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. Travel in an air-conditioned minibus to 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
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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: 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.
- 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
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Robert_C, Aug 2026
Sirmeone is a great city to visit. Interesting castle, lots of food and shopping choices. Lovely peninsula. Lazise struggles a bit to keep pace; it’s considerably smaller. The boat ride over was very choppy (with not even the most rudimentary safety discussion) so if the point of going to Lazise is to enjoy a boat ride, be forewarned: the boat ride can be uncomfortable for those who might be anxious.
Erin_H, Aug 2026
We enjoyed our day trip to Lake Garda. It was a very convenient way to get there from Verona. We enjoyed the boat ride and the ferry ride to the islands. We had a lot of freedom to do whatever we wanted and to explore the islands at our own pace. It was very very hot the day we went, so we had to find all the gelato shops, of course. 😊
Cath_H, Jul 2026
Great day out around the beautiful lake and made even more special by our wonderful host Romina, she is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely kind, it was the highlight of our trip to Verona. Thank you so very much!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Cath, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that your day on Lake Garda became one of the highlights of your Verona trip. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Romina, who will be delighted to know her passion and warmth made the experience so special. We hope to welcome you again for another beautiful day with us 😊
Huw_R, Jul 2026
Absolutely excellent trip. Beatrice was charming and very knowledgeable and the trip allowed plenty of time for solo exploring. Would higjhly recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your day exploring Lake Garda and appreciated having time to discover the area at your own pace. We’ll be glad to share your kind words with Beatrice, who will be delighted to hear them. We hope to welcome you again for another beautiful day with us 😊
Nicola_V, Jul 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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 😊
Alison_S, Jul 2026
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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! ☀️
Martyn_K, Jul 2026
A fabulous trip and one not to be missed. Our guide, Romina, was excellent - knowledgable, enthusiastic with a sense of humour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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! ☀️
Ronda_s, Jul 2026
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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. ☀️
Soffia_G, Jul 2026
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
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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! ⭐️
Marion_D, Jun 2026
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…
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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 ☀️
Laura_L, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was fabulous. We had a great experience.
The boat ride was enjoyable & we had enough time in the tiwns we visited to eat, shop & sip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Laura, thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re really happy you had such a great experience and enjoyed the boat ride as well as the relaxed time to explore, shop and enjoy the atmosphere in the towns. It’s wonderful to hear everything felt well balanced and enjoyable. Hope to see you again on another tour with us soon! ☀️
Kim_T, Jun 2026
Amazing day trip to Lake Garda. Highlight being boat trip from Latize to Simionie - was great fun!! Time in each place to explore and eat/drink.
Well organised tour - would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Kim, thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! 😊 We’re delighted you had an amazing day and enjoyed the boat trip between Lazise and Sirmione—that’s always one of the highlights of the tour. It’s great to hear you also appreciated the free time to explore and relax. Thanks again for recommending us! ☀️
Eve_H, Jun 2026
Tour was well organised. It was great to go to 2 places on Lake Garda as well as taking the optional grotto tour. The grotto tour only lasted about an hour, but was really interesting with stunning views. You get chance to walk down to Jamaica Beach too. It was a nice insight into our first Lake Garda trip
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Eve, thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the combination of Sirmione, Lazise and the optional Grotte tour. It’s great to hear you found it a nice introduction to Lake Garda. Hope to see you again! ☀️
Neil_R, Jun 2026
Lorenzo was a very friendly guide. He looked after us very well. We had plenty of time to enjoy Sirmione and Lazise at our own pace. Lovely to swim in Lake Garda and the speedboat trip across the lake was a lot of fun. Would go again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Neil, thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the relaxed pace, the time in Sirmione and Lazise, and of course the fun speedboat ride on Lake Garda. It sounds like a perfect day out, and we’d be very happy to welcome you again anytime! ☀️
charlikelemen, Jun 2026
This tour was everything we expected and more! Our tour guide Rommina was absolutely amazing. She was super friendly and it was clear that her main goal was for us to learn about the towns and to have a blast, which surely happened! We started the day at our meeting point at 8:50 am in Verona, which was easy to find. The bus ride there was comfortable and went by fast with introductions. Once we got off the bus in Sirmione, Rommina walked us around all the good spots and then let us go free for a couple of hours before the boat, which was perfect for shopping and grabbing something for lunch. The boat ride was very enjoyable and she gave us more information on the lake and towns surrounding. From there, we got off the boat in Lazise and spent a short amount of time there before heading back. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Verona. My friend and I both agree that it was worth every penny. Grazie mille, Rommina!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello! Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that Romina helped make your day so enjoyable and that you appreciated the balance between guided visits and free time in Sirmione and Lazise. It’s great to know the whole experience felt smooth and fun. Grazie mille for recommending us so warmly! ⭐️
Donna_H, Jun 2026
Absolutely wonderful experience. A bit tiring with all the walking but we got to see so many remarkable sights. Leo is the best guide…knowledgeable and extremely personable. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience with Leo and that you were able to see so many beautiful sights throughout the day. It’s wonderful to hear he made the tour engaging and personable. We truly appreciate your recommendation! ☀️
Lynette_L, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore Lake Garda, Sirmione, and Lazise without the hassle of planning transportation.
The meeting point was easy to find, and the transport arrangements were excellent. There were only 12 of us in the group, which felt like the perfect size—comfortable and well-organized throughout the day.
The biggest highlight was the seamless point-to-point transportation. We were picked up and dropped off directly at each location, so there was no need to worry about logistics, parking, or navigating public transport. The free time allocated in each destination was also sufficient to explore at a relaxed pace.
Lazise was absolutely beautiful, and the speedboat ride to Sirmione was smooth and enjoyable. While the tour wasn’t particularly focused on history, it delivered exactly what it promised: a convenient and stress-free way to visit some of Lake Garda’s most scenic spots.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Lynette, thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed the smooth logistics, small group size, and the chance to explore Lake Garda, Sirmione, and Lazise without any stress. It’s wonderful to hear you especially loved Lazise and the boat ride. We truly appreciate your recommendation! ☀️
catherine_B, Jun 2026
The tour was amazing and the tour guide Anna was brilliant.
The negative of the tour was the meeting point. It was was too vague, just saying a piazza, whereas the people who’d booked with Ways tours had a definite meeting point.
This has happened before on a Viator trip in Lisbon, again the meeting point was too vague.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback! 😊 We’re very happy you enjoyed the tour with Anna and that she helped make the experience so enjoyable with her guidance and recommendations. We also appreciate your note about the meeting point—this is very helpful for us to improve clarity for future guests. Thanks again for choosing us!⭐️
Julia_M, Jun 2026
Once in a lifetime experience! Anna was an excellent guide and gave us the time to roam around the towns! Her recommendations were great! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Julia, thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience and that Anna helped make it truly special with her guidance and recommendations. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the free time to explore the towns at your own pace. Hope to welcome you again on another adventure with us! ☀️
Karen_L, Jun 2026
Lovely tour. Boat on lake Garda is a speed boat. Not a leisurely cruise, but it's needed to get across the lake.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Karen, thank you for your feedback! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the practical speedboat transfer across Lake Garda—it’s definitely the best way to connect the towns efficiently and enjoy the scenery at the same time. Thanks again for choosing us for your day out! ☀️
Laura_L, Jun 2026
Great tour - cities are very cute. Had free time in each city. Boat ride to Lazise was nice. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Laura, thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed the day and had time to explore both towns at your own pace. The boat ride across Lake Garda is always a special highlight, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon on another Waystours experience! ☀️
Stan_P, May 2026
Our tour guide Louise was knowledgeable about Verona & its history.
She gave us good recommendations for lunch & how to spot a great Gelato place.
We had fabulous weather. The boat ride on and around Lake Garda was amazing.
Well worth the commute time on the bus.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Stan, thank you for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the mix of guided insights and free time, as well as the boat experience on Lake Garda. Louise will be very happy to hear your kind words about her recommendations and storytelling. Thanks again for choosing us! ⭐️
Marie_C, May 2026
We enjoyed a wonderful day trip today to Lake Lake Garda, our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Marie, thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed your day at Lake Garda and that your guide was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable throughout the tour. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience with us—hope to see you again on another Waystours adventure soon! ☀️
Margaret_S, May 2026
It was all good. Villages on the lake very busy. All shops were the same! Boat trip amazing. Great way of seeing lake Garda especially if you haven’t much time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello, thank you for your feedback! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the boat trip and the chance to see so many places around Lake Garda, especially when time is limited. Even during busier days, it’s great to hear you still appreciated the beauty of the lake from the water. Thanks again for choosing us! ⭐️
Marlene_H, May 2026
This was a great tour. It gave up ample time to explore the towns and a very nice boat ride across Lago Garda. Our tour guide, Lorenzo, took the time to explain everything and answer all the questions. He was wonderful. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the balance between guided moments and free time in Sirmione and Lazise, as well as the boat cruise across Lake Garda. Lorenzo will be very pleased to hear your kind words. Thanks again for highly recommending our tour! ⭐️
Nickie_K, May 2026
A superb day - visiting the lovely town of Sirmione, fab boat trip, and interesting ruins - just fab
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Nikie, thank you for your enthusiastic review! 🤩 We’re delighted you enjoyed Sirmione, the boat trip on Lake Garda and the fascinating historical ruins. It sounds like you truly made the most of the day, and we’re so happy to have been part of it! ✨
Pamela_T, May 2026
Interesting. Liked seeing the sites in the water. We got to the town, and it was adorable. Fun sling around. Good food, good gelato.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Pamela, thank you for your review! 😊 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the boat cruise, the charming atmosphere of Sirmione and, of course, some good food and gelato along the way. Lake Garda is full of beautiful little corners, and we’re glad you had fun discovering them! ☀️
Tom_H, May 2026
This was a wonderful excursion. The tour guide Ilaria was friendly and engaging, and gave us lots of information about Verona and the Garda regions. It’s a short drive to Lake Garda and I loved the mix of tours and free time to explore. Great recommendations on food and drink for the beautiful towns we visited
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Tom, thank you for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re so pleased you enjoyed the mix of guided experiences and free time around Lake Garda. Ilaria will be very happy to know her stories and local food recommendations helped make your day even more enjoyable. We hope to see you again on another Waystours adventure! ✨
Sharon_M, May 2026
Louisa, our guide, was fantastic. Very knowledgable, warm and friendly. We had a brilliant day - thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Sharon, thank you for your kind words! ❤️ We’re thrilled to hear you had such a brilliant day on Lake Garda with Louisa. Her warm personality and knowledge truly make the experience special. Thanks again for choosing Waystours! 😊
Irene_E, May 2026
We had a lovely day visiting Lake Garda. Louisa & Angelo (driver) were fantastic. She gave us an excellent history lesson on Lake Garda & the surrounding area. The boat ride was exhilarating! Such beautiful scenery! If you have a day - do this trip!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Irene, thank you for your lovely review! ☀️ We’re so happy you enjoyed discovering Lake Garda with Louisa and Angelo. From the history of the area to the exciting boat ride and stunning scenery, it sounds like you experienced the best of the lake! We really appreciate your recommendation 😊
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