Top 10 Boat Tours in Verona

1.Sirmione: 25 Minute Boat Cruise around the Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,887 reviews · 25 min · from $14Our pick

Meet Mr. Claudio under the blue umbrella at Piazzale Porto, then cruise around Sirmione with an English or Italian-speaking captain. In 25 minutes, you’ll see Scaligero Castle, Maria Callas Villa, Aquaria, the Grotte di Catullo, and bubbling sulfur springs. Captains such as Franco and Luca add humor and local detail.

“Wonderful experience and wonderful value for money..: would highly recommend.”

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2.Sirmione: Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 824 reviews · 45 min · from $35

Join Garda Tours for a 45-minute sunset cruise from Sirmione’s castle harbor. Sip Prosecco while passing Scaligero Castle, Maria Callas’s former villa, Aquaria, the thermal spring, and the Grotte di Catullo. Expect English or Italian commentary, music on some boats, and a lively finish.

“Our guide was amazing! They let us connect to the speakers via Bluetooth and play music.”

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3.Peschiera: Half-Day Lake Garda Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 652 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Cruise Lake Garda’s southern half from Peschiera with live commentary in Italian, English, or German. See Sirmione, Isola del Garda, Punta San Vigilio, and Rocca di Manerba from the water, then swim from the boat and eat pasta with vegetables, wine, and a soft drink.

“Really enjoyed the trip just wished we could of stopped for a while in one of the pretty towns”

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4.Sirmione and Lake Garda Day Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · from $146

Travel from Verona by air-conditioned minibus to Sirmione for a peninsula cruise, castle views, Roman ruins, and a guided old-town walk. You’ll have free time for lunch or swimming, then take a ferry to Lazise. English-speaking guides may include Alessandra, Anna, Isabella, or Stefano.

“We loved the tour with Alessandra! She was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed the various elements of the day trip. Lake Garda is beautiful.”

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5.Lake Garda Mini Cruise: Sirmione Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 443 reviews · 25 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Take a short, captain-led speedboat ride around Sirmione’s peninsula for views of Scaligero Castle, Maria Callas’s former home, the Grotte di Catullo, Jamaica Beach, and the lake’s sulphur springs. Boats carry up to 20 people, with morning and early evening departures.

“We were late as we could not find a parking space but they were kind to accommodate us into a different boat. The tour itself was fabulous and highly recommended.”

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6.Padua to Venice Boat Cruise of the Brenta Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $157

Follow the old Burchiello route from Padua to Venice with a multilingual guide, passing villas, locks, and bridges. Visit Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann, and Palladio’s Villa Foscari. The full-day cruise ends near St. Mark’s Square, with lunch and the return to Padua not included.

“We appreciated learning the history of the canal and its wonderful villas but would have appreciated a more concise and brief commentary. Overall it was an enjoyable day.”

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7.Desenzano del Garda: Sunset Boat Trip at Sunset with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 1h 15m · from $47

Cruise Lake Garda from Desenzano toward Sirmione during golden hour. You’ll see the peninsula from the water, enjoy music and a welcome glass of Prosecco, and spend 75 relaxed minutes on board. Arrive early for the best seating, and allow extra time to find the second jetty.

“Amazing sunset views over lakes timing was perfect and savoured with a Prosecco or two highly recommend”

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8.From Peschiera: Garda East Coast Cruise to Sirmione

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 337 reviews · from $55

Join captain Gigi, or GG, for a four-hour cruise from Peschiera along Lake Garda’s southeastern shore. You’ll see Jamaica Beach and the Grottoes of Catullus from the water, explore Sirmione for up to 90 minutes, then swim from the boat before returning.

“My family all really enjoyed the boat trip to Sirmione. It was an hour journey to Sirmione across the lake, an hour and half in Sirmione to walk around, 20 minute swim and an hour back. Beautiful views the whole way, Sirmione is a special place to visit, our skipper was very informative, friendly and great with the kids. Great trip!”

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9.Boat Tour of Isola del Garda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Board a private boat in Sirmione for a 90-minute cruise past Maria Callas’s villa, the Grotte di Catullo, Aquaria, Rocca di Manerba, San Biagio Island, and Isola del Garda. Your skipper provides prosecco and commentary in English, though fluency may vary.

“The guide spoke No English so I didn’t take the tour!!! My husband and I did not feel safe to get on the boat with them, when they were laughing at us when we asked if they were the tour company booked through Viator. You are the WORST tour operator company!! I REQUEST A FULL REFUND!!!”

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10.Full-Day Padua to Venice Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Travel from Padua to Venice by Burchiello boat, stopping at Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann, and La Malcontenta. A multilingual guide explains the Brenta Riviera and leads each villa visit. Plan for a long day, no included lunch, and finding your own way back from Venice.

“This was a great tour--the river was lovely and the stops at the three villas were terrific. We passed on the multiple-course lunch and just ordered pasta which was incredible!! More lovely scenery, interesting narrative, and then we docked in Venice. A bonus was the fact that they had arranged for another boat to take us back to the train station at no extra cost! A wonderful way to spend a day in northern Italy.”

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