is burano really worth the boat ride from venice?
Last week, we finally made it to Venice, and everyone kept telling us, "You have to visit Burano!" So, we got up early, skipped the hotel breakfast, and waited in line for the vaporetto. The boat ride took almost an hour, and I have to admit, I started wondering if it was really worth it.
When we arrived, the colorful houses looked just like the postcards—bright pinks, yellows, and blues lining the canals. It was beautiful, but honestly, the crowds were everywhere. We tried to find a quiet café, but every spot was packed with tourists taking selfies. My feet were already sore from walking in Venice, and now we were dodging selfie sticks and tour groups in Burano too.
I get that the island is famous for its lace and those gorgeous houses, but is it really that much better than the quieter corners of Venice? I kept thinking about the time we spent on the boat, and how we could have just wandered around Venice’s backstreets instead. Maybe I’m missing something, but I’m not sure I’d do the trip again. Has anyone else felt like the journey to Burano is more hype than reality? Or did you find a hidden gem there that made it all worthwhile? Sometimes I wonder if these "must-see" spots are just tourist traps with a pretty face.
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