Let a licensed, born-and-raised resident of the island guide you through the tiny and colorful alleys of Burano. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fisherman’s village, whose female inhabitants were able to enchant tycoons and rulers of the entire world thanks to their precious lace creations. After the walk, board the boat to get to San Francesco del Deserto, the islet where St.Francis landed on his return from the Holy Land during the Fifth Crusade, and where he founded a hermitage. Here, a monk will guide you through the premises and gardens of the convent; a pure oasis of peace ideal to refresh your body, mind and spirit. Highlights of the visit:
- Take selfies among the rainbow-coloured houses
- See the iconic leaning bell tower and learn how an ingenious mechanism prevents it from falling
- Pass-by Bepi‘s house – the most colourful and pictoresque spot on the Island
- Soak-up the sacred atmosphere of a centuries-old convent
- Visit St. Francis chapel
