an entire day here. Just give yourself like 3+ hours plus the travel time from Venice and I think it should be plenty. It's a safe island and definitely a place to check off the list when in Venice. read more
Written from the perspective of my wife...This town is adorable! It is a short boat ride from San Marco in Venice. Burano is a small fishing community that is decorated in brilliant hues of turquoise, purple, canary yellow, etc. On top of being beautiful, there are amazing artisans in this small town. The women here create gorgeous lace masterpieces that should not be missed. If you are looking for a special something to bring home for a friend, family, or self, do not miss this little town and their lace works. Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, the primary economy is tourism. Burano is 7 kilometres (4 miles) from Venice, a 45-minute trip from St. Mark's Square by vaporetto, a Venetian water bus. read more
2 years ago
If you're in Venice for several days, a stop in Murano then Burano is a worthwhile side trip. You'll see houses with colorful paint schemes. read more
If you're planning a trip to Venice, you absolutely should not miss Burano Italy, an incredible colorful island nearby. it is one of the loveliest places to visit and so beautiful, I could not stop taking pictures! Visiting Burano is a super easy day (or half-day) trip from Venice. It's impossible to be anything but happy on this beautiful little island. The brightly colored fisherman's houses are just so lovely and the shops filled with the most delicate pieces of lace. Burano is still a prominent fishing village to this day. The fish sold daily at the Rialto Market in Venice is from the fisherman of Burano. The best way to get to Burano is by the Vaporetto (water bus) from Fondament Nove in Venice. The number 12 line runs every 30 minutes and takes about 45 minutes to reach Burano. It also stops at Murano, so you can hop on and off here as well. One may question -Why Are the Houses So Colorful in Burano Italy? Actually they serve an important purpose. Burano is a fishing village. After a long day at sea, the fishermen would return in their boats to the narrow canals with lines of houses that all looked similar. A tradition began to paint the houses in bright colors so they could easily find their way home (and distinguish it from their neighbor's) after a long day of fishing. If a homeowner in Burano wants to paint their house today, they have to submit an application first. Then the government will then respond with which colors the house is permitted to be painted. Burano is less than one square mile in size, so it's very easy to explore on foot. You can spend a couple of hours wandering down the narrow streets, admiring the beautiful houses, and popping into the bakeries and lace shops. See The Leaning Tower Of Burano Italy! Pisa isn't the only town in Italy with a leaning tower! This former bell tower at San Martino Church dates back to the 15th century. and you must try Gelato in Burano It would be a shame to get so close to this charming little island and miss seeing it! (Also sorry for lots of pics, but it's so beautiful, I could not control to share with you all) read more
7 years ago
Somehow, this was better and had more personality that Murano. A little far from Venice, be sure to line up early to get a seat when the water bus comes. If you wait far away, you may end up standing the whole trip there. Colors of houses and two story buildings were popping when sun was at its highest. The bridges and calm waters (very little boat activity) make this place a relaxing option after having 'a lot of Venice'. read more
3 years ago
You can get here by water bus and it's totally worth it. It's a lot less busy than Venice and has a totally different vibe. We found a delicious restaurant that we just sat and people watched next to the car now. It's in my Venice collection. read more
6 years ago
Burano Island, Venice Italy These old fisherman's houses are brightly colorful. As the story goes the colorful houses are so the fisherman when they came home from fishing and some drinking came home to the right house and not with the neighbors wife's house. It's known as port to fine linens and bussolai (sugar cookies). It is also known as the escape home for Casanova as his mistresses had hidden him from prison. The island is about a 40 minute boat ride from Venice and is a very warm and inviting place. Some great food and shopping and well worth the trip. read more
6 years ago
I fell in La, LA, LOVEEE with Isola di Burano! Ahh, where do I begin? Let me start by saying that I had been hearing so much about Burano Island while I was researching for my trip to Italy. Many people bragged about how colorful the houses were and how much they admired the island and all that it had to offer. So when I arrived in Venice, I was determined to take the 40 min water boat to the Island and experience the beauty for myself. This island is a perfect getaway if you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle in Venice. I can't tell you how many pictures I took just on this little island! This island makes for a perfect photo op! Burano Island is peaceful and quiet. No need to get a guide to walk around this island unless you are interested in gaining history. I honestly think the best way to hear history is by asking the store owners and residents that live on the island. Oh man, they have truly been through it during the past couple of months with the flooding. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to visit this island as the whole island had flooded just days before I arrived. I could still see the watermarks on some of the houses and it was crazy to just imagine that the flooding got as high as my waist (pretty scary!). Admittedly, the island is everything I imagined! Once we got off the boat, I couldn't help but notice the famous colorful houses from afar. All different colors and just bold as day. Island Burano offers more than just colorful houses, they also are famous for the leaning tower which you can see from the whole island. Also, make sure you stop and drink an Aperol drink (famous in Italy) and look at some of the handmade silk scarves as Burano is very famous for the silk-making. This is a gem of a place and I recommend anyone come to this island during the time they are visiting Venice. Shush, don't tell anyone, but I enjoyed Burano more than I liked Venice HA! It makes for a perfect day to relax and walk around. Make sure you stay for the sunset as it makes for gorgeous photos. I truly left my heart at Burano Island. This will definitely be a place I come back to! read more
6 years ago
Burano is a small island about a short 30 - 40 minute ferry ride from Venice! I walked around pretty much the whole island and spent something like 2 to 3 hours here. They're known for their lacing, fishing / crabs, and colorful houses! I actually bought some laces because they ended up being pretty cool souvenir gifts from friends and family. They also have a lace museum but I didn't end up going in because I heard it wasn't that great. Apparently they have a Michelin-starred restaurant in Burano too, but I didn't get to try it out since it's closed in November, probably because they don't get a lot of visitors. The colored houses were super cool! It reminded me of my trip to St. John's, Newfoundland and the east coast of Canada where they have similarly colorful houses being towns built really close to the water and have a lot of fishing. It was an enjoyable half day trip from Venice! They have a main street kind of area with a lot of cafes, restaurants and shops. Definitely recommend to check it out, there is less people here than in Venice too! read more
9 years ago
By far one of my favorite day trips from a major city! If you find yourself in Venice and looking to change up your itinerary of churches, museums and super crowded points of interests...try checking out the island of Burano! From what I've read in the travel books and blogs, Burano is an up and coming place of interests with its colorful and quirky homes to the leaning tower of San Martino and a source of beautiful, authentic, handmade Burano lace. This place did not disappoint as it was a welcome relief from the mass of humanity in Venice!! We like to take our vacations in Sept-October since the crowds tend to be smaller and much to our surprise, Venice was still too crowded for our liking. Enter Burano!! "Honey let's take a day trip to Burano to buy some lace!" I said. Hubby is game and after our morning coffee head out to Fundamete Nove ticket station to purchase two round trip tickets for the day. Opted not to do Murano (huge difference Murano and Burano). The boat ride was about 45 minutes with a stop in Murano. The boat ride is super crowded and if your not lucky to get a seat right away you'll be standing until a seat frees up. Burano is adorable!!! Quirky, colorful houses with no rhyme or reason as far as color scheme (magneta, blue next to bright green and yellow houses. There are restaurants along the way and many souvenir and glass making shops as well. We were fortunate enough to catch two women sewing lace at the shops. Despite their ripe age they still manage to slay that needle in and out into intricate hoops and stitches creating beautiful pieces to wear or decorate with. Loved Burano and looking forward to coming back again! Perfect day trip to break the madness of Venice!! Highly recommended for a breath of fresh air!! read more
I am a fan of Burano. It's a fairly small area made up of four islands and is easy to walk because of its relative small size. The houses are painted in bright colors. I've read that you must apply if you're going to paint your house and an agency decides on the color so the same colors aren't next to each other. We got some small souvenirs here and some water. It was a pleasant visit nbefore we moved on to Murano. read more
7 years ago
Visiting this island was the most magical, incredible experience. The people, friendly island cats, the houses, the food, the authenticity of the culture-- everything was just beautiful. I personally loved watching the Nonnas walking along the canal with their wheely grocery carts picking up their goods for the day and greeting fishermen and other locals. The whole vibe of the island was that of a fairy tale or a place that's stepped back in time. People enjoy their food, enjoy the present moment-- something I feel is lost far too often in the "go go go" attitude of today's society. Try to take the earliest water bus in the morning to avoid the afternoon crowds. You will have wonderful photograph opportunities in the serenity! If you have an extra day in Venice, GO. This part of my Italy trip will be etched in my mind forever. read more
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The island of Burano is situated about 4 miles or a 25 minute vaporretto ride in the Venetian lagoon. You take a water taxi but that would be more expensive. It's a flat island with a maximum elevation of 3' above sea level and is prone to flooding. Settled by Romans in the 6th century, Burano came to be known as the hand-making lace capitol of Italy in the 16th century. Leonardo Di Vinci was said to have purchased a cloth for the main alter of the Duomo di Milano in 1451. By 1872 a lace making school was created and continued until 1979. Today when you visit Burano that school has become the site of Museo delmerletto. The museum offers an over view of the lace making and artistry from its origins to the present. Videos, illustrated exhibitions, vintage items and skilled lace makers can be seen. Other attractions on the island include: the Church of San Marino, the leaning campanile and a painting by Giambattista (crufixion, 1727). The colorful houses, historic nature of the buildings and canals make the Bruno experience unique. The colors of the homes follow a system and can only be changed by submitting a request to the government where upon a limited number of colors can be selected. TIPS: You must be able to discern the difference between hand-made lace and machine made lace in order to get true value. Keep in mind that hand-made lace takes hours of work and therefore commands a premium price. A small piece may cost 80 Euros. The back stitching is another indicator but fakes are in the market. Machine made with some back stitching added later. read more
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a couple of hours? Take a scenic 45 minute Vaporetto ride to this serene and charming little island, known for its beautiful handcrafted lace. The unique, brightly colored buildings make for cute photo-ops. There are a variety of restaurants to check out; the seafood and pasta are delightful. In addition, The gift shops have many beautiful handmade items. Ultimately, worth a visit. read more
The Scoop While I was in Venice, I knew that we needed to see the whimsical island of Burano, that's been flooding our Instagram feeds for months leading up to this trip. It's unlike anything I'd ever seen and I knew I wanted to see it with my own two eyes. Honestly, Venice was wearing me out so I knew that getting away from the city would be a nice break. We spent a few hours wandering the island with no plans to do anything, but to explore. Getting there Getting to Burano from Venice is relatively easy. Venice is a city built on water, so you have to take the ferry most places (hence why I was worn thin). We hopped on the next ferry which took about 35 minutes from just outside the lagoon city. You won't have trouble getting here because its so famous. Burano also has a sister island, Murano, home of the famous Murano glass. Although, we didn't spend much time in Murano, it is almost identical to Burano sans the colorful houses. We came for the color- sorry Murano. A local friend told us that all of the houses in Burano are so bright because of its history as a fishermen's town. On extremely foggy mornings, the fishermen had trouble telling their homes apart amongst the smog, so they painted them unique colors. While you're on the island, I truly have no suggestions for restaurants or attractions. The island itself is why people come. And the gelato. Of course, the gelato was just as bright as the land itself. Murano is a place waiting to be explored. Turn down random alleyways (as I love to do in any Italian city) and find something new. We eavesdropped in a few windows where we could hear the local families gathering. It was cool to see some locals and say hello. I couldn't help but to wonder how they feel about having tourists always snapping pictures outside their homes. Hopefully they didn't mind too much because I was all up on some of their front door steps. oops. Burano is quite possibly one of the happiest places on earth. #YouMeTravel read more
9 years ago
Burano is this cute little island about a 45 minute water taxi ride from Venice. If you seen those cool colorful houses that are super insta worthy and aesthetic looking, you're probably thinking of this place. FYI these are ACTUALLY people's houses. So respect their property and don't touch anything that isn't yours lol. But the houses are awesome and so pretty and make fantastic photo opps. But aside from the photos it's a pretty small island and you can probably easily walk around an hour or so. There's nothing really more than that so you can't spend an entire day here. Just give yourself like 4 hours plus the travel time from Venice and I think it should be plenty. It's a safe island and I went to a small shop to buy some postcards and the Italian fella was super nice and friendly. It's a nice community and pretty peaceful compared to the bustling crowds of Venice. read more
Burano is at least a 40-minute vaporetto ride but typically more than an hour with a transfer from the main Venetian island, but its uniquely colorfulness makes the ride worth it! Formerly a fisherman-majority island famous for the lace made by the fisherman wives, Burano is now a trending destination thanks to its colorful houses. Starting from the moment when your boat approaches the Burano deck, you'll be dazzled by the colors of this beautiful island! Whether you are on the main stretch Fondamente dei Assassini or off to the stray paths into the residential neighborhood, you'll find that everywhere on this island is photogenic - even more so than the main Venetian island! Stay here for a while. Walk around and meet every sort of the color spectrum everywhere you turn. Once your legs are tired, sit down in a cafe or a nice Venetian seafood restaurant like Al Raspo de Ua (https://www.yelp.com/biz/trattoria-al-raspo-de-ua-venezia?hrid=YKKh01HHhubaMLYfgFnIBA), and when they are rested, start again on your colorful journey. Unlike the main Venetian island particularly the San Marco sesterie, the whole Burano island emits a much more relaxing vibe, of course with a colorful backdrop! Getting to Burano is a long journey, but I think it's a journey worth making. This is certainly an excursion that you cannot miss during your time in Venezia! In fact, Burano is basically the super-color version of Venezia! Be sure to grab a camera with you, because this is simply a photographer's paradise. --- HOW TO REACH BURANO The fastest and easiest route is Line 12 via Fondamente Nove (42 minutes nonstop). However, unless you live nearby this station, you will have to transfer to here first. Another route is via Piazzale Rome or Stazione Venezia S.L. where you can ride on Line 3 (express to Murano - 25 minutes) and transfer at Murano on Line 12 for another 30 minute ride. You can also reach Murano via the all-stop thus slower lines 4.2 and 5.2 that stop along Rio del Cannaregio. You can also hop off and stop at Murano to and from Burano, although you would have to purchase another one-way vaporetto ticket to resume. Get at least a 1-day vaporetto pass (€20) especially if you intend to stop in Murano. One-way ticket is €7.5 --- tl;dr version: 1) Long journey from Venezia but worth it 2) Colorful houses throughout the island 3) Must-go excursion from Venezia - Bring a camera! read more
There is more to Venice than just Venice. In fact, there are many other islands that surround Venice that you can visit if you hop on the Vaporetto. Allow yourself about 30 - 40 minutes of travel time when you take the Vaporetto to Burano. The islands aren't exactly close. Take a nap, hold on to your belongings, or simply stare out at the water during the ride. Give your feet a rest. I visited Burano, Murano, and Torcello in one day and out of them all Burano is the one I loved the most. Burano was the vacation from the vacation. Time stopped when I got to Burano and I forgot where I was in the world for a moment. I took a nice stroll along the canals. I admired the cute colorful houses. I got lost in a sea of school children as they walked home and kicked their soccer balls. Burano will be two hours of bliss during your day trip. There is a main street of touristy shops and restaurants. If you linger long enough in a shop, the ladies will try to sell you lace scarves. Burano is famous for their lace. I walked into a convenience store instead and bought a frozen cappuccino drink. For lunch, I went to Al Gatto Nero along the canal. Best meal ever. Burano is an excellent backdrop for picture taking. There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful Burano is. So let your pictures do the talking. Tourist Tip #1- Wear your sun hat and/or sunglasses. It gets very warm and you will need something to shield your eyes. Tourist Tip #2- There is a public restroom on the main street. They take Euros. read more
There is a three island tour. Murano, Murano and Torcello about 20 bucks from a tour operator. Or you can purchase a ticket for the water taxi for 24 hours were about the same amount of money. This is where the fisherman lived. How's a colorful and you've probably seen some of the pictures of them on Google Photos. Very small you can walk it in about an hour plenty of canals and small boats. Little gift shops sprinkle your walk along with wine and tapas places. read more
11 years ago
Nice little village and a good day trip from Venice, but not a must. If you want to take colorful pictures while you are in Italy. Visit Il Burano! It's something to do that's off the beaten path. read more
Burano is a world of its own and you can't help but smile when you step onto this little island of brightly colored simplicity. This town is filled with a myriad of surprising little side streets, all filled with such joyous color that you may feel like you've stepped into a child's coloring book. It's a breath of fresh air amidst the green-tinted waters of Venice, and you may just find yourself delighted at every corner. read more
Venice was my fav part of our Brendon Tour and Burano was an excursion from Venice. We took a boat .. hee hee well you take a boat everywhere in Venice. Anyway we went there for dinner and it was such a colorful picturesque Isle. I would definitely go back if I visited Venice again. unfortunately then I wasn't so into pictures and didn't have a great camera .. I could do it justice now. read more
If your tour guide asks you if you want to visit Burano for the afternoon - say YES! This little island, about a 40 minute boat ride away, is the most charming island ever. It has the cutest most colorful houses, delicious locally caught seafood, and shop after shop of gorgeous lace tablecloths (the island is known for its lace). I couldn't get enough of this island. read more
11 years ago
This is Venice with Colours, Colour Venice ... A long way over the water by vaparetto, see not only the tourists on the way to Burano. The Tower, you can see on the trip to Burano and also at the foot of the tower is really a leaning Tower, similar to Pisa. Small streets along the channels with cafe, restaurants and bars. You can see and meet the Natives. Plan about two ours to walk through and back, have a cafe or gelato and many big pictures from this amazing part of venice. read more
Worth a visit if you are staying 3+ days in Venezia. Though the tiny island gets crowded with visitors/tourists, this was my favorite day trip! It is an easy vaporetto ride on the #12 from Fondamente Nove, and Burano is filled with countless colorful houses and shops. We also had a great meal here at Al Gatto Nero. The island is known for the fisherman, but also for lace and textile souvenirs. I loved this area! read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Burano is an oversized play set, a full-scale model of a Lego town, something "Q" would create on a whim and a finger-snap (I won't explain that reference, nope, on your own). The fact that I know people Venice and skip Burano is disappointing, akin to visiting China and missing The Great Wall. OKAY, I admit, I did that! I was in China and didn't see the Great Wall. In defense, Hong Kong is about as far away from the Great Wall as London is to Rome. And you wouldn't say that to someone ("What, you visited London and didn't visit the Sistine Chapel?). Would it be like not getting Ice Cream at Dairy Queen? No...that's why you go to Dairy Queen. A closer comparison would be to visit Scotland and not go to Skye--sure, most people don't mention it, and you wouldn't think to include it, but after seeing it first hand, you couldn't think of a trip without it (and that is something else I know from experience). Burano is such a surreal landscape of brilliant solid colors, electronic companies shoot demo videos here to showcase their brilliant amoled displays. Yes, another first-hand reference--I used to show off Samsung tablets with video from Burano...little did I know I would visit it. It's about 40 minutes by boat (the only option) from Venice. Upon approach, you immediately notice the leaning tower of San Martino. The vibrant colors of the buildings pop up soon after. Unlike Venice's 117 islands, Burano has only four, though the shoreline feels much closer to the roads. In fact, the day we arrived, the water was only a few inches from creeping over the edge; meanwhile Venice still had a clear foot. When Venice floods, Burano must vanish. And it would be a loss, because pound for pound, Burano looks better. It's...well...cuter. It's adorable. Not like your child's first painting that you frame and hang on the wall, I mean cute like bunny-taking-a-bath-cute. Like cats wearing sweaters. Like someone plopped down houses and hotels from a gigantic Monopoly board. An artist could fashion it as a fantasy town for a fictional setting and the work would be criticized as unrealistic. It was here, not in Venice, when I opened my pocket book and bought souvenirs. If I had a week to spend in Venice, I'd spend at least two days in Burano. As I only had two days in Venice, our tour only rationed a few hours in Burano. Of all the optional excursions on my Globus Best of Italy tour, this was one of the best. read more
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