Top Lake Garda Day Trips

If you're short on time but want to see some highlights of Lake Garda, book this 25-minute cruise and glide around the scenic Sirmione peninsula. Just choose from a morning or evening option when you book online, then set off from Sirmione. The short cruise takes you on a route past luxury villas, the Aquaria Thermal SPA, and Roman ruins at the Grotte di Catullo.

Discover the best of the Italian Alps on this full-day Dolomites tour from Lake Garda. Hop into your air-conditioned coach from different pickup points around Lake Garda, then spin into the pretty Dolomites with a guide. Visit the traditional mountain town of Cavalese and take the Pordoi pass for fine views over the Catinaccio, Marmolada, and Sella peaks. Enjoy free time in the Alpine town of Ortisei and soak up the atmosphere among the peaks and valleys.

Spend a day in Verona on a trip from Lake Garda, and discover the charms of a city with Roman ruins, links to Shakespeare, and an Old Town with an abundance of elegant shops. On a tour, see and learn about Verona’s showpiece sights include Juliet’s House, the Pietra Bridge, and the shopping street of Via Mazzini. Round-trip transport from Lake Garda region hotels is included.

Discover Lake Garda by Vespa and live an exciting experience among the scent of olive trees, crystal clear waters, medieval villages and breathtaking views. The tour starts from Garda, with its enchanting gulf, the lively lakefront and the charming old town, and then reaches Punta San Vigilio, a romantic peninsula called the “Portofino del Garda”, between historic marina and emerald waters. You will continue towards Torri del Benaco, a medieval jewel guarded by the Scaliger Castle and the authentic atmosphere of the old fishing ports. The itinerary continues to Crero, a small stone district suspended among olive groves, perfect for an unforgettable view of the lake, Brenzone sul Garda, among intimate villages, quiet beaches and unspoilt nature. You will finish in San Zeno di Montagna, the “Balcony of Garda”, where the view embraces the blue of the water and the green of Monte Baldo.

Your first stop is at a bee-keeping farm where you'll find out about the fascinating world of the apiary. Spend some time observing the bees with an expert beekeeper, then taste three different types of honey. Next, we'll head to Lake Molveno, a glorious splash of turquoise at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have free time to take a dip in the lake or perhaps explore the lake by kayak, pedalo, e-boat or paddleboad. You could opt to take the cable car for stunning views of the lake from above, go for a scenic walk or simply find a spot for lunch in the pretty lakeside town. We'll finish off at the Marzadro Distillery, where you'll learn about the process of making liqueurs. There's a guided tour of the facility and an explanation of the distillation process, then you'll have a tasting of a selection of liqueurs. There's a big variety here including limoncello, gin, cream liqueurs, and Italy's favourite digestif - grappa.

Do a round-trip ride around Lake Garda on this exciting self-guided scooter tour. Collect your scooter in Peschiera del Garda and follow a carefully researched itinerary by app to skip any traffic and parking problems, and save you searching around for restaurants. You’ll spend more time actually enjoying the attractions of the lake instead, with recommendations for sweeping vistas en route. Note: scooter or motorbike riding experience is required.

Spend a day soaking up the scenery surrounding one of Italy's most popular lakes. Passing olive groves, cypresses and grand villas, stopping off at pastel-hued towns and enjoying a short boat trip along the way. The northern shores of Lake Garda offer dramatic mountains rising behind pretty lakeside villages such as Limone and Malcesine. Your first stop will be Sirmione, often hailed as the lake's most beautiful village. Here, you'll have an hour to soak up its charm before the journey to Limone. Spread around a bay with an exceptionally mild climate, it's undoubtedly one of the most scenic spots along the lake. The town is a gem, full of character and pretty views. Next, we’ll take a scenic boat trip from Limone to Malcesine, our last stop, an impressive medieval village crowned by a castle. You'll have an hour or so here to explore the maze of narrow streets and absorb its history.

Step aboard a speedboat to cruise past the lakeside castles of Lake Garda, and stop for a wine tasting at Bardolino. This shared-group boat ride covers a route past sights such as Castello Scaligero of Sirmione and the Roman ruins at Grotte di Catullo, with photo opportunities aplenty. A stop for a swim is also possible, depending on the weather.

A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more. And there's no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute ride (payable locally) is available just after arrival in St Mark's Square. You'll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, and perhaps to find somewhere to have lunch. If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas. In the afternoon, there's an optional one-hour lagoon trip, (payable locally) accompanied by your guide, or the chance to roam around yourself.

Have you always been curious to know how the cheese that is most used in your kitchen is produced? Let's discover Parmigiano Reggiano production secrets in a caseificio in Modena. And more: different let's taste many kinds of Parmigiano. Cotechino or Tortelloni and others tyopical dishes from Emilia will be on your plates during a lunch in a local trattoria. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello offers visitors exclusive shuttle bus tours to the Fiorano track and along the Viale Enzo Ferrari boulevard in the factory complex. A museum guide will also discuss the various characteristics of the Ferrari track where the Prancing Horse has carried out all its competition and road car tests since 1972. Last stage of the tour. The Luciano Pavarotti Home Museum is the home that Maestro Pavarotti built in the Modena countryside, in a large estate, where he lived the last years of his life. It opened to the public in 2015 to firmly ground Maestro’s memory to his beloved homeland.

Cruise privately around the Sirmione peninsula in the evening and watch the sun sink behind the hills. After you step aboard your private boat at Sirmione, you'll glide out onto the waters of Lake Garda with a glass of prosecco in hand. Nibble on fresh fruit as you pass chic lakeside villas and sights such as the Roman ruins at Grotte di Catullo and Scaliger Castle, then return to the harbor at Sirmione.

See Lake Garda from the back of a Vespa, and enjoy a tour that’s memorable for its mode of transport as much as its sights. Guided by GPS, you'll follow a preplanned itinerary on a round-trip route from Lazise to Malcesine, crossing Lake Garda itself by ferry (own expense). Lake vistas, winding mountain roads, and the freedom of the open road are part of the experience.

The Italian Dolomites is a staggering mountain range that changes its hues with the shifting seasons. Weaving through the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys and up to the Pordoi pass, the iconic scenery is a 'must' for nature lovers and photographers alike. Your adventure begins as you travel by coach into the heart of the Dolomites. The exact itinerary varies depending on your point of departure, but all routes include a scenic drive through the Fiemme Valley and Fassa Valley with photo stops, as well as the spectacular 27 hairpin bend road to the Pordoi Pass reaching an altitude of 2240m. Here, you can indulge in a leisurely lunch break while drinking in the surrounding natural beauty. Then, seize the opportunity to take an optional cable car ride (payable locally) up to a dizzy height of 2950m, offering unparalleled views. The tour also includes a stop in one of the charming South Tirolean Villages, where you can find out more about the traditions and language of the Ladino people.

Explore at your own pace with this private self-guided Vespa tour to discover Lake Garda from Salò. Trust the expertise of the carefully curated app to explore the most scenic and efficient route around the lake. Utilize the convenient app to help with navigation and skip the traffic and parking problems. Explore both shores of Lake Garda hassle-free. Note: scooter or motorbike riding experience is required.

Join us for an unforgettable experience among breathtaking views, adrenaline and the authentic flavors of Garda. Starting from the shores of Lake Garda, we will travel one of the most beautiful scenic roads in Europe: the Strada del Ponale. With the latest generation of E-bikes, we will face the climb to the Valle di Ledro without effort, enjoying views overlooking the blue that will leave you breathless. The Ride Award? An exclusive stop at Sartori Organic Farm, where passion for the land meets excellence. Here you can relax with a guided tasting of organic wines accompanied by a platter of typical local products, a true expression of the territory. We want your only concern to be enjoying the scenery. The price of the tour includes everything you need for a perfect day: Full tasting at Sartori Organic Farm (organic wines and typical products).

A private tour from Riva del Garda over the old WWI military roads of the Ledro Alps — with Lake Garda below you for half the ride and a stop at Lake Ledro along the way. We warm up on the legendary Ponale road, carved into the cliffs above Lake Garda, climb past Lake Ledro (optional swim or coffee stop on the shore) and continue up to the ridge at Bocca dei Fortini, where Lake Garda glitters on one side and the green Ledro valley unfolds on the other. At Passo Nota (1,207 m) we rest at an alpine refuge, traverse the military road to Passo Guil, then descend into the valley at Pré di Ledro. The finale: the Ponale again — this time rolling gently down towards the lake, with the water rising to meet you all the way back to Riva. Private means private: just your group and a certified local guide who plans the route, watches the weather, sets a calm pace and adapts every section to your level — while capturing photos and videos of your ride. Around 6 hours with stops.

Lake Garda is best seen from the water, but boat tours often sell out in advance. Ensure you spot and savor the scenery and sights of the lake on this afternoon cruise from Sirmione. Board a comfortable boat and glide along the lake's western shores past Garda's Palazzo Borghese, the islets of San Biagio and Garda, and other lakeside sights. Stop for an optional swim, disembark to take a stroll in Salò, and toast views of Gardone with a glass of Prosecco.