From Venice: Day Tour to the Dolomites and Braies Lake

Name: From Venice: Day Tour to the Dolomites and Braies Lake
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 228.37 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (146 reviews)

4.7 (146 verified reviews)

Cortina d'Ampezzo's chalets and hotels on the valley floor below the pale Tofane massif in autumn

The Olympic rings monument on an empty terrace above Cortina d'Ampezzo with peaks behind

Snow-covered Dolomite peaks at dawn under a pink and orange sky

Steep limestone walls and green forest enclosing a narrow Dolomites valley

Lake Braies in autumn, turquoise water framed by golden larches with the rock wall of Croda del Becco behind

About This Experience

The most comfortable way to do the Dolomites from Venice in a day. A Mercedes V-Class Executive collects you at your hotel, the airport or Piazzale Roma, and breakfast and water are included before you have left the lagoon.

The route follows the Great Dolomites Road to Lake Braies, and the operator holds a dedicated pass allowing the van to drop you close to the water rather than at the distant public car park. In high season that saves a long walk and a queue; it is the practical reason to choose this departure.

Cortina d'Ampezzo follows, dominated by the Tofane and Monte Cristallo, with an hour of guided walking and free time. Lake Misurina then gets two hours — the longest stop of the day — with the Tre Cime di Lavaredo across the water and the option of lunch at an alpine lodge.

Pieve di Cadore and Lake Auronzo are worked in as stops on the way up. The tour runs in English and Italian.

Highlights

Tour from Venice to the Dolomites in a Mercedes V-Class
Visit the amazing Braies Lake without long waits
Experience the Dolomites hassle free
Visit to Cortina d'Ampezzo

What's Included

✓ Round-trip transport in a Mercedes V-Class Executive minivan
✓ English-speaking driver and guide
✓ Pick-up at your hotel, the airport or Piazzale Roma
✓ Dedicated vehicle pass for direct access to Lake Braies, avoiding the walk in
✓ Water and an Italian-style breakfast
✓ Two hours at Lake Misurina and an hour in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 146 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

The best trip I did in Italy. The views are just amazing and worth the long day. had the best experience on this tour, highly recommend. Even got engaged on this trip 💍
— Amy, August 18, 2026

Nicolo was a very knowledgeable and polite guide. He was very engaged in conversations with us. He showed us all the the exciting and note worthy sites to see along the way. one of the passengers on our trip left her camera behind at 1 of the stops. So he found us a wonderful trail and location to drop us off to enjoy the beautiful day and the sights to walk while he went back for the camera.
— Yvonne Knudsen, September 8, 2026

The most magical trip round the Dolomites Thank you so much for the best day, it was truly so beautiful and amazing Journey made so easy with the amazing tour guide Nico He had so much knowledge and had answers to all the questions. Made the journey so easy and smooth Thank you so much
— Grace, September 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dedicated Lake Braies pass?

The operator holds a vehicle permit that lets the van drive to the area right by the lake rather than parking at the distant public car park. It removes both the queue and a long approach walk, which maximises the time you actually spend at the water. It is included in the fare.

Is breakfast really included?

Yes — water and an Italian-style breakfast are listed inclusions, taken at the Pieve di Cadore stop about 100 minutes into the drive. Lunch is not included; the schedule leaves room for it during the two-hour Lake Misurina stop, at an alpine lodge or local restaurant.

Where can I be picked up?

At your hotel, at the airport, or at Piazzale Roma — the driver meets you directly. That flexibility is unusual on this route, where most operators require you to reach a single fixed meeting point in central Venice early in the morning.

Which lake gets the most time?

Lake Misurina, at two hours, with Lake Braies getting about 45 minutes and Cortina an hour. If Braies is your main reason for the trip, a departure built around that lake will give you longer there; this one is balanced across both lakes plus Cortina.

What vehicle does the tour use?

A Mercedes V-Class Executive minivan, which is the most comfortable class of vehicle running this route from Venice, with a professional driver who also guides. The tour is offered in English and Italian.