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Viator · group up to 10 pax

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

4.8(6)Milan1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)

Description

Discover the beauties of Garda Lake with a private guide at your disposal from Milan. Escape from the crowded city and jump into the peacefulness of the lake. Visit Italy’s largest Lake, with its picturesque landscapes rich of historical heritage and charm. Get the train from Milan to Desenzano Del Garda and then enjoy a boat tour to Sirmione with its beautiful Roman villa and the Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo) independently. After the tour you'll have free time strolling around the narrow streets and time for lunch. Your guide will take you to a famous Ice cream cafe where you can taste the authentic and delicious Italian made gelato, if you prefer we offer you a glass of wine instead of gelato. Return to Desenzano by boat for some shopping and train to Milan Central Station with your guide.

Tour Options

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

Itinerary

240 min

Discover the beauties of Garda Lake with a private guide at your disposal from Milan. Escape from the crowded city and jump into the peacefulness of the lake. Visit Italy’s largest Lake, with its picturesque landscapes rich of historical heritage and charm. Get the train from Milan to Desenzano Del Garda and then enjoy a boat tour to Sirmione

240 min

With its beautiful Roman villa and the Grottoes of Catullus (Grotte di Catullo) independently. After the tour you'll have free time strolling around the narrow streets and time for lunch. Your guide will take you to a famous Ice cream cafe where you can taste the authentic and delicious Italian made gelato. Return to Desenzano by boat for some shopping and train to Milan Central Station with your guide.

Highlights

Train Tickets
Ice cream or glass of wine
Boat tour
Professional Tour Escort at disposal full day

What's included

Included
Train Tickets
Ice cream or glass of wine
Boat tour
Professional Tour Escort at disposal full day
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Reviews(6)

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Gille_L
June 8, 2026
Wonderful days excursion from Milan

We had a pleasant and friendly young man named Francisco. He was knowledgeable of the area. Made the trip and the transfers, easy and manageable.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We hope to be able to share with you another experience like this in the future! Grazie e Arrivederci! Your Travel Diary

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Peter L
October 12, 2025
Day Trip to Lake Garda

Natasha was an excellent guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative is that this trip is a little overpriced at NZ600 pp. Basically a 2nd class return train ticket (from Milan), a 20 min ferry ticket and a Gelato.

Operator response

thank you for your feedback. You forgot to mention that the tour was private only for you! all the best

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andreagT6166PQ
September 13, 2025
A delicious day, to enjoy the tranquility

From Milan, you hire the train to Desenzano, a summer village on the edge of Lake Garda.You train every half hour As you get off the station, descend down Cavour Avenue to the lake. From there you can walk Desenzano at ease, it has very lively streets, full of shops I recommend lunch in one of the bars that are on the edge of the lake. And hire the two-hour boat tour on the private tours offered to a lake from the main jetty.

Operator response

Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. ¡Esperamos poder compartir contigo otra experiencia como esta en el futuro! ¡Gracias y hasta pronto!

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juliosJ1382CF
September 20, 2024
Lake Garda, the winning horse of the northern Italian lakes

It was a wonderful journey with my wife and children from Milan to Desenzano on a comfortable train that in no time took us to Lake Garda, a jewel of northern Italy, surprising for its landscapes, villages surrounding the lake and culinary culture. The tour included a boat ride to Sirmione. The children enjoyed themselves in a big way with the Local Guide who accompanied us at all times. The ice cream at Sirmione was the missing icing on the cake. Sirmione Castle is a unique beauty for its location and state of preservation.

Operator response

Hola! Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para reunirse conmigo y darme algunos comentarios se lo agradezco mucho. Ve mando un saludo muy querido, espero verlos pronto por aqui! Your Travel Diary

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Nancy_R
May 19, 2023
A perfect day

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!

Operator response

Hello!We deeply value your support and are grateful for the trust you've placed in us. Thank you for being a part of our Garda Tour, and we're excited about the opportunity to continue exceeding your expectations in the future. Grazie e a presto! -Your Travel diary

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gngal
May 7, 2018
Delightful tour of scenic Lake Garda and Sirmione

We had a great time on this tour. Since we were the only couple on this date we had the complete attention of our guide who had vast encyclopedic knowledge of the area. This is a beautiful area full of history, shops and scenic views. Delightful way to spend a day outside the city.

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Operator response

Ciao! Thank you very much for reviewing on TripAdvisor your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tour :-) thank you for sharing your opinion on one of the most wonderful places and lakes in Italy. We are at complete disposal for anything you might like to know about our Bel Paese for your next trip.. Happy Travels!

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