Last updated on April 7th, 2021 at 11:38 am
The colorful island of Burano qualifies for a perfect Day trip from Venice.
What comes to your mind when you hear about Venice? Canals lined with pretty flowers, small bridges at every 100-meter interval, and houses just next to them. Add a splash of vivid bright colors to these houses and you get Burano!!
Burano is an island near Venice known for its colorful fishermen’s houses and handmade lace products. It qualifies for a perfect day trip from Venice and here’s a short guide to help you out with Burano visit.
Where is Burano?
Burano is an island in Venetian lagoon. It is a vehicle-free island known for its vibrant colored houses and lace. This used to be a fisherman’s village.
How to visit Burano from Venice on a Day Trip?
The best way to visit Burano from Venice is by water vaporetto.
Vaporetto number 12 from Fondament Nove will take you to Burano. The vaporetto also stops at the island of Murano known for its glass products.
Depending on which part of Venice you are staying, you might be visiting Murano first. In that case, change to vaporetto number 12 at Murano Faro stop.
It is a scenic 40-minute ride. Burano is distinctly visible from a distance as you will approach the island – The colors say it all.
The tickets for the Vaporetto are priced at 7.5 Euros one way and are available off the counter. There is also a 12-hour pass to visit the islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello.
Visit the official Website of Venice’s Transport and City passes.
Book a Tour:
If you do not want to navigate through Venice’s Transportation system and want to cover three islands (Burano, Murano, and Torcello) in one day itself, then booking a tour with a tour company is one option.
This one is a popular tour for a Venetian island experience.
Water Taxi:
Water Taxis are pretty expensive.
If you have money to splurge, then a water taxi is also an option!
How long should you spend in Burano?
Half a day is an optimum time to spend in this colorful island. You can spend more time if you like. But it is a small island, so most likely you will be able to cover most of the places within half a day itself.
What all can you do in Burano?
There’s quite a lot to explore in Burano.
1. Take Photographs
Burano is a photographer’s paradise and I have a piece of good news for you!
You do not need to be an ace photographer to capture some of the best shots.
The vivid colors of Burano ensure that even if you are using your cell phone, the photos are going to come out well.
Take photos in front of different colored houses. In fact, this is a must do in Burano.
2. Walk past the various shops in the main marketplace
Burano is a vehicle-free island. Hence, it needs to be explored by walking.
As you get down at the vaporetti station, start walking straight. It will take you to the center of Burano which is also the main marketplace here.
The canals are dotted with many shops, restaurants, and colorful houses.
Stop by the shops as you might find some interesting artifacts.
You might also get to see a pre-wedding shoot going on here (we saw one 😊).
3. Catch a glimpse of Leaning Tower of Burano
Did you think only Pisa has a Leaning Tower?
Burano also boasts for its own Leaning Tower!
Of course not as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa – but there is a distinct tilt in the Tower that has earned it this name.
It can be easily located while in Burano and is located behind the Church of St. Martin Bishop.
4. Visit Burano Lace museum
Burano has a rich history of Lace manufacturing. Lace-making is an intricate art and is almost dying now.
Burano Lace Museum has preserved this art through various artifacts and displays of its history.
If you happen to visit the museum during early hours, you might chance upon old ladies handcrafting lace artifacts.
Burano Less Museum is covered under Venice Museum Pass.
If you do not have the museum pass, you can buy the tickets off the counter. It is priced at 5 Euros only.
Go to the Lace museum if you are interested in the subject.
Check out the official website to get some further information on Lace Museum.
5. Eat to your heart’s content
Does that even need to be mentioned? You are in Italy and food is an integral part of the trip!
Burano offers some of the best sea-food cuisines which are a specialty of Venetian lagoon.
Chances are that it will be near lunchtime when you are in Burano. You can always settle down for a Pizza, Pasta or Risotto and finish it off with gelato.
Galuppi, the main street of the island is lined with many restaurants and bars. Grab a place in one of them for a hearty meal.
6. Shopping
The souvenir shops have a plethora of artifacts to spoil you. There are traditional Venetian masks, Murano glass products, key chains, fridge magnets, and much more.
There are lace artifacts as well – but be very careful while picking up one. Original handcrafted lace artifacts are very expensive and not pocket-friendly. We picked up a number of mini Venetian masks for our friends and family back home.
Final Thoughts
So what are you waiting for? Make sure not to miss out a day trip to Burano while in Venice. It’s a gem.
Have you visited Burano already? I will be keen to hear your experience.
Fabulous place to see. Looks much clean and peaceful.Good information.Thanks for this sharing.
Yes! it’s a beautiful place to explore. Glad that you found it useful