Lake Garda Wine Tours
Lake Garda’s warm, olive-grown shores make Italy’s easy-drinking wines: the light red Bardolino and its pink Chiaretto on the eastern bank, the crisp Lugana whites of the southern shore around Sirmione, and Custoza between the lake and Verona. Compare the top-rated Lake Garda wine tours below, then read our notes.
Top-rated wine tastings in Lake Garda
The best wine tastings to book on Lake Garda
Winery visits on Lake Garda, compared. The south-east shore around Bardolino and Lazise makes light red Bardolino and Chiaretto rosé; the south shore near Desenzano makes Lugana white. Most visits are two hours at a winery.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lugana Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour in Desenzano | 2 hours | 4.8 (278) | Lugana white wine | Check availability |
| Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards at Lazise | 2 hours | 4.9 (277) | Food and wine | Check availability |
| Wine Tour and Tasting Experience in Bardolino | 1.5 hours | 4.7 (256) | Bardolino | Check availability |
| Garda Hills Wine Tour and Tasting | 2 hours | 4.8 (162) | The hills | Check availability |
| Wine Tasting at Cantina Valetti in Bardolino | 1 hour | 4.6 (120) | Quick and cheap | Check availability |
Our pick: the 4 Lugana Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour in Desenzano, rated 4.8 from 278 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
For Lugana, the four-wine tasting with a cellar tour in Desenzano is the most reviewed. On the east shore, the wine and food tastings in the vineyards at Lazise has the best rating, and the Garda hills wine tour is a good second. The Cantina Valetti tasting in Bardolino is the quickest and cheapest.
Formats: half-day wine trips around Bardolino and the Morainic hills; Lugana cellar visits near Sirmione and Peschiera; boat-and-wine outings; combined Garda-and-Valpolicella days from Verona.
What you taste: Bardolino and Bardolino Chiaretto rosé (from Corvina), Lugana white (from Turbiana), Custoza and Bianco di Custoza, with lake fish, olive oil and Monte Veronese cheese.
Price: roughly 55 to 85 dollars for a half-day; more with a boat, lunch or a Valpolicella combination.
The lake’s wines
Garda is a mild, Mediterranean pocket in the north, and its wines are made for the terrace. Bardolino, from the eastern shore, is a light, bright red of Corvina – the same grape as Valpolicella, made fresh instead of dried – and its rosé, Chiaretto, is one of Italy’s best. On the southern shore around Sirmione and Peschiera, the Lugana whites, from the Turbiana grape, are richer and age-worthy. Between the lake and Verona, Custoza makes an easy white blend.
Lake and vineyard together
The pleasure here is combining the wine with the scenery: a cellar in the Morainic hills, a plate of lake fish and olive oil (Garda makes fine northern olive oil too), and the villages of Bardolino, Lazise and Sirmione on the water. Some tours add a boat, and the castle-topped peninsula of Sirmione is worth the stop regardless.
How to visit
Tours run from lakeside towns and from Verona, half a day among the cellars with a driver. Many pair Garda’s lighter wines with a Valpolicella cellar and Amarone in one day – the classic contrast. Spring to early autumn is the season; midsummer is busy on the lake.
How we choose
We list only experiences with a strong rating over a meaningful number of reviews and free cancellation where available, and we favour small-group and family-run hosts. FindEatLocal earns a commission when you book through GetYourGuide or Viator links on this page; it doesn’t change the price you pay. More about how we choose.
FAQ about Lake Garda Wine Tours
Frequently asked questions
What wine is Lake Garda known for?
The light red Bardolino and its Chiaretto rosé on the east shore, and the crisp Lugana whites on the south shore near Sirmione.
Is Bardolino the same grape as Amarone?
Largely yes - both are built on Corvina - but Bardolino is made fresh and light, where Amarone dries the grapes for power. A neat contrast to taste in one trip.
Can I combine Garda with Valpolicella?
Yes; the two regions meet near Verona, and many day tours visit a Garda cellar and a Valpolicella one with lunch.
Which wine tasting is best in Lake Garda?
On GetYourGuide the most booked is the 4 Lugana Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour in Desenzano, rated 4.8 from 278 reviews. Also highly rated: the Wine and Food Tastings in the Vineyards at Lazise and the Wine Tour and Tasting Experience in Bardolino. The table above compares them by length, rating and who they suit.
What does a wine tasting cost in Lake Garda?
In October 2026 prices on GetYourGuide started from about €24 per person, and most of the top-rated options cost between €24 and €50. Longer experiences with a meal, private options and day trips cost more. Check the listing for the live price.