Things to do in Lake Garda: the 20 best acivities

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate è sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

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The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

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Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è included is a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu, dessert and coffeeè drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

This option é only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

A tour of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk.

Lunch includes:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

Horseback riding among the hills of Valpolicella, departing from San Pietro in Cariano, along routes immersed in nature. The experience allows you to immerse yourself, on horseback, among the vineyards of the renowned and picturesque area also known for the production of Valpolicella wine.

The excursion is also suitable for beginners who have never ridden a horse. Depending on the length of the ride, the route varies in length. You ride through the countryside among glimpses of typical villages and wineries. The views are always beautiful and the perspective certainly unusual.

Discover the magnificent Valtènesi territory with a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by an explanation of agronomic management and tasting.

Upon arrival you will visit the beautiful vineyards that embrace both the Valtenesi and Lugana territories.

The visit continues in our cellars to discover the places where the grapes are processed and the wines aged.

The experience continues with a tasting of 5 wines of your choice. The tasting will be paired with a sampling of products from the farm store: bruschettine with olive pate, beef ragout, duck and jams, and marinated lake sardines on robiola crostone.

For the visit to the cellars we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity on the premises.

Languages available: Italian and English.

During this experience you can take a walk through the vineyards, visit the winery and taste some excellent wine produced in Valpolicella.

È you can choose one of the following modes:

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Three Dames, Three Wines

The experience lasts 1 hour and will begin with a visit to the winery with a description of the different stages of production and will end with a tasting of the three wines: 

•    Verona Rosato Frizzante IGT "Sui Lieviti" Bollicella
•    Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Ripensia
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia

The Traditions of Valpolicella

This tour lasts 2 two hours and è designed for those who wish to appreciate both food and wine. After a walk through the vineyards of our winery in Valpolicella and a visit to the drying and aging rooms, you will complete the experience with a tasting of organic wines, accompanied by a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other typical products. The wines you will have the pleasure of tasting are:

•    Valpolicella Classico DOC BIO
•    Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BIO
•    Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC BIO
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO
•    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

I Grandi, Face to Face

This tour lasts about 2 hours and begins with a walk through the vineyards surrounding the winery, then continues with a visit to the drying, and aging rooms. The tour will be completed by the tasting of five wines, each paired with cured meats, cheeses and other typical products, structured as follows:

•    Comparison between Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Ca' Besi BIO and Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Colombarino BIO
•    Comparison between Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO and Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Austernia
•    Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG BIO

Wine tasting and spa access at a winery in Padenghe on Lake Garda, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Imagine a place where physical well-being is intertwined with inner well-being. Where you can regain your balance and cultivate your creativity in a welcoming and stimulating environment.

Turkish Bath, Sauna, Wellness Waterfalls, Rural Spring, Hammam Ritual and Hot Tub are the protagonists of this area.

Access to the SPA è maximum of 3 hours. Bathrobe, slippers and towel are included.
Dedicated treatments are available for purchase on site.

Visit to the winery will be accompanied by tasting of 4 wines and a board with local products.

The farm will immerse you in the history of typical Veronese wines with a lunch and tasting in Valpolicella. 

You will have a choice of two experiences that will both begin with a walk through the vineyards accompanied by a guide and a tasting of Garda EVO oil. 

Trip to Valpolicella

Testing wines will be 5, representing a complete journey throughout the Valpolicella area:

•    Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
•    Rosato Veronese IGT
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

These products will be paired with a board of local cured meats and cheeses, fresh bread and the winery's own products such as jams, red wine jellies and giardiniera.

Tasting and light lunch

Also here you will have the opportunity to taste 5 wines:

•    Rosè Brioso IGT Frizzante
•    Rosato Veronese IGT
•    Corvina Veronese IGT
•    Valpolicella Superiore Classico DOC
•    Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

To match you will have a platter of cured meats and cheeses with jams made by the Fugolo Gianluca farm. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy a cold pasta dish with pesto sauce with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella in summer, and tortellini with butter and sage in winter.

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate è sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

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The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

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Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è included is a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu, dessert and coffeeè drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

This option é only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

A tour of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience è lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk.

Lunch includes:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Caffé
•    Drinks

The tasting and visit to Bornato Castle is a beautiful experience.

Bornato Castle and Villa Orlando, located in the heart of Franciacorta, is a rare example of a Renaissance villa built inside a medieval castle.

Built in medieval times, it was later remodeled in later periods, resulting in a very interesting architectural complex.

You can decide whether to take a tour with lunch, or have a tasting with wines from the winery.

Horseback riding among the vineyards in Franciacorta near Lake Iseo from Corte Franca will provide a unique activity immersed in the tranquility of nature.

Available rides are 1 or 2 hours and extend through local vineyards passing through villages and some of the most renowned wineries such as Berlucchi.

The walks are suitable for all levels of experience, and the instructor will teach you the basics of riding as well as accompany you throughout the itinerary.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the activity.

Wine tasting and visit to the historic Mosnel winery in Franciacorta è an unmissable experience!

After the guided tour of the cellars, choose 3 of the 5 Franciacorta wines that have come to define the style of the Mosnel winery: Brut, Brut Nature, Pas Dosé, Rosé, Satèn.  

All wine tastings are accompanied by a small sampling of local bread, salami and cheese to better taste the wines offered. You can request the addition of a mixed board of cured meats from Az. Agricola Danesi + CISSVA flakes + breadsticks (for 2 people).

You will taste 3 to choose from the following wines:

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•    Brut – Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes that defines the winery s style.
•    Brut Nature – Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc with the structured touch of Pinot Noir, aged at least 24 months on the lees.
•    Pas Dosé – Matured at least 30 months to express the'harmony of the Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
•    Rosé – Fragrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with roundness of Pinot Blanc.
•    Satèn – Elegant Franciacorta with creamy, rich and refined perlage.

For this tour è it is recommended to bring with sé a headgear to cover yourself adequately even in summer.

The’accompaniment in the cellars of pets is not è allowed.

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

Enjoy an original experience in the heart of Franciacorta with a quad bike tour suitable for everyone, even those who have never ridden on an ATV.

You will be able to choose one of two available tours:

Aperitivo (3 hours)

The quad bike tour with aperitif includes a loop through the vineyards with departure and arrival in Erbusco, near Brescia.

Halfway through the tour an aperitif awaits you in a place overlooking the Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve.

•    25+15 km
•    2h30' of actual driving
•    Total duration: 3h

Tasting (3h30')

During the excursion with tasting you can visit one of the most renowned wineries in Franciacorta.

•    25+10 km
•    2h of driving
•    1h visit to a winery + 2/3 Franciacorta tastings
•    Total duration: 3h30min

Wineries visited: Contadi Castaldi (usually Saturday afternoon), Ferghettina (usually Sunday morning) and Ronco Calino.

In case rain is expected, you will be contacted by phone the day before. It is possible to take turns while driving.

Enjoy an unforgettable sailing adventure on Lake Garda, starting from the town of Riva del Garda.

Whether you opt for a half-day or full-day trip, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will guide you through the peculiarities of the lake, giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake landscapes.

Half-day tour

With the half-day tour, you can depart from Riva del Garda and immerse yourself in a sailing experience that will take you along the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the Ponale Falls and swim in the lake's enchanting coves. This trip is ideal for those who want a brief taste of the beauty of Lake Garda. The tour lasts 4 hours.

Full-day tour

The day tour allows you to spend more time discovering the wonders of the Lake: you can explore its islands, waterfalls, and hidden beaches while listening to the valuable information the experienced skipper will provide. The tour lasts 8 hours.

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs. You'll pass through villages, including Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy; forests; fields; and country roads.

The view is of the outer judicature surrounded by the Dolomites.

The horseback ride is an activity suitable for both experts and beginners 14 years and older.

Sunset aperitif sailing on Lake Garda will allow you to enjoy a romantic and evocative experience.

This event is ideal for celebrating an anniversary, birthday or simply to surprise someone with a special gift, offering a relaxing atmosphere that will make your moment unforgettable.

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 6 p.m., guaranteeing a view of the sunset over the lake. The return is scheduled for 9:30 pm, allowing you to enjoy the lake in its evening hours. Throughout the experience, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will make your trip carefree and full of curiosity.

The aperitif on board the sailboat will consist of prosecco, chips, fresh water, juices and a variety of soft drinks. This will allow all participants' tastes to be satisfied.

The boat can accommodate up to 11 people, but smaller boats are available for couples or smaller groups.

The Magnabò chalet, with its wooden furniture and stone walls, is capable of creating the perfect environment for savoring Trentino cuisine.

In the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, 1 km from Pinzolo and 11 km from Madonna di Campiglio, the chalet is easily accessible by car and allows you to enjoy a quiet moment in the company of good traditional food.

The menu consists of four courses:

•    Appetizer: platter of local cured meats.
•    Bis di primi: cheese-filled dumplings with melted butter and reginette with game ragout.
•    Second course with side dish: Polenta, salamella, sauerkraut and venison stew.
•    Trio of desserts: Strudel, grandmother's cake and walnut cake.

The menu also includes a quart of wine, water and coffee.

In case of dietary intolerances or needs, you should contact the facility directly.

The carriage ride in Andalo will allow you to enjoy a unique experience as a family, a couple or with friends and admire the picturesque landscapes of the Dolomites, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everyone can participate, for children under 3 years old it is free and they must be held.

The tour has as its meeting point the riding center, where you can use the parking lot for free.

The outing is entirely in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, skirting the Andalo karst lake and through the snowy forest, until you arrive at the Baita Tana dell'Ermellino hut for a stop of about 15 min. Then it will be back to the Center.

Thanks to the organization of the self-guided vespa tour with rental on Lake Garda, you will be suggested a specific route that you can follow (also useful to avoid traffic), with many stops organized in local places, where you will have a reserved seat and special treatment.

By renting the Vespa you will be able to visit the most spectacular viewpoints of Lake Garda in only 5-6 hours! The route is over 50 km, starting from Salò or Riva del Garda and will allow you to explore the most beautiful part of the coast and see the lake from the most impressive perspectives. The Vespa ride will give you the opportunity to:

•    See one of the most beautiful roads in Italy and the world: the Forra road
•    Have views of the lake from a height of over 350 meters
•    Taste excellent cheeses and cold cuts from the Tremosine area
•    Taking a ride along the most picturesque stretch of coastline
•    Stroll along the spectacular Garda Cycle Route, suspended above the lake

Details:

•    Starting point: Riva del Garda/ Salò/ Torbole/ Malcesine/ Moniga del Garda
•    Distance: over 50 km
•    Duration: 6 hours (including about 1-2 hours on the scooter)