The 12 Best Day Trips from Venice in Italy

1.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61Our pick

Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus free time, all with English guide commentary.

“This was an amazing tour! We are not typical tour guide people preferring to do our thing but this has changed our minds! We everything, the right balance of organisation and own freedom and Manu was an absolute joy! so passionate, enthusiastic and a lovely person with great stories. Feel lucky to have seen these 2 islands using this tour.”

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2.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34Best value

Small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace making, colorful photos, and smart skips of crowded ferries.

“Our guide, Sylvia, was brilliant. Lots of interesting information throughout the tour and the glass blowing demonstration was incredible. Highly recommend, we loved this tour!”

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3.Dolomites & Cortina Small Group Tour from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $223

Small-group Dolomites and Cortina day trip from Venice with Tre Cime views, lake walks, and included minivan transport.

“Why can you say about the Dolomites other than absolutely breath taking! If you are in Venice and want to get away from the crowds and the humidity do this tour! You certainly will not regret it! Our tour guide Carlo was amazing and knew all of the best spots for photos and food as well! Amazing!”

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4.Dolomites, Lake Misurina, and Cortina Day Trip

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

Venice to the Dolomites in a small group, with Cortina, Lake Misurina, and Tre Cime viewpoints. Early start, big scenery.

“Everything was amazing, The tour guide (Marco) was funny and helpful. This is highly recommended!”

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5.A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Private Prosecco Hills day trip from Venice with 8 tastings, world heritage viewpoints, and a 4-course family lunch.

“A really well organised trip with Yellowboot, highly recommend. We were accompanied by the lovely Giulia for the duration of the trip. The 2 wineries were exceptional and lunch was superb.”

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6.Discover the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $223

See the Dolomites from Venice in one day, with Cortina and Lake Braies, plus photo stops for Tre Cime and Misurina.

“This was such a lovely experience. Our guide was lovely and knew a lot. The experience felt curated in the best way and we were able to go to stunning locations while not be harried in any way. The little town we went to didn't have the best vegetarian options for lunch, but there were enough to make do. We had enough time to eat and still walk around the stunning lake. I highly recommend this experience!”

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7.Cortina and Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

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

Escape Venice for the Dolomites, lakes Santa Croce and Misurina, and a taste of Cortina, with photo stops and mountain viewpoints.

“The Driver Francisco was wonderful, I would highly recommend him again!!”

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8.Prosecco Hills and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 357 reviews · from $153

6-hour Prosecco hills tour from Venice with two family wineries, vineyard visits, Charmat-method tastings, and a light lunch.

“We had a fantastic experience on our Prosecco tour, guided by the wonderful Sébastien. He was incredibly nice and informative, making the whole trip enjoyable. The weather was perfect, which is rare for October, and it added to the charm of the day. Our first stop was at a small, family-owned Prosecco producer, where we were greeted by a lovely and happy dog. We got to taste three different wines, and my favorite was the Prima Luna, made using the traditional method. The next winery we visited was much larger, and there we tasted Brut, Extra Brut, and Rosé. My favorite was the Extra Brut, which only had 2% sugar—it…”

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9.Dolomites and Lake Braies Day Trip by Minivan

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

Venice to the Dolomites in a comfy minivan, with photo stops at Tre Cime, time in Cortina, and Lake Braies and Misurina views.

“Stefania and Ralph were amazing. The spots also amazing. I am really sure that is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! Thank you so much!!!”

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10.Dolomites Day Trip

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

Dolomites day trip from Venice to Lake Misurina and Cortina, with photo stops at Pieve di Cadore and Auronzo Lake dam.

“The scenic locations were amazing and Massimo was a great guide!”

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11.Murano and Burano Private Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 190 reviews · from $124

Private boat to Murano and Burano with glass-blowing, lace making, and Burano street time for Buranelli biscuits.

“It’s a great way to see these two islands but prepare yourself for a sales pitch and the glass factory.”

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12.Dolomites and Prosecco Hills Day Trip with Wine

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

Venice to the Dolomites and Prosecco Hills in one day: Cortina and Lake Misurina views, Tre Cime stop, DOCG tasting.

“Great tour guide. Was very pleasant and prepared. We had a great time in a small group setting. I highly recommend!”

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