Silvia is a native of Burano, as were her ancestors, so you really can't get a better tour than hers. Besides being extremely informative, she is very personable and fully fluent in English. She leads you through her favorite parts of the island and has stories to tell about each one.
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Stephanie_K
October 17, 2025 · via Viator
Burano is beautiful....
Burano is beautiful. Silvia made us feel like family, showing us her little parts of the island. She was kind and well knowledgeable of her home. Excellent trip. We will visit Burano again. The island’s beauty speaks for itself, but Silvia is top tier!
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Patti_C
October 16, 2025 · via Viator
Silvia was wonderful....
Silvia was wonderful. Having the tour with a lifelong and proud resident of Burano brought this beautiful place to life.
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Jane_S
October 1, 2025 · via Viator
This tour really enhanced...
This tour really enhanced our time on this very charming island. We got more than our money’s worth. Highly recommend this side trip for anyone traveling to Venice.
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Michelle_B
May 25, 2025 · via Viator
Colorful Houses and Wonderful People!
Silvia was our guide and she could not have been anymore wonderful. After we missed the time for the boat ride to Burano, we rescheduled after she graciously agreed to a later meeting time! She is from Burano and showed us the back streets where people actually live, including her grandmother and her orange house, which she hopes one day will be pink It could not have been any better!
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Elizabeth_T
October 22, 2024 · via Viator
Silvia is a gem!
This tour of Burano was so informative and fun! Silvia is a gem - because she and all her family live on the island and have for generations m, she had a deep love of the island culture and history. Highly recommend!
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Marilyn_D
August 22, 2024 · via Viator
Excellent Gem!
She was great! One of the best tour director we had. She has a passion for Burano that makes you fall in love with this island. We loved seeing all the beautiful & hidden gems of Burano! No one should miss this tour with her in Burano.
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Mark_A
June 30, 2024 · via Viator
A must do tour
Silvia shared her love of Burano and its history as we walked the beautiful waterways of the island. Learning the history of the island, it's origins, traditions, and life of the people made for an experience where you feel connected to the people and the island. She answered all our questions along the way. We learned so much from and enjoyed our day in Burano all because of Silvia. Having a tour guide that lives on the island gives a personal viewpoint. It was a special tour and day as a result. Thank you Silvia for sharing your life and knowledge.
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robbieh839
May 19, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
The Secret Corners of Burano
Silvia was a wonderful tour guide. She loves her island and shows you the heart of it. She shares her home as a friend would, taking you to places that might be missed otherwise. There wasn’t any pressure re vendors. This was my favorite part of my trip to Venice. I highly recommend
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ILANA_B
May 16, 2024 · via Viator
Worth the trip to Burano!
Having a wonderful guide who is a Burano native and current resident with her family added so much to my experience. Silvia was waiting by the dock and really knowledgeable with a depth that guidebooks don’t cover. In addition to historical information Silvia added the dimension of present life on the island. No pressure re vendors etc. Highly recommend Silvia for a relaxing and unique perspective on Burano, while seeing spots that you might otherwise miss.