Lake Garda Taxiboat Tour: Sirmione, Limone & Malcesine

Glide past four lakeside landmarks on a single boat without leaving your seat

A four-hour Lake Garda tour aboard a traditional Venetian taxiboat takes you past Punta San Vigilio, Isola del Garda, Limone sul Garda and the Castle of Malcesine. You stay on the boat as it passes each stop, sipping included Trento DOC wine and water while the mountains and shoreline unfold around you. Admission to the attractions themselves is exterior only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lake Garda tour by Venetian taxiboat

• Depart on Venetian taxiboat
• Pass by Punta San Vigilio peninsula
• Pass by Isola del Garda island
• Stop at Limone sul Garda village
• Pass by Castle of Malcesine
• Return trip on the boat

The experience

Punta San Vigilio opens the route: a peninsula with tranquil beaches and Villa Guarienti, an ancient building that anchors the landscape. From there the boat moves toward Isola del Garda, the largest lake island in Italy, where a neo-Gothic villa rises from flourishing gardens and exotic plants in the center. The island slides past as you stay aboard, water and wine in hand.

Limone sul Garda comes next, a village on the western shore famous for its lemon groves and the production of lemon essential oils. Pastel-colored buildings line narrow medieval alleys that climb away from the water. The boat then heads toward Malcesine, where the Castle of Malcesine sits on a rocky promontory dating back to the 13th century. The fortress commands a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding mountains: the same view you get from the water as the boat passes.

The tour runs four hours round-trip, with the remaining time split between the boat's movement and the stops themselves. Children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. The boat accommodates all fitness levels, and infants sit on an adult's lap. You see each attraction from the water rather than entering it, which keeps the pace steady and the day contained.

What’s included

• An exclusive bottle of Trento DOC wine.
• still and sparkling water throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TAXIBOATMALCESINE

Is this one for you?This tour suits small groups or families who want to see four distinct Lake Garda landmarks in a single afternoon without the logistics of land transport between them. The boat keeps everyone together and moving, so the pace stays steady and the day stays contained.

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Top questions

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.

What is Punta San Vigilio like on Lake Garda?

Punta San Vigilio is a picturesque peninsula with tranquil beaches and lush vegetation, home to Villa Guarienti, an ancient building that adds historical charm to the shoreline.

Can I visit inside the Castle of Malcesine on this tour?

No, the visit is exterior only. You see the 13th-century fortress from the boat as it passes Malcesine, viewing its position on the rocky promontory and the panoramic vistas it commands of the lake and mountains.

What's included to drink on the boat?

An exclusive bottle of Trento DOC wine is included, along with still and sparkling water for the duration of the tour.

Is Isola del Garda the largest island on Lake Garda?

Yes, Isola del Garda is the largest lake island in Italy. It's known for its flourishing gardens, exotic plants, and the neo-Gothic villa at its center, all visible from the boat as you pass.

What is Limone sul Garda known for?

Limone sul Garda is famous for its historic lemon groves and the production of lemon essential oils. The village sits on the western shore surrounded by majestic mountains, with picturesque streets and characteristic pastel-colored buildings.