From Venice: Cortina and Dolomites Mountains Day Trip

Name: From Venice: Cortina and Dolomites Mountains Day Trip
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.66 (399 reviews)

4.7 (399 verified reviews)

Cortina d'Ampezzo meadows below the Pomagagnon ridge

Hiker on the shore of a turquoise alpine lake near Cadore

Frozen Lake Misurina with the Tre Cime di Lavaredo behind

Baroque church and bell tower in Pieve di Cadore

Guests at the rail above a still mountain lake

About This Experience

Venice Events has run this route long enough to collect 399 reviews at 4.7 out of 5. It is the lake-hopping version of the Venice day trip: more short stops, and the most time at Misurina.

Heading north you pause at Lake Santa Croce in the Alpago, then Pieve di Cadore for a short walk and a coffee, then the Auronzo lake. Lake Misurina gets two hours of free time with an optional lunch; Cortina d'Ampezzo gets half an hour at the end.

The driver speaks English and Italian but is not a licensed tour guide, which keeps the day informal. There is a shared option for up to eight and a private option at a higher price. The listing still mentions Faloria for views, but the Faloria cable car is closed from September to the end of June, so in autumn that part does not happen.

Highlights

Four lakes in one day: Santa Croce, Centro Cadore, Auronzo and Misurina
Two hours of free time at Lake Misurina
Shared (up to eight) or private minivan
Short walk and coffee in Pieve di Cadore
Private departures bookable into November

What's Included

✓ Air-conditioned minivan from Venice and back
✓ Bilingual driver
✓ Photo stops and free time
✓ Stops at Lake Santa Croce, Pieve di Cadore and the Auronzo lake
✓ Two hours of free time at Lake Misurina
✓ Half an hour in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Not Included

Lunch
Licensed tour guide

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
A jacket

Good to Know & Caveats

The Faloria cable car is closed from September to the end of June.
The shared tour needs at least four guests; below that it may be cancelled.
In winter conditions the driver may change the itinerary for snow.
No child discount — every passenger has their own seat. Infant seats on request.

Not Suitable For

People with back problems
Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Piazzale Roma, Venice; the exact spot depends on the option booked and is confirmed after booking.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 399 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

fantastic day out. nicolo was a excellent guide. We've seen and been to lots of amazing places with breath tak8ng scenery. Would highly recommend this trip.
— Graham, 2025-08

The trip exceeded my expectations. The guide cum driver was on time and at the designated place. He introduced himself nicely and guided us through out the tour very nicely. He was extremely helpful to get us all required informations and allowed us all the free time necessary to explore the place. He guided us to best part of the locations and even to very nice restaurants as well. I will highly recommend this tour to all.
— Pralay Shankar, 2025-06

everything was well arranged, small group tour guide had told a lot and was very friendly, it was really a great day very beautiful there, he also showed us the most beautiful points where we could take a picture, in one word great
— Kathy, 2024-11

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a guided tour?

No — the driver is bilingual and friendly but not a licensed guide. If commentary matters, the <a href='/tours/from-venice-the-best-of-the-dolomites-mountains-day-trip/'>coach tour</a> includes a tour guide.

Does it go up the Faloria cable car?

Not in autumn. The operator notes the Faloria cable car is closed from September to the end of June.

Does the shared tour run in November?

When we checked a mid-November date, only the private option was bookable; the shared tour ran through October.

How long is the stop in Cortina?

About half an hour. Misurina gets the most time, two hours.