From Verona: Lake Garda and Sirmione Day Tour with Cruise
Description
If you are in Verona for a few days and want to experience Lake Garda beyond its scenic views, this day trip is the perfect choice. Travel with your guide to Sirmione with comfortable minibus, and start with a guided walking tour of the historic old town. After the tour, you can choose the optional guided visit to the Grotte di Catullo, exploring one of northern Italy’s largest Roman villas and a panoramic lake viewpoint few travelers reach. The experience continues with a scenic boat ride across Lake Garda, from Sirmione to Lazise, offering unique views of the lake and surrounding towns. In Lazise, enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace before returning to Verona in the late afternoon.
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Itinerary
Start your day stress-free with a comfortable ride from Verona by air-conditioned minibus. Your guide will introduce the itinerary and share insights about the day ahead, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Arrive in Sirmione for a guided walking tour: explore the historic old town with your guide, discovering streets, squares, and landmarks that tell the story of this unique peninsula. Learn how Sirmione evolved over more than two thousand years of history.
Guided visit to Grotte di Catullo (1h) is only included if corresponding option is selected. After the tour, enjoy some free time to wander the lakeside streets, or elevate your experience by booking the optional visit to the Grotte di Catullo. This guided tour takes you through one of northern Italy’s largest Roman villas and offers a panoramic viewpoint few visitors reach.
Scenic boat transfer from Sirmione to Lazise: board a boat for a relaxing ride along the lake. Admire Sirmione from the water and take in the surrounding towns and landscapes from a perspective you won’t get on land.
Free time in Lazise: arrive in the charming medieval town of Lazise and enjoy time to explore at your own pace. Stroll the narrow streets, browse local shops, or simply soak in the lakeside atmosphere before returning to Verona.
Return to Verona
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please note that in case of unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- This tour runs rain or shine. Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions, the boat tour might not be possible. In that case, the guide will decide the best alternative for the whole group with the understanding that refunds will not be guaranteed to those who won't accept the alternative offered.
- Please note: The 9:00 AM tour makes its first stop in Sirmione, then continues to Lazise. The 11:00 AM tour makes its first stop in Lazise, then continues to Sirmione. Check the gallery to see the difference between the two options and choose the one that best suits your needs!
- Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Reviews(389)
It was a great experience and I enjoyed it very much . I thought it was really fun l felt like I was in the right mood for a boat ride. We enjoyed ice cream in sermione and the delicious lemonade. We had 2 kids and we swam in the water 3 times and it was amazing romana was really nice too.
Hi Nicola, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you and your family enjoyed your day at Lake Garda and had such a fun time exploring Sirmione. It sounds like you made some beautiful memories, from the boat ride to the swims and the local treats. We’ll share your kind words with Romina, and we hope to welcome you again for another adventure with us 😊
Well organised trip to Garda, visiting 2 areas. Lazise and Simione. Really enjoyed both areas, but particularly enjoyed the speedboat trip across the Lake. We had 2 very knowledgeable guides, Romina and Anna. Both friendly and informative. A special shout out to Anna, who took her free time from work to shadow Romina during our trip. She has all the special ingredients to make a super guide. We also had a super friendly group of people on our tour, which helps! Thank you!
Dear Alison, thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering Lazise and Sirmione, especially the speedboat ride across Lake Garda. We’ll definitely share your kind words with Romina and Anna—Anna will be so happy to hear your encouragement! We’re also glad the group atmosphere made the day even more enjoyable. Thank you for joining us! ☀️
It is a safe bet for the comfort of the trip and the quality of the service. In just 7 hours you can enjoy a lot.
Dear Vilma, thank you for your kind feedback! 😊 We’re happy to hear you appreciated the comfort of the journey and the quality of our service. It’s great to know you could enjoy so much of Lake Garda in just one day. Hope to welcome you again! ⭐️
A fabulous trip and one not to be missed. Our guide, Romina, was excellent - knowledgable, enthusiastic with a sense of humour.
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the trip and that Romina made your day special with her knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. We’ll be happy to share your kind words with her. Thanks for choosing us! ☀️
A very enjoyable day. Tour director Romina took very good care of us. Very knowledgeable and amusing at times.
Dear Pat, thank you for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re glad you had an enjoyable day and that Romina took great care of the group with her knowledge and friendly personality. We’ll make sure to share your compliments with her! ⭐️
Wonderful tour, with free time in Lazice and Sirmione. The ferry ride was great, but the private boat tour of Sirmione was just okay, not a lot of photo ops of the castle from the water. Perfect length of time.
Dear Ronda, thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We’re happy you enjoyed the free time in Lazise and Sirmione, as well as the boat experiences and the overall length of the tour. We appreciate your feedback about the photo opportunities and will keep it in mind. ☀️
Felt there should have been less time Lazise and more time at Sirmione. I would have liked to visit the fort and the museum. After walking to the end and back there was not time for either. A special mention of the bus driver - she was really an exceptionally safe driver
Dear Bruce, thank you for your feedback! 😊 We’re sorry you would have preferred more time in Sirmione, as we understand everyone has different interests when exploring the towns. We’re happy you appreciated our driver’s safe and professional service, and we’ll share your kind words with her. ⭐️
An excellent one day tour of Lazise, Lake Garda and Sirmione. Our tour guide, Martina, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She seem to go out of her way to explain things and show us around. The small group is a bonus and the tour is good value.
Hi, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed exploring Lazise, Lake Garda and Sirmione with us. Martina will be delighted to hear your kind words—she truly loves sharing the area and making each stop meaningful for our guests. We’re also glad you appreciated the small-group format and overall value of the experience. Hope to welcome you again soon! ☀️
We enjoyed this tour very much, our guide Romina Origiani was very nice and could tell us a lot about both the beautiful surroundings and the history of the towns we visited and the sites we saw. The bus was comfortable and so was the boat
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so pleased you enjoyed the tour and that Romina made your day even more special with her knowledge and storytelling. It’s great to hear you also found the bus and boat comfortable, as we always aim to make the journey as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. Thanks again for choosing us! ⭐️
Not much to see in Simione… nice for shopping…boat ride was entertaining… not much to see or do in Lieze…spent time cooling down in the heat and humidity with soft drinks and water and gelato…
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 😊 We’re sorry to hear that parts of the experience did not fully meet your expectations regarding the time spent in Sirmione and Lazise. These are very popular destinations and can be lively, especially in high season, but we understand that this may affect the overall impression. We’re glad you still enjoyed the boat ride and found some moments to relax with refreshments during the warm weather. Your comments are valuable and help us continuously improve the experience we offer. Thank you again for joining our tour with us ☀️
