--- title: "From Venice: Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda with Boat Cruise" lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 112 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 316 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/from-venice-verona-sirmione-lake-garda-with-boat-cruise/ --- # From Venice: Verona, Sirmione & Lake Garda with Boat Cruise **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. ## Overview Your adventure begins with a smooth departure from Mestre. In Verona, immerse yourself in the city’s rich history: visit Juliet’s famous House, admire the impressive Arena di Verona, and stroll through charming medieval streets. Upon arriving in Sirmione, you’ll discover its unique beauty and historical charm. Enjoy a private boat tour around the picturesque peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda. With your captain navigating, take in stunning views of the Scaliger Castle, the elegant lakeside villas, and the natural scenery. You will also sail past the Grottoes of Catullus, ancient Roman ruins overlooking the water. After the boat tour, enjoy some free time to explore Sirmione at your own pace—wander its quaint streets, browse local shops, or relax by the lake. At the end of your visit, you will board the coach again for a comfortable return to the original departure point. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet the guide in front of the Hotel… - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €85: ages 3 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €112 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 316 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Veditalia - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.9 from 316 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 312 of 316. - 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 (2026-07-07 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour Option | €112 / person | English | This option includes a bilingual tour (English + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual | | Spanish Tour Option | €112 / person | Spanish | This option includes a bilingual tour (Spanish + second language), though it may occasionally be conducted monolingual | ## What's included - English/Spanish speaking licensed Tour Leader - Headsets - Private boat cruise ## Not included - Tips - Lunch - Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Verona** (4h) - walking tour and free time, you will have time for visit the Arena (tickets not included), or Juliet's house (tickets not included.) Free time for lunch. 2. **Sirmione** (1h 30m) - village of Sirmione, walking tour and free time, time to visit Grotte di Catullo or Scaligero Castle (tickets not included) 3. **Venice** - Hours of bus travel during the day ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeXWZjyS0fkcRKHXcVZrJTGA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note that the boat cruise can only be undertaken when the weather conditions are favourable for sailing. In the event of weather conditions unfavourable to navigation, the cruise cannot be carried out for reasons of public safety. As this is a case of force majeure, failure to carry out the cruise will NOT entitle to any refund, even partial. - The remaining time is allotted for travel time - To help us enhance and personalize our services in the future, we kindly ask you to share your accommodation details in Venice during your stay. 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