Let’s go for a walking tour in Riva del Garda, one of the largest and most beloved towns on Lake Garda, in Trentino-Alto Adige. We'll explore the quaint streets of the town, wander through squares, old gates, and beaches, take in the stunning view from Torre Apponale, and stroll along beautiful lakeside paths.
If you want to visit Lake Garda but don’t know where to start, Riva del Garda is the right solution. Located at the tip of the lake, in the northern part of Italy, it is a small nice city, the ideal dolce vita destination combined with a bit of the northern rigor. Come here to enjoy history and culture, but also as a starting point to visit other Garda highlights, like Limone sul Garda or Monte Baldo by bike.
In this walking tour, we’ll start at the harbor, stroll through medieval streets, enjoy the lakeside, and finish off with an unforgettable view from the top of Monte Rocchetta. Ready to see what makes this one of the most popular destinations on Lake Garda?
Things to see
0:00:00 *Welcome to Riva del Garda*
0:00:45 *Piazza III Novembre* - Riva's main square
0:01:15 *Torre Apponale* (⭐) - 13th-century watchtower
0:06:40 *Statua S. Giovanni Nepomuceno* - the patron of water
0:08:00 *Piazza Catena* - Riva’s old customs square
0:10:50 *Monumento ai caduti* - Memorial for fallen sailors
0:17:20 *Palazzo Pretorio* - Historic government building
0:17:40 *Palazzo Municipale* - Riva town hall
0:18:45 *Piazza San Rocco* - Former hub of Borgo del Castello
0:19:20 *Porta Bruciata* - Old medieval gate
0:19:56 *Chiesa San Rocco* - Baroque church from the 1500s
0:21:40 *Via Fiume* (⭐) - Old street, once a merchant hub
0:25:25 *Porta San Marco* - 11th-century city gate
0:27:30 *Porta San Giuseppe* - Once the city's oldest church
0:30:00 *Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta* - Riva’s main church
0:33:45 *Piazzetta Craffonara* - Tiny square with medieval carvings
0:35:15 *Piazza Cavour* - Riva's old civic meeting place
0:36:15 *Porta San Michele* - 13th century city gate
0:39:15 *Terme Romane* - Roman baths discovered in 2005
0:41:15 *Chiesa S. Maria Inviolata* (⭐) - 17th-century church
0:44:45 *Convento dell'Inviolata* - convent with a nice courtyard
0:45:10 *Chiostro* - Quiet cloister for monks' meditation
0:45:55 *Refettorio* - Room with artworks
0:50:15 *Viale Dante Alighieri* - Scenic street
0:52:50 *Piazza Marocco* - Heart of old Marocco district
0:53:25 *Antico Lavatoio* - Old wash house
0:54:25 *Casa del Vescovo* - The Bishop’s House from the 1500s
0:57:40 *Piazza delle Erbe* - Riva’s historical market square
0:58:20 *Loggiato del Pesce* - 1928 portico
1:03:35 *Vecchia Stazione* - Old Mori-Arco-Riva (MAR) railway
1:08:50 *Via Giancarlo Maroni* (⭐) - Scenic lakeside walk
1:11:15 *Torrente Albola* - Stream flowing through Riva’s beaches
1:11:57 *Spiaggia Miralago* (⭐) - Closest beach to Riva's center
1:31:05 *Giardini Punta Lido* - Geometrically designed gardens
1:41:00 *Rocca di Riva del Garda* - Riva's Medieval Castle
1:43:05 *Piazza Garibaldi* - Square with fountain and palm tree
1:51:45 *Gardesana* - Main road along Lake Garda
1:54:35 *Passeggiata Bastione* - Path leading to Riva’s Bastion
2:01:45 *Bastione di Riva* (🥇) - 16th-century Venetian bastion
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