LAKE GARDA · ITALY
Northern Italy’s best days out.
The 15 most popular Lake Garda tours and cruises. Boat trips between the harbour towns, sunset sails and the long day out on the water, with prices and run times.
A full-day Dolomites day trip from Lake Garda with coach comfort, big views at Pordoi Pass, and a wood-carving stop in Ortisei.
Most Popular“It was brilliant. Value for money, Frederick, our host was very informative and humorous. I could recommend this trip to anyone wishing to tick The Dolomites off of their list. 10/10.”
Full-day Verona from Lake Garda with Romeo and Juliet, the Verona Arena, Roman sights, Castelvecchio, and free time for shopping.
“Our guides, both on the bus and round the city of Verona, were fantastic, couldn’t fault anything.”
A quick Lake Garda cruise around Sirmione, with Roman ruins, thermal springs, and great views. Captain commentary, 25 minutes, mobile ticket.
“Great 25ish minute cruise around Sirmione. Really fun captain, and very worth the money. Just a great time”
Beginner-friendly canyoning at Gumpenfever near Tignale on Lake Garda: 5m jumps, 14m slides, pro guides, neoprene gear, photos.
“The guide is really reliable and professional, we felt very safe to do the „dangerous „ move cause we trusted him. Very nice area as well, really recommend the tour for adult and children”
Private 90-minute Lake Garda boat tour from Sirmione with a glass of prosecco, passing Maria Callas sites, Aquaria, islands, and Castello Scaligero.
“The weather changes quickly and often so have a jacket or sweater just in case. 90 minutes is not enough time to see ALL of Lake Garda from the water. You need to decide on an itinerary. Our Captain, Teodoro, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend!”
Dolomites full-day tour from Lake Garda with Passo Pordoi views, Cavalese and Ortisei stops, plus optional cable car, English guide.
“It was a full day with a superb guide and excellent driver. Spectacular breathtaking scenery and, fortunately, fabulous weather. One of the best experiences we've had on holiday. No negatives at all.”
Venice day trip from Lake Garda with coach and private boat to St Mark’s, guided landmarks, and optional gondola plus lagoon cruise.
“Very well organised. We payed for the gondola but not the boat experience. Tomos our guide was amazing!”
A 45-minute sunset speed-boat tour of Sirmione with stops for Villa Maria Callas, Aquaria, Roman ruins, and a Prosecco toast.
“It was a beautiful and romantik boat trip. We heard some fakts about Sirmione and drink Prosecco. We would do it again ;)”
Hands-on fresh pasta and tiramisù class in Lazise on Lake Garda, paired with local wines, in English or Italian for small groups.
“Great experience , beautiful clean comfortable kitchen. Friendly people and very informative about Italian cooking culture .”
Walk the Bardolino vineyards and taste 5 wines plus their self-made extra virgin olive oil and local cheeses on a 2-hour family tour.
“The tour was very informative and provided an insight to the world of the small producer. It was so obvious that the brothers are proud custodians of the family business and committed to providing the highest quality products they can with respect to the investment made over the generations The tour was excellent and I…”
Small-group wine tasting in Lazise vineyards with Marco and Barbara. Sip 6+ local wines, olive oil, salami, cheese, and bread.
“We tasted 6 wines from the vineyard. All were delicious, we had bread, cheese and ham to pair with the wines which was perfect. The host described the history of the vineyard and the process of making the wine which was very interesting. Would recommend.”
Family canyoning in Lake Garda for ages 6–9: optional jumps into deep pools, ziplining and abseiling, swim stops, and included gear.
“Alle waren begeistert”
10-hour guided Lake Garda bus and public boat tour with stops in Sirmione, Limone, Salò, Lazise, and Malcesine.
“Fantastic trip! Got to see just about the entire lake and Ira villages. Our guide was brilliant and it was so interesting to hear the history of the lake. The bus was a welcome relief from the heat with great air-con. Great day out and highly recommend this trip.”
Verona Arena opera ticket from Lake Garda with guided bus transfer, reserved sector 6 seats, and a full night plan.
“Transfer excellent but opera start delayed due to very slow security checks”
A guided 4-hour boat cruise from Bardolino to Sirmione with scenic stops at Catullo’s Cave and Punta San Vigilio, plus 2 hours ashore.
“Beautiful views from lake Garda”
From Verona's arena to the shores of Lake Garda and the passes of the Dolomites.
