4 Lake Garda Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Full-Day Guided Group Tour of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,389 reviews · from $94Our pick

Ride an air-conditioned coach from a Lake Garda pickup point, cross the lagoon by private boat, then walk from St. Mark’s Square toward Rialto Bridge with a guide. You’ll have about three and a half hours to explore on your own. Guides have included Francesco, Thomas, and Gabriella, though yours may differ. Optional gondola and lagoon trips cost extra.

“A day trip from Lake Garda [Desanzano] to Venice. what a fabulous trip to Venice. We were a little apprehensive booking this trip online and ahead of our tour to Lake Garda, as we have never used a service like this before. We were collected on time and looked after by Gabriella from the moment the coach pulled up until the moment we were dropped back in Desanzano. Gabriella was a fountain of knowledge all through the trip and put us at ease while in Venice. Gabriella showed us around the city pointing out the various sights of Venice, sorted out our Gondola ride [ an extra €30 each] and…”

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2.Sirmione and Lake Garda Day Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · from $146

Meet an English-speaking guide in central Verona, then ride to Sirmione for a boat circuit past its castle and Roman ruins, a guided old-town walk, and time to explore. Continue by ferry to Lazise for another free-time stop before returning to Verona. Guides have included Anna, Alessandra, and Isabella. The boat route may change in bad weather.

“comfortable transportation. everything was explained on to boat ride. we had a walking tour that allowed us plenty of free time. we met couples from around the world.”

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3.Lake Garda and Sirmione Tour from Verona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Leave Verona at 9:00 am by air-conditioned minibus for a guided walk in Sirmione, optional Roman villa visit, and a boat ride to Lazise. You get free time in both towns and return to Verona after about seven and a half hours. Guides have included Anna, Leo, Beatriz, and Luisa, though your guide may differ.

“Nice scenic beauty. Clear instructions and advice from the guide. 7.5 hours are good enough. Easy to find the gathering point. Comfortable van with good AC. Will recommend it to others.”

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4.Day tour to Lake Garda, Sirmione and Borghetto

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · from $130Top rated

From Verona, join an English-speaking guide for a seven-hour trip to Sirmione and Borghetto sul Mincio. The day combines a 30-minute boat ride, a guided walk past Sirmione’s castle and historic sights, and free time for lunch and a wander. Groups are limited to eight, and guides have included Alessandro and Simona.

“It was the perfect amount of sightseeing with travel to the locations.”

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