Limone sul Garda day trip from Riva del Garda
A day trip to Limone sul Garda from Riva del Garda: a walk through the historic centre by the lake, the Church of San Benedetto and the Limonaia del Castel lemon house. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Map: 1 days
Limone sul Garda in 1 day
Day 1
Historic centre of Limone sul Garda
A walk through the old harbour, narrow lanes and lemon-house terraces of a former fishing village under steep cliffs on the lake's west shore.
Church of San Benedetto
The village's Baroque parish church above the harbour, with a painted interior and altarpieces.
Limonaia del Castel
Restored terraced lemon house of stone pillars and wooden frames, showing how citrus was grown on Lake Garda for centuries.
Garda cycle path cliff walkway
A cycle and footpath suspended on the cliff above the lake north of Limone, with turquoise water directly beneath.
Getting there
From Riva del Garda, ferries and hydrofoils run down the lake to Limone in about 30-45 minutes. Buses and cars take the western lakeside road, the Gardesana Occidentale, through a series of tunnels in around half an hour.
Staying in Riva del Garda? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Limone sul Garda
May, June and September are the best months, warm enough for the lake but less crowded than July and August, when the village is busy with day visitors. Ferries run most often from spring to autumn and are reduced in winter, when many shops and restaurants close.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Limone sul Garda on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Limone sul Garda on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Limone sul Garda on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Limone sul Garda
- Arriving by boat gives the best first view of the village under its cliffs; check the day's lake ferry times for the return before setting out.
- The lakeside lanes fill with day visitors from late morning in summer, so an early boat makes the walk through the centre quieter.
- The Limonaia del Castel is a terraced lemon house with its own small entry ticket; it is reached up stepped lanes from the harbour.
- The cantilevered cycle and walking path above the lake north of the village gives wide views and pairs well with the visit.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the steep, cobbled lanes, and bring a hat in summer, as much of the walk is in the sun.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Church of San Benedetto: Basilicofresco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic centre of Limone sul Garda: unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Limonaia del Castel: Licinio1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
