The Secret Corners of Burano
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HK$315.91
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HK$315.91
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 20m
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English, Italian
- Guided tour
- Live demonstration of lacemaking
What's not included- Any service not mentioned in “Inclusions
- Departure details
- Burano ACTV Fermata/Stop, Via Burano, 30100 Mira VE, Italy In front of the bronze statue at the ACTV Burano stop
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13102P30- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher). Therefore we advise you to locate in advance the departure point and how to get there in order to avoid being late or any inconveniences that will prevent you from being at the meeting point in time for the departure.
- The voucher issued at the end of the reservation must be printed (hard copy) and presented at the time of the visit.
- In time of high water the tour will not take place.
- The tour is collective, so the presence of other participants who have booked is to be expected, up to a maximum of 30 people.
- Because of the particular shape of Venice and logistic issues that arise, we cannot guarantee that the intended route of the tour is fully accessible to people with disabilities. This means that some parts of the route may be closed to people in wheelchairs and or with physical impairments. The tour will cross four bridges.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with The Secret Corners of Burano?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book The Secret Corners of Burano on Tripadvisor
- How much is The Secret Corners of Burano?
- The Secret Corners of Burano price starts from HK$317.47. Discover and book The Secret Corners of Burano on Tripadvisor
- What is the The Secret Corners of Burano cancellation policy?
- The Secret Corners of Burano cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book The Secret Corners of Burano on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides The Secret Corners of Burano?
- The Secret Corners of Burano is hosted by Venetoinside. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Venetoinside on Tripadvisor. Discover and book The Secret Corners of Burano on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13102P30
Itinerary
- You'll start atBurano ACTV Fermata/StopVia Burano, 30100 Mira VE, ItalyIn front of the bronze statue at the ACTV Burano stopSee address & details
- Pass byLaguna di VeneziaChiesa di San Martino
- 1BuranoStop: 60 minutesFurther north in the lagoon lies Burano, a fishing island made up of hundreds of colorful houses that earn it the title of one of the most colorful towns in the world. Unlike Murano, which enjoyed industrial prowess for much of its history, Burano remained largely agricultural and fishing was its main industry. The colored houses are said to have been painted in bright hues to help fishermen navigate the lagoon on foggy days. Burano is also well-known for its lacemaking traditions, which originated in the 16th century.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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sylviadelcarmena
00Great value for the experience!
This multi language tour is a nice way to see the outlying islands of Venice on a budget. On the ferry the tour gui…
lehelalpars
00Amazing
My greatest experience was the Academy Gallery of Venice. You should enjoy those paintings, unique in the whole Wor…
Fantine M
00An easy way to discover the islands around Venice
This is mostly a handy tour for transportation. The demo at the glass factory is cool but quite short. We were unab…
genie291
00What a shame a good trip spoilt by inconsiderate passengers.
Myself and my partner went went on this trip, We found the boat trip pleasant but not particularly good. The …
Charles W
00Worth every penny!
This is likely a once in a lifetime experience for most and although the set tariffs seem high, I can guarantee you…
lillsmurf
00A day in a boat
The tour consists of a group of about 100 on a large boat, the boat stops at a designated wharf, direct into a demo…
AUNRAP
00Amazing island tours
Tour started at 11am and we was bk by 5pm, best part was Burano island with the colourful houses and Murano island …
amyoB5127AD
00Overall beautiful view
I booked this at the last minute and was excited that it worked out as it was during Carnivale. The man at the tick…
Navigate65587190763
00Stellar experience. We’re still smiling!
The entire experience exceeded our expectations! Our gondolier was extraordinary - he was polite, friendly, profess…
ShonaUS
00Poor experience - not recommended
We had a poor experience with this company and would not recommend it. Firstly, we were overcharged. We were char…
Nuncio D
00Great Ride, Nice & Relaxed
Very nice Private Gondola ride longer than the usual 30 minutes rides, they allowed us to board and start a little …
Discover58623400305
00Waste of time and money.. totally not worth the time and extremely boring.. went through a whole bunch of dark canals..
The tour was totally uninteresting and what made it worse is that the boat guide was grumpy and totally not interac…
Anoop M
00Amazing experience
Great experience, such beautiful views, courteous polite and professional driver. The route is very scenic, it’s a …
NorthStar37122353521
00Nice
Pleasant informative guide made the experience very nice. As a plus you get tickets to a nearby museum located on t…
rohitblk
00A not so excited lagoon tour!!!
Recently we had this tour. The tour operator has done a pretty good job in organisation. The tour was well organise…
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Anant Garg
New York City, NY25 contributions
Sep 2022
While not absolutely necessary, this tour is the best way to see Burano Island in my opinion (I've done it once on my own and once through this tour).
Sylvia, the guide, is absolutely amazing. She was born in Burano and is one of the few tour guides that still lives there today. She's very friendly and passionate about island, and given her background is able to give a true "locals" tour including conversations with houseowners / restaurant chefs!
On this tour you'll see and learn about some of the history and major sights of Burano, but more importantly you'll learn about the life of the local people there and how it's changed with time.
Sylvia, the guide, is absolutely amazing. She was born in Burano and is one of the few tour guides that still lives there today. She's very friendly and passionate about island, and given her background is able to give a true "locals" tour including conversations with houseowners / restaurant chefs!
On this tour you'll see and learn about some of the history and major sights of Burano, but more importantly you'll learn about the life of the local people there and how it's changed with time.
Written 29 September 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dan M
Frankfurt, Germany20 contributions
Reading reviews for the "multi-island" tours where travelers felt there was not enough time to explore, we decided to either seek a tour for a single island or do it on our own.
After reading another traveler's recommendation for Veneto Inside which uses locals to show you around their home, we went to their website and found this tour. It was the highlight of our trip!
First of all, Sylvia was spectacular! She was born and raised in Burano and LOVES her home. Her passion and adoration for the island and it's people is understood with every word she speaks.
She gave us a true insider tour. We received a brief description of lacemaking and it's importance on the island, then we were off down the streets of the island. We learned the real reason why the houses are colored. We saw a local restaurant cleaning the day's catch for their lunch and dinner menus. We saw Burano's Leaning Tower and learned about local artists.
Every turn presents a new photo opportunity and Sylvia will provide you her favorite places to eat and shop if you ask. (She will not "recommend" any locations, she simply tells you where she goes and why...again, only if you ask, so be sure to do so!)
The island is small as is the population. While walking, we ran into Syvia's daughter and we even walked by her house. Could a tour be more personal?!!! Our whole family felt fortunate to have Syvia show us Burano.
After the tour we chose to eat lunch on the island, go into a few locations she described, and shop. It was an extraordinary day.
TIP: Take Vaporetto No.12 from Fondamente Nove "A" on the north side of Venice. It is about a 45min trip. Go extra early to avoid being late and missing the tour. This will also give you the boat pretty much to yourself. Stop for coffee and a small pastry at one of the cafes on the island's main street (you will walk by and cross but not walk down this main thoroughfare during your tour). Then walk to the meeting point.
Afterwards walk across the bridge to Mazzorbo to catch a Vaporetto without waiting for the lines on Burano (Sylvia's suggestion). If early, grab an Aperol Spritz in the restaurant adjacent to the dock.
After reading another traveler's recommendation for Veneto Inside which uses locals to show you around their home, we went to their website and found this tour. It was the highlight of our trip!
First of all, Sylvia was spectacular! She was born and raised in Burano and LOVES her home. Her passion and adoration for the island and it's people is understood with every word she speaks.
She gave us a true insider tour. We received a brief description of lacemaking and it's importance on the island, then we were off down the streets of the island. We learned the real reason why the houses are colored. We saw a local restaurant cleaning the day's catch for their lunch and dinner menus. We saw Burano's Leaning Tower and learned about local artists.
Every turn presents a new photo opportunity and Sylvia will provide you her favorite places to eat and shop if you ask. (She will not "recommend" any locations, she simply tells you where she goes and why...again, only if you ask, so be sure to do so!)
The island is small as is the population. While walking, we ran into Syvia's daughter and we even walked by her house. Could a tour be more personal?!!! Our whole family felt fortunate to have Syvia show us Burano.
After the tour we chose to eat lunch on the island, go into a few locations she described, and shop. It was an extraordinary day.
TIP: Take Vaporetto No.12 from Fondamente Nove "A" on the north side of Venice. It is about a 45min trip. Go extra early to avoid being late and missing the tour. This will also give you the boat pretty much to yourself. Stop for coffee and a small pastry at one of the cafes on the island's main street (you will walk by and cross but not walk down this main thoroughfare during your tour). Then walk to the meeting point.
Afterwards walk across the bridge to Mazzorbo to catch a Vaporetto without waiting for the lines on Burano (Sylvia's suggestion). If early, grab an Aperol Spritz in the restaurant adjacent to the dock.
Written 20 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hooly
United Kingdom258 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The best way to see a place is with a local who loves where they live & Sylvia is a great example of this. We were lucky as the others who had booked that day, more fool them, didn't show up so we basically had a private tour.
Burano isn't a big place but you get so much more from visiting it with Sylvia. She knows everyone, her children are being brought up there & the stories about the little details you'd miss on your own are fascinating. She tells it all with real enthusiasm for her island & we left Burano feeling we’d learnt so much plus really enjoyed ourselves.
Highly recommended.
Burano isn't a big place but you get so much more from visiting it with Sylvia. She knows everyone, her children are being brought up there & the stories about the little details you'd miss on your own are fascinating. She tells it all with real enthusiasm for her island & we left Burano feeling we’d learnt so much plus really enjoyed ourselves.
Highly recommended.
Written 17 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
BupBup
22 contributions
Jan 2018
Enjoy this island in the early morning of either late spring or early autumn (when the kids have gone back to school) then take plenty of cards and batteries for your camera - you’’ need them. Why not have lunch at El Gatto Nero when youre there, it’s amazing.
Written 24 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
maggie h
Tavistock, UK36 contributions
Jan 2018
Not to be missed. Not busy in January so a good time to see this interesting island and sample life there. Some lovely little cafes and shops selling quality souvenirs. The houses are beautifully maintained and painted in a rich variety of colours making it a unique and pretty place. Little canals subdevide the town and everything come in and out by boat. The journey takes you past Murano and the island where Venice buries it’s dead. Not to be missed if you have the time.
Written 10 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
pollyvw
Olney, MD53 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Sylvia is extraordinary. She does her home island proud. She was full of information and interpretation of so many aspects of the island. She took us to places we would never have found on our own and told us back stories of them. Her love of this place is so evident. The tour is just the right length...not too long; not too short. A couple of hours is a short period of time to learn as much as she relays. Then there is ample time to wander, eat and/or shop. Delightful way to spend a day.
Written 10 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hi, just wondering if an afternoon tour can be arranged, rather than 11am. We are hoping to tour Burano May 29, 2 people. Thank you.
Debbie K
St. Augustine, FL
How long is the ride to Burano from Venice on the Vaporetto and how often does it go to Burano in a day? How long does one need to be in Burano?
