Major city · Italy
Bardolino
Half a day to one night: walk the lakefront, taste Bardolino wine and see the Eremo di San Giorgio. Skip if you only have time for one Lake Garda town — choose Sirmione or Malcesine instead.
Bardolino is a relaxed lakeside town on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, known for its namesake red wine, a 15th-century monastery and a promenade that runs past olive trees and small beaches. Most visitors come for a half-day stop between Verona and the northern lake, or as a quiet base for a night or two. The centre is compact and walkable; the main sights — the Eremo di San Giorgio, the Zeni Wine Museum and the lakefront — can be seen in three to four hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet)
- Airports
- VRN · BGY
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bardolino113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bardolino, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyBardolino is very safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVRN Verona Villafranca (About 30 km (19 mi); bus or taxi to Bardolino, about 40 min by car).VRN Verona Villafranca (About 19 mi (30 km); bus or taxi to Bardolino, about 40 min by car).
- Getting aroundBardolino is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso at a bar)€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Bardolino to Verona€5–6 (≈ US$6–7) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VRN Verona Villafranca (About 30 km (19 mi); bus or taxi to Bardolino, about 40 min by car) · BGY Milan Bergamo (About 100 km (62 mi); bus to Verona then local train/bus, or car about 1.5 h)VRN Verona Villafranca (About 19 mi (30 km); bus or taxi to Bardolino, about 40 min by car) · BGY Milan Bergamo (About 62 mi (100 km); bus to Verona then local train/bus, or car about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bardolino: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bardolino is walkable. For the Eremo di San Giorgio (2 km north) or Zeni Winery (1.5 km south), walk or take a taxi. Buses along the Gardesana Orientale connect Bardolino to Garda, Lazise and Peschiera del Garda.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus (ATV line 163 or 164) from Bardolino, about 45 min; or drive via SS450
Arena, Juliet's balcony and Roman theatre; combine with Bardolino for a full day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus (ATV line 484) or ferry from Bardolino pier, about 30–40 min
Castle and cable car up Monte Baldo; go early to avoid queues.
Sirmione
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus to Peschiera del Garda, then ferry or bus; or drive via A4, about 30 min
Roman ruins (Grotte di Catullo) and thermal baths; very crowded in summer.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Verona, then train to Soave; or drive via A4, about 40 min
Medieval walled town and Soave wine; half-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lungolago (lakefront)
Hotels and B&Bs with lake views; pricier, quieter at night.
Historic centre
Piazzas and restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the lake; more atmosphere.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus from Verona to Bardolino, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Ferry Bardolino–Malcesine, one way2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €202 per person per day, bed included | €403≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso at a bar) | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Glass of Bardolino wine | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Pizza (margherita) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Gelato (one scoop) | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus from Bardolino to Verona | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) (check) |
| Ferry Bardolino–Malcesine | €8–10 (≈ US$10–12) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the historic centre: check signs before driving in.
- Parking fills by late morning in summer; use the paid lots at the edge of town.
- Eremo di San Giorgio opening hours are irregular: check the official site or call ahead.
- Lake Garda can get strong afternoon winds (the Ora) — secure beach items.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Rome; consulates in Milan and Verona. The US has a consulate in Milan (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Verona → Bardolino: about €5–6 (≈ US$6–7), about 45 min (check)
- Ferry Bardolino → Malcesine: about €8–10 (≈ US$10–12), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Bardolino → Verona: about €50–70 (≈ US$60–85)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (doh-veh eel bahn-yoh)
- Un bicchiere di vino rosso, per favore — A glass of red wine, please (oon bee-kee-eh-reh dee vee-noh roh-soh pehr fah-voh-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bardolino. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Eremo di San Giorgio, Zeni Wine Museum and the lakefront with verified opening hours and ticket info.
- Eat pages for the top three restaurants with last-order times.
- Golden-hour and hostile-arrival fixtures for the lakefront and the monastery.
- Boat-tour and ferry schedule pages for Lake Garda connections.
Sources
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