Italy · LAKE GARDA TOURS
The 15 best lake garda tours you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason — start there and work down.
25-minute boat cruise around Sirmione with Italian-English narration, past Roman ruins and thermal springs. Great views for about $14.
“The boat ride was absolutely beautiful! I’d definitely recommend”
45-minute sunset boat cruise in Sirmione with Prosecco, guided views of Grotte di Catullo and Scaligero Castle. $35.
“A wonderful experience combining beautiful views with a fun ride”
Dolomites day trip from Lake Garda with Pordoi Pass views, Ortisei wood crafts, and a guided coach ride with multilingual commentary.
“Excellent trip. Long day on the coach but views made it worthwhile. Did not like the numerous drop off stops on the way back. Seemed like the coach literally travelled 10 metres between two drop off points for people. Made it unnecessarily longer day.”
Full-day guided tour from Lake Garda to Verona, with coach transfers, Roman Arena sights, Piazza Erbe, Juliet’s House, and shopping time.
“Our guides, both on the bus and round the city of Verona, were fantastic, couldn’t fault anything.”
Quick 25-minute Lake Garda cruise around Sirmione’s peninsula, passing Catullus, Jamaica Beach, and thermal springs with onboard commentary.
“Was a nice trip on Lake Garda. Not too long so that small children could enjoy the ride without being bored.”
Beginner-friendly Gumpenfever canyoning near Tignale, Lake Garda. Jump 5 m, slide 14 m, with wetsuit, helmet, and coaching.
“We had an amazing time (family of 4: 2 adults + 10 and 13 year old). We were joined by another group for the canyoning. Part of the walk in is quite strenuous (uphill walk in wetsuits and the heat) so just prepare yourself for that. Physically that was the most demanding bit! The canyoning itself was amazing fun, very refreshing, challenging at times (the big jumps/slides). I enthusiastically recommend!”
75-minute Lake Garda sunset cruise from Desenzano to Sirmione, with Prosecco and a chilled onboard playlist, $47.
“Nice boat lovely scenery and over 75 minutes sailing. Expected some commentary”
Cruise Lake Garda from Peschiera to Sirmione, pass Jamaica Beach and Catullus from the boat, then explore Sirmione and swim off the dock.
“The variety of things in the tour, Boat Ride, chance to explore Sirmione and chance to go for a swim.”
A private 90-minute boat tour from Sirmione on Lake Garda with prosecco, passing major sights, and a small-group feel for up to 5.
“The guide spoke No English so I didn’t take the tour!!! My husband and I did not feel safe to get on the boat with them, when they were laughing at us when we asked if they were the tour company booked through Viator. You are the WORST tour operator company!! I REQUEST A FULL REFUND!!!”
Full-day Dolomites tour from Lake Garda by air-conditioned coach, with guided stops at Cavalese, Passo Pordoi, and Ortisei, plus an optional cable car.
“A long time to spend on a bus but absolutely worth it. Unless you’re a cyclist, fond of driving or a climber, how else will you experience this beautiful landscape? The tour guide was excellent, knowledgeable and engaging. She also explained a lot of the local history and geography which brought it to life for us. During the free time near the top, we took the cable car option and the views were spectacular. Lots of photo opportunities. Would recommend.”
Coach from Lake Garda to Venice with a guided sights walk, private boat transfer, free afternoon, optional gondola, then return to the lake.
“On the journey to Venice you get a upsell of a gondola ride and a lagoon boat trip , we did both and have to say neither were worth the money. We paid 70 euros for the gondola which sounds good but you share it with 3 other random people when you could pay an extra 20 and have it to yourselves if you dont do it with the guide on the bus. The lagoon ride was a total waste of time and that cost 50 euros for both of use . You don’t really see anything and it was done predominantly in German when you get told that the…”
45-minute Sirmione sunset speedboat tour on Lake Garda with Prosecco, music, and views of Roman ruins and Scaliger Castle.
“Everyone congregates at the Garda Tours meeting point which was easy to find and right next to the boats, and then just before 7.30pm we all moved towards the boats and loaded up one boat at a time with about 18-20 people per boat and this was a very comfortable number, we were not too squished. We were offered plenty of prosecco throughout the ride. Franco was our guide, he was fun! He played some classic 80’s music. There isn’t a lot of narration during the ride, we just stopped a few times and Franco said one or two facts about what we were looking at. We got around to…”
Hands-on fresh pasta and tiramisù in Lazise, Lake Garda. Learn dough and shapes, then taste local wines in a small class.
“The learning how to make true Italian food with two great guys at the helm! The location and faculty was top notch. So fun with fun people.”
Lake Garda wine tour in Bardolino at Tenuta La Cà, 1.5 hours with a sommelier, four wines, and local bites for about $47.
“Great tour guide. She explains very well and shares what she know with enthusiasm. Told her I don't like red wine and gave me a gorgeous white to taste. Absolutely lovely”
Bardolino vineyard tour on Lake Garda: guided DOC vineyard and olive grove walk, tasting 5 wines, extra virgin olive oil, and local cheeses.
“Lovely to experience the countryside and learn about winemaking. The young man was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the samples provided. Would recommend.”
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