Published on Aug, 2024
We really enjoyed our two hour private boat tour, captained by Matteo. At €360 we did think when we booked that it was expensive, but decided that we may never get the opportunity to see parts of Lake Garda this way again, and so took the plunge. I’m so pleased we did, and actually felt that the tour was very good value for money.
When we made the booking, we were given the option to stop in Gardone to wander around, or to stop and have a swim in the lake. We opted for the latter, and it was so lovely to be able to enjoy the water, on such a hot day, and surrounded by the beauty of Lake Garda.
Our two teenage girls particularly enjoyed being able to top up their tans on the back of the boat!
Matteo was very knowledgeable and was keen to talk to us about the different places we passed, the history behind them, and other general bits of information. He was also very friendly, and made us feel that we were in safe hands.
The icing on the cake was as we came to the end of the tour, and the boat took us through Castello Scaligero di Sirmione. To see the castle from this vantage point was an unexpected treat.
If you’re visiting Lake Carda for a short window of time, and have the budget to spend, I would highly recommend doing a private boat trip with Garda Tours.