Top Lake Garda Day Trips

Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Lake Garda full-day trip by Likgarda, Ausflug Gardaseerundfahrt

Spend a lazy day on Lake Garda with this day-long trip around the main lakeside towns. Aboard an air-conditioned bus, you’ll travel around the shores in comfort, stopping to visit towns such as Limone sul Garda, Lazise, and Salò along the way. Different routes operate on different days, so check before you book. No matter what tour you book, each experience ends on a high note with a boat ride on the lake.

Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

Full-day Lake Garda Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Original Lake Garda Tour with Boat Trip from Southern Hotels

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.

The Original Lake Garda Tour with Boat Trip from Southern Hotels

Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

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Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

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25 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

Full-Day Self-Guided Garda Scooter Tour from Riva del Garda

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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.

Lake Molveno and Grappa Distillery Tour with Tastings

Lake Molveno and Grappa Distillery Tour with Tastings

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.

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Lake Garda Sunset Cruise from Sirmione with Prosecco

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

The Grand Dolomites Tour from Lake Garda

The Grand Dolomites Tour from Lake Garda

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Bolzano and Renon Tour with Panoramic Train Ride

South Tyrol is the most un-Italian part of Italy, stands out for its Alpine location, languages, architecture, and culture. This excursion mixes the best of both worlds with time in the regional capital, Bolzano, and scenery-rich train ride through the Renon plateau. Bolzano, or Bozen in German, is known for its Archaeological Museum, which houses Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummified Copper Age shepherd. You can explore the museum or enjoy the city’s charming streets, piazzas, and local specialties like apple strudel. The trip continues with a cable car ride from Bolzano to the Renon plateau, followed by a narrow-gauge train journey through picturesque landscapes. A short walk leads to the plateau's unique earth pyramids, towering pillars shaped by nature, which can reach heights of 30 meters.

Bolzano and Renon Tour with Panoramic Train Ride

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.

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Classic Venice Full Day Tour from Lake Garda

Classic Venice Full Day Tour from Lake Garda

Immortalised in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Verona holds a special place in lovers' hearts. You'll get to fall in love with the city on this day trip from Lake Garda, seeing all its main sights as you wander around the history-steeped streets of its old town. Your guide will show you around, pointing out highlights such as the Roman Porta Borsari and the Roman arena – used every summer for an opera festival – and Juliet's Balcony. There are also some truly historic bridges over the River Adige as well as a world-class collection of medieval churches and basilicas. You'll also see the exterior of the Scaliger Tombs – five Gothic mausoleums for the Scaliger family, nobles who once ruled over Verona. And you'll discover the monumental Piazza dei Signori, location of the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria Antica, and the Piazza delle Erbe. There'll also be free time for lunch and shopping.

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Verona Full Day Trip from Lake Garda

From Lake Garda: Full-Day Valpolicella Wine and Lunch Guided Trip

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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.

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Group Tour Casa Museo Ferrari and Parmesan Cheese Factory

Group Tour Casa Museo Ferrari and Parmesan Cheese Factory

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).

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E-bike tour : Ponale and Tasting at Sartori Organic Farm

E-bike tour : Ponale and Tasting at Sartori Organic Farm

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $178

Vespa tour Lago di Garda (solo noleggio)

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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A private full-day journey reveals the ancient Dolomites, a UNESCO heritage landscape shaped by millions of years of geological transformation. Travel from Sirmione into a region where history is older than the United States and nature reflects the depth of early Earth civilization. The route passes through cultural Alpine valleys influenced by centuries of tradition and mountain life. As you ascend, dramatic peaks rise with striking architectural forms created by nature. These classical formations define one of Europe’s most important natural heritage regions. What stories are hidden within these ancient mountains? Panoramic viewpoints reveal the scale and power of this historic landscape. ultural depth, and ancient beauty into one remarkable journey. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Private Full-Day Tour to Dolomites Ancient UNESCO Peaks

Private Full-Day Tour to Dolomites Ancient UNESCO Peaks

11 hours

from $3,298

Price varies by group size

From Sirmione: Lugana Wine Experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Day Over Garda Vespa scooter tour. Departure at Toscolano-Maderno.

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.

Full-Day Self-Guided Garda Vespa Tour departing at Salò

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A journey through nature, castles and the wine excellence of Trentino. Starting from the shores of Lake Garda, we will delve into the heart of the Valle dei Laghi. A fascinating route that winds through bike paths surrounded by greenery, vineyards as far as the eye can see and the suggestive scenery of the Marocche di Dro, until you reach the enchanted body of water of Lake Toblino and its famous castle. The highlight of the day will be a stop at the prestigious Cantina di Toblino, a reference point for organic viticulture in the area. Here, in an elegant and authentic atmosphere, you can taste the wines that are born in this unique microclimate, accompanied by a selection of excellent local products. Route : A scenic and varied route through the Valley of the Lakes. Duration: Approximately 7 hours (a full day of sport and relaxation). A "worry-free" experience where everything is already organized to offer you maximum comfort:

E Bike Tour Valle dei Laghi and Cantina di Toblino

E Bike Tour Valle dei Laghi and Cantina di Toblino

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $178

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Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

Katy_W, Apr 2026

Fabulous well organised Venice day trip from Limone

Efficient and on time pick up from said location in Limone with a friendly well organised escort . Three hour coach ride but stopped twice en route for comfort break. Advised that 10 euro pp was required for entry into Venice now on a Fri, sat or Sunday we paid on coach en route to Venice . It was So well organised that when we arrived Venice mainland the boat transfer was waiting to take us straight across to Venice . On arrival in Venice the tax was paid on our behalf and sorted by the tour escort so no hassle at all . The hour walking tour we were given headphones and radios and really informative shown the main sites before then having a couple of hours free time to return to areas already pointed out on the tour ourselves . The Advice given by the guide was informative advising cheaper places to eat etc and if you needed the toilet to pay 1.5 euro to use toilets in Venice but all really useful to know . Guide also arranged the gondola for 90 euros on the coach in advance and although you have to share it cheaper this way and organised and booked so he just showed us the gondola station to be at at a certain time and when we arrived the queue was so long but having had him book it we went straight to the front and got on . He admitted you may be able to do it locally slightly cheaper but tbh it was so well organised it went like clockwork and then he gave us the return meeting point back by the hotel near the boat station amazing ! Boat on time straight back across water to coach and then once again a comfort stop en route back to Limone . Yes it’s a long day but tbh it was wonderful and so well organised , safe driver and there was only 21 people in the group but a 53 seater coach provided so lots of room to spread out which made it more comfortable as well . Claude I think was the driver and the guide I think was called Romeu ?? But fabulous ! Well done we went on 24/4/26 and Venice was scorching hot that made it !

Dolomites Full-day Tour from Lake Garda

Claire_M, Oct 2025

Seeing and experiencing the Dolomites is imperative!

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 magnificent, there so many beautiful formations to see. The tram up to the top is a must. The ride was smooth and it was exciting looking out and seeing the changes as we went up higher. At the very top, there was snow and it was quite cold. Make sure you have a hat, gloves, scarf and a warm jacket ( the tour was at the end of September). The views are majestic in all directions. There were several paragliders that were fun to watch. At the top is a little restaurant where I warmed up with some hot chocolate. We had the most competent bus driver imaginable, as that we went around many hairpin turns on narrow roads during our journey. We left before 7am and returned after 7pm. We stopped briefly in a touristy town afterwards and enjoyed an interesting museum with fantastic wood sculptures — saw some amazing sights in a church. After we went to the top of the mountain, I would have chosen to head back since the day was a bit too long.

Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

Cindy_A, Sep 2025

Pleasant informative 1/2 hour

Short (25mins) gentle trip around the Sirmione peninsula. Stops on the way to point out and give information. We were in a small boat with 12 people, but some were in a larger boat. Our guide was friendly and informative. He had music playing which happily was to our taste (60's 70's).

Sunset Tour in Sirmione

Andrew_N, Aug 2025

A must do experience in Sirmione!

Excellent value for money, great experience! Possibly the best value boat trip I have ever been on. Nice tour around the coast of Sirmione with points of interest accompanied by plenty of Prosecco. The night was finished off with an exhilarating fast ride around the lake whilst catching the last of the sunset with a glass of fizz, perfecto !

Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

Faye_L, Jun 2025

Great day out

Great day out, guide was very funny and informative. We were dropped off around 10am for some free time first then the walking tour started at 1pm for about an hour. Coach was comfortable and properly air conditioned which was very welcome after a day of 35°C round Verona! Could have done this cheaper going on the local bus from Bardolino but we had a much more positive experience going on an organised trip (and having experienced the local bus service, personally the less time spent on it the better!)