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Kayak on Lake Como, and see the sights of one of Italy’s largest lakes with a guide. After starting from Bellagio, you’ll paddle along Pescallo Bay, passing the Rockefeller cliffs and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni. Hear about the region and the lakeside sights from your guide as you go, and admire the plush villas that line the hills around Bellagio. A safety and training briefing is included at the start.

The spectacular countryside surrounding Lake Como is ideal for exploring on two wheels, but navigating the rural roads with a map can be a hassle. With this bike tour, take in the rolling hills, picturesque villages, and lush vineyards with a guide for a stress-free ride. Cross the border between Italy and Switzerland to marvel at views over the lake and enjoy the relaxed pace of a small-group tour.

Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Learn about the its architecture from ancient Rome through the Rationalists, with insights from your guide at every stop.

See the sights of Lake Como more intimately, and book a private tour with a local as your guide. You’ll explore the lakeside villages alongside a guide who brings his homeland alive with stories of Lake Como history, traditions, and cuisine. The route is carefully planned to fit in visits to the area's highlights such as Bellagio and Cernobbio, but the day can be customized around your interests, too.

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.

Get away from the crowds on land and discover the quieter side of Lake Como on this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 8.5m-long boat to admire the attractions along the shoreline, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside Comacina Island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Visit two countries and two famous lakes in one day with this day trip from Como. Traveling with a Tour Leader, you’ll first visit Lugano in Switzerland to sample Swiss chocolate and admire Lake Lugano. Then, you’ll return to Italy where a visit to Lake Como’s beautiful Bellagio beckons. Ample free time in each town is included, along with a prebooked Lake Como ferry ride and sights of Cadenabbia di Griante, lakeside villas, gardens, and more.

Take a break from the bustle of Como and admire views of Lake Como from above with this mountain biking excursion through the Spina Verde Natural Park. Set off with your guide to pedal out of the city and up the surrounding hills along a panoramic route high over the lake. Follow a trail through chestnut woods and past WWI trenches over the border into Swiss wine country before heading back to Como.

Step into a local's home in Como to learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic tiramisu. In an intimately sized small group of just 12 people, you'll hear the tricks to roll fresh pasta by hand, and create two dishes as you learn about Lombardy food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

We will start from Como to visit the most beautiful locations of the first basin of the lake: Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Pizzo, Villa Le Rose (hosted Churchill in ’45), Villa Fontanelle (historic Versace residence), Villa Oleandra (summer residence of Clooney). On the way back, we will visit the Pliniana, residence where Rossini composed his Tancredi at the piano and observe the hotels Sereno and Mandarin, admiring other incredible residences until they return to the city.

This fantastic route delivers it all: hidden villages, rustic charm, spectacular lake views, and a stop on Lake Lugano. We ride down to the Val Sanagra nature reserve – lying just above Menaggio, it is one of the Lake Como's best-kept secrets. Pass evocative stone houses and old water mills. Ride uphill through the historic villages of Velzo and Naggio, surrounded by grape vines and green fields. Explore the charming village squares untouched by time and mass tourism. Enjoy a glorious downhill ride along the original medieval road. Stunning views guide us onto the shores of Lake Lugano before we cycle to Lake Piano along the old railway line that once connected Lake Como to Lake Lugano and is now a pretty cycle path, to complete our loop back in the Renaissance hamlet of Cardano. The ride is a mini adventure including simple gravel road, uphills and downhills. General agility is required as it is an active tour. An e-bike is a normal geared bicycle with battery assistance.

See two picturesque lakeside towns in Italy and Switzerland in a single day with this time-saving guided tour. Begin with a guided tour of Como to take in highlights like the cathedral and old town in just two hours. After free time for lunch, hop on the train to Lugano (own expense) with your guide for a stroll through the center of Lugano. Admire the top sights together and enjoy free time to explore and shop before the return train.

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to Italian cuisine on this food walking tour of Lake Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a local; sample regional delicacies including a tasting of olive oils and finish the tour with pasta at a charming restaurant. This small-group tour with a maximum of 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

Lake Como is one of the top excursions from Milan; with this tour, visit two beautiful lakeside villages in one day. Stroll through Como’s old town with your guide to learn about landmarks like the cathedral and city walls. After free time for lunch, set sail for Bellagio passing villas and gardens along the way. Enjoy a walking tour and free time to explore this postcard-perfect village before the return ferry trip to Como.

Widen your perspective of south-central Europe on this full-day tour to Switzerland’s St. Moritz via Bernina Express. Benefit from your private guide’s personalized attention as you wind through the Valtellina deep into the Engadin Alps, then get an intimate glimpse of St. Mortiz on a walking tour. Then on the way back, go behind the scenes of a winery for a deeper glimpse into southern European traditions.

Hello my name is Roberto, but for my friends "SuBacco" I have lived on Lake Como for several years and I will guide the tourist myself to discover the wonders of Lake Como, for a Tour lasting two (2h), during which we will be the description in various languages (Italian, English) of the stupendous villas and the main attractions that can only be enjoyed from the lake on a boat. Each tour is for a limited number of people maximum five (5 pax). We will meet at the dock of "Sant 'Agostino su Lungo Lario Trieste", I will guide the tourist myself to discover the wonders of Lake Como for: ***** Private Group ... 230 euros + 50 EURO PETROL "PRIVATE TOUR" LAST 2 HOURS (2h) you will have the PRIVATE boat, just for you, included in the price of 230 euros, you will have Captain who will explain the villas, insurance, BOTTLE OF WINE, snacks, fruit and water, music and sunscreen and free to swim. AT THE END OF THE TOUR I REMEMBER THE TOTAL "50 EURO" GASOLINE TO GIVE INCONTANTLY. THANKS

Get an uninterrupted panorama of stunning Lake Como on this small-group cycling tour. Ride along smooth, rolling roads, without the need to backtrack or cover any steep climbs, stopping to admire the water from multiple angles. Then, hop a boat and cruise across the lake with your bike, continuing your ride on the other side. Guided tours include door-to-door transfers from select hotels and a coffee break in Bellagio.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in their home around Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Enjoy stunning lakeside views during this private, captain-steered boat tour of Lake Como. Get access to vistas only reachable by water, from iconic modern monuments like Volta Temple to legendary mansions like Villa Olma located along the shore. Private tours can be arranged from morning until evening and include optional swimming stops.

Enjoy your relaxing day in the Nature while hiking in the Pre-Alps of Como with your tour guide. If you are sporty book this guided tour to go hiking from 1100 to 1600 meters (from 3000 to 5500 feet) meter altitude above sea level and feel and breath fresh clean air, all the year, while walking to the top of Mount St. Primo, near Bellagio from where you will see the fantastic panorama of Lake Como and of the mountains all around, you will have a five hours hiking (3 climbing 2 back path) the Pre-Apls of Como near Bellagio in the mountains. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist. By car from Milan or Como it takes about one hour to reach the mountains (30 minutes only from Bellagio) then on foot the path to to top of the mountain takes about three hours to get to the peak and one/two hours to get back. We will walk for about 15 kilometres or 9 (nine) miles.The total time for this guided tour is about seven hours including transfers.

The Senagra Valley is one of the most beautiful and less known places in Lake Como area. Here the Senagra river flows sometimes placid, sometimes impetuous. We leave the center of Menaggio guiding you through the discovery of this magical place, where the naturalistic beauties blend with curious and important historical traces. A simple walk through the ancient hamlet of Loveno where we will come across narrow alleys that suddenly open on spectacular views of the lake and important historical villas. Continuing towards the heart of the valley, magical and little frequented, we will meet a suspended bridge and evidence of the productive history of this place. An old brick factory, now converted into a museum, and an old needle factory which now is a restaurant and a farm of trout and sturgeons, await for us. We will visit the farm in the company of the owner and then we will sit together to taste the typical products of this amazing farm, as friends... as an Italian family...

Hop on a bike for a morning of cycling and eating on a 12-mile (20-km), easy-paced bike tour of Bellagio. With a guide, you’ll discover the lake town’s enchanting historic center as well as some lesser-known treasures that many visitors miss. Enjoy sweeping Lake Como views at a family-owned restaurant where wine and local cheese await. Transport to the Giardini di Villa Melzi is also included with admission so you explore independently.

Take in two of Lake Como’s top sights in a single tour with this combined guided stroll through Como and Villa Balbianello visit. Take in the highlights in Como’s old town like the cathedral and Roman city walls in the morning, followed by a break for lunch (own expense). In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat with your guide and cruise to Villa Balbianello, the most spectacular estate on the lake.

The wooded shores of Lake Como are known for their scenic hikes but area trails can be a challenge to follow. Explore one of the most panoramic stretches above the lake without getting lost with this small-group hike directly from Como. Join your guide for the funicular ride up to Brunate to pick up the trail towards Torno, where you can take in the views and relax over lunch.