burano things to do

Burano, things to do

What are the top Burano island's attractions? What are the most picturesque places to visit?

We suggest you a list of the main things to do in Burano: follow our tips about Burano and you'll have no regrets!

For some points of interest in Burano, we have provided a link with a suggestion about an unmissable experience or some things to do in Venice, aiming to stay relevant to the theme of each specific attraction.

Moreover, at the bottom of the page, you can find an useful tourist map of Burano island, which is a sort of Burano island's sightseeing and a list of tours and excursions to join.

Burano walking along Piazza Galuppi
Walking in Burano’s main square among shops and restaurants.
Piazza Galuppi

Stroll along Piazza Galuppi, the only square on the island of Burano, surrounded by its restaurants and small shops.

Tickets to Burano
Burano's lace museum
Lace Museum in Burano.
Lace Museum

Visit the Lace Museum, located inside a Gothic Palace, once home to the famous Lace School and adjacent to the Podestà Palace, now the Town Hall.

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If you're planning to travel to Burano, read our guide on how to visit the island of Burano, too. Otherwise, keep reading.

Lace making in Burano
Lace making in Burano at the Lace Museum
Lace Making in Burano

Admire the art of lace making in Burano at the museum and in some shops on the island.

St. Martin Bishop's Church in Burano
Church of San Martino Vescovo in Burano
The Church of San Martino

Visit the Church of San Martino Vescovo.

History of the Church of San Martino
Oratory of Santa Barbara in Burano
Oratory of Santa Barbara
Oratory of Santa Barbara

Visit the Oratory of Santa Barbara, adjacent to the Church of San Martino Vescovo.

Statue of Baldassare Galuppi in Burano
Statue dedicated to Baldassare Galuppi in Burano
Bust of Baldassare Galuppi

See the statue by Remigio Barbaro dedicated to Baldassare Galuppi.

Statue 'Attesa di Pace' by Remigio Barbaro
Statue "Attesa di Pace" by Remigio Barbaro
"Attesa di Pace" by Remigio Barbaro

Admire the statue "Attesa di Pace" by Remigio Barbaro, located near the ACTV vaporetto stop.

Leaning Bell Tower of Burano
Leaning of the Bell Tower of Burano
Leaning Bell Tower of Burano

Stand beneath the leaning bell tower of Burano to fully appreciate how pronounced its tilt is.

Gonfalon flagpole Burano
Gonfalon Flagpole in Piazza Galuppi
Gonfalon Flagpole

Turn your back to the well to see the Istrian stone flagpole, which once held the banner of St. Mark.

Murano, Burano & Torcello - Tour
Istrian stone well in Burano
Istrian Stone Well in Burano
Ancient Istrian Stone Well

Look around the Istrian stone well for traces of prehistoric fossils. The well, dating back to the 16th century and located in the center of the square, has a small fountain providing drinkable water.

Burano Tour from the Train Station
Glassmaking in Burano
Glassmaking in Burano
Lampwork Glassmaking

Visit the Murano glass lampworking demonstration at the New Arte Fuga workshop, located at Via Giudecca 132.

Glassmaking - Discover
Three Bridges in Burano love viewing
The Three Bridges in Burano, a love viewing, where to take your selfies
The Tre Ponti

Take advantage of the proximity to Tre Ponti to capture some romantic photos. This wooden bridge connects three canals and three of Burano's most colorful streets (Via Giudecca, Via San Mauro, and Via San Martino Sinistro), full of artisan shops, cozy restaurants, and vibrant houses.

Old fish market of Burano
Old covered fish market of Burano
The "Pescarìa Vecia"

For fishing enthusiasts and lovers of ancient trades, visit the Old Fish Market (Pescarìa Vecia), located on Via Giudecca, very close to Tre Ponti.

Red sunset over the Venetian Lagoon, seen from Burano
Red sunsets over the Venice lagoon
Sunsets over the lagoon

The Pescarìa Vecia, as the locals call it, is also the most beloved spot for photographers and romantic couples in search of breathtaking sunsets over the Venetian Lagoon.

Burano old outdoor fish market
Old outdoor fish market of Burano
Old Outdoor Fish Market

The former outdoor fish market on Via San Martino Sinistro, with its marble tables, remains a testament to the island's "maritime" nature.

In this square, you'll find bars and wine shops where you can enjoy an aperitif in complete tranquility.

Remigio Barbaro's house in Burano
Remigio Barbaro's house in Burano
Remigio Barbaro's House

Visit the house of Remigio Barbaro, a famous sculptor from the island, on Via Terranova, and experience the Burano of the past, away from the typical tourist paths.

Bepi's House, the most colorful house in Burano
Bepi's House in Burano
Bepi's House

Don't miss Bepi's House, the most colorful house on the island of Burano, and of course, take some memorable photos.

Read the Story of Bepi
Burano fish restaurant
Savor authentic seafood dishes in Burano
Enjoy Burano’s seafood specialties

Having lunch at a restaurant in Burano and savoring the island’s seafood cuisine is definitely an experience not to be missed.

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Buranello Biscuit

Buy the Bussolà, the typical sweet from the island, or the Esse di Burano and other local handmade products.

Bussolà Recipe
Gò Risotto

Try the Gò risotto, a typical dish from the island, or other fish-based dishes, at one of Burano's many restaurants.

Gastronomic Tour

Places to visit near Burano

The island of San Francesco del Deserto is definitely a place to visit near Burano. Inhabited only by friars, it is a few minutes by boat from Burano and offers a mystical atmosphere, which brings peace and serenity at the same time.

Find out how to reach San Francesco island, following our tips: click on the link San Francesco del Deserto.

Monastery San Francesco island cloister on San Francesco island
Some photos of San Francesco del Deserto: the monastery and the cloister.

The Venissa Estate and its walled vineyard, where dorona grapes are grown, a native variety of the Venice Lagoon.

The estate is located in Mazzorbo, just down from the "long bridge" that connects this island to that of Burano.

Venissa estate in Mazzorbo island vineyard of grapes dorona in Mazzorbo
From left: View from above of the Venissa Estate. vineyard of dorona grapes in Mazzorbo.

Burano map of things to do

We have created this map of the places to visit in Burano to help you understanding what to see in Burano.

The sights of Burano, which you see on the map, are the following:

  • Galupppi Square
  • Lace Museum and Ancient Lace School
  • St. Martin's Church
  • St. Barbara's Oratory
  • Baldassarre Galuppi's Statue
  • Three Bridges, Love Viewing
  • Sunsets on the Venice Lagoon
  • New Arte Fuga, small glass factory
  • Ex Outdoor Fishmarket
  • Pescarìa Vecia (Old Fishmarket)
  • Remigio Barbaro's House
  • Bepi's House
  • Where to Eat the Best Burano's Style Risotto
  • The Venissa Estate - the best local wines

Burano Tours and Venice Tours

Boat tours to Burano Murano Torcello Venezia

Boat Excursions to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Duration: starting from 4 hours

Period: available all year!

Enjoy a little taste of the timeless atmosphere that you breathe in these places through a convenient and economic boat trip to the islands of the Venice Lagoon.

Departing from Venice, can be complicated for a tourist reaching Murano, Burano and Torcello by public transport, so we thought about comfortable tours of the islands which depart from the Santa Lucia train station in Venice, from Piazza San Marco and, in summer, also from Punta Sabbioni, the end of the Cavallino-Treporti coastline.

In our catalog there are various boat tours options: starting from the classic excursion to Burano, Murano and Torcello, up to the excursion to Murano and Burano with a fish-based lunch in a typical restaurant in Burano.

A novelty are also the tour of Burano, Murano and Venice starting from Punta Sabbioni and the daily excursion to Venice and its islands starting from Jesolo Lido.

In short, if you want to visit Murano and Burano, as well as Torcello and Venice, without sacrificing comfort, seating, explanation on board .... book online the boat trip that's right for you.

Choose the visit to the islands that you prefer, by pressing the button below to have access to our online catalog.


Venice Travel Cards

If you are a "DIY tourist", who prefer to move freely without the comfort of our tours, you can get to Burano with the public vaporetto (Line 12). You can skip the line at the ticket offices buying the water bus tickets online.


Week end in Venice

Plan your weekend in Venice: take a ride in our section dedicated to museums, events, tours, attractions and hotels in Venice and lagoon islands.
Compose online your holiday package in Venice, adding to cart individual services and booking them all at once!

All these services are offered by a Venetian tour operators.

Local Handicrafts

Murano glass shop

New Arte Fuga - Lume Glass Factory

Via Giudecca, 132 - 30142 Burano (Venice Italy)

The New Arte Fuga shop in Burano, which is also a small glass factory, offers exclusively original Murano glass objects of its own manufacture.

Inside this shop it's possible to enjoy for free the "glass lume processing", typical of the area around Murano.

Download the coupon for "New Arte Fuga" by clicking on the button below: showing it in the shop you will be entitled to a discount or a freebie.

Burano Accommodation

Laguna Blu Bed and Breakfast in Burano

Burano Bed and Breakfast

Calle Daffan, 379 - 30142 Burano

Book your room in Burano, in the heart of the Venice Lagoon. Stay directly in the quiet Piazza Baldassare Galuppi of Burano.

Venice Hotels

holiday lettings homes and apartments in burano

Holiday lettings, homes and apartments in Burano

Would you like to stay in a typical colorful house of Burano, once inhabited by fishermen and lace-makers?