Sunset tour in Sirmione with Prosecco tasting: enjoy gold hour views

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Duration45m

GroupUp to 20

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Scaliger Castle, Maria Callas's villa, thermal springs and Roman ruins in one golden-hour loop

A 45-minute guided boat tour around the Sirmione Peninsula at sunset, with a glass of Prosecco included. You'll pass Scaliger Castle at the start, see Villa Maria Callas in the historic centre, drift past the Aquaria thermal spa and the Boiola Sulphur Spring, view the ancient Roman ruins at the peninsula's tip, and return under the castle's drawbridge as light fades. The tour runs in English or Italian with a live guide, and operates with a minimum of 10 participants; bad weather brings a refund or rescheduling.

45m

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset tour of Sirmione Peninsula

Board and view Scaliger Castle
See Villa Maria Callas
Pass by Aquaria thermal SPA
Observe Boiola Sulphur Spring bubbles
View ancient Roman ruins
Pass under Scaliger Castle drawbridge
Return to meeting point

The Experience

The boat departs at the scheduled time from Sirmione, so arriving early matters — traffic and parking can be tight getting to the peninsula. Once aboard, the guide points out Scaliger Castle as the backdrop to boarding, then moves into the heart of the tour: Villa Maria Callas, where the opera singer chose to live in Sirmione's historic centre, followed by the Aquaria thermal spa that draws thousands yearly for its views and thermal waters. The route then shifts to open water in search of the Boiola Sulphur Spring, where you can see bubbles rising from the lake bed.

The centerpiece comes at the peninsula's tip — ancient Roman ruins that dominate the landscape and justify why this stretch of Garda has drawn people for two thousand years. On the return, you'll pass back under Scaliger Castle's drawbridge, completing the loop. The whole arc takes 45 minutes, timed to catch the gold hour when the light turns the stone and water a single warm colour. A flute of Prosecco arrives during this window, so the tasting is built into the moment rather than tacked on.

Weather can shift the itinerary or cancel the tour entirely — the operator will notify you by SMS if conditions make it impossible, and you'll get either a refund or a new date. The tour needs at least 10 participants to run; if the booking doesn't reach that threshold, you'll be offered an alternative date or your money back. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome, but dogs are not permitted on board.

What’s included

A flute of Prosecco during the golden hour.
a live guide in English or Italian.
passage past Scaliger Castle, Villa Maria Callas, the Aquaria thermal spa, the Boiola Sulphur Spring and ancient Roman ruins.
return under the castle's drawbridge to the meeting point.

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?Book this tour if you have a free late afternoon and want to see Sirmione's landmarks without arranging a separate boat — the 45-minute loop catches the peninsula's main sights in one golden-hour window, and the Prosecco timing is built into the route rather than rushed at the end. The minimum of 10 participants means the tour may not run if bookings are light, so confirm your date early.