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• Lovely break from the city

  Nikki R,

  Jun 21, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Kayaking around Burano was so peaceful. Such a change from the busy streets of Venice. Filippo gave great explanations as we paddled around the protected areas. We did need to cross a few sections where motor boats travel. Filippo ensured we only paddled once there was enough time to cross safely. I do recommend that you have experience kayaking or have good upper body strength for this almost 2 hour tour. My niece commented that her arms were very tired and she was thankful we ended when we did. Pay attention to the meeting point location as it is on Burano but TripAdvisor states it is in Venice. The #12 water bus will get you to the correct place.

• Confirm the night before that the trip is happening.

  donng850,

  Jun 20, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  Booked this and arrived at the designated meeting spot at 9 am. Was surprised to find just me and my girlfriend there and no one else. Called Filippo and asked where he was, and he told me it was cancelled due to the tides. No notice was given to me that it was cancelled. He did offer a refund or another date, and to his credit, processed the refund immediately. Recommend reaching out the night before via whatsapp to confirm the trip is still happening.

• Fantastic kayak experience in Burano

  BldrHts,

  Jun 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic kayak tour with local guide. Took an early water bus #12 to Burano before the crowds arrived. Learned about the history of Burano and boating and Paddled through canals around the islands, a wonderful quiet respite. Highly recommended.

• Great Experience away from Venice' Tourism

  U6037CGdavek,

  May 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I very much enjoyed my tour with Filippo and can only recommend it to anybody else! It's a great option to get away from all the masses in Venezia and really appreciate the lagune's nature. First you will learn more about rowing traditions in Venezia, than the kayaking tour starts through the protected and hidden areas of Burano and more. Very nice and calming! Just to clarify for anybody interested, since I've seen confusion in other comments: This booking is for the tour with Filippo, but then you need additional 30€ in cash for the rowing school to rent your kayak. I recommend this to anybody looking for an authentic and slow non-touristic experience in Vienna and had a great time myself!

• Amazing

  maschap2023,

  Feb 2, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour was the highlight of our Venice trip and the ur tour guide was wonderful. Filippo was very helpful and provided a relaxing and insightful kayak trip. We even got to see Flamingos in the lagoon. Would 100% visit again.

• Venice Lagoon by Kayak

  Holly1008,

  Sep 29, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  After a couple days in tourist-clogged Venice, it was an absolute treat to board an early morning vaporetto for Burano where I met my guide Filippo at the vaporetto stop. Together we strolled through the quiet and colorful streets of Burano to the local rowing club. After a briefing on Burano, the local fishing community and the award-winning Buranese gondoliers, we launched our kayaks and set off on our tour of Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torchello, traveling through tranquil canals only reachable by kayak and with a local guide. While we did not see flamingos on this trip, we did see a number of bird species and wild goats as we glided through marshes and down the Torchello canal that Hemingway dubbed "Paradise."

  

• Venice Lagoon by Kayak

  Holly C,

  Sep 28, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  After a couple days in tourist-clogged Venice, it was an absolute treat to board an early morning vaporetto for Burano where I met my guide Filippo at the vaporetto stop. Together we strolled through the quiet and colorful streets of Burano to the local rowing club. After a briefing on Burano, the local fishing community and the award-winning Buranese gondoliers, we launched our kayaks and set off on our tour of Burano, Mazzorbo, and Torchello, traveling through tranquil canals only reachable by kayak and with a local guide. While we did not see flamingos on this trip, we did see a number of bird species and wild goats as we glided through marshes and down the Torchello canal that Hemingway dubbed "Paradise."

• A pleasure balm

  MafFranco,

  Jul 15, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The whole journey was a delight, with the opportunity to know the reality of a part of Burano, essentially fishery, away from crowds and immersed in Nature. Highlight the extremely welcoming form, the natural sympathy and all the historical and informative framework that Filippo provided us, made all the difference. For me it was wonderful, thank you!

  

  

  

  

• Cool off from the Venice crowds in one of Hemingway's most sacred grounds.

  katesM3493CJ,

  Jun 29, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour was unlike anything you can find in Venice and led by a very capable, kind and considerate guide. He was born, raised in a waterman household and has returned to work in Burano after many years as a water guide, so has a very deep connection to the ecology and made us feel safe. We took the early morning ferry to Burano leaving from the Venice Nove station near the hospital. It left at 8:10 and got us to the dock before 9. We didn't realize at the time how special it was to see Burano empty before the crowds descend. Each house is painted a vibrant color and surrounded by long grass and wildflowers, it feels Caribbean and fun. Filippo met us at the ferry and toured us through town to the charming Burano boathouse. We learned that the tail of every gondola in Venice represents the Rialto river plus its six major boathouses. The Burano boathouse rowing teams are very famous for consistently winning major races throughout history. We were able to catch a four-person team stand-up rowing in unison. It is amazing to see their wooden boats up close and realize the connection back to the more touristy gondolas you see in Venice. Kayaks are stored in the same boathouse and an attendant helped carry them to the ramp launch. You do about two hours of rowing through the wetlands and farmland, and see how the fisherman operate. Our favorite section was Hemingway’s backyard and called the paradise canal. There were baby swans at the entrance and gorgeous wildflower fields surrounding. Mid tour you will really feel yourself relax in the quiet and the beauty. Filippo surprised us at the end with a short, animated video of each stop on a map interspersed with photos he took of us. This was a special gift to be able to share the experience with the rest of our family back at home. The boathouse has a locker room with very clean showers, bring a towel and change of at least bottoms. Post tour we ate at an exception restaurant owned by Filippo’s family called “Primo” (middle of town, left side as you face the biggest church). We wanted to support him further no matter the quality, but the food was absolutely exceptional and worth every penny. You can tell it’s where the local families like to go for special meals and was not all tourists. We stopped at Murano on the way back to Venice, but Burano was our favorite.

• Great authentic local & fun outing!

  Patricia H,

  May 26, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Awesome experience! Filippo is a very personable guide who can authentically speak about the local history, environment and culture. Length of tour (2.5 hrs) is just the right length, felt like we got some time in nature, learned a lot, and had a great time! And you *can* get to Burano by 9 a.m. from Venice on the 8:10 #12 from Fondamente Nove! Highly recommend this.

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