Lake Garda is the biggest Italian lake and one of the most beautiful regions of Northern Italy. This amazing place has plenty to offer for everyone, including charming old towns, beautiful landscapes and plenty of sightseeing possibilities, which you can find below.

RESTAURANTS

We’ve curated a list of must-visit eateries that offer authentic Italian dishes made with fresh, local ingredients.

Recommended restaurants

OLIVE OIL & WINE VINEYARD TOURS/TASTINGS, COOKING CLASSES, EXCURSIONS and MORE

Discover the liquid gold of Italy with a guided olive oil tasting. Or, if you prefer to sip and savor some of Italy’s finest wines, a tasting tour is a must for any wine lover. Better yet, become a pasta master with a local cooking class or tour the lake and surrounding cities and towns. Cheers to that!

Tours, experiences, activities - Lake Garda | Verona | Valpolicella

More activities on Lake Garda

MUSEUM & AMPITHEATERS

Dive into history and art at the MUSA museum. It’s cooler than it sounds. MUSA offers a rich collection of artifacts and exhibits that bring the history of the region to life.

Explore Il Vittoriale, the iconic estate of Gabriele D'Annunzio, featuring lush gardens, terraced landscapes, stunning Lake Garda views, hidden statues, and intricate architecture. Inside, enjoy lavish rooms, ornate furnishings, and priceless art, reflecting a luxurious lifestyle.

While in Verona attend a show at the Arena di Verona. On the terraces of this imposing amphitheater, visitors take in a unique environment as opera singers perform first-rate

shows on magnificent stages.

DAY TRIPS by train

Take a day trip to beautiful cities including Verona or Venice. Just an hour away by train, discover the city of Romeo and Juliet. Love is in the air! A 2-hour train ride takes you to the iconic canals and historic splendor of Venice. Gondolas and gelato, here we come!

Train travel guide/logistics

Train schedule for popular routes

Train app

SHORTER DAY TRIPS by car/ferry boat/bus

Desenzano Del Garda, Sirmione, Salo, Limone Sul Garda, Riva Del Garda, or ferry across the lake to the Verona Shore consisting of Lazise, Bardolino, and Malcesine.

Ferry schedule

BOATING & BOAT TOURS

Explore the lake at your own pace by renting a boat or touring through Lake Garda by boat, venturing up to the Dolomites or over to Venice on a full day tour. With either option, you’ll have a fun and relaxing way to see the sights and enjoy the beautiful waters of Lake Garda and beyond.

Boat Rentals: Check back shortly for more options:

Private boat tours: https://gardatours.com/en/ or https://www.likegarda.com

GOLF

Choose from a large selection of courses across Lake Garda.

Gardagolf Country Club

Arzaga Golf Club

Golf Club Bogliaco

Chervo Golf San Vigilio

For the tennis enthusiast, check out:

Rimbalzello Tennis Club

THEME PARKS

If theme parks and aquariums are on your list, check out Gardaland, one of Italy's most popular amusement parks, It is also home to the Sea Life Aquarium, where you can see sharks close up in an underwater tunnel.

BOTANIC GARDENS

IL GIARDINO BOTANICO ONDAZIONE HELLER includes about 10,000 square meters of gardens all recreated as in their natural environment, representing botanical species from all over the world. Visit Heller Garden for hours and tickets.

SIGURTÀ PARK

The Sigurta Park is filled with its wonderful seasonal blooms and eighteen pools of water, covered with hundreds of water lilies and lotus flowers, water hibiscus and papyrus. The Garden can be discovered on foot, on a walk, with electric golf-carts, panoramic trains, electric shuttles or by bicycle