Sirmione Peninsula Boat Tour with Maria Callas Villa Visit

A quick loop around the peninsula to see the main landmarks from the water

A 25-minute guided boat tour of Sirmione peninsula that departs from the harbor in front of Scaligero castle. The route passes the ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Grotte di Catullo, Aquaria beauty center, Jamaica beach, and the sulphur springs. A live guide speaks English or Italian. Fuel and driver are included. The tour runs on a fixed schedule and departs at the stated time, with boarding 10 minutes before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sirmione Peninsula boat tour

• Meet at harbor by Sirmione Scaligero castle
• Admire Aquaria beauty farm
• See Maria Callas former home
• View Catullo's caves
• Pass Jamaica beach
• Observe sulphur springs

The experience

The boat leaves from the harbor at Sirmione Scaligero castle on a fixed schedule. You board 10 minutes before departure, and the guide (speaking English or Italian) narrates the route as you move around the peninsula. The tour takes 25 minutes total, which is short enough to fit between other plans but long enough to see the main landmarks from the water instead of from the shore.

You'll pass the ex-villa of Maria Callas, the Grotte di Catullo (Catullus's caves), the Aquaria beauty farm, Jamaica beach, and the sulphur springs that feed Sirmione's thermal water. Each stop is visible from the boat. The guide points them out and explains what you're seeing. The route circles the peninsula, so you get a view of the landscape that walking the shore alone would not give you.

The tour operates in all weather except severe conditions, in which case you'll be notified by SMS to the phone number you provide at booking. If you arrive late, the boat departs at the scheduled time without refund or rescheduling. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome. Service animals are allowed. The harbor is near public transportation if you need to reach it by bus or other means.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or Italian.
• boat fuel and driver.
• taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Garda Tours - ​​Motoscafisti Consortium Sirmione

Is this one for you?The 25-minute duration fits into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day, so it works well if you want to see the peninsula from the water but have other plans in Sirmione. If you need a longer experience or prefer to explore on foot, a walking tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English 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.

What is the Grotte di Catullo and why is it on this tour?

The Grotte di Catullo are ancient caves on the Sirmione peninsula, named after the Roman poet Catullus. They're a major landmark on the route and visible from the boat as the guide explains their history and significance to the area.

How long is the 25-minute tour and what does that leave time for in my day?

The tour itself is 25 minutes on the water. With boarding 10 minutes early and travel to and from the harbor, plan about an hour total. That's short enough to combine with other activities in Sirmione the same morning or afternoon.

Where does the boat depart from and how do I get there?

The boat departs from the harbor in front of Sirmione Scaligero castle. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have your own transport, and you should arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Can I bring my infant or young child on this tour?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the tour, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens if the weather is bad or I arrive late?

If severe weather cancels the tour, you'll be notified by SMS to the phone number you provide at booking. If you arrive late, the boat departs at the scheduled time without refund or the option to reschedule.