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

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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 12 Jun 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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 Villa Maria Callas and why does the tour stop there?

Villa Maria Callas is the home where the legendary opera singer chose to live in Sirmione's historic centre because she loved the peninsula so much. The villa is well-preserved as a tribute to her connection to Lake Garda, and the tour passes it early in the route to show where she settled.

Can I see the Roman ruins up close, or do we just pass them from the boat?

The Roman ruins at the peninsula's tip are viewed from the water. They dominate the landscape at that point of the tour, and the boat passes close enough to see them clearly as part of the route's arc around Sirmione.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If bad weather makes the tour impossible, the operator will notify you by SMS at the phone number you provide during booking. You'll be offered either a full refund or the chance to reschedule for another day.

Is the Prosecco included, or do I pay extra for it?

A flute of Prosecco is included in the tour price and arrives during the golden hour, so it's part of the experience rather than an add-on.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour lasts 45 minutes from start to finish, beginning at Scaliger Castle and ending back at the meeting point after passing under the castle's drawbridge on the return.