Burano, Italy

Burano

An island of brightly painted fishermen's houses in the Venetian lagoon.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Burano

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the vaporetto from Venice's Fondamente Nove early, before the crowds.
  2. AfternoonWalk the colourful streets and visit the lace museum, then see the leaning bell tower.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Burano and take the boat back as the lagoon turns pink.

Day 2

Visit Torcello's mosaic cathedral, a short boat ride away.

What to eat

Risotto di gò, a fish risotto, and bussolà, butter biscuits.

Local tips

Make the most of Burano

Beat the crowds

Take an early boat: day-trippers fill the island from late morning. The late afternoon is quieter again.

Best photo spot

Walk away from the main street into the side canals for colourful houses without crowds. The leaning bell tower makes a great background.

Getting there

Take the vaporetto line 12 from Fondamente Nove in Venice, about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Torcello, a short boat ride further, with a very old cathedral and almost no people.

Good to know

Burano is known for lace; real handmade lace is expensive, so cheap pieces are usually imported. Combine it with Murano on the same day.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Burano

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Plan your visit

Getting to Burano

Getting there

  • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)6 km away
  • Treviso Airport (TSF)25 km away
  • Venice9 km away
  • Padua45 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Burano: good to know

Is Burano worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. An island of brightly painted fishermen's houses in the Venetian lagoon.

How many days do you need in Burano?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Burano?

You can visit all year. Take an early boat: day-trippers fill the island from late morning. The late afternoon is quieter again.

How do you get to Burano?

The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 6 km away. Take the vaporetto line 12 from Fondamente Nove in Venice, about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Burano?

Nearby hidden places include Venice (9.3 km), Padua (43 km) and Ferrara (95 km).

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