VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Small-group Mercedes van day trip from Venice to the Dolomites. Cortina, Lake Misurina, Tre Cime viewpoints, and lake stops.
Most Popular“The dolomites are absolutely breathtaking, If you have some extra time in Venice definitely book this tour.”
A 7-hour lagoon day trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with boat comfort, a glass demo, and free time.
“Our trip was very enjoyable. All three islands are beautiful and really pleased we visited them. This said if we went again we would definitely do just Murano and Burano. We didn’t have a lot of time in Murano which was a shame as it was gorgeous. The glass blowing demonstration was amazing and well…”
Venice to the Dolomites in one day: Faloria views, Lake Misurina stroll, Cortina time, and picture stops with a small van group.
“Our guide Miriam was phenomenal. Her knowledge of the area and the history behind even the most little details was astounding. From what you see in the pictures for this trip DO NOT do this trip any justice. It is ten fold what they give a preview for. What an experience, my wife and I…”
Dolomites and Lake Braies day trip from Venice with Tre Cime views, Cortina time, Misurina photos, and optional Monte Piana snowmobile.
“This was an amazing experience! From start to finish Stefania was brilliant. She was so knowledgeable on the local area and history. What a fantastic guide. The snowmobile up to Monte Piana is a must. The views are incredible. I had the best day with some other fellow solo travellers and Stefania. Lake Braies is…”
5-hour boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano for glass blowing, lace, and lagoon views, with tight but worthwhile island stops.
“I booked this at the last minute due to a change in my plans and I’m so happy it worked out as it did. This trip is not to be missed!! I loved all the islands, especially Burano. I want to go back and take this tour again. Please don’t miss this opportunity for yourselves!”
Venice to the Dolomites in a small group: Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina walk, photo stops, and scenic viewpoints.
“There is a fair bit of driving involved in this tour so I personally feel the quality of the guide is vital in enhancing the enjoyment factor. In this regard our group was very fortunate to have had Simone - his talents belong in the stand up comedy circuit - he had us in hysterics…”
Half-day boat tour from Punta Sabbioni to Murano’s glass, Burano’s lace colors, and Torcello’s quiet churches on the lagoon.
“Given limited info by the tour team who couldn’t care less whether you made it back to the boat on time or not, and no loos on board. It’s a long trip to have no facilities. Glass factory was just a money making exercise on both sides with no opportunity to explore the island itself.”
Venice to the Dolomites and Prosecco Hills in one day: Cortina, Lake Misurina, Tre Cime views, plus a Valdobbiadene DOCG tasting.
“A fantastic day in the Dolomites and Prosecco Hills. The scenery is breathtaking and a highlight of our time here. The day was well planned, interesting and informative. Simone was a terrific guide and kept us all entertained. Loved the wine tasting too. Thank you Simone!”
A full-day Venice to the Dolomites tour with Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lake Misurina, and Lake Auronzo dam views on a comfortable coach.
“The guide was one of the best guides ever. The scenery was absolutely amazing. Well worth it!”
Dolomites day trip from Venice with a small group, air-conditioned comfort, and lake and mountain stops from Pieve to Cortina.
“Excellent experience, we saw, learned and visited so many places in one go! highly recommended, thanks to our amazing guide Miriam!”
Prosecco Hills day trip from Venice or Treviso: two wineries, DOCG tastings, UNESCO views, and free time in Conegliano.
“This tour was our favorite part of our Italy vacation! Giulia and Giacomo were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. We ate delicious food and tasted a generous amount of Prosecco. Also, the drive through the mountains and the nature tour were beautiful. It was clear that all of the people we met - from the guides,…”
Private Venice day with Rialto lunch, Murano glassmaking, and a Grand Canal sunset water-taxi ride, plus a guide just for your group.
“Our private tour of Venice was absolutely magical, thanks to our fantastic guide! Their passion for the city brought its rich history to life as they shared captivating stories around every corner. One of the highlights was discovering a hidden courtyard where we enjoyed delicious traditional cicchetti, paired with insightful commentary. The experience was tailored…”
Private Prosecco day trip from Venice to Valdobbiadene with Villa Maria and Marsuret tastings plus a 2-course lunch, door-to-door transfer.
“This was a really wonderful tour. March was very informative and we had a lovely day. He was very patient with our broken Italian that we were practising on him. The two wineries we visited were very nice and we risked being overweight in our luggage by buying a couple of bottles of prosecco which…”
Small-group Valpolicella wine tasting from Venice with Soave and Verona. See the 8th-century San Giorgio altar and taste Amarone.
“Really really loved these places we visited and the vineyard was magnificent. However Could definitely have done with some input from the driver which was totally missing. Met some other great people from other parts of the world. LOVE this part of Italy and cant wait to visit again someday”
A fast train and guided walking tour bring you to Florence’s key sights, including the Duomo complex option, from Venice in one full day.
“Not bad, not great. A bit impersonal. A good introduction to the city at ground level - useful orientation, but not much else. Train logistics from Venice was excellent though.”
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