Venice to Sirmione & Verona: Private Day Trip Lake Garda

Three medieval towns and a lakeside castle in one private route

A private day trip from Venice to Sirmione, Verona, and Borghetto sul Mincio with a driver, bottled water, and WiFi on board. You spend free time exploring each town at your own pace: the Arena di Verona and Juliet's House in the morning, a medieval riverside village at midday, and Scaligero Castle and Lake Garda's shore in the afternoon. The driver handles the 8- to 9-hour route while you move between three UNESCO and lakeside landmarks without arranging transport between them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Verona, Borghetto, and Sirmione

• Visit Piazza Brà and Arena di Verona
• See Juliet’s House and balcony
• Stroll Via Mazzini and shop
• Walk Ponte Visconteo in Borghetto
• Explore Borghetto’s cobbled streets
• Enjoy coffee or tortellini in Borghetto
• Walk lakeside promenade in Sirmione
• Visit Scaligero Castle
• Explore Sirmione historic center
• Try famous gelato in Sirmione
• Optional visit to Grotte di Catullo ruins

The experience

How do you see three separate towns in one day without renting a car or timing trains? The private driver picks you up from your Venice hotel and handles the route to Verona first: about an hour's drive. You arrive at Piazza Brà, where the Arena di Verona, a 1st-century Roman amphitheater, sits at the center of the city's main square. From there you have free time to walk to Piazza delle Erbe with its market stalls, climb the Torre dei Lamberti for rooftop views, or spend it at Juliet's House and its famous balcony. The driver waits. You decide how long to stay.

The second stop is Borghetto sul Mincio, a 14th-century village built along the Mincio River. The Ponte Visconteo, a fortified bridge from the same era, frames the whole place: stone houses line cobbled streets, and watermills sit quiet by the water. A local café serves coffee and the village's famous tortellini. This is a short, quiet break before the final leg to Lake Garda.

Sirmione ends the day on a peninsula surrounded by clear water. You walk the lakeside promenade, explore the medieval Scaligero Castle (a 13th-century fortress with a moat), and wander the historic center's boutique shops and gelaterias. If you want history, the Grotte di Catullo, Roman villa ruins with lake views, sits at the town's edge. Lunch by the lake is your choice. The driver knows where to wait. The vehicle is air-conditioned, WiFi is on board, and bottled water is included.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• a driver who speaks English, Spanish, or Italian.
• free time to explore each town at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Child (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Travel Solution

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit three separate towns with a private driver handling all the logistics and routing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 4 years): 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 the Arena di Verona and why do people visit it?

The Arena di Verona is a 1st-century Roman amphitheater still standing in Piazza Brà, Verona's main square. It was built as a gladiator arena and now hosts concerts and operas. You see it as part of the morning in Verona, with free time to explore the square and the city around it.

How much free time do I get to explore each town?

The itinerary does not fix a set time at each stop. You decide how long to spend in Verona, Borghetto sul Mincio, and Sirmione. The driver adjusts to your pace, so if you want an extra hour in one town, the route shifts to fit it.

Is lunch included in this day trip?

Lunch is not included, but you have free time in each town to eat at local cafés and restaurants. Borghetto sul Mincio is known for tortellini, and Sirmione has lakeside restaurants serving fresh fish and pasta.

What is Scaligero Castle and can I go inside?

Scaligero Castle is a 13th-century fortress on the shore of Lake Garda in Sirmione, surrounded by a moat. You can enter it or admire it from outside: either way it's a strong photo spot and a landmark of the town's medieval past.