Top 9 Day Trips from Venice

1.Dolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Leave Venice for a 10-hour small-group trip through the Dolomites. Visit Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina, Lake Auronzo, and seasonal viewpoints near Tre Cime. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads while you enjoy free time, easy walks, photos, lunch, and gelato.

“We went during off season, and didn't realize it would be so cold, many places closed, and a few of the lakes frozen over. So if you go late in the year, don't expect those promo pictures. That being said, the day we went it was snowing most of the day and everything was covered in a fresh white coat. The stop in Cortina was nice, as we were there just before the Olympics and saw the official clock and the 'rings'. The rest of the trip was shortened as it was cold and most of us were done within 30mins instead of the planned hour. Granted I got some…”

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2.From Venice: Dolomites, Lake Misurina, and Cortina Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · from $220

Leave Venice early in a Mercedes minivan for Cortina, Lake Misurina, Lake Antorno, and views of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. With up to eight people and guides such as Marco, Max, Carlo, or Justin, you get photo stops, free time, and a smoother mountain day than public transport allows.

“It was wonderful, we were 8 people and we stopped in a lot of beautiful places The guide was really nice with excellent knowledge of the area”

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3.From Venice: Cortina and Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 387 reviews · from $248

Leave Venice by air-conditioned minivan for a full day among the Dolomites. You’ll stop at Santa Croce, Pieve di Cadore, Auronzo, Lake Misurina, and Cortina. Drivers such as Miriam, Francesco, and Simone are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible photo stops.

“This is a fantastic day trip from Venice. There is so much to see and it is so different from Venice and other parts of Italy we have seen. The mountains are magnificent and the villages are beautiful - like something out of a storybook. Our guide, Miriam was fantastic, providing information about history of the region, geography and culture. Highly recommend this tour if you have a free day.”

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4.From Venice: Dolomites and Lake Braies Day Trip by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 341 reviews · from $237

Ride from Venice with Stefania and Ralph into the Dolomites, stopping in Cortina d’Ampezzo, at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lake Braies, and Lake Misurina. You get a comfortable minivan, guided commentary, and free time by Lake Braies, with an optional winter snowmobile ride to Monte Piana.

“it was a great trip, Stefania was patient and explained everything really well. I would definitely recommend this day trip.”

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5.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 204 reviews · 5 hours · from $29Best value

From Punta Sabbioni, you’ll cruise the Venetian lagoon by covered motorboat to Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide explains the islands, with an optional glassblowing demonstration in Murano and time to explore Burano’s colorful streets. The five-hour trip costs $29 per person.

“The tour was very organized !! The tour guide could be a little more emterbsin but overall it was okay .”

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6.From Venice: Dolomites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · from $191

Travel from Venice in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking guide and up to eight participants. Stop at Pieve di Cadore, Auronzo Lake, Lake Misurina, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Guides such as Miriam, Simone, Francesco, Cristiano, and Massimo are praised for good timing, photo stops, local stories, and warm service.

“Great trip. Guild was good and explained a lot. It was a lot of driving for what we got to see but it’s good to see if you’re going quick.”

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7.From Venice: Dolomites and Prosecco Hills Day Trip with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $214Top rated

Travel from Venice in a small van with an English-speaking guide to Lake Misurina, the Tre Cime peaks, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Valdobbiadene. You get mountain views, free time for lunch, scenic stops, and a Prosecco DOCG tasting, with guides such as Simone, Francesco, and Miriam leading many departures.

“Everything was great. We really enjoyed the Proseco area, and of course we were there during the grape harvest, so it was just fascinating. Miles of vineyards loaded down with sweet ripe grapes!”

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8.Venice: Day Excursion from Bergamo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 94 reviews · from $112

Travel from Bergamo to Venice by air-conditioned coach, cross the lagoon by boat, and join a two-hour walking tour in English or Spanish. Guides including Mauritz, Eddy, and Monika have led highly praised outings. You’ll see St. Mark’s Square, then have free time for lunch, a gondola ride, or glassmaking.

“The trip to Venice it was amazing Eddy made such a nice job! I think we loved it even more because of him, he was really knowledgeable of the city and its history. Excellent recommendations. When we go back, we will go straight to him.”

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9.From Venice: The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews

Ride from Venice to the Dolomites in a comfortable coach, with time for Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina, and Lake Auronzo. Guides such as Massimo, Simone, Miriam, and Alberto have led departures, adding local stories, humor, and practical help. Chairlift and boat rides are seasonal extras.

“Amazing massimo and alberto were the best guides made the trip flawless”

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