Overview
Enjoy the Dolomites with a tour through the mountain passes starting and ending in Venice.
The professional English speaking driver, local of the Dolomites, will drive you to the heart of the Dolomites facing the rocks.
On the way you will have a fast view on the Prosecco land (from the highway), on the damn of Longarone and drive through the Zoldo valley.
The first pass will be Staulanza facing the Pelmo mountain, then Passo Giau with stunning views on a wide mountain range and Cortina valley.
Lunch* in Cortina center and back to the mountains to Passo Falzarego with cable car ride option* (IF SCHEDULE PERMITS) and drive back to Venice through Alleghe lake and Belluno.
You will be able to stop for pictures and will receive explanations about the mountains, history and traditions and a map of the itinerary.
Bottles of water and Wi-Fi free on board.
*=extra cost
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Wi-Fi connection
Driver/guide
Bottled water (Dolomia)
Lunch
Cable car ride
Museum ticket
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Parcheggio NCC Piazzale Roma
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual. Please dress appropriately to mountain area
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
What to expect
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Piazzale Roma
1 min
The tour will start and finish in Piazzale Roma Venice
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Taxi Cortina Sci
8 hours
Your personal English speaking driver local of the Dolomites will meet you in piazzale Roma Venice and will be with you all the day long, stopping for pictures in the most beautiful spots, giving information about the mountains, history and traditions of the area.
Trusting local drivers who lives the Dolomites all year long will enrich your experience. Comfortable and safe cars with bottles of water and Wi-Fi free on board, some with panoramic roof will make your day even more remarkable -
Prosecco Hills - World Heritage Site
8 hours
passing by the Prosecco land seeing the endless expanse of vineyards from the highway
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Diga del Vajont
8 hours
you will see the Vajont damn where in the 1963 the upper part of one of the two mountains collapsed and totally fall inside the water of the damn, letting it become a tsunami which destroyed the village of Longarone and killed almost 2000 people
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Val di Zoldo
8 hours
passing by the Zoldo valley with jump in the past villages
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Forcella Staulanza
10 min
first mountain pass with stunning view on Pelmo mountain
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Passo Di Giau
15 min
reaching the scenic Passo Giau with view on the Croda da Lago mountain and Cortina valley. Stop for pictures
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Pocol
10 min
stop just above the city of Cortina to admire all the valley and mountain range
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Touristic Info Point
1 hour
stop for lunch and small walk in the center of Cortina.
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Passo Falzarego
5 min
back to the mountain passes joining Passo Falzarego with view on the Tofana group of mountains, 5 Torri, Averau, Nuvolau and Lagazuoi. Stop for pictures
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Funivia del Lagazuoi
1 hour
optional ride on the Lagazuoi cable car for gorgeous panorama and WW1 memories
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Lago di Alleghe
15 min
you will stop for a coffee on charming Alleghe lake
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Belluno Dolomites
15 min
passing by Belluno, the southern door of the Dolomites
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The duration of tours is approximately 10 hours
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Dolomite Mountains starting from Venice
Can I cancel Dolomite Mountains starting from Venice for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start?
Parcheggio NCC Piazzale Roma
What's included?
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wi-Fi connection
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water (Dolomia)
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Cable car ride
- Museum ticket
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Piazzale Roma, Taxi Cortina Sci, Prosecco Hills - World Heritage Site, Diga del Vajont, Val di Zoldo, Forcella Staulanza, Passo Di Giau, Pocol.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Taxi Cortina Sci NCC
