Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Northern Italy
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through Northern Italy. We have 15 adventures that vary from 4 days to 37 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure Northern Italy tours
Compiled by

MelissaNorthern Italy travel expert at TourRadar
- Venice to Milan - 13 days
- Italian Lakes, Alps & Dolomites - 9 days
- Northern Italy Tour (Rome to Milan)
- Venice and Treviso Short Break
- French & Italian Riviera Splendour - Alassio
- The Dolomites From Lake Braies 7 Days
- Classic Journey - Italian Lakes to Rome - 10 Days/9 Nights (from Milan to Rome)
- Dolomites Nature Park - Around Cortina 8 Days
- European Adventurer (Plus, Start London)
- Via Francigena - Great St. Bernard Pass to Aosta & Ivrea (9 Days)
Stroll the arcaded Via dei Portici in Bolzano and walk through the medieval streets of Vipiteno beneath Alpine towers. You'll check out Trento's Castello del Buonconsiglio and Renaissance Santa Maria Maggiore Cathedral, then wander Verona's Roman ruins to Juliet's famous balcony. The Bernina Express takes you from St. Moritz through glaciers and alpine tunnels, returning to Milan via Tirano.
Duration 13 days Destinations Venice, Verona, Bergamo, Lake Garda, Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, Como, Bellagio, Cadenabbia, MilanSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $6,470
15% Off- US$5,500You save $971
This 9-day walking trip through Northern Italy takes you from Milan into the Alps, where you'll ride the Bernina Express over Bernina Pass and check out the medieval town of Vipiteno. Walk the cobblestone streets of Bassano del Grappa and try local grappa at Museo della Grappa, then trek around Lake Misurina and Lake Dobbiaco in the Dolomites.
Duration 9 days Destinations Milan, St Moritz, Tirano, Lake Garda, Trento, Bolzano, Peschiera del Garda, Merano, Vipiteno, Cortina d’AmpezzoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $3,360
15% Off- US$2,856You save $504
Walk through medieval Assisi's narrow streets to reach the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St. Francis, where you'll find beautiful frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. In Bologna, spend time under the city's famous porticos checking out the historic center, including Piazza Maggiore and the Gothic Basilica of San Petronio.
Duration 9 days Destinations Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice, Mestre, Milan Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Eskapas From $3,200
3% Off- US$3,104You save $96
Walk along Treviso's cobbled streets and leafy canals during an orientation walk, stopping at Dassie Gelateria for artisanal gelato made with seasonal ingredients. In Venice, join a walking tour past the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace, and Ponte Dei Sospiri, then cycle through Conegliano's prosecco vineyards.
Duration 4 days Destinations Treviso, Santa Caterina, Conegliano, Venice Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
3% Off- US$1,825
Walk the charming maze of streets in medieval St Paul de Vence perched on rocky ramparts, with great views over the Bay of Nice. Wander through Portofino's designer boutique-lined lanes to the harbor-side Church of St Giorgio with wide bay views. Check out Alassio's old Budello center on foot and find one of eastern Liguria's longest sandy beaches at your own pace during two full leisure days.
Duration 8 days Destinations Alassio, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Just You From $2,209
6% Off- US$2,075You save $134
This 7-day point-to-point trek takes you through Northern Italy's Dolomites, starting with a walk around Lago di Braies before climbing Croda del Becco Pass at 2388m to reach Rifugio Sennes at 2116m. You'll cross the wide Alpe di Fanes via Limo Pass and Col de Locia with Monte Cavallo at 2912m nearby, and your luggage gets transported between huts.
Duration 7 days Destinations Braies, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina, Prato Piazza Mountain Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
6% Off- US$1,955
Duration 10 days Destinations Milan, Como, Sirmione, Verona, Venice, Murano, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Vatican City Age Range Ages 8+ Operator CIE Tours From
6% Off- US$4,495
Trek the UNESCO-listed Dolomites along the famous Dolomites High Route 1, starting at crystal-clear Lake Braies and climbing through Passo Falzarego to reach the iconic Cinque Torri rock formations. The route takes you beneath the legendary Three Peaks via the Dreizinnenhütte.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cinque Torri, Ampezzo, Braies, Sexten Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
6% Off- US$1,213
European Adventurer (Plus, Start London)
164 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our trip was the best ever because of Sam! Honestly a walking legend that man.”
Courtney, traveled in April
No departure dates availableDuration 37 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, CroatiaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki Duration 9 days Destinations Etroubles, Aosta, Nus, Ivrea Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
6% Off- US$1,190





















