Murano and burano

[brian1]

Hi,as we're not into museums, is it worth walking around these places just to see the buildings and shops etc,cheers,Brian.

[fabnfortysomething]

yes they are pretty little islands

you can use vaparetto or a "tour" with Alilaguna from near St Marks

timed departures which visit Murano Burano and a third island Torcello

narrated guide on board and free time on each island

cost about 20 euros

Murano is known for glass making and you can visit factory

Burano for lace making and multi coloured houses

Torcello has a church being restored reached via a pretty canal side path

[dogs4fun]

Yes, my favorite is Burano - some of my best photos are of colorful Burano (and I am by no means a great photographer). We utilized the vaporetto.

[Grandma Cruising]

If you’re using the Vaporetto, it’s a good idea to buy a day ticket, rather than a single ticket, that way you can get on and off any Vaporetto for 24 hours from when you first use the ticket.

The other thing about Murano, is that it’s the glass making island. You can often get a free trip there by a faster boat from one of the glass companies from the water-front of St Marks Square. They have touts along there trying to persuade people to go there. You have to go and see a glass blowing demonstration, which is interesting, then of course you have to walk through the shop to get out, but there’s no obligation to buy. You can have a wander around the island and catch the Vaporetto back to the main island of Venice.

 

 

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[brian1]

Hi,thanks everyone.We have been to Venice before,just M&B and Doges palace to catch up on.Probably just get 6 single tickets as that works out cheaper than the all day one.With that bucket list ticked off,we'll just walk back to the ship.Cheers,Brian.

[brian1]

Hi again,misread the website, to get the 1.50 single tickets you have to have a unica card otherwise its 7.50.Will get the all day ones,cheers,Brian.

[Hlitner]

DW and I also consider Burano one of our favorite places to get away from the hustle and bustle of Venice. Just keep in mind that it takes a long time to get out to Burano so plan accordingly. It is a nice island for having lunch.

 

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[roothy123]

I'm another fan of Burano! So colorful. Just make sure you understand what tickets you're buying. Allilaguna yellow boats are different from ACTV white boats, and when we returned from Burano or Murano, there was someone giving tickets if you were riding with the wrong ticket.

[JodiBB]

We just returned from Venice and spent time in Burano. It’s one of my favorite islands. We walked around and grabbed lunch on a canal pizzeria. It was wonderful.

 

 

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