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Desenzano Sunset Walking and Boat Tour
4.9
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Desenzano del Garda
Discover Desenzano’s charm with a sunset walking and boat tour. Explore medieval ruins, enjoy panoramic views, and sip a local drink on Lake Garda.
Discover Desenzano’s charm with a sunset walking and boat tour. Explore medieval ruins, enjoy panoramic views, and sip a local drink on Lake Garda.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Porto Vecchio - The Old Harbour and the Venetian district - the ideal place to capture a perfect picture of the town and its illustrious past. This is one of the locations where most visitors can’t help but stop and admire its beauty. You’ll hear tales of local fishermen and the significant influence of the Venetian Republic on this charming town….
- Porto Vecchio - The Old Harbour and the Venetian district - the ideal place to capture a perfect picture of the town and its illustrious past. This is one of the locations where most visitors can’t help but stop and admire its beauty. You’ll hear tales of local fishermen and the significant influence of the Venetian Republic on this charming town.
- Villa Romana ed Antiquarium di Desenzano del Garda - This Roman Villa, constructed by a Roman merchant and nobleman in the 1st century BC, is a site we will explore with clear and simple explanations. The ancient mosaics are truly breathtaking!
- Castello di Desenzano - The Old Medieval defensive tower and castle provide a stunning view over the old town and the lake’s northern shores. We’ll climb to the very top and enjoy the expansive view from Monte Baldo and Sirmione to the mountain parks of the Brescia district.
- Lungolago di Desenzano sul Garda - This is where our boat tour begins. Before boarding, we’ll stroll along the crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda on this lovely promenade, offering a stunning wide view of the lake’s peaks. Then, we’ll enjoy a delightful boat ride along the coast.
- Duomo Di Santa Maria Maddalena - The main church of Desenzano from the 16th century. Even a smaller town like Desenzano boasts great art and architecture. We’ll enter the church and admire its magnificent artworks.
- Monumento agli Aviatori del Reparto Alta Velocita - A statue dedicated to the aviators from Desenzano and their speed record. This modern sculpture celebrates the remarkable achievements of local aviation and the world speed record they set many years ago.
What's Included
- Guided tour in the required language
- One drink (alcoholic or alcohol-free) per guest on the boat
- 30-minute boat ride along the coast of Desenzano and Lonato
- Access to the Archeologic site of the Roman Villa of Desenzano
- Guided tour in the required language
- One drink (alcoholic or alcohol-free) per guest on the boat
- 30-minute boat ride along the coast of Desenzano and Lonato
- Access to the Archeologic site of the Roman Villa of Desenzano
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses - Souvenirs
- Personal Expenses - Souvenirs
Additional Information
An easy and relaxed walking tour to discover one of the gems of Lake Garda and also one of the most authentic towns on the lake. We will tell you the ins and outs of this lovely town going through its tiny alleys and ancient Medieval ruins, showing you great panoramic views and pieces of the locals day to day life.
We will then meet up with our captain,…
An easy and relaxed walking tour to discover one of the gems of Lake Garda and also one of the most authentic towns on the lake. We will tell you the ins and outs of this lovely town going through its tiny alleys and ancient Medieval ruins, showing you great panoramic views and pieces of the locals day to day life.
We will then meet up with our captain, jump on our boat and have a nice ride along the coast of Desenzano, enjoying a lovely local drink while the sun goes down beyond the majestic mountains surrounding the lake.
Lake Garda’ s waters are famous to be looking like sea water and the scenario you get from a boat ride in the south end of it is unbeatable!
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Location
Piazza Malvezzi
Via Porto Vecchio
Walk to the Old Harbour "Porto Vecchio". Just before reaching it, you will see a statue dedicated to Sant´ Angela Merici, patron saint of Desenzano. Here, down the statue, is where the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Jenny
Sep 25, 2024
Fabulous sunset tour with Umbrella Tours. - A fabulous sunset tour. Would definitely recommend Umbrella Tours. Their customer service detail was second to none.
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Shale32
Jul 18, 2024
Educational and fun tour - Book it! - I had a great time learning the history of Desenzano with Davide! He is so knowledgeable and one can tell he is passionate about the area. We enjoyed additional conversation about the town I was lodging in and other places we had in common. He also gave me some great recommendations of other places to check out if I had time or was able to return.
The sunset boat ride with Chiara (with a glass of prosecco in hand!) was a great way to finish the day!
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Pgglasgow
Jul 9, 2024
Relaxed and informed tour - We enjoyed this walking tour very much. Chiara was very knowledgeable & the boat trip was fantastic. Highly recommended! Thank you Chiara.
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29islag
Jul 9, 2024
pleasant & informative - i went with my sister & mum and dad, i found it all very interesting & interactive, and was given a detailed overview of the lake & surrounding area’s history. chiara was very nice & friendly and the boat tour at the end was relaxing & beautiful.
would definitely recommend! :)
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Bruce368
Jul 5, 2024
Desenzano lake Garda evening tour - Chiara, our guide in Desenzano made our visit very special, as she was very passionate and knowledgeable about the town and its history. We had already visited Desenzano and whilst it is a beautiful town we knew little about its history. The Roman villa was well worth a visit and she kept our interest immersing us in what it would have been like living in the villa in Roman times on her tablet.
She was happy to recommend some very good local bars and restaurants, we did eat at one of them, great meal.
The boat trip was good fun, nice glass of Prosecco included. Again Chiara was very friendly and attentive.
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Christina_m
Jun 27, 2024
family friendly tour of desenzano - We had a great tour of desenzano with Chiara. We had just arrived from the US the morning of our tour, so my six year old was a little tired. Chiara adapted perfectly to our energy levels and kept my 6 year old engaged. We had a great tour of “old desenzano” then explored an ancient roman villa. She had an app on her iPad that allowed us to see what the villa would have looked like and could move around the villa on the app, which was really cool. We then walked up to a castle and got a beautiful view of the lake. We were supposed to have then had a sunset boat tour of the lake, but this was canceled last minute due to weather and we got a refund. She offered to take us for an appertivo but at this point my child was super tired so we just walked around “new desenzano” a bit and she showed us the ferry stop and schedule. As a local of desenzano, she was highly knowledgable and such a lovely guide to have. She also gave us tips on the local dishes and wine and where to eat (which were delicious). Highly recommend this tour!
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Paradise62811805998
Aug 29, 2024
Awesome - Chiara was an amazing tour guide. She is a resident of Desenzano and provided us with a wealth of information on the city as well as Sirmione. I would highly recommend her as a tour provider.
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