# Lake Garda Travel Guide - An independent travel guide to Lake Garda covering ferries, towns, sights, prices, timetables, tours and getting there.

> An independent travel guide to Lake Garda in northern Italy. It covers ferry fares and timetables, towns such as Sirmione, Malcesine, Riva del Garda and Limone sul Garda, castles, wine tasting, day trips and transport. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Italy, Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- Ordinary one-way ferry fares are set by route zone from the fare matrix: zone U EUR 1.50, zone 1 EUR 3.50, zone 2 EUR 6.00, zone 3 EUR 7.50, zone 4 EUR 11.50, zone 5 EUR 14.00, zone 6 EUR 16.00, zone 7 EUR 17.50. A return ticket is double. Source: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tariffario-web-2026.pdf
- The whole-lake day pass costs EUR 39.50 adult, EUR 31.60 reduced and EUR 20.00 for children 4-11, with a 3-day pass at EUR 79.00 adult. It is the only pass that includes fast services. Source: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/biglietti-e-orari-lago-di-garda/tariffe-lago-di-garda/
- Tickets bought on board carry a EUR 1.00 surcharge per passenger, bag or vehicle, not applied when the ticket office is closed. Source: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Traghetto-Torri-Maderno-web-2026-2027.pdf
- From 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027 the only service on the lake is the Torri-Maderno car ferry, with no passenger boats on the rest of the lake. Source: https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Orario-Battelli-Web-invernale-2026-2027.pdf
- Scaligero Castle in Sirmione costs EUR 10 full and EUR 2 reduced for EU citizens aged 18-25, free under 18. It opens Tuesday to Sunday 8:30-19:15 and closes Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Source: https://museilombardia.cultura.gov.it/musei/rocca-scaligera-di-sirmione/
- The Grottoes of Catullus cost EUR 10 full and EUR 2 reduced for EU citizens aged 18-25, with cashless payment at the site. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 8:30-17:00 and Sunday 8:30-14:00, closed Mondays. A combined ticket with the castle and the Roman Villa in Desenzano is EUR 20, valid 7 days. Source: https://museilombardia.cultura.gov.it/musei/grotte-di-catullo-e-museo-archeologico-di-sirmione/
- The summer ZTL regulation for Sirmione historic centre applies from 23 March to 13 October 2026. Vehicles need prior authorisation and violations carry a fine of EUR 83 to EUR 333. Source: https://www.comune.sirmione.bs.it/it/public_documents/regolamentazione-della-ztl
- The Malcesine to Monte Baldo cable car summer season runs 4 April to 1 November. The adult return to the top station costs EUR 30.00 at the ticket office or EUR 28.00 online, and children up to 1.20 m travel free with a free ticket. Source: https://www.funiviedelbaldo.it/en/timetables-and-fares-malcesine-monte-baldo-cable-cars
- Cascata del Varone near Riva del Garda costs EUR 7.00 per individual, with family tickets at EUR 19.00 (2 adults plus 1 child), EUR 24.00 (2+2) and EUR 28.00 (2+3). Tickets are sold on site only and the site is open every day except 25 December. Source: https://www.cascata-varone.com/en/riva-del-garda-waterfall-times-and-prices

## Tours listed on this site
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- Sirmione: 25 Minute Boat Cruise around the Peninsula (Garda Tours - Motoscafisti Consortium Sirmione, P.le Porto, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy, the small harbor in front of Sirmione Castle, operated by Garda Tours (Motoscafisti Consortium Sirmione)) - from $13 per person, 25 minutes, rated 4.7 from 3,582 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/sirmione-boat-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sirmione-l108547/sirmione-25-minute-boat-cruise-around-the-peninsula-t367415/
- From Verona: Sirmione and Lake Garda Day Tour with Cruise (Piazza Sacco e Vanzetti, Verona VR, Italia, operated by Ways Tours) - from $123 per person, 7.5 hours, rated 4.7 from 980 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lake-garda-tour-from-verona/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/verona-l389/from-verona-sirmione-and-lake-garda-day-tour-with-cruise-t93765/
- From Milan: Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise (Fermata Bus - Morandi & Veditalia - Como Lake, Piazza IV Novembre, 1, 20124 Milano MI, Italy, operated by Veditalia) - from $115 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.8 from 1,141 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lake-garda-day-trip-from-milan/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/milan-l139/from-milan-verona-sirmione-and-lake-garda-with-boat-cruise-t592426/
- Sunset Tour in Sirmione (Piazzale Porto, the small harbor in front of Sirmione castle, operated by Garda Tours - Motoscafisti Consortium Sirmione) - from $34.21 per person, 45 minutes, rated 4.8 from 325 reviews on Viator. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/sirmione-sunset-boat-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Lake-Garda/Tour-of-Sirmione-at-sunset/d27338-38773P10
- Lake Garda: 4-hour Guided Boat Cruise with Stop in Sirmione (Two starting location options, depending on the option selected (check availability), operated by Likegarda) - from $61 per person, 4 hours, rated 4.3 from 175 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lake-garda-boat-cruise-to-sirmione/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sirmione-l108547/lake-garda-4-hour-guided-boat-cruise-with-stop-in-sirmione-t416928/
- Malcesine: Panoramic Cruise on Historical Sailboat (Via Capitanato, 37018 Malcesine VR, Italia (harbour of Malcesine), operated by Siora Veronica 1926 Sailing Cruises) - from $45 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.3 from 380 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/malcesine-sailboat-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/malcesine-l145119/malcesine-panoramic-cruise-on-historical-sailboat-t569137/
- Boat Tour of Isola del Garda (Bertoldi Boats Snc) - from $496.04 per boat (private tour), 1.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 428 reviews on Viator. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/isola-del-garda-boat-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Lake-Garda/Boat-Tour-of-Punta-San-Vigilio/d27338-9009P4
- Sirmione: Fiat 500 Boat 40HP Rental, no boating license required (Largo Goethe, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italia, operated by Rent Boat Sirmione) - from $143 per boat, up to 4 people, 1 hour, rated 4.9 from 220 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/sirmione-boat-rental/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sirmione-l108547/sirmione-fiat-500-boat-40hp-rental-no-boating-license-required-t1293257/
- Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting (Str, operated by Timonfaya Travel) - from $40 per person, 1.5 hours, rated 4.7 from 322 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/bardolino-wine-tasting/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/lake-garda-l64/bardolino-garda-lake-winery-tour-and-tasting-t426308/
- Sirmione: Vineyard Tour with Lugana Wines and Local Tastings (Via Vigneto, 10, 25019 Santa Maria di Lugana BS, Italy, operated by CittàdiLazise) - from $39 per person, 1.5 hours, rated 4.8 from 309 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lugana-wine-tasting-sirmione/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sirmione-l108547/sirmione-tour-and-tasting-of-lugana-wines-t461897/
- Lake Garda: Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards (Azienda Agricola Le Ginestre, Località Casa Roina, 37017 Lazise VR, Italy, operated by CittàdiLazise) - from $47 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.9 from 277 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lazise-wine-tasting/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/lazise-l145128/lake-garda-wine-and-food-tastings-in-the-vineyards-t407157/
- Garda: Cooking Class with Dessert (Via San Bartolomeo, 12, 37016 Garda VR, Italia (hotel pickup and drop-off included), operated by Gardavoyager) - from $111 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 450 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/lake-garda-cooking-class/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/garda-l145126/lazise-italian-cooking-lesson-and-wine-tasting-t421360/
- Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda (17 meeting points around Lake Garda, depending on the option selected, operated by Likegarda) - from $95 per person, 10-12 hours, rated 4.7 from 784 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/dolomites-day-trip-from-lake-garda/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/desenzano-del-garda-l151785/dolomites-full-day-tour-from-lake-garda-t65857/
- Verona Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda (10 meeting points, depending on the option selected, operated by Likegarda) - from $73 per person, 8-10 hours, rated 4.5 from 610 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/verona-day-trip-from-lake-garda/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/sirmione-l108547/verona-full-day-tour-from-lake-garda-t64421/
- Gardaland Park: 1-Day Entry Ticket (Via Derna, 4, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda VR, Italy, operated by Gardaland Resort) - from $50 per person, 1 day, rated 4.6 from 3,102 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://lakegardatravelguide.com/tours/gardaland-tickets/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/garda-l145126/gardaland-park-fixed-day-entry-ticket-t225588/

## Guide pages
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/lake-garda-vs-lake-como/ - Lake Garda vs Lake Como compared for 2027: size, crowds, costs, towns and tours. Pick your lake in five minutes and book the right trip.
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/things-to-do-in-limone-sul-garda/ - Limone sul Garda 2027: lemon house hours, the 20 minute ferry to Malcesine, the cycle path and the winter gap. Plan your day here.
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/things-to-do-in-malcesine/ - Malcesine in 2027: castle hours, Monte Baldo cable car fares and its 20-minute ride, ferries to Limone and Riva. Plan your day.
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/things-to-do-in-riva-del-garda/ - Riva del Garda 2027: the 6.4 km Ponale path, Varone waterfall hours, ferry zones and the winter gap. Plan your days here.
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/things-to-do-in-sirmione/ - Sirmione in 2027: castle and Grottoes tickets, Monday closures, the 20-minute ferry from Desenzano and boat trips. Plan your day.
- https://lakegardatravelguide.com/guides/visiting-lake-garda/ - Plan Lake Garda 2027: weather by season, best months, Verona airport 15 km away, ferries, buses and tours. Start here.

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