Discover the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice
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Venice, Italy
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The UNESCO-listed Dolomites, located just north of Venice, offer some of the most stunning alpine scenery in Italy, but are tough to get to from Venice with public transportation. This full-day driving tour takes care of the driving for you, and also offers free time to explore Cortina d’Ampezzo, stroll along the banks of Lake Misurina, and snap photos from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
- Relax during convenient round-trip transport from Venice
- Seasonal itineraries let you admire the top sights based on the weather
- Enjoy free time to sightsee and dine on your own
- See more of Italy's diverse landscapes in one convenient tour
What's Included
- Transport in Mercedes van
- Meeting time is 7:45AM, please be there 15 minutes before indicated start time
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Snowmobile ride - Only from December until the end of the winter season, end of March€35.00 per person
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and drink, unless otherwise specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Koko BarPIAZZALE ROMA,, POSTEGGIO 14, SES SANTA CROCE 548G, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
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.
End point
- Parking NCCPiazzale Roma, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
2 minutes from the meeting point in the morning
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
Venice (Pass By)
1
Cortina d'Ampezzo
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Schluderbach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lago di Braies
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Monte Piana
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Lago di Misurina
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was an awesome side trip and break from Venice. The husband and wife team that were our guides were awesome...so knowledgeable and passionate about what they were showing us. They even made a couple extra stops for pics and cool things to check out. The views are incredible...the towns are right out of a movie. We totally recommend this tour...
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Stefania was an amazing guide through the Dolomites, a spectacular mountain range we will never forget. The day started rainy and foggy, which made us think we would miss the views. Luckily, a few hours into our journey, the skies cleared and revealed the breathtaking Dolomites... wow! Do NOT miss the chance to see them if you're in Venice. We would highly recommend this tour with Stefania, who was fun and really cared about her group having a great experience. Thank you so much! And thank you for the Nutella stop! : )
We had a great tour and the views were awesome. Our tour guide Stefano was excellent. We would recommend to enjoy if you want to see the area, spectacular!
Cristina (I believe that was the tour guide’s name) was amazing. She took us to all the beautiful places and on the way gave us loads of knowledge about the mountains and places. Plus, she is an excellent driver. The van itself is new and clean, very comfortable ride throughout the trip. I’ll definitely recommend anyone to give this day trip a try. Definitely this trip will forever stay in my heart. 🥹
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the day trip to the Dolomites so much and that it left such a lasting impression on you.
For me, the absolute best part of the day is knowing I was able to pass along a little piece of my passion and love for the place where I was born and raised.
(Just a quick, friendly note: my name is actually **Stefania**, but "Cristina" sounds pretty great too! 😄)
Thank you again for joining the tour and for your warm recommendation. Wishing you many more beautiful adventures!
Great change of pace day trip from Venice. Really nice and comfortable van fit 8 people. Learned a lot about the history of the area and stopped at beautiful places. Cortina was a unique town in the mountains and lake braies was a perfect stop for hiking, row boat, and Austrian food.
We had a wonderful time. The drive was beautiful, the van was super comfortable (with AC and that was a super plus). The views were spectacular and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
The trip was incredible. Our guide was so kind and knowledgable! We made plenty of stops for gorgeous photos and saw a good variety of spots along the way. SO WORTH IT to do this day trip from Venice - HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!
Best Tour & Guide! Stephania has a wealth of knowledge about culture & history & made every moment count!
This experience was beyond everything we imagined. Stefania, who was our guide was incredible. The whole experience was phenomenal. This was recommended by friends and their recommendation was correct.
Stefania was a wonderful tour guide- she knows the area so well, and knows back roads not every guide may know! Everything was one time - and well planned. She did a great job of describing things on the drive to the Dolomites, the history, details about the Olympic experience for Cortina and the residents - all little gems to soak in. And the views...wow - pics cannot do them justice - it is breathtaking and so beautiful. Would recommend this tour to anyone considering a day trip to the Dolomites - Stefania is 2nd to none in leading the group, and a true highlight of our vacation.
Really impressive husband/wife duo where the wife guides across two comfortable vans with a call on speakers. It was very clever and meant we weren't limited by space from having a huge bus. The stops were nice (though I would've liked more on the way because some of the views were insanely beautiful) and I liked that the organisers told us that vegetarian/gluten free etc. options would be available at Braies without anyone asking. It just shows they've thought about everything. Very beautiful and I would do it again if I was low on time but wanted to see the Dolomites. Grazie!
Easy drive from Venice to the Dolomites. The lake is stunning. A good hour to hike around the lake or look for good picture spots. Loads of opportunities for great pictures throughout. back by 5 and saw a tone
Amazing pretty private tour got to see many places in short amount of time wish had more time. Guide was pretty knowledgable of all the areas we visited.
Stefania was a wonderful guide on our Dolomites excursion. She gave us such great insights and facts about the region and its history along our journey. She made our journey throughout the day incredible and incredibly easy. This experience has been the highlight of our trip thus far. Can’t say enough great things about her and this trip!
This tour lasted around 9 hours and was well worth the cost for our group of four. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and we learned about the history of the region while seeing beautiful scenery along the route. Our group was in a large comfortable van. The view from the front seat was great but the people in the back had a little trouble seeing all the mountains that were pointed out while driving. We made frequent stops, though, and our entire group enjoyed the day and the beauty of Cortina and the Dolomite region.
I can’t express how wonderful this tour was! Stefania was so knowledgeable and really went out of her way to show us all the beauty of the Dolomites and really educated us on the background of the areas. She even threw in a special surprise stop that was out of this world beautiful! We felt safe the entire time. We had a terrible situation at the airport in which our luggage had been lost and we happened to mention it during the tour and she had a connection that was able to get us more information about our luggage. She even helped me by interpreting for me when I called the airport about my lost bag! She was God sent! We had all our luggage by that night! God bless that woman! She moved mountains for us and showed us she cared when no one else had. We will be eternally grateful. The tour was beautiful! The Dolomites and Lake Braies are breathtakingly beautiful! And to make it even better the owner is a special beautiful soul! Thank you for your compassion and caring way. God Bless you! We will never forget!
-The Pavons
We had an excellent experience on this tour! We were able to see such beautiful places and our tour guide Stephanie was awesome! She took us to all the places and extra photo stops. She made sure we didn’t miss anything even with a member on this tour being late to EVERY SINGLE time he was given! But she never punished the whole group for him.
Great way to see the Dolomites and learn a lot of the history along the way. Transportation was very reliable and comfortable. Stefania was a fountain of knowledge and made the most of our time together.
If you want to see the Alps, do it. This was my favorite tour in all of Italy. Grand majestic beauty to be had! In one day, you'll see the region, learn much from the tour guides (awesome husband/wife team) and see all the beauty. The hills are alive with the sound of music! Don't miss this, so worth the investment and time.
Stefania was great, She was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. The experience was awesome with breathtaking views.
It was a blast and the views are jaw-dropping! The ride is so comfortable the kids fell asleep for a portion of it haha.
Our guide Stefania was excellent and very knowledgeable. She shared a lot of current and historical details about the region. We had a great day!!
Wonderful tour! Husband and wife team with small groups and personal experience and they made the trip so special. They love their jobs and it shows in their enthusiasm for the Dolomites and all of the information they shared and the stops we made. I would definitely recommend this tour!
This tour was amazing. Was one of the best tours I’ve taken. The tour guide Stefania and her husband we’re very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable . Do not miss this tour or you’ll miss a lot.
We picked this tour based off of all the good reviews and desire to see the dolomites. Stefania was great. She gave plenty of history along with a multitude of stops. We got some of the most breathtaking shots of our trip from her tour. Highly recommend!
Beautiful views. Very informative driver! We had the best time! We went as a group of 8 and loved every minute!
Stefanie was an excellent guide and driver. She informed us about everything, and she was kind and funny person. I totally recommend this tour
Trip was very well organized. Great information about the area from Stefania who was an excellent guide/driver. Mercedes was new & comfortable. Walking stops & photo opportunity stops allowed us a wonderful experience of the Dolomites. This tour was a highlight of our stay in Venice. Thank you Stefania!
Tour great. Tour guide was very hard to understand. She was sweet. But expected the tour to be in English. Such a strong accent. Even said her English wasn’t very good.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Danielle
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. All constructive criticism is always welcome, as it helps me improve and grow.
I must admit I was truly sorry to read your comments. In all my years of running these tours, this is the very first time anyone has ever mentioned having trouble understanding me, and no one has ever complained about a language barrier before.
Regarding my opening remarks, when I mentioned at the beginning that my English might not be perfect, it was meant purely as a gesture of courtesy and politeness—which is very typical of Italian hospitality. I wanted to set a welcoming tone, even though, as explicitly stated in the tour notes, I am a local host and not a certified tour guide.
I am glad you found the experience sweet otherwise, but I will certainly take your note to heart.
Regards.
Stefania
This trip to the Dolomites with Stefania was the highlight of our 12 day trip to Italy. Our 4 kids ages 10 to 17 all had a great time. She provided great background on the areas we drove through and stopped at all kinds of lovely spots to enjoy the lakes and take photos. We had 1 hour in Cortina and 1.5 hours at Lake Braies in addition to other stops. The walk around the lake was incredible.
Our tour operator, Stefania, was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and informative. She also was an excellent driver. We all throughly enjoyed our experience and definitely recommend visiting the Dolomites and Cortina if your schedule allows. We do recommend bringing warmer clothes in the cooler months as it can get quite chilly and windy.
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