Burano can be reached by public transport with vaporettos ( the typical Venetian public boat) and the larger motorships. Although the fare is very low, the service is quite good and can be considered on a par with a pleasure boat excursion into the heart of Venice and her lagoon. The service offered by private boats, on the other hand, Is very expensive.The public transport authority in Venice is A C T V
The island of Burano Is connected to Venice by two lines:
LINE 12: Departures every 30 min. from Fondamente Nuove (Venice) with stops at Murano (the island celebrated for its glassworks), Mazzorbo, BURANO
LINE 14: Departures every 50 min. from S.Marco square (Venice) with stops at Lido di Venezia, Punta Sabbioni, Treporti, B U R A N O
From the BURANO boat station, walk straight on for about 150 metres, and you will find the first "MERLETTI D'ARTE MARTINA" shop on your right.
By using the FREE VISIT B00KING SERVICE, you will be met by a member of our staff who will iliustrate the various stages of the making of Burano lace, and will help you choose, should you decide to purchases our articles.
