Holidays in Bardolino
Bardolino's a lively Lake Garda resort with a lakeside promenade, perfect for walking to Garda and beyond this summer
- Leisurely promenade walks
- Rolling vineyard views
- Easy day trips
Walking in Bardolino
Bardolino at a glance
- Italian
- Euro (EUR)
- Manchester Int. (MAN), London Gatwick (LGW), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI), London Stansted (STN), East Midlands (EMA), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Newcastle (NCL), Belfast Int. (BFS)
Travel included to Bardolino
Depart on: Wednesday or Saturday
Arrive into: Verona airport
Transfer time: approx. 45 minutes by coach
Included in your Bardolino walking holiday
- Inghams Guided Walks included from 30 May-26 Sep 25 and 11 May-25 Sep 26
- On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Lake Garda
- Inghams Digital Resort Guide included with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
- Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Walking in Bardolino
Walks and hikes
- Walking Trails:
- 75km of walking trails
- Terrain:
- Flat, paved roads, dirt trails, lakeside promenades, hills
Walking in Bardolino can be a very relaxed affair. The walk from Bardolino to Garda is a flat and easy stroll, taking about an hour. The best part of it is being able to stop off in one of the lakeside bars dotted along the shoreline for a spot of lunch and a hugo spritz, or, take a moment to dip your feet in the lake and cool off. If you walk in the other direction, you'll come to Lasize which is famously photographed for its atmospheric black and white striped cobblestones. If you want something a bit more challenging, our guided walks are a wonderful opportunity to learn about the area from a professional guide; head up to La Rocca for some incredible views of Lake Garda, but make sure you bring your walking boots, it can be a bit of a hike!
We’ve included one full-day and one half-day walk per week in Bardolino, just for Inghams guests. Join a small group and be led by a professional walking guide on some of their favourite trails. It’s a great way to get to know the area. The full-day walk will run every Monday and the half-day walk will run every Friday from the 30 May-26 Sep 25 (please note walks won't run from 04 Jul-29 Aug 25) and 11 May-25 Sep 26. You can add the walks onto your holiday at the time of booking, through Manage My Booking or by calling us.
Routes may vary from week to week but as a guide you can see some of our planned routes below.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Walks depend on weather, guide availability, and group size, and routes may change. Details are provided on arrival, and some may include a small local transport fee. Walks are not suitable for under 12s (under 18s must be with an adult). Please ensure the walk is right for you, our guides have the final say. See our booking conditions for full details.
Our guided walks in Bardolino




Our favourite self-guided walks in and around Bardolino



Our accommodations in Bardolino
Discover Bardolino
- Indulge in a wine tasting at a Bardolino winery
- Walk along the lakeside promenade to Garda town
- Rent a paddle board or pedalo on the lake
Bardolino, Bardolino– where are you, Bardolino? Many know the name from the well-quaffed red wine that comes from the region, but few can place it on a map. But those who do know visit – and then visit again and again. You’ll find Bardolino in the south-east of Lake Garda, reclined between two headlands. It wraps a piazza-topped old town and waterfront promenade into one easily walkable package – and then hands out walking, ferry and train routes so you can extend your summer holiday exploration to Lake Garda’s towns and vineyards, and on to fair Verona and Venice.
You’ll never get lost walking around Bardolino’s old town, no matter how aimless your strolling – all roads lead to the lake. Once through the lovely stone gateway, it’s an easy ramble past Romanesque churches, a café-lined main piazza and shuttered houses in gelato shades of clementine and cream. There’s usually music in the air too. What was once an old church, Sala della Disciplina, hosts opera, while terraces fill with buskers and musicians in the summer.
A promenade hugs the lake’s edge between Bardolino and Garda. It’s a leisurely hour-long walk or speedier bike ride – longer if you pause at the beaches and lake-view benches en route, great places to stop off with children to rest little legs. The walled town of Lazise is also an easy walk away, home to one of the grandest castles of the Scaligeri family, who ruled the region for over 100 years. The Way of Bardolino as it is known is a collection of walking routes that will take you a little further afield. Take your pick from 75km of paths and 18 nature trails, dipping into whichever vineyards take your fancy as you go along. The nature trails and easy walking paths around Bardolino are ideal for families, as they're not too challenging.
Bardolino vineyards have lined the southern edge of Lake Garda since Roman times. The red wine is loved across the world for its fruity flavour – but, of course, is best drunk in its hometown, preferably with a side of risotto and sunny lake views. Time your summer holiday to Bardolino for September’s wine festival (Festa dell’Uva di Bardolino) to celebrate the region’s greatest grapes. The Olive Oil Museum in neighbouring Cisano shows off another regional speciality, along with antique presses and an olive oil library.
In the summer, ferries cruise between the wooden piers of Lake Garda, connecting picturesque towns such as castle-topped Sirmione and the Gardone Riviera. Most ferries accept bikes, so you can take the family for a day of cycling on Lake Garda. Why not cycle one way and hop on the boat for the return trip – or vice versa. Alternatively, head to Desenzano or Peschiera, where trains zip off to Venice and Verona, where you can spend the day walking around and soaking up the sights. From this part of the lake make sure you check out the nearby Caneva Aquapark or Lake Garda's famous Gardaland theme park; perfect for keeping children entertained!
Buses
The buses around Bardolino are really useful and are used to take you to the starting points for many of our guided walks. They're a really economical way to explore the area and run pretty regularly, particularly to the next door town of Garda.
Ferries
Ferries are great for cutting across the lake to various other resorts. Cross the lake and you'll find yourself in the lush greenery of the Gardone Riviera, or hop over to the Sirmione peninsula and admire its fairy-tale Scaligero castle.
Travel to Bardolino
Travel by air
Flights to Verona depart on Wednesday or Saturday between 03 May-25 Oct 25 and 02 May-24 Oct 26
Fly from:
- Manchester, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Stansted, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Belfast
Transfer times:
- Verona airport: approx. 45 mins by coach
Private transfers are available on request, for a supplement.
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