The 7 Wine Tours in Lake Garda Still Worth Queueing For

1.Sunset Boat Cruise with Local Wine

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

Cruise around Sirmione’s peninsula at sunset with an Italian or English-speaking guide, passing Scaligero Castle, the Grotte di Catullo, Maria Callas’s old villa, and the thermal waters. The group trip includes a glass of Prosecco, while the private option includes a bottle and fresh fruit. Guides such as Franco and Andrea add music, stories, and a spirited finish.

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

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2.Lazise: Winery Tour with Garda Wines and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 278 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours at Bergamini Vini near Lazise, touring vineyards and cellar rooms before tasting 6 to 8 Garda wines, including Bardolino, Chiaretto, and Custoza. Guides speak English, Italian, and German. The tasting includes cheese, cured meats, bread, and Garda olive oil, with views toward Lake Garda.

“Can highly recommend this tour, Nevio our guide was amazing such passion and tastings were many and generous. Beautiful wine farm.”

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3.Lake Garda: Wine Tour and Tasting Experience in Bardolino

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 231 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

At Tenuta La Cà near Bardolino, your sommelier guides you through the winery, from vineyard harvest to bottling, before four wines are paired with local meats, cheeses, and other products. Guides including Giulia and Pietro explain the grapes and production methods in Italian, English, or German. The setting offers fine views, and the 90-minute tour is open only to adults.

“The wine was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. Our tour / tasting guide was so informative.”

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4.Bardolino: Vineyard Tour with Wine, Olive Oil & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Visit Agriturismo La Rocca above Bardolino for a two-hour English tour led by family members such as Marco or Jack. Walk among Bardolino DOC vines and olive trees, learn how the winery works, then taste five wines, house olive oil, cheeses, and local cold cuts on a terrace above the vineyards.

“Great experience visiting this family owned vineyard. Very informative and our guide was superb. Great wine and food provided. Would recommend. Met some lovely people aswell.”

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5.Vineyard Tour with Lugana Wines and Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Spend 90 minutes at a small family winery near Sirmione with guides such as Margherita, Alberto, or Silvia. Walk through the Turbiana vineyards, visit the cellar, then taste Lugana, older-vintage Lugana, and Garda Cabernet with cheeses, salami, jam, and olive oil. A five-wine option adds more to the tasting.

“Beautiful surroundings Sylvia was very knowledgeable and gave a great insight Would highly recommend”

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6.Cavaion: Lake Garda Wine & Food Tasting with Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 202 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Visit a small family-run vineyard near Garda with guides such as Marco, Martino, or Asia. Walk among the vines, hear how local grapes and olives are grown, then choose three or five wines with speck, sopressa veneta, cheeses, bread, and homemade products. The setting is peaceful, personal, and accessible, though there is no cellar tour.

“Very chilled, gave you information about the wine and the conditions need to grow / how the process works. Tasted some lovely wine, the prosecco and white rabbit was our favourite. Really nice touch how you can buy the produce made on the vineyard including the mustard you get to try which was delicious. Very good value for money, would recommend.”

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7.Lake Garda: Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 2 hours · from $50Top rated

Spend two relaxed hours at Azienda Agricola Le Ginestre in Lazise, tasting at least six local wines with Verona salami, cheeses, bread, and Garda extra virgin olive oil. Barbara and Chiara guide the tasting in English or Italian, usually outdoors among the vines. Vineyard and cellar tours are not included.

“It was a wonderful experience! The tour was not only great and fun, but also very well organized. The area was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking, surrounded by stunning landscapes. The host was amazing – very kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. The people I met on the tour were fun and friendly, creating such a nice atmosphere. The wine and food tastings were delicious and perfectly matched with the setting. Overall, it was an unforgettable day that I would recommend to anyone!”

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