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The 15 Best Lake Garda & Sirmione Day Trips

50 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $14

Italy’s biggest lake, reached from Milan through Desenzano in a little over an hour. These 15 trips mostly turn on Sirmione — the peninsula, the castle in the water, and whether the boat goes round it or just drops you at the gate.

Sirmione: 25 Minute Boat Cruise around the Peninsula - Piazzale Porto, blue umbrella, and Mr. Claudio: getting on the boat
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Sirmione: 25 Minute Boat Cruise around the Peninsula

1.25 Minute Boat Cruise around the Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,887 reviews · 25 min · from $14Our pick

25-minute boat cruise around Sirmione with live narration and views of Grotte di Catullo, the castle, Maria Callas Villa, and thermal springs.

“Great !!!nice boat ride and some interesting information about Sirmione history .beautiful views around lake and great price !highly recommended”

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Sirmione: Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine - Getting There: Piazzale Porto, Blue Umbrella, and Mr. Claudio
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Sirmione: Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

2.Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

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

45-minute sunset boat cruise around Sirmione with Prosecco, views of Grotte di Catullo and Scaligero Castle, plus local wine.

“Brilliant guide , funny and informative- gave the 3 kids on board a chance to put on the captains hat and pretend to sail the boat :) just great , and good value for money . Definitely worth doing .”

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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch - The Boat Route and What You Actually See from the Water
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Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

3.Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

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

Half-day Lake Garda cruise from Peschiera with expert commentary, onboard pasta lunch, and a swim stop in clear water for $74.

“The boat trip was amazing! Our children loved it too especially swimming in the lake. The lunch was lovely with spectacular views. Highly recommend”

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From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise - Verona’s highlights: Juliet’s House, the Arena di Verona, and your own wandering time
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From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula - Where you board by the Sirmione Scaligero waterfront
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Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

5.Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 443 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $14

A 25-minute express cruise around Sirmione’s peninsula, with captain commentary and quick views of Catullo, Jamaica Beach, and thermal springs.

“Was a nice trip on Lake Garda. Not too long so that small children could enjoy the ride without being bored.”

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Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink - Timing the Golden Hour: How 75 Minutes Plays Out
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Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink

7.Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 1h 15m · from $47

A 75-minute Lake Garda sunset cruise from Desenzano to see Sirmione from the water, with a welcome Prosecco toast onboard.

“The boat trip was excellent. The boat was clean and spacious. It was very relaxing, and the music playlist chosen complimented the vibe well. The sunset was beautiful. The staff on the boat were so friendly. Went above and beyond to help us rearrange when our flight was cancelled. Highly recommend this tour and company.”

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From Peschiera: Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione - The 2.5-hour boat cruise: what you see from the water
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From Peschiera: Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione

8.Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione

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

Peschiera to Sirmione by boat on Lake Garda, swim break included, pass Jamaica Beach and Catullus, plus 1 to 1.5 hours in Sirmione.

“Fantastic! Gigi was a wonderful captain! We loved our boat trip to Sirmione and visit to the castle. The swim was extra special too! Gigi was a great conversationalist and even let our son drive the boat! This will remain a very special family memory!”

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From Bergamo: Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour - From Bergamo Science Center to Verona, the coach ride matters
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From Bergamo: Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour

9.Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour

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

A guided full-day trip from Bergamo to **Verona** and **Sirmione** with the Arena, Juliet’s balcony, and time on Lake Garda.

“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 - Prosecco on the Water: Why the Included Drink Works
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Boat Tour of Isola del Garda

10.Boat Tour of Isola del Garda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $526Top rated

Private 90-minute boat cruise from Sirmione with prosecco. See Maria Callas sites, Grotte di Catullo, Isola del Garda, and more.

“The walking tour was very informative and I learned so much! Sarah did a very good job. It felt a bit long and with too much detail. Overall, could have been 2 hours. Stories and information could be shorter and with engaging, cultural flavor added vs just facts.”

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Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda - Coach ride and guide commentary that actually helps
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Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

11.Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $127

Full-day Venice trip from Lake Garda with coach, private boat transfer, guided highlights, and free time. Gondola optional at extra cost.

“Very well organised. Tour guide Remo was great! Very informative on bus trip to Venice and very helpful. Additional extras of gondola ride and boat tour of islands worth the extra cost. Fabulous day out!”

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Sunset Tour in Sirmione - Parking and getting to P.le Porto without stress
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Sunset Tour in Sirmione

12.Sunset Tour in Sirmione

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

45-minute sunset cruise in Sirmione from the water with Prosecco, music, Villa Maria Callas, thermal views, Roman ruins, and a speed finale.

“Excellent experience. Fantastic ride led by Jonathan. Highly recommended for those who love riding waters”

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Cooking Class : Fresh pasta and TIRAMISÙ with Lake Garda wines - The pasta lesson: dough, rolling, and shaping real shapes
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Cooking Class : Fresh pasta and TIRAMISÙ with Lake Garda wines

From Milan: Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip - The ride to Verona: comfortable transit and an in-motion briefing
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From Milan: Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

14.Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · from $112

Milan day trip to Verona and Sirmione on Lake Garda, with expert walking tours, Juliet’s balcony, Roman Arena sights, and optional boat time.

“The guide not sure if I am spelling her name correctly (Nahima) was very knowledgeable and very clear. The trip was nice. We enjoyed it”

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Sirmione: Vineyard Tour with Lugana Wines and Local Tastings - Getting there from Sirmione: plan your transport early
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Sirmione: Vineyard Tour with Lugana Wines and Local Tastings

15.Vineyard Tour with Lugana Wines and Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

A short Lugana wine tour near Sirmione with vineyard and cellar views, 3 or 5 tastings, and classic local bites like cheeses, jam, and olive oil.

“We were a group of six friends +2 lovely ladies we met on the day. Alberto was very informative and answered all our questions perfectly. The wines provided for us were varied and delicious the cutie was a welcome snack in between . We would definitely recommend this winetasting experience. It was 15 minutes taxi ride from where we were staying in Sirmione. Thank you”

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