Day trips from Venice
Day trips from Venice open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April to June and September–October, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Venice
Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City TourFrom $132View 
From Venice: The Best of the Dolomites Mountains Day TripFrom $136View 
Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat TicketFrom $17View 
Full Day Venice Tour from Trieste for First Time Cruise VisitorsFrom $88View 
Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Scenic Mountain EscapeFrom $182View 
From Milan: Venice Full-Day Guided Tour With Boat RideFrom $182View
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Places to go from Venice
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Burano
- Brightly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making. About 6 miles away.
- Lido
- The long beach island facing the Adriatic. About 4 miles away.
- Lake Garda
- Italy's largest lake, with lakeside towns and boat trips. About 81 miles away.
- Jesolo
- A long sandy beach resort east of Venice. About 17 miles away.
- Padua
- A university city with Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel. About 22 miles away.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- A Dolomites resort for hiking and skiing. About 76 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Venice month by month
Averages for Venice, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 49 (9) | 56 (13) | 63 (17) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 83 (29) | 83 (28) | 75 (24) | 65 (19) | 55 (13) | 47 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 33 (1) | 40 (5) | 48 (9) | 56 (14) | 63 (17) | 67 (19) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 51 (11) | 42 (6) | 34 (1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:53 pm | 5:37 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:34 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:23 pm | 6:26 pm | 4:41 pm | 4:28 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Venice?
April to June and September–October. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What's the closest day trip from Venice?
Lido, about 4 miles away: the long beach island facing the Adriatic. Burano, about 6 miles away: brightly painted fishermen's houses and lace-making. Jesolo, about 17 miles away: a long sandy beach resort east of Venice.
Where can I book day trips in Venice?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
