Experience the best of Lake Garda
Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake, ringed by mountains in the north, with lemon and olive groves, medieval castles and lakeside towns.
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Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, stretches about fifty kilometres from the Alpine foothills in the north to the wide plain in the south, shared by Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino. Mountains plunge into its northern end, while the southern shores are gentle and open. Sirmione, a village on a narrow peninsula, has a moated Scaliger castle and the Roman ruins known as the Grottoes of Catullus, and Malcesine's castle stands on the eastern shore.
A cable car from Malcesine climbs Monte Baldo for views over the lake, and Riva del Garda, at the northern tip, is a windsurfing and sailing centre where steady winds blow most afternoons. On the western shore, Gardone Riviera has the Vittoriale, the house and gardens of the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. Verona, with its Roman arena, is about thirty kilometres to the south-east, and the Dolomites lie to the north.
Olive oil from the lake's shores is a local product, and lake fish such as lavarello and trout are grilled or fried in lakeside restaurants. The wines of the shores include Bardolino reds and Lugana whites. The lake softens the climate, so olive trees and lemon terraces grow beneath the Alps, and spring to early autumn is the season on the water.
- Free cancellation on 83% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 22
Signature experiences in Lake Garda
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Go beyond Lake Garda
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Verona · 30 kmVerona Historic Center (Verona Centro Storico)
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Verona · 30 kmPiazza delle Erbe
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Brescia · 34 kmMille Miglia Museum (Museo Mille Miglia)
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Mantua · 51 kmPiazza delle Erbe
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Mantua · 51 kmDucale Palace (Palazzo Ducale Mantova)
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Bergamo · 75 kmPiazza Vecchia
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Bergamo · 75 kmCattedrale di Bergamo
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Padua · 99 kmScrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni)
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Padua · 99 kmPrato della Valle
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Modena · 109 kmAcetaia Giusti
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Milan · 114 kmMilan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
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Milan · 114 kmLa Scala (Teatro alla Scala)
Questions about Lake Garda
- What are the top attractions in Lake Garda?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Lake Garda are Gardaland Park, Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), Punta San Vigilio, Garda Thermal Park (Parco Termale del Garda).
- What is the most popular experience in Lake Garda?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula", rated 4.6 out of 5 from 517 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Lake Garda take?
- The typical experience in Lake Garda lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 7 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Lake Garda?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 83% of the 112 experiences we hold for Lake Garda. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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