A private boat tour on Lake Garda with Garda Tours starts at €100 for the 25-minute tour of the Sirmione Peninsula and goes up to €1,300 for a full 8-hour day (starting prices, 2026 season). The 4-hour half-day tour starts at €720, while a customized tour starts at €180.
Understanding how the cost of a service is determined helps you know exactly what you are paying for and which services are actually included. This also applies to a private tour or boat rental: in the case of a high-quality service such as the one offered by Garda Tours, the price is not simply the result of a formula such as “hours of navigation + margin”.
Several different components contribute to the final cost, some easy to identify and others less obvious: from the type and maintenance of the boat to the crew, from fuel to mooring and operating costs, as well as the equipment and amenities provided for guests.
Knowing what these components are helps you understand what you are paying for and compare offers based not only on the final price, but also on what is included.
Garda Tours private tour prices
The price of a Garda Tours private tour depends first and foremost on how much time you spend on the boat. These are the starting prices for private tours departing from Sirmione (2026 season):
The full list, including itineraries and stops, is available on the page dedicated to private boat tours on Lake Garda.
What determines the price of a private boat tour?
The price of a private boat tour is not calculated simply by multiplying the hours of navigation by a fixed rate. The final cost includes visible expenses, such as the boat and fuel, as well as less obvious costs, such as preparing the boat and managing the booking. Here are the main factors.
The type of boat
The characteristics of the boat and its level of maintenance affect both the enjoyment and safety of the journey.
Size, engine, onboard equipment and level of comfort can vary significantly from one boat to another and, consequently, can affect the cost of the service.
The Garda Tours fleet includes more than 50 boats available for rental and tours, with solutions designed for different needs and experiences, including the Riva Aquariva, with two 380-hp engines and space for 6 people, the most luxurious and powerful boat in the fleet.
A sun canopy, minibar and stereo system are always included on all boats in the fleet.
The crew
The professionalism of the team is another factor that makes a difference, not only during navigation but also during the booking process and onshore assistance.
On board, the experience of the captain and crew allows you to enjoy the tour safely and comfortably, but that’s not all: at Garda Tours, crew members are locals who can share insights, stories and curiosities that are unique to the Lake Garda area.
Fuel
Fuel represents an important component of the cost of a boat tour. However, fuel consumption does not depend exclusively on the distance travelled, but on several factors, including the type and power of the engine, cruising speed, weight on board, lake conditions and the overall duration of the trip.
For this reason, two itineraries of the same duration can result in different fuel consumption.
Logistics
The organizational aspects that take place before and after navigation also contribute to the overall price. Mooring, boarding arrangements, any transfers, as well as preparing and cleaning the boat are all activities that require time and resources and form part of the overall organization of the service.
Individual or group tours
A scheduled tour with other people and a customized tour have different pricing structures, mainly because the latter is organized around the customer’s needs and preferences, offering a high degree of flexibility.
With Garda Tours, you can experience Lake Garda exclusively and tailor the tour to your preferences, choosing your destinations, departure times and style of experience from €180.
Duration
The price does not necessarily increase proportionally with the number of hours. This is because some of the service costs are fixed, such as preparing the boat and final cleaning, organizing the trip, the crew and booking management.
As the duration of the trip increases, these costs are distributed over a greater number of hours, while other costs, such as fuel, increase according to the actual time spent navigating.
The itinerary and number of stops
A tour that includes several stops may involve more navigation and therefore more time, fuel and organization.
For this reason, even for tours of the same duration, two itineraries structured differently may have different costs.
Your checklist before booking
Before choosing your ideal tour, check which services are already included in the quoted price by ticking them off the list below:
skipper/crew;
fuel;
aperitif on board;
taxes/harbor mooring fees;
insurance;
preparation and final cleaning.
In addition to the services included, look at the boat’s features (capacity, engine, shaded area) and recent reviews of the onboard service. To choose the type of experience that best suits you, you can find more advice in our guide on
how to choose the best tour on Lake Garda.
Request a quote for your private tour
Every private tour can be tailored to your preferred duration, itinerary and budget. If you already have an idea in mind or want to find out which option is right for you, request a quote from the Garda Tours team: we’ll help you choose the right boat and itinerary. See you at the port of Sirmione!
