Lake Garda full-day tour: Boat trip included
Explore Lake Garda’s stunning towns and islands without the hassle of driving.
A full-day Lake Garda tour circles the entire lake by air-conditioned bus with a live guide in English or German, stopping in five resort towns and villages, plus a 50-minute public boat trip on Monday and Friday departures. You choose your pickup location from eight points around the lake. Hotel pickup is available from some. Food and drinks are not included.
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Full-day Lake Garda sightseeing tour
- Depart from office location
- Bus tour around Lake Garda
- Visit Lazise and its castle (Monday only)
- Visit Salò village (Monday only)
- Visit Sirmione village and castle
- Boat trip on Lake Garda (Monday and Friday only)
- Visit Limone sul Garda village (Friday only)
- Visit Malcesine village and castle (Friday only)
What’s included
- Tour guide in English or German.
- air-conditioned bus for the full day.
- 50-minute public boat trip on Monday and Friday.
- stops and free time in Lazise, Sirmione, Salò (Monday) or Limone sul Garda and Malcesine (Friday).
- all taxes and fees.
Next departure: 3 May 2027
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Circumnavigate Italy's largest lake by bus and boat with a live guide, visiting Limone, Salò, Lazise, Sirmione and Malcesine
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The experience
The day starts at your chosen pickup point (Garda, Malcesine, Torbole, Bardolino, Lazise, Limone sul Garda, Riva del Garda or Peschiera del Garda), and the bus circles the entire shoreline with stops in the towns the lake is known for. On Monday, you visit Lazise to see its castle and learn about Italy's first municipality, then Sirmione on the south shore, where sulphurous thermal springs and a medieval castle draw visitors, and Salò with its long waterfront promenade lined with shops and restaurants. Friday trips swap Salò for Limone sul Garda on the north side, a small village known for its lemon groves and lakeside character, then visit Malcesine, the town Goethe sketched in 1786, where a castle overlooks the water from a steep hillside.
The 50-minute boat trip runs on Monday and Friday only, giving you time on the water to see the lake from a different angle. Between stops there's free time to walk, eat or sit by the water. The whole day runs nine hours, and the guide travels with the group throughout, speaking English or German depending on the departure. You'll need smart casual dress, and the bus is air-conditioned.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What's the difference between the Monday and Friday Lake Garda tour?
Monday includes Lazise, Sirmione and Salò with a two-hour stop in Sirmione. Friday swaps Salò for Limone sul Garda and shortens the Sirmione visit to one hour, adding Malcesine instead. Both include the 50-minute boat trip.
Can I book a hotel pickup for the Lake Garda tour?
Hotel pickup is available from some starting locations. Check your chosen pickup point at checkout to see if it's offered for your accommodation.
Is lunch included in the full-day Lake Garda tour?
Food and drinks are not included, but each stop gives you free time to eat at local restaurants or cafés.
How long is the boat trip on Lake Garda?
The public boat trip lasts 50 minutes and runs on Monday and Friday departures only.
Which towns do I visit on the Lake Garda tour?
You stop in Lazise, Sirmione and Salò on Monday. Limone sul Garda, Sirmione and Malcesine on Friday. All departures circle the entire lake by bus.
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Lake Garda full-day tour: Boat trip included
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