4-Hour Boat Tour Lake Garda from Lazise: Sirmione & Islands

You get an hour in Sirmione to swim or explore the Scaliger castle on your own.

A 4-hour boat tour of Lake Garda departing from Lazise, with stops at five villages and two islands, a live guide in your choice of three languages, and Prosecco onboard. The tour includes three hours on the water and one hour free time in Sirmione to swim, shop or visit the castle. Bread and water are provided. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and you can bring a swimming costume to use the lake.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour around Lake Garda

• Depart from Lazise old port
• Pass Bardolino coast and Cisano
• View town of Garda and Rocca hill
• Stop at Punta San Vigilio for aperitivo
• Visit Isola del Garda by boat
• See Grotte di Catullo from lake
• Stop in Sirmione for free time

The experience

The boat leaves Lazise's old port and traces the eastern shore, passing Bardolino and the hamlet of Cisano before reaching the town of Garda itself, where the Rocca (a hill crowned with views across the lake) rises behind the waterfront. Punta San Vigilio comes next, a historic estate with its own small harbor where the boat stops for an aperitif (weather and availability permitting). The route then crosses open water toward Isola del Garda, a former Lombard monastery now visible from the boat, and Isola dei Conigli, the smaller rabbit island nearby.

After three hours on the water, you arrive in Sirmione with a full hour to spend ashore. Most travelers swim (bring your costume and towel), or walk the medieval streets to the Scaliger castle, visible from the boat as you approach. The Grotte di Catullo (Catullus Caves) pass by on the water during the approach. There is no toilet on board, so plan accordingly. The boat carries a live guide who speaks English, Italian or German, and Prosecco, bread and water are served throughout the journey. Come to the meeting point ten minutes early, wear sun protection, and note that dogs are not permitted on board.

What’s included

• The tour includes Prosecco, bread and water onboard.
• a four-hour boat journey with a live guide in English, Italian or German.
• stops at Bardolino, Garda, Punta San Vigilio, Isola del Garda, Isola dei Conigli and Sirmione.
• and one hour of free time in Sirmione to swim, explore the Scaliger castle or shop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CittàDiLazise.it

Is this one for you?Choose this shared boat tour if you want to see multiple villages and islands in one outing with a set schedule. You'll spend most time on the water with one hour ashore in Sirmione, so it suits those who prefer watching the lake from the boat over extended village exploration.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I swim in Lake Garda during this tour?

Yes, you can swim during the one-hour stop in Sirmione if you bring a swimming costume and towel. The lake is accessible from the shore there.

What's included in the boat tour?

The tour includes four hours on the water with a live guide, Prosecco, bread, water, and one hour of free time in Sirmione. Transport to and from Lazise is not included.

Is there a toilet on the boat?

No, there is no toilet on board, so use facilities in Lazise before departure or during the hour in Sirmione.

What are Punta San Vigilio and Isola del Garda?

Punta San Vigilio is a historic estate with a small harbor on the lake's eastern shore, known as one of Garda's most enchanting spots. Isola del Garda is an island that was originally a Lombard monastery and is now a private residence. You view it from the boat, though guided tours of the island itself can be arranged separately.