From Venice: Dolomites Day Trip

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From Venice: Dolomites Day Trip
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4.804469 out of 5 stars
179 reviews

Explore the Dolomites on a day trip from Venice. Visit Cortina d'Ampezzo, take a pleasant walk around Lake Misurina, and admire the scenery from panoramic viewpoints.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Emily – United States

Incredible. Christiano is the best guide in Venice for the Dolomites excursion. His lightheartedness kept us laughing along the way even through unexpected traffic, and his expert knowledge on the beautiful sites was so refreshing. I recommend him and this trip to everyone!!

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Ellen – United States

The trip was lovely. Was glad we were able to get out and walk. Our fellow passengers were good sports as well. It surely is a beautiful place. Would have appreciated a microphone system as it was hard to hear in the back. We did not have water which would have been nice since we didn’t bring it. The scenery is splendid. Our guide was very thorough.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Piazzale Roma

  • Van

    (100 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pieve di Cadore

    Visit, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auronzo Lake

    Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lake Misurina

    Visit, Lunch, Walk, Scenic views on the way (2.25 hours)

  • Van

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cortina d’Ampezzo

    Visit, Shopping, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Van

    (2.17 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Piazzale Roma

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a picturesque day trip from Venice to the breathtaking Dolomites
  • Marvel at scenic locations, stunning lakes, and dramatic mountain peaks
  • Walk around Lake Misurina with exceptional views of the surroundings
  • Take memorable photos at the best viewpoints spots along the way
  • Visit Cortina, the village hosting the upcoming Olimpic Winter Games in 2026

Full description

Begin your Dolomites day tour by getting picked up at Venice's Piazzale Roma, the large square in the city center. Drive for about 90 minutes to your first stop at Pieve di Cadore, a charming historic town with a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the lake of Centro Cadore.

Then, go to Auronzo and enjoy a photo stop at the lake dam where you can sometimes see the water rushing through gates. Afterward, enjoy a long stop at Lake Misurina, also known as the “Pearl of the Dolomites”.

Walk around the gorgeous lake and have lunch at a restaurant serving local food. In the summer you can rent a small boat to get around the lake or ride the panoramic chairlift to the Col de Varda Viewpoint (not included).

Next, head to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the village that will host the next Olympic Winter Games in 2026. Have a walk through the most prestigious and well-known street of the Dolomites, the Corso Italia pedestrian area. Get dropped off back in Venice at the end of your tour.

Includes

  • English-speaking driver
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Water
  • Food and drinks
  • Chairlift ticket
  • Boat rental

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • People with back problems
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Venice Piazzale Roma in the city center. Your guide will wait in the parking lot in front of the restaurant "Trattoria Al Vinatier", close to the public toilets. They will be holding a sign with "Dolomites Tour" written on it.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Food in the vehicle
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Misurina chair lift and boat rental available only from June through September
  • Luggage or large bags are accepted only if requested beforehand

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 179 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Emily – United StatesMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Incredible. Christiano is the best guide in Venice for the Dolomites excursion. His lightheartedness kept us laughing along the way even through unexpected traffic, and his expert knowledge on the beautiful sites was so refreshing. I recommend him and this trip to everyone!!
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Ellen – United StatesMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip was lovely. Was glad we were able to get out and walk. Our fellow passengers were good sports as well. It surely is a beautiful place. Would have appreciated a microphone system as it was hard to hear in the back. We did not have water which would have been nice since we didn’t bring it. The scenery is splendid. Our guide was very thorough.
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Jo – United KingdomMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a fantastic day with our driver and guide Miriam. She was very attentive to the needs of the group and gave us a day to remember. We saw and learnt so much about the Dolomites. Thank you!

Product ID: 630526

Activity provider:Beautifuldolomites

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