These three day trips from Bolzano all use private car touring, but they emphasize different ways to see the Dolomites. One focuses on the eastern Dolomites and the Braies area, one follows a shorter Great Dolomites Road loop with time in Ortisei, and one is the most flexible option for travelers who want to shape the day as they go.
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Compare the 3 Tour Options
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eastern Dolomites loop | Travelers who want a structured full-day route with multiple eastern Dolomites viewpoints and lake stops | ★ 5.0/5 | 34 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Includes hotel pickup and drop-off | View on Viator |
 Great Dolomites Road | Travelers who want a shorter private drive with a mix of scenery, a lake stop, and time in Ortisei | ★ 5.0/5 | 77 reviews | Approx. 6 hr | Shortest of the three tours by listed duration | View on Viator |
 Customizable highlights | Travelers who want the most adaptable day and prefer to decide stops, photo breaks, and timing on the road | ★ 4.9/5 | 12 reviews | Approx. 9 hr–11 hr | Fully customizable itinerary | View on Viator |
Explore Each Tour in Detail
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Route style
From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Heart of the Eastern Dolomites
Best for: Travelers who want a structured full-day route with multiple eastern Dolomites viewpoints and lake stops
This is the longest clearly structured route in the set, built as a private day tour by car. It moves from Bolzano into the eastern Dolomites with a sequence of scenic passes, then on to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina Lake, Lake Dobbiaco, and Braies Lake. The format suits travelers who want a fixed sightseeing day rather than a flexible custom outing. Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, bottled water, taxes, and a driver/guide are included. Food and drinks are not included, so plan separately if you want to eat during the day.
A full-day eastern Dolomites drive with set highlights
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- Covers a clearly defined eastern Dolomites circuit
- Adds a driver/guide and bottled water
Route style
From Bolzano: Private Day Tour by car: The Great Dolomites Road
Best for: Travelers who want a shorter private drive with a mix of scenery, a lake stop, and time in Ortisei
This private tour is the most compact itinerary in the group, while still covering several classic Dolomites viewpoints by car. The route crosses valleys and passes from Bolzano toward the Gardena Valley, with a stop at Carezza Lake and time in Ortisei at the end. The itinerary also notes an optional cable-car visit at Sass Pordoi, but the cable-car ticket is not included. Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, bottled water, taxes, and a driver/guide are included. Food and drinks are excluded, so the tour works best for travelers who are comfortable planning their own meal timing.
A shorter Great Dolomites Road day with one town stop
- Shortest of the three tours by listed duration
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
- Adds an optional cable-car stop at Sass Pordoi
Route style
From Bolzano Day Tour Highlights of the Dolomites
Best for: Travelers who want the most adaptable day and prefer to decide stops, photo breaks, and timing on the road
This private driving tour is designed for travelers who want control over the pace and the stops. The itinerary is described as fully customizable, with room for photo pauses, short walks, coffee breaks, and other changes based on weather and how the day feels. It still uses a Bolzano-to-Dolomites route and includes hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English/Italian-speaking driver. Meals are excluded, and the ticket for the cable car to Sass Pordoi is also not included. It suits visitors who want a private transfer style day rather than a fixed sightseeing sequence.
A flexible Dolomites day built around your preferences
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Includes an air-conditioned vehicle and English/Italian-speaking driver
- Allows stops for photos, short walks, coffee, or a mountain-hut lunch
Choosing a Bolzano itinerary style
If you want a fixed sightseeing circuit with many named stops, the eastern Dolomites tour is the most structured option. If you prefer a shorter private drive with a town visit, the Great Dolomites Road tour is easier to fit into a day; if flexibility matters most, the customizable tour gives you the most control.
Best for a preset scenic loop
Choose this if you want a single organized day with several named stops and a strong eastern Dolomites focus.
Best for a shorter scenic sampler
Choose this if you want a private drive with a simpler pace and one clear town visit built in.
Best for tailoring the day
Choose this if you want the freedom to adjust the itinerary instead of following a preset stop list.
Travel planning tip
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Booking notes
- Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are included on all three tours listed here.
- Meals and food are not included in these products unless explicitly stated otherwise, so check each tour before booking.
- The Sass Pordoi cable-car ticket is not included where it is mentioned as an optional or excluded item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tour is the most flexible?
The customizable highlights tour is the best fit if you want to decide stops and pacing during the day.
Which option is the shortest?
The Great Dolomites Road tour has the shortest listed duration of the three.
Do these tours include hotel pickup?
Yes, all three listed products include hotel pickup, and they also include hotel drop-off.