The 9 Best Lake Garda Day Trips from Milan

1.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 484 reviews · from $127Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Milan to Verona and Sirmione, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, headsets, and free Wi-Fi. Visit Juliet’s House and the Arena, cruise past Scaliger Castle and the Grottoes of Catullus, then enjoy free time in Sirmione.

“It was a wonderful trip. Our tour guide was very attentive and professional. Very organized and explained clearly times and beating points.”

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2.Verona and Lake Garda Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · from $112Best value

Travel from Milan to Verona and Sirmione with an English-speaking guide. Walk Verona’s old center, see Juliet’s balcony and the Roman arena, then explore Lake Garda’s peninsula. The optional €10 boat ride gives you the best views of Sirmione from the water.

“I loved the tour, our guide Tatiana was really nice and helpful and told us about the places we were passing. The local guide in Verona was really good and explained everything brilliantly. He even took us inside the arena which I wasn’t expecting but was a huge plus. Sirmione and the boat ride there was wonderful as well. I would have liked a bit more free time in Verona since it was lunch time so you could see a bit more on your own but overall the tour was amazing”

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3.Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $121

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Milan to Verona and Sirmione with an English-speaking tour leader. Enjoy a two-hour guided walk in Verona, free time for lunch, and a visit to Lake Garda’s castle-lined resort town. The optional boat ride is a highlight and costs extra.

“The lake and the area around it were absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend this tour. Mario our tour leader was great and Andrea was amazing guide in Verona.”

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4.Verona Day Tour with a Lake Garda Cruise to Sirmione

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $127

Travel from Milan to Verona and Sirmione on an 11-hour guided day trip. Walk through Verona, see the Arena and Juliet’s balcony, then cruise from Desenzano to Sirmione. Guides such as Alex, Mia, Peppe, and Anna have led this outing, which runs in English or Spanish.

“Excellent full day tour. Great transportation and got to see a lot. Loved the lake trip too. So easy and worth it.”

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5.Verona, Sirmione and Lake Garda Tour with Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from central Milan to Verona and Sirmione with guides such as Alex, Mia, Anna, and Kevin. You get guided walks, free time for lunch and sightseeing, a private Lake Garda boat cruise, Wi-Fi, and an audio headset. It is a full day, but an efficient way to sample two beautiful towns.

“Alex was a knowledgeable and fun guide for the excursion. Sufficient time in each location to be able to enjoy the experience.”

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6.Sirmione & Verona, Lake Garda, tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Milan by private vehicle to Sirmione and Verona in about eight hours. Guide Giorgio is often assigned, offering history, humor, flexible pacing, and hotel pickup. Walk Sirmione’s medieval center, see Scaligero Castle, explore Verona’s squares and Juliet’s House, and add a boat ride for an extra fee.

“We had a great day with Georgio. He was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. He didn't rush us and made it a point to show us the highlights and other interesting sights. We definitely got our money's worth on this tour!”

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7.Verona & Lake Garda with Boat Cruise: Full-Day Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $166

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Milan to Verona and Sirmione with an English-speaking host. See the Arena, Juliet’s house, Piazza delle Erbe, and Lake Garda by boat, with free time for lunch, shopping, and independent exploring. Guides such as Mara, Alessandra, and Didi have earned warm praise.

“Our guide, Didi, really did a nice job making sure we didn't miss anything. Her knowledge of the areas (and in general) was impressive. Great trip. We liked the available free time to explore too. Thank you”

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8.Full-Day Lake Garda and Desenzano del Garda from Milan – small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

Leave Milan at 8:10 am for Desenzano del Garda, then take a boat to Sirmione with an English-speaking guide. You get time for the Grottoes of Catullus, lunch, shopping, and Italian gelato before returning by boat and train. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Our guide, Renzo, was a wonderful tour guide. Our small group tour turned out to be a private tour and Renzo was very accommodating to our wishes. Lake Garda and the two cities we visited were beautiful. We really enjoyed visiting the castle in Srimone, walking along the beaches, the delicious lunch and the gelato! Thank you Renzo for a perfect day!”

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9.Visit of Verona and Lake Garda. Full day tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $168

Leave Milan by air-conditioned coach for guided Verona, including Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman Arena, then continue to Sirmione for two hours of walking, photos, shopping, and gelato. An English-speaking escort handles the route, while food, drinks, and entrance tickets are your responsibility.

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