Dolomites in a day? in our Day Trips from Venice comparison. 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.
Trade-off: Early start; lunch on you; snowmobile costs extra.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
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.
Full-day excursion to the Dolomites departing from Venice aboard a Mercedes-Benz van, led by a local expert with over 25 years of knowledge of the region. An authentic journey through the secrets, traditions, and hidden spots of this UNESCO World Heritage site and host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Main stops:
* Cortina d'Ampezzo: The 'Pearl of the Dolomites,' a famous resort town and Olympic host (1956 and 2026), with free time to stroll and shop.
* Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee): An iconic turquoise lake framed by majestic mountain peaks.
* Lake Misurina: A panoramic vantage point offering spectacular, unobstructed views of the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks).
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 10 | €179 | 8h–9h | 4.9 (506) | shared |
| A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice | €189 | 7h | 4.99 (578) | shared |
| From Venice: Prosecco Wine Region Tour with 2 Tastings | €169 | 6h | 4.95 (392) | shared |
| Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour - from Venice | €160 | 6h | 4.98 (215) | 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 €165; 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
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:00. Scheduled through April 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
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.
2 minutes from the meeting point in the morning
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |