Top Lake Como Half-day Tours

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.

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.

Explore the two top villages on the shores of Lake Como in just a few hours with this Bellagio and Varenna tour. Follow your guide through the streets of Bellagio to take in the town's highlights plus the gardens of Villa Melzi, then hop on the ferry (own expense) to cross to Varenna. Learn about Villa Monastero, the Church of St. George, and other picturesque gems during your second walking tour.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Lake Como region on two wheels. This small-group e-bike tour takes you to through a magical landscape of charming villages and hamlets, atmospheric old stone houses and water mills, and grapevines and green fields. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lugano and Lake Piano as you explore. Touring by e-bike means you can cover more ground with less effort.

Book in advance and capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. Then, enjoy a private cruise in a Venetian water taxi to visit the opulent gardens of Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi.

Lake Como sits on the foot of the Alps and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy’s Lake District. Explore the historic city center of Como and walk around its medieval streets. Enjoy a cruise on the lake to Villa d’Este in Cernobbio to explore its exotic gardens. Then, depending on the season, stop at either Bellagio or Brunate to walk around and enjoy a coffee or gelato.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

Use your time in Como to learn more about wine with a sommelier-led tasting session in the heart of the city. Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience.

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.

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.

Indulge yourself in northern Italian deliciousness with this cooking class. Meet your professional chef in a charming, family-run restaurant near Varenna and learn how to make specialty dishes, sip wine, and then enjoy the tasty food you've just helped to prepare. All food and beverages are included.

Pasta lovers—prepare to be amazed! This pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home is the perfect way to learn new skills and taste incredible food too. As it’s a private class, you’ll have direct access to your teacher for questions along the way. Learn the secrets of the region’s most loved pasta dishes, and make three recipes. The best thing about the experience is that you get to eat the food at the end with wine included.

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.

Bellagio is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and with this bike tour you can take in the sweeping views over Lake Como and nearby mountain peaks far from the crowds. Choose the bike you prefer and set off with your guide along a scenic route that includes stops at a number of overlooks and a visit the Madonna del Ghisallo cycling chapel and museum. End with lunch after the return pedal to Bellagio.

Pedal around Lake Como without breaking a sweat on an e-bike, with a digital tour guide at your disposal. A 3-hour tour with a guide in six languages.

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.

Enjoying “la dolce vita” on this 3 hour e-bike tour of Bellagio and its surroundings, immersing yourself in the life of this world famous hamlet. Learn about the history, tradition and food with our guide while practising some Italian at local bars and piazzas. Our Bellagio e-bike Tour is not simply a cycling tour. It's a taste of local life. Meet the locals and the farmers for an authentic experience. Pick fresh fruits right from their gardens and learn about the fascinating stories that lie behind the dishes you are going to taste. We will access places traditional tour vehicles can’t reach. We will discover, La Punta, Pescallo, Aureggio and San Giovanni: hidden gems you may otherwise have missed, crossing lush gardens and olive groves, passing by noble mansions and villas. We will stop at a charming hilltop restaurant with magnificent views over the lake and the mountains for a delicious lunch. The tour ends at the enchanting gardens of Villa Melzi.

Insubrian landscape is a unique green and blue land : tha green of wood on the small hills , the blue of the lake with marvellous small old villages , in which lovely and welcoming people are waiting for you.

The most spectacular way to take in the villas and gardens that ring Lake Como is by water but large group tours generally rush by the most beautiful stretches of shoreline. With this private boat tour, cruise past more than ten of the lake’s villas plus the villages of Bellagio and Tremezzo at a relaxed pace. Stop to explore by land or spend your entire cruise on board to savor the views.

Lake Como is among the most scenic of Italy’s northern lakes, lined with historic villas and gardens. With this boat tour, admire sights that are inaccessible by ferry or car and enjoy the flexibility of a private experience. Set off from Como to cruise past Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, snap photos of Tremezzo and Bellagio, and get a glimpse of the lake’s island and waterfall.

This experience pairs a walking tour of Bellagio with multiple food tastings in authentic settings. Start your tour with a “thick-foamed” espresso—a local specialty—and by walking through Bellagio’s steep stone alleys. Stop at local eateries for pastries and pizza tastings and continue exploring the town. Meet farmers and cheese and olive oil producers, and pick organic fruits and vegetables from their gardens. Your tour finished at the gardens of Villa Melzi.

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to local flavors on this food walking tour of Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a licensed tour guide; sample regional delicacies such as olive oils, local wines, focaccia, meats and cheeses, and finish with a gelato. Your guide also provides information on the local history, culture, and architecture while you walk around.

A unique Bike Tour in a wonderful landscape, in a beautiful area where every corner is a surprise. We ride on the bicycle lane along the ADDA RIVER,from COLICO to the ADDA BRIDGE, surrounded by the view of Valtellina and Valchiavenna. We reach the NATURAL RESERVE of PIAN di SPAGNA, very important crossroad for various kinds of birds that normally lives in humid areas. After crossing the Mera bridge we are in SORICO, a small tipical village on lake Como. From here starts a beautiful bike path that runs along the lake side and reaches DOMASO, awesome destination of our amazing Bike Tour. In DOMASO attend us a delicious coffee break in a tipical italian bar located directly on the lake side, looking the Monte Legnoncino, Colico and Piona Bay in front of us.