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The 15 Best Lake Garda Tours & Day Trips

125 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Garda is big enough that the south end and the north end are different holidays. The 15 below cover Sirmione's castle and thermal spit, the lake cruises, and the runs on to Verona and the Dolomites, priced and timed.

Gardaland Park: Open Date Entry Ticket - The opening-date ticket and how to use it
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Gardaland Park: Open Date Entry Ticket

2.Gardaland Park: Open Date Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,189 reviews · from $55

Spend a full day at Gardaland Park with 40 rides, six rollercoasters, Peppa Pig Land, water attractions, and family fun beside Lake Garda.

“It was very lovely! Easy access to the tickets and easy to enter the park. We had a lovely day and got to ride majority of the rides before 6pm!”

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Sirmione: Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine - The first views: harbor, castle, and Sirmione’s old edge
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Sirmione: Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

3.Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 824 reviews · 45 min · from $35

See Sirmione’s castle, Roman ruins, thermal springs, and sunset from the water with Prosecco on a lively 45-minute cruise.

“Andrea was a brilliant captain who was humorous, knowledgable and attentive to guests. The prosecco was perfectly chilled ! The tour started with points of interest and then as the sun went down the views and sky were breathtaking. With a final journey and history of the castle ending this great experience and one last spin out into the lake as the sun finally set this was a definite must do experience creating beautiful memories of Lake Garda! Thank you, Andrea.”

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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch - Castles, cliffs, and villas along the southern shore
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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

5.Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 652 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Cruise Lake Garda from Peschiera, see Sirmione and Isola del Garda, swim from the boat, and enjoy pasta, wine, and mountain views.

“we had a great day! the boat wasn't too packed, even though was a sunny Sunday, there was plenty of space to move around, no queues to get drinks and the pasta served was really taste. highly recommended”

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Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda - The early ride through Moena or Cavalese
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Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

6.Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 494 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $100

See the Dolomites from Lake Garda on a long but rewarding day trip with Pordoi Pass views, Ortisei, mountain villages, and live guides.

“Our trip Friday 26th September. Early start, but so worth it. Fantastic trip with an exceptional guide and coach driver. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable about the Dolomites. Our coach driver kept us all safe on some really hairy roads.”

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From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise - Starting near Hotel Gallia
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From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

7.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · from $127

See Verona and Sirmione on an 11-hour trip from Milan, with Juliet’s House, Lake Garda views, a private boat cruise, and free time.

“It was very well planned out, organised and Alex was very attentive and friendly. Great experience and would highly recommend the company and the tour without any hesitation. Thank You”

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Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda - Via Mazzini, shops, and the route into the old center
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Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

8.Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 449 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $77

Explore Verona from Lake Garda by coach, with a guided city walk, Arena, Juliet’s House, free time, and return transfers.

“The tour was great you got to hear about the history and you got to see so many things there, Want to say a big thanks to Francesco, Giovanni and the tour guide in Verona, I can’t remember his name. We enjoyed this activity so much, the weather was great for the trip to. Would definitely recommend this tour :)”

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Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula - Scaligero Castle from the water
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Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

From Tignale, Lake Garda: Beginner-Friendly Canyoning Tour - Meeting at SP38, 28
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From Tignale, Lake Garda: Beginner-Friendly Canyoning Tour

10.From Tignale, Lake Garda: Beginner-Friendly Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 377 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Try beginner-friendly canyoning near Tignale with jumps, rappels, a 14-meter slide, gear, guidance, and canyon photos included.

“Our guides were very good, attentive, kept our safety and comfort in mind at any time and catered to the participant’s individual fears and skill level. We enjoyed the experience immensely and would recommend it for families.”

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Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink - What the 75-minute cruise feels like
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Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink

From Peschiera: Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione - Leaving Peschiera from the main port
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From Peschiera: Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione

12.Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 337 reviews · from $55

Cruise Lake Garda from Peschiera to Sirmione, enjoy castle views, a swim from the boat, and a relaxed four-hour outing.

“Small group of 14 people on the boat with friendly capitain, GiGi who took us on an enjoable trip to Sirmione where we stopped for 1.5 hour visit, then a stop for a fun swim in the lake before we returned to Pesciera. Great time on the lake with this uncrowded boat.”

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From Bergamo: Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour - Meeting the coach in Bergamo
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From Bergamo: Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour

13.Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 309 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

See Verona’s Arena and Juliet’s House, then cruise or stroll Sirmione on a well-organized 10-hour day trip from Bergamo.

“Wonderful trip to Verona and Sirmione with our guide Monica and the local guide in Verona. Monica’s bubbly personality and knowledge on everything made for a memorable day she also gave us an excellent recommendation for lunch in Verona.”

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Boat Tour of Isola del Garda - The Sirmione sights: castle, spa, and Roman ruins
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Boat Tour of Isola del Garda

14.Boat Tour of Isola del Garda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Cruise Lake Garda from Sirmione to Isola del Garda with prosecco, private guiding, Roman ruins, castles, hot springs, and mountain views.

“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!”

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Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda - The early ride through Moena or Cavalese
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Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda

15.Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of the 11-hour Dolomites tour from Lake Garda, with Pordoi Pass, Ortisei, cable-car tips, costs, stops, and honest advice.

“We left before daylight on this very long bus trip from Desenzano, del Garda. But, even before we boarded the bus we enjoyed gorgeous pre-sunrise views. The gentleman running the tour was very sweet natured, extremely informative regarding the history of all the areas we passed, and perhaps a bit verbose. We made a morning stop in a great little cafe with reasonably priced cappuccino and croissants. So delicious I went back for seconds on both. It’s a long trip, very long — some of the towns we stopped in were touristy end of little interest to me. But as we drew closer to the mountain peaks, the views became…”

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