The Best of Sirmione Private Walking Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Lake Garda, Italy
Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. Explore the city of Sirmione and the peninsula it sits on, which is crowned by an impressive castle dating back to the middle ages. What role did Rocca Scaligera play in the course of history? You will be able to take in the stunning scenery of Lake Garda. What interesting things does it have to offer? You won't want to miss the beautiful Castle of Sirmione when you visit. What makes it so unique and special? You will continue on your journey to visit the house of Maria Callas, the church of San Pietro in Mavino, the promenade along the lake, the source of the Bojola, and the church of Santa Maria. Your experienced, local guide will offer interesting facts with you and show you the sights that are a must-see while in Sirmione.

What's included

  • Experienced guide

What to expect

  1. 12m
    Your tour will begin at the first stop on Largo Goethe Street. The people of Sirmione love to stroll along Largo Goethe. Before continuing with the tour, stop on this street and try the Chiosco dei limoni di Baccolo Nicola, undoubtedly Sirmione's most well-known refreshment.
  2. 12m
    This tiny church dates back to the 14th century and was originally dedicated to St. Anne of the Rock under the name Santa Maria del Ponte. The construction of the cross vault in the 15th century was followed by the addition of votive frescoes and a barrel vault in the 17th. The Scaligero family crest is carved onto the stone Madonna and Child inside.
  3. Castello Scaligero
    12m
    The Scaligero Castle is a stronghold that dates back to the time of the Scaliger family and serves as a gateway to the ancient district of Sirmione, which is located on Lake Garda. It is one of the castles in Italy that has been preserved the best.
  4. 12m
    Its portico has five arches and the church inside has a gabled front. The interior features a single nave, with the hall ending in a two-step elevated presbytery with an umbrella vault that is introduced by a pointed triumphal arc and completed by a polygonal apse.
  5. 12m
    Spa complex with indoor and outdoor facilities located close to Lake Garda and renowned for its thermal pools, saunas, and steam baths.
  6. 12m
    A lovely yellow mansion, once owned by Maria Callas, may be seen among the ancient trees of via Catullo in the center of the Sirmione peninsula. For many years, it served as the vacation home of Veronese industrialist Giovan Battista Meneghini and his famous opera singer wife, Maria Callas.
  7. 12m
    The Church of San Pietro in Mavino, which dates back to the time of the Longobards and was constructed in the eighth century A.D., is the oldest church in Sirmione. In the year 1070, the Romanesque bell tower underwent renovations, and in the year 1320, when the church was being rebuilt, the first frescoes were painted, which can still be viewed today.
  8. Grotte di Catullo
    13m · Admission ticket not included
    The northernmost tip of the Sirmione peninsula on the southern coast of Lake Garda is home to the ruins of a Roman villa known as the Grottoes of Catullus, which were constructed between the end of the 1st century BC and the beginning of the 1st century AD.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Guide will meet you by the bridgeway.

End point

Our Guide will meet you by the bridgeway.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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