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From Venice: Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda with Boat Cruise

4.9 · 316 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Veditalia Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A long coach day from Mestre to Verona for Juliet's house and the Arena, then Sirmione and a private boat around the peninsula on Lake Garda.

Lunch is extra, and the cruise is dropped without refund when the wind is up. 4.9 from 316 reviews at €112 per person.

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
English Tour OptionThe page priceEnglishThis option includes a bilingual tour (English + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual€112
Spanish Tour OptionSpanishThis option includes a bilingual tour (Spanish + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual€112

Children from €85 (ages 3 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • English/Spanish speaking licensed Tour Leader
  • Headsets
  • Private boat cruise
  • Tips
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Reviews

4.9
316 ratings
Tripadvisor 306 · Viator 10

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 312 of 316

Star breakdown of all 316 ratings

5 stars
291 · 92%
4 stars
21 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and lake cruise; some find travelling from Venice to the Mestre meeting point inconvenient.

Praised

  • Friendly guides share local history and useful food and sightseeing tips
  • Comfortable coaches and careful driving between stops
  • The Lake Garda boat ride and views around Sirmione
  • Free time to explore Verona and Sirmione independently
  • A spritz and snacks during the return stop in Verona

Complaints

  • Reaching the Mestre meeting point from Venice is inconvenient for some
  • Earpiece quality and range sometimes make commentary hard to hear
  • Some praise the historical detail, while others find the city introductions too brief

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (7 July 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet the guide in front of the Hotel Plaza Venice, close to the Mestre Train Station. The Tour Leader will have a sign with written "VERONA & LAKE GARDA" Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time. In case of late arrival and missed departure, no refund will be possible · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Veditalia; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €85 ages 3 to 10

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund
From €112 per adult · English Tour Option