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Day trip to the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

4.9 · 506 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Esse Group Sas di Salton Ralph C. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h–9h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A long day in the Dolomites by Mercedes van with a local guide: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Lake Braies and mountain passes, with WiFi on board and an early start from Venice.

Lunch is at your own cost, the winter snowmobile ride is an optional extra, hotel pickup is not included and infant seats are available. 4.9 from 506 reviews at €179 per person.

Best for: Choose Cortina and Lake Braies by van: 8h–9h at €179 per person, with a local guide; early start, lunch extra, no pickup. 4.9, 506 reviews. Day Trips from Venice comparison

Trade-off: Early start; lunch on you; snowmobile costs extra.

In our comparison: #5 of 10 in Day Trips from Venice, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 22, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €179 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Meeting time is 7:45AM, please be there 15 minutes before indicated start time
  • WiFi on board
  • Transport in Mercedes van
  • Lunch
  • Snowmobile ride - Only from December until the end of the winter season, end of March
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Food and drink, unless otherwise specified

Children from €165 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
506 ratings
Viator 356 · Tripadvisor 150

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 495 of 506

Star breakdown of all 506 ratings

5 stars
474 · 94%
4 stars
21 · 4%
3 stars
7 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the scenery, guides and comfortable transport; food choices can be limited on some visits.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain regional history and answer questions
  • Mountain and lake views, especially at Lake Braies
  • Clean, comfortable vans and driving that feels safe
  • Frequent photo stops and extra viewpoints along the route
  • Small groups and attentive guides make the day feel personal

Complaints

  • Some want more time at the stops, while others find the pace unhurried
  • Limited food choices on some visits prompt advice to bring snacks

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 November 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
GPS coordinates 45.438231, 12.319400 In front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar at Piazzale Roma - Venice City Near the taxi office (green booth) (non-water taxis) Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Departure scheduled for 8:00 am sharp. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through April 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
2 minutes from the meeting point in the morning
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Esse Group Sas di Salton Ralph C.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child seats are available upon request at the time of booking (children weighing less than 36 kg or shorter than 150 cm must use appropriate child seats). We reserve the right to refuse infants or children if a request was not made at the time of booking or if the child seats do not meet Italian legal requirements.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch, Food and drink, unless otherwise…
  • Children from €165 ages 3 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Venice

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This tour · #5 of 10€1798h–9h4.9 (506)shared
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Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour - from Venice€1816h4.98 (216)shared

Ranked #5 of 10 in Day Trips from Venice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €569, median €174; typical length 7h 30m. 1 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Day Trips from Venice

From €179 per adult