15 1-Day Tours in Venice Worth Booking

1.Dolomites, Lake Misurina, and Cortina Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · from $220Our pick

Leave Venice early with an English-speaking driver-guide and a maximum of eight people. Visit Cortina d’Ampezzo, walk beside Lake Misurina, stop at Auronzo Lake, and enjoy views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Guides such as Marco, Max, Carlo, and Justin are known for extra photo stops and personal service.

“The trip was excellent. Marco was the BEST! He provided information throughout our drive to the mountains. In addition, he added a few extra stops for photo opportunities. Marco had made this tour so much more enjoyable with his bubbly personality and all the information he provided. If you book this tour you’ll be SO lucky to have Marco as your tour guide. Moreover, the sights were stunning especially with the autumn colored landscapes. We were so lucky to enjoy a sunny day in the mountains 😍”

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2.From Jesolo: Day Trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello from Punta Sabbioni. Your multilingual guide explains the lagoon and keeps the day on schedule, while you explore independently, watch a Murano glass demonstration, shop for lace, and enjoy lunch on Burano.

“Very good, excellent way to see the 3 islands in a day. Meeting point easy to find. it is not a guided tour as such, but welll organised, help available, but we are always happy doing our own thing, excellent value for money.”

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3.Cortina and Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 387 reviews · from $248

Ride from Venice to the Dolomites in a small air-conditioned minivan, stopping at Santa Croce, Pieve di Cadore, Lake Auronzo, Lake Misurina, and Cortina. Your bilingual driver, often praised guides such as Miriam, Simone, or Francesco, handles the mountain roads and photo stops.

“Excellent day trip…. Our tour guide Mariam was excellent, well informed and a safe driver…. The Dolomites were magnificent…would highly recommend”

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4.Dolomites and Lake Braies Day Trip by Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 341 reviews · from $237

Join Stefania and Ralph for a 9-hour minivan trip from Venice into the Dolomites. You’ll visit Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Braies, Lake Misurina, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo, with time for photos, a lakeside walk, and an optional winter snowmobile ride.

“It was wonderful. The guide drives effectively and explained lots of historic and geographic facts to us while driving. We were so lucky that it was snowing at the moment we went to the Dolomites. Also we saw waterfalls and a huge rainbow from our windows. And then we tried our very first gelatos. The other people in our group were also very nice, my daughter chatted with them crazily when we were going back. Thank you for giving us such a great memory! 💞”

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5.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 204 reviews · 5 hours · from $29Best value

Take a five-hour afternoon boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide shares lagoon stories, while you watch a Murano glass demonstration and explore Burano’s bright houses and lace shops. The boat has a covered cabin, but the short stops require careful timekeeping.

“Very nice. Should devote more time in Burano and less time in Torcello. The stall where you get the ticket should be in front of the boat. This is not currently the case. You have to walk with a large group from meet point to the boat in a very crowded area which is unnecessarily anxiety provoking, as you may fall behind the group which is moving very fast.”

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6.Dolomites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · from $191

Spend nine hours exploring the Dolomites from Venice in a small group of up to eight. Stop at Pieve di Cadore, Auronzo Lake, Lake Misurina, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Guides such as Miriam, Simone, Francesco, Cristiano, and Massimo add local stories, photo stops, and practical help along the way.

“Massimo was a fabulous tour guide. He was upbeat, positive and informative about the Dolomites and small towns in the area. He took pictures of our family and got amazing shots for us! He took us to an excellent lunch spot. I highly recommend this tour. Visiting the Olympic village prior to the Olympics was very exciting!”

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7.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 134 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

From Punta Sabbioni, board a large motorboat at 12:15 pm for Murano, Burano, and usually Torcello. Watch a short Murano glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful lanes, and see Torcello at a low price. The multilingual commentary and short island stops require careful timekeeping.

“Venice Lagoon Islands are definitely worth the visit, and be ready to see all seasons during this short yet exciting trip.”

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8.Dolomites and Prosecco Hills Day Trip with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $214Top rated

Leave Venice in a minivan for the Dolomites, stopping at mountain lakes, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Lake Misurina before crossing the Prosecco Road. A guide such as Simone or Francisco leads the small group, with a Valdobbiadene DOCG tasting to finish the day.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour guide, Simone, who took us on a beautiful, informational, and amusing adventure through the Dolomites, and Prosecco Hills. The sites were stunning even on a rainy day, where the sun seemed to break through the clouds to highlight each stop that was made. Wonderful day trip also included meeting and enjoying other participants. Highly recommend this trip.”

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9.The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews

Travel from Venice to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina, and Lake Auronzo on a 10-hour guided coach tour. Expect dramatic peaks, free time for walks and lunch, and a comfortable bus with an English-speaking guide such as Massimo, Simone, or Miriam.

“Thanks for Maximum. He is very humorous and kind, which makes the trip more fun. He is really helpful that provide as a lots of history story about the place. Was a good trip. Will recommend to friends. 😀 The driver was also professional and kind. Appreciate him!”

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10.Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Scenic Mountain Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Venice at 8:00 am for a small-group Dolomites tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Pieve di Cadore, Lago di Auronzo, Lago di Misurina, and Cortina d’Ampezzo with guides such as Marco, Simone, Cristiano, or Massimo. Lunch is at your own cost.

“Wow! The Dolomites are spectacular. Marco was our driver/guide and shared his passion for the Dolomites with us. In the winter be prepared for the cold temperatures and walking on snow and ice. It was a memorable day!”

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11.Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $191

Giulia or Giacomo leads this small-group day from Venice or Treviso into the Prosecco DOCG hills. You will visit two wineries, taste seven wines with local food, see Cartizze vineyards, explore Conegliano, and ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

“The vineyards were gorgeous! Would highly recommend this tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our tour was in English. We were picked up and dropped off in Venice - make sure to specify correct pickup location when you select your time. There was a lot of driving but worth the view and experience. Some of the roads were very narrow so wouldn’t recommend driving yourself. The lunch provided was in a small local restaurant with multiple courses. Great quality food and lots of wine. This is a full day excursion. We left Venice at 8:15 and I think we got back around 4 or 5”

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12.Private One Day Tour of Venice!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $660

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Cannaregio, Rialto, Santa Croce, and St. Mark’s Square, then visit a Murano glass factory and cruise the Grand Canal at sunset with Prosecco. Pickup is offered, and only your group takes part.

“We could not have had a more perfect tour guide than Giovanni. He knew the city like the back of his hand and showed us the best secrets of Venice with an amazing attitude and a great sense of humor. Additionally, Giovanni was incredibly accommodating when my mother began to feel unwell and stopped at a cafe for a hot water with lemon. He also gave us an annotated map of Venice with sights, restaurants, hotels, etc. to keep! Simply put, we could not have had a more perfect tour guide than Giovanni. He is the gold standard!”

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13.Private Tour: Prosecco Wine Tasting Day Trip with Lunch from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Piazzale Roma to Valdobbiadene with a private guide, taste three Prosecco wines at Villa Maria, tour Marsuret, and enjoy a two-course Veneto lunch. Guides such as Marco and Mario tailor the day to your group, with round-trip minivan transport and a maximum of eight people.

“Wonderful experience! The prosecco-tasting was fun, but spending a quiet day in the beauty of the Dolomites was a fabulous treat. Very personal and romantic. One of our favorite memories from our time in Venice.”

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14.Private Valpolicella Day Trip from Venice: Wine Tasting and Verona

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · from $1,175

Travel from Venice by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide, stopping in Soave, a Valpolicella winery, and Verona. Taste Amarone, see rolling vineyards, and enjoy about three hours to explore Verona independently. Groups are limited to eight, though smaller bookings may become private tours.

“Our wine tasting trip to Masi Winery and the trip to Verona from Venice was enchanting and surprising. We ended up having a private tour because no one else booked the tour. Our guide took us to Soave first and we climbed to the top of Read more”

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15.Day Trip to Verona by Train with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $96

Meet your English and Spanish-speaking guide inside Venice Santa Lucia Station, then ride by train to Verona. Walk past Ponte Pietra, Piazza delle Erbe, Lamberti Tower, Porta dei Borsari, and the Verona Arena before enjoying 2.5 hours of free time.

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