Spend the day visiting some of Lake Garda's shoreside villages on this full-day guided tour. Your first stop is Limone, famous for the lemon groves dotted around, as well the lemon-coloured houses near around the lake's edge. Then, you'll sail across to Riva del Garda, for a wander around the Medieval-era town centre, before your last stop at Malcesine on the opposite shore. Here, you'll have time to check out the 13th century castle overlooking the lake, and see where the area's 15th century Venetian rulers used to hang their hats at the Palazzo del Capitani building.

Lake Garda tour with boat trip from Sirmione and Desenzano
- Breathe in fresh mountain air as you glide across one of Italy's most popular lakes
- Potter around the lemon-coloured and scented streets of Limone
- Snap pictures of Lake Garda from the top of Malcesine Castle's 31-metre-high tower
Boat cruise
Escort
Transport
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Admissions not included
- Food and drinks not included
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- Subject to weather conditions
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
What people say about this experience
Based on 5 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Staff
4.1/5
Safety
4.1/5
Value for money
4/5
Service
4.1/5
Adele and Sandy
From United States of America - August 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated3/5
Tui needs to sort out the issue with boarding the ferry at Limone. The port area for the ferry was tiny and full of other people waiting to get on the ...
Anne
From United States of America - August 2025Travelled with family
45 - 54 years old
Poor
Overall rated2/5
We were told by the rep Jon that we were booked on the wrong trip and should go North. He told us he’d swop us onto the right trip but it was nerve wr ...
Lisa D
From United Kingdom - July 2025Travelled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
As much as I liked seeing Limone, Riva and Malcesine having only 30 mins in Riva (basically to meet the coach back up after the boat ride) and then an ...
Gina
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled with a group of friends
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
The itinerary on the TUI App differed from the itinerary that our guide had.
Emily
From United States of America - May 2025Travelled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Limone was great. Orlando was a very knowledgeable and entertaining. Title was a bit misleading as we thought there would be more of a boat trip inclu ...
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