Top Lake Como Wine Tasting Tours

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.

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.

Marvel at the most spectacular villas and picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Como in the golden light of dusk with this sunset cruise. Set sail from Bellagio on board a 38-foot boat to cruise past highlights like Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi. Sip a glass of Prosecco and nibble on local specialties while you savor unique views from the water.

Embark on a journey through top wines and Champagnes without having to leave beautiful Como with this guided tasting in the heart of the old town. Sip a variety of prestigious white, red, and sparkling labels and learn about their terroir and producers from your sommelier host at a local wine shop, plus sample a variety of local gourmet specialties from cheeses to charcuterie paired with each glass.

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.

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.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a private cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites like polenta, risotto, meatballs, osso bucco, and tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host to enjoy the homemade meal with wine pairings.

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.

Italy’s most iconic dish by far is pasta, and with this hands-on cooking class, you can discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta dishes like an authentic Italian “nonna” with a local chef. Learn how to prepare and roll out the “sfoglia”, or sheet of pasta, and then cut or shape it to suit your sauce. Once both pasta and sauce are ready, relax over lunch to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

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.

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.

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.

Italy offers you an incredibly wide range of vines. Some of them are famous all over the world, some others are known only by local people. You will taste three different kind of local wines paired to some food to enjoy an Italian aperitivo. A professional and passionate sommelier will guide you through this fascinating world.

OUR MOTORBOAT From the long experience of the A.Mostes shipyard, builders since 1913, the little prince “Pegaso 22” was born, 7 meters of elegance, tradition and quality. Equipped with a powerful and very silent sterndrive engine that delivers 260 Hp, it comes with a sundeck that welcomes those who get on board. CAPTAIN A nature lover and a passionate fisherman, he will entertain you on the Como Lake tour by telling you the story of the most iconic villas and the most characteristic corners of the Lario. Luca is very capable and professional will be happy to show you the many wonders of Lake Como, in total safety. Thanks to its maritime experience, you will be able to live unforgettable moments and appreciate the best that Lake Como can offer you in total relaxation With his outgoing personality and good language skills he will be able to entertain you in Italian, English and French.

Stop by at the Restaurant Salice Blu in Bellagio on your Lake Como vacation, and meet the local chef-come-sommelier Luigi Gandola. You’ll taste a selection of wine from the region and around Italy, and enjoy samples of food chosen carefully to complement each sample of wine. Even better: You’ll get the lowdown on the local grapes and wine production as you sip.

Take a cycling tour in Lake Como and combine it with Italian food and that’s what you’ll enjoy on this trip. Ride an E-Bike through the countryside and picturesque towns of Bellagio and its surrounding area, and stop at local cafes, bakeries, and restaurants to try local produce and delicacies along the way. Find hidden gems around Bellagio as you ride, and enjoy the open road.

Book your PRIVATE Wine and Food tasting guided tour. Avoid large groups. Be accompanied by a professional Driver Guide and experts in the winery. Enjoy the territory making several stops along the itinerary, knowing more about history, art, architecture, local traditions. Visit one or more wineries, meet the experts and taste the best local wines together with local cheeses, bresaola, hams, bread,

Floating on the placid waters of Lake Como may be relaxing, but embracing a whole part of it with your sight, together with the beautiful town centre of Como and the Alps in front of you would be definitely astonishing. This private tour will start with a pleasant walk in the streets of Como, reaching both the majestic Cathedral and the Rationalist masterpieces by Giuseppe Terragni. After a rich wine tasting in a cosy bar, matched by cold cuts and cheese, you will be lifted on a historical cableway, up to the charming small village of Brunate. Here, a handful of elegant liberty villas and a monumental lighthouse, dedicated to a major Italian inventor, stand in front of one of the most amazing landscapes you'll ever see.

What better way to discover the Italian territory than with a tour involving taste and raw materials? Discovering local tastes and flavors, in the fascinating setting of Lake Como. Food and wine tours located in the main areas of Lake Como, with various stops in characteristic locations, where you can taste cheeses, cold cuts and traditional dishes, accompanied by good wine and beer. Let us take you on a three-stage adventure in search of the local flavors of Lake Como. Your tour will start with an individual visit of the beauties that surround the territory and the monuments that tell you the history of the area. At noon you will have a rich tasting of typical local products in a traditional bistrot of the place. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to continue sightseeing and then pamper yourself with a sartorial aperitif while waiting for dinner at a craft brewery. With this tour, you will completely immerse yourself in the flavors of the area.

The enchanting surroundings of Como, on lake Lario, are dotted by small, charming villages, vineyards, green declivities; they also feature ancient traditions such as wine-making, which take advantage of the natural characteristics of soil and sun exposure. This exclusive guided tour will allow you to get in touch with this tradition, by visiting a small, family run cellar and tasting its products: three different varieties of wines, made by local grapes, and a grappa. This will be accompanied by some mouth watering cold cuts and cheese, plus a typical cake, which will perfectly match the rich bouquet of grappa. No need to say that the astonishing view on the lake will be the perfect surrounding.

Lake Como may be famous for its villas and gardens, but it also has a rich culinary culture. Experience Como's cuisine first-hand with this food and wine experience on the lake's northern reaches. Enjoy lunch featuring regional dishes before heading to a nearby farm, where you’ll sample artisanal cheeses and ice cream. Top off your day with a wine and charcuterie tasting at a local cellar.

Discovering nature, history, culture and curiosity about "the ring of three bell towers "with Christine Rovelli, first woman gamekeeper in Italy, is an experience that remains in the heart. You will taste wine on the mountains near Bellagio. With selection of high quality cold cuts and cheeses, water, coffee.

This tour will let you discover a unique and genuine side of Valtellina. The natural landscape is the perfect surrounding to this beautiful experience! First we will stop to visit an organic goat cheese: the owner will welcome us, show her farm and enjoy a taste of her products. We will then go to a local restaurant for lunch: using genuine products to develop traditional recipes is the most important characteristic of this place. We will taste, above all, the famous "pizzoccheri": buckwheat noodles prepared with cabbage, potatoes, butter and cheese. After lunch, our driver will take us to a small biodynamic wine producer, the last step of the tour: with the owner we will visit the cellar and taste his wines from the barrels and from the bottles!