From Verona: Lake Garda and Sirmione Day Tour with Cruise
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Verona, Italy
- 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Touch on the highlights of Lake Garda without the hassle of arranging transportation and logistics with this excursion from Verona. Set off for Sirmione and hop on a boat to cruise around its peninsula and take in views of the castle from the water. Then enjoy a stroll through the medieval old town at your own pace before catching the ferry to Lazise to explore at your leisure.
- Skip the hassle of coordinating public transport connections to Lake Garda
- A short boat tour around the Sirmione peninsula past ancient Roman ruins
- Free time in Sirmione and Lazise to sightsee and shop without a big group
- Save money with a budget-friendly tour directly from Verona
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehiclePrivate minibus
- Local licensed tour guide
- Boat tour from Sirmione to Lazise
- Sirmione Walking Tour
- Free Time In Sirmione
- Free Time in Lazise
- Optional Grotte di Catullo Guided Tour (if selected)
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza Sacco e Vanzetti, 2, 37126 Verona VR, Italy
The guide will be at the end of Scaligero Bridge (the bridge next to Castelvecchio castle). If you arrive from Castelvecchio side of the bridge, cross the bridge to reach the other side. At the end of the bridge, you will see the guide holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Meeting point for Sirmione tour
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sirmione
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Grotte di Catullo
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Lake Garda
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lazise
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Verona (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 that the 11 AM tour follows a reverse itinerary: first you'll go to Lazise and then to Sirmione.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Martha_A
Our guide Alessandra was excellent and attentive to details. I highly recommend this tour. The places we visited were beautiful! The entire group were all respectful and enjoyable to travel with!
Reviews
4.6
based on 345 reviews
Carol_D, May 2026
We had a wonderful time and the weather could not have been more perfect. The guide, Leonardo, was excellent! He was quite informative. My husband and I highly recommend this tour.
Rebecca_T, Apr 2026
What a fantastic day we had with our guide Anna. The day started cold and windy but ended in glorious sunshine and blue skies. Our group was small however we felt comfortable chatting with everyone as Anna’s relaxed and friendly style made us feel welcome. The history she shared was interesting and she made everyone feel included.
Sirmione was busy, interesting with lots to explore. Our boat ride on Lake Garda to Lazise was fun and we had great views from the water. At Lazise we walked along the promenade in the sun and enjoyed a Select Spritz as recommended by Anna. The sunshine made such a different to the colours in our photos as the blues of sky and water were magical.
Francois_S, Apr 2026
Our guide made the difference - she shared relevant history and informationabout the region in an engaging manner. Pace of tour is comfortable, not rushed at all. A good introduction to Lake Garda, worthwhile day out.
megan_K, Apr 2026
Beautiful day tour.
Our tour guide Stefano was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout.
Would recommend this tour to everyone.
Very beautiful views and a must do experience.
Jaclyn_P, Apr 2026
This was a great way to see Lake Garda and Sirimone. The trip was perfectly paced and we were able to see everything we wanted.
Hannah_B, Apr 2026
Horrible organization, no calls no advance notice, operator was very very rude and hanged on me when I asked her name. I would never recommend anyone to deal with this tour and provide more reviews to make sure you will get all feedback .
Daniela_A, Apr 2026
Great day trip from Verona! Would've loved a little extra time both in Sirmiano (I took the additional Grotto visit, which while great, left me with virtually no time to loose myself in this picturesque town) and Lazise. The boat trip on the lake was a lot of fun and the ride from and to Verona comfortable and relatively short.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the boat trip and the overall day on the lake. We completely understand the wish for a bit more free time, there’s so much to discover in these beautiful towns, and we truly appreciate your suggestion as we keep improving the experience 😊
Rosario_G, Oct 2025
The tour guide-Alysha- was highly knowledgeable and had a calm, warm presence that elevated our experience of the tour. Sirmione was such a mystical place and the best part was there were less crowds compared to other tourist spots in Italy when we came. Boat ride was well executed and the view was everything we could have hoped for. I recommended this tour to any tourist who I came across and now recommending to anybody reading this. Money well spent!
Claire_M, Oct 2025
It was okay, would have enjoyed a bit more history and stories as we made our way from Verona to Sirmione. The guide was pleasant, but not especially informative. The boat ride felt a bit dicey though not outright scary as that the wind was blowing. Sirmione is very touristy. There was some pretty scenes viewed from the boat, but not as lovely compared to other places I visited in Northern Italy.
John_D, Oct 2025
Relaxed and insightful tour of Lake Garda. Able to take in all the beautiful sights. Anna was a great tour guide.
Nazeea_E, Oct 2025
Plenty of time for you to explore on your own. Anna from Ways was a fantastic guide!!! Really friendly.
Day went very smoothly and was a fun trip.
Ipshita_R, Oct 2025
Had a very nice day with a boat tour on Lake Garda, a guided tour around Sirmione and a wonderful lazy lunch and shopping time in Lazise. I was happy to explore parts of Italy I had never seen before and Beatriz was an excellent guide. The only thing about the tour that I felt could be better was having a slightly smaller group. We were about 19 people and it seemed quite busy overall. I feel like a smaller number of individuals would have made the overall experience a bit more intimate and fun.
James_G, Oct 2025
This was a very easy going visit to the Lake Garda region with stops in Sirmione and Lazise. Anna, our guide filled us in on local on information on the bus rides to and from the sites and provided us with historical and culinary details in both locations. Lovely chilled day.
Jackie_M, Oct 2025
One of the best tours I've been on. The group was small, so we really got to know each other and talk freely with the guide. Highly recommend!
jane_b, Oct 2025
Need warm clothes for boat ride in autumn. Walking tours good no excessive steps time to explore in both villages
Divya_D, Oct 2025
A trip to Lake Garda is a must.. very pretty and scenic spot. Our tour guide Anna was fab..very knowledgeable and helpful with all her tips!
Gersh_K, Sep 2025
The trip idea is good the presentation and guide sucks, bad bad bad bad bad…………………sucks and bad the most quite guide we ever had
Bob_I, Sep 2025
Some days are perfect, some are not and some are a mixture. Ours was a mixture. The bus was comfortable and the ride doable. For the tours the guide didn't use a microphone so we didn't have devices to hear the presentation and I don't have hearing issues. This made things very difficult. Don't get me wrong our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She had to work with what she was given. This tour company should use technology for a better experience. The boat ride around Sirmione was great and so was the Sirmione tour. Both were very informative. Our ferry to Lazise was cancelled. It happens. Be aware, there is not covering over the dock while waiting for the ferry. It was uncomfortably hot. Our guide made a quick pivot and we were off to Bardolino. In Bardolino we were totally on our own for 45 minutes. No tour, no information. Bummer. Hey, things happen but more should have been done in Bardolino and tech used so we could hear the guide. That's the reason for the 3 stars.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed parts of the tour, including the boat ride and Sirmione visit. We’re sorry about the challenges with hearing the guide, the ferry cancellation, and the limited experience in Bardolino. Your comments are very valuable and we’ll work on improving both our technology and contingency plans to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.
Linda_S, Sep 2025
Louisa was very knowledgeable about Verona and the region. It was a perfect way to see a bit of Lake Garda.
ManKin_Y, Sep 2025
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.
steven_d, Sep 2025
Kind of boring and touristy. Guide did not really offer a lot of information. Lackluster day in a pretty setting.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We’ll take your comments into account to provide a more engaging and informative tour in the future.
Thomas_L, Sep 2025
I was staying in Verona for 3 nights and wanted to get a taste of Lake Garda. Being able to see two locations without having to worry about transportation was perfect. Our guide Leo was excellent and kind. Felt like it was a good amount of time to check out Sirmione and neighboring Lazise. Would recommend this if you’re staying in Verona and want to see Lake Garda.
My roommate in the hostel I stayed at said it was easy to get to Sirmione, but took him 3 hours to get back. Maybe due to it being a Sunday with buses, but I felt like getting shuttled to a very popular tourist destination was part of the value of this trip too.
The boat ride was a nice way to get some photos, the hour or so walking tour gave a good feel of Sirmione (Lazise too), and then you got to wander a bit (or choose to in Lazise). I also got to swim quick in Lake Garda - the water was a perfect temperature. Warm enough, but refreshing.
Overall, I’d recommend this trip if you’re looking for a day away from Verona while you’re there.
Gerard_F, Sep 2025
Wonderful experience with tour guide Anna. There was plenty of free time to explore and also for a swim in the lake
James_S, Sep 2025
Our guide was absolutely outstanding. The tour was incredibly informative and whilst the boat ride was very choppy it was enjoyable for those of us with a strong stomach!! We had a great day out and our guide was worth every Penny.
Dustin_C, Aug 2025
This tour is a great way to experience a bit of the lake along with a couple of the small towns that border it. Our guide Ilaria was a joy, super helpful and a wealth of information!
Iain_B, Aug 2025
We really enjoyed this trip. Hilary our guide was so informative and friendly and the pace was easy and relaxed. Loved the boat trip around the peninsula and Lazise is beautiful. Great trip.
Billy_B, Aug 2025
Tour guide was soo lovely and nice and informative. She really loves and cares for the area. The boat trip was nice and fun and the locations were stunning
Shelagh_H, Aug 2025
It was fun. We learnt a lot about the region we were visiting. The bus driver was a very good diver.
Anonymous, Aug 2025
It was a good tour in two nice towns and our guide, Romina, was great and very helpful and knowledgeable.
If you have the choice to reschedule in bad weather, I’d recommend it, but if you don’t, still go! It’s worth it
Aaron_B, Aug 2025
This was an amazing experience of Lake Garda and Luisa was very knowledgeable. Very informative and engaging. The choices of stops were great and being able to sail around Sirmione was fantastic.
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