VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Early 8am small-group Dolomites day trip from Venice: Cortina stroll, Lake Misurina time, Tre Cime viewpoints, and optional Col de Varda.
Most Popular“Marco was a great driver and guide. He showed us all of the great photo spots and made sure we were comfortable in the van. The views were gorgeous!”
A 7-hour boat day trip from Jesolo to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glass demo, free time to roam, and great lagoon views.
Escape Venice for a full Dolomites day trip: epic peaks, photo stops at lakes Santa Croce and Misurina, and a quick Cortina stroll.
“Excellent trip. Our guide was attentive to our needs, recommended quality venues and restaurants. Despite the weather that was rainy, this trip was a great success due to his great positive demeanor and professionalism. Obviously a Dolomites trip is difficult to fail, the views are just too majestic. Nonetheless, the rain and gloomy atmosphere around…”
A 9-hour minivan day trip from Venice to Cortina, Tre Cime, Lake Braies, and Lake Misurina, with photo stops and optional snowmobile.
“Had an awesome time with Stefania and her husband! Super chill ride in the minivan, and they took us to some absolutely stunning spots - Lake Braies was unreal, and the Dolomites are just always next-level. They shared useful tips and fun bits of info along the way, and their sense of humor made everything…”
Half-day boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano for glass blowing, lace, lagoon views, and smart timing.
Small-group Dolomites day trip from Venice with Lake Misurina walks, Cortina sights, and photo stops, guided in English.
“The information our guide provided was great. Found the best places for photos and stopped if we wanted to get a particular shot”
Half-day motorboat tour from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano (plus Torcello), with a Murano glass factory stop and lagoon views.
“This is the second time I was doing this tour and we loved it. The only thing is that we left out Torcello (it bored us the last time we went) and spent more time on Burano, we got back on our own which turned out fine, we are in love with Burano and my…”
One Venice day trip that connects UNESCO Dolomites views with Prosecco Hills vineyards and a Prosecco DOCG tasting in a small group.
“Great trip! Miriam was wonderful. Loved every minute of it. Scenery was breathtaking!”
Venice to Cortina, Lake Misurina, and Lake Auronzo on a comfortable Dolomites day trip with big UNESCO views and smart pacing.
“My family & I have taken several trips in Europe with different tour operators. however this tour was easily the best. Firstly, we were greeted by a jovial and extremely well informed guide, Maximus. He was thorough with details and sensitive to every need of the guests. As we were traveling with children (teenagers), hence…”
Dolomites day trip from Venice with a small-group air-conditioned van, lake walks, Cortina sightseeing, and an easy pace for one long day.
“Stunning scenery and location , driver was very friendly and informative, highly recommend the trip ! It’s a shame to visit Venice and not take a trip into the dolomites”
Prosecco Hills day trip from Venice: two DOCG winery tastings, Cartizze views, and free time in Conegliano.
“A wonderful taste of the Prosecco region. Giacomo was a wonderful and knowledgeable host who took me and my wife on a fabulous tour. We visited a very old and family run Prosecco winery where we enjoyed three large glasses of different prosecco and a tasting platter of meat and cheese. We then visited a…”
A private, 8-hour Venice day with local neighborhoods, Rialto lunch, Murano glassmaking, and a sunset Grand Canal water taxi with Prosecco.
“There’s so much to take in while In Venice! Our guide Nico, generational in the Venice area was fantastic, knowledgeable, and we weaved our way through many non-tourist areas to be educated along the many streets, canals, and the wonderful history and nuances of the city. We had a private boat to Murano, where we…”
A private 8-hour Prosecco day trip from Venice with two winery tastings, a 2-course lunch, and door-to-door transfers.
“Tour guide was attentive and shared hidden 'local' small town restaurant for the included traditional lunch. Both prosecco tasting experiences were great and offered different settings: beautiful country hillsides and a small town event location. We were rushed out of the 2nd due to an event going on. We even stopped at a wonderful local…”
Small-group Valpolicella wine tasting with an 8th-century San Giorgio altar stop, then 3 hours in Verona for Romeo and Juliet sights.
“Valpolicella was great as well as the town of Verona. Juliette's house not worth the visit. The arena was amazing. Tour guide was really nice.”
Take the high-speed train from Venice to Florence for a guided walking tour of the Renaissance center, with optional official Duomo access.
“I found it to be quite overpriced for what it was. I assumed the tour was for the whole day but once you get to Florence, the tour is actually just over an hour long and then you’re left to your own devices for the rest of the day. It was ok but I wouldn’t…”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
