Top Lake Como Half-day Tours

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.

Leave the tricky logistics to the experts and enjoy a stress-free day on Lake Como with this private tour. Save hours with hotel pickup and transportation to Bellagio to explore at your own pace. Afterwards, set sail for a boat tour of the lake to admire the villas along the shore, docking in the fishing village of Varenna for a stroll. End at the Castle of Vezio for an aperitivo with a view.

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.

Maximize time in Como with an efficient Segway tour. Follow a local guide to see top landmarks including Duomo Square, the medieval walls that surround Como, and the public gardens. Learn about local history, including artists, poets, and musicians that lived along the shores of Lake Como. See the elegant lakefront promenade and the town’s beautiful neoclassical villas.

A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be able to see from a ferry or by car.

Combine two of Italy's biggest draws into a single day on this culinary and cycling tour through Lecco. Bike along the Adda River and the Garlate and Olginate lakes en route to a farmhouse, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding area while enjoying a plate of local cheese, cold cuts, and wine. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants for a more personalized experience.

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.

Treat yourself to a Lake Como evening cruise from Como, and finish with dinner at a lakefront restaurant in Moltrasio. Aboard an open Venetian-style water taxi, you’ll cruise away from town to take in views of the mountains and villas for which Lake Como is famous. After a 1-hour cruise, dock at Moltrasio where a 3-course dinner with wine awaits. Numbers are limited to just 12 people for a small-group experience.

Bellagio is a little village on Lake Como: Bellagio is famous allover the world, a picturesque town that is visited every year by a multitude of tourists coming from everywhere. In Bellagio you can admire the fantastic panorama of Lake Como and also walk through the splendid gardens of Villa Melzi. The guided tour will be walking across the town center and then we will see the gardens of villa Melzi, later by a ten minutes trip to cross the Lake by public ferry boat we will go to the town of Varenna visiting first the splendid Villa Monastero and later the medieval church of St. George and the town center of Varenna. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist. Please take note that the entrance tickets to all villas and all ferry boat transfers are not included in the price of the guided tour and must be paid at local cash desks.

This fantastic circular route delivers it all: hidden villages, rustic charm, spectacular lake views, quiet mountain roads to cycle, and a stop on Lake Lugano. Leaving busy Lake Como behind, we wind our way into the Val Sanagra nature reserve – lying just above Menaggio, it is one of the lake’s best-kept secrets. Step back in time as we pass evocative stone houses and old water mills dotted along the banks of a gentle mountain stream. We take a slow cycle further into the mountains, passing historic villages and grassy green fields, and generally enjoying the peace and quiet before the fun begins! A glorious, shady downhill with stunning views guides us onto the shores of Lake Lugano. An effortless cycle to Lake Piano gives us the chance to unwind along the quiet country roads that become our playground. This tour perfectly showcases how e-biking can take everyone everywhere! Distance: 35 km Total elevation: 721 mt uphill; 721 mt downhill Technical difficulty: Low

The lake center of Lake Como is unique for its natural beauty and for the sumptuous ancient villas that overlook it, observing all this from the water offers the best point of view. My 38 foot boat will allow you to do it in comfort and total safety. Furthermore I will serve you a good Italian aperitif with a small tasting of Italian foods, if you want we can stop for a relaxing swim in the most exclusive places and also you will experience the thrill of sailing and relaxing in silence or listening to the music that you pleases

A relaxing day of cycling the Italian side of Lake Lugano, exploring hilltop villages, rock pools, and panoramic churches. We set off from the historic agricultural hamlet of Cardano and start with an easy ride along the cycle path following green fields and lakes until we hit the first beach of Lake Lugano. Cycling along the beach, you will enjoy the expansive views of the water and mountains and the quaint streets of the old center of Porlezza town. Our destination today is the Valolda, the valley connecting Lake Como and Lake Lugano. It is a rather forgotten valley that is in fact full of hidden architectural and artistic gems just waiting to be discovered. The lake views will also not disappoint today. Our day would not be complete without dipping our feet in the crystal clear water of some rock pools before we enjoy a lunch stop in a mountain restaurant. We wind down a relaxing country road back to Cardano.

Forget stressful and crowded public transports! Don't get crazy in finding a parking spot in Bellagio for your car! This is so easy! Simply jump on a beautiful Venetian-style boat and have a comfortable seat! Enjoy the way to Bellagio and prepare the list of all the presents you have to do for your family and friends back home! When in Bellagio you have 2 hours of free time to visit around and do your shopping! Our map and suggestions will help you in your mission. After all your walking up and down the historical alleys, just go back to the dock and your driver will be there waiting for you on his Venetian-style boat! So easy and so charming! I know "Lake Como" we dare say ... Now relax a bit on your way back, open up the bottle of Prosecco and toast to this VIP morning! We’re pretty sure you’ll also say that you had an iconic "Lake Como" VIP experience.

Make the most of your time in Bellagio with this tour that takes you through the highlights and hidden gems without the hassle of a map or guidebook. Explore on foot with your guide, beginning at the Villa Melzi gardens and then continuing to the Borgo di Pescallo. Learn about Bellagio’s history and architecture over lunch (not included), and then dive into the heart of the old town in the afternoon.

With our gastronomic tour in Como you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic tradition accompanied by a local expert, a person who lives in the place and who knows all the secrets and curiosities about it, with whom you can discover the restaurants/eateries and the most hidden places, frequented only by locals. Here is a list of your possible tastings! - Chopboard of cured meats and a glass of local wine - cured meats of very high quality accompanied by a lovely glass of wine served in a historical wine shop - Pizza Gourmet - We will taste a slice of pizza like real people from here do, walking! - Polenta uncia/ polenta with braised meat - Polenta here is obtained by mixing and cooking corn and buckwheat flour and then served with braised meat or with cheeses and melted butter - Sciatt - Delicious and crunchy pancakes with a stringy cheese heart. Nuvola cake - Alternatively, you can enjoy a delicious ice cream. - Espresso Coffee

When you think of Italian food, there are typically 6 items that come to mind: pizza, gelato, pasta, pastries, wine and coffee! And what do you think of when you imagine the perfect bike ride? Again, 6 things: panoramas, alps, switchbacks, backroads, history, and a nice stop (or four) for some delicious fuel. We’ve put these things together for you in a single tour for everybody to get a taste of Lake Como and biking in Italy! This tour is not only for avid cyclists, but for the whole family and those active visitors ready for some exploration and adventure! Ride with us and discover these hidden delicacies and beautiful views beyond Bellagio by e-bike. We just have one recommendation: have a very light breakfast, get ready to try some of the best spots around town!

Private transfer to the tour locations on comfortable cars Private visit of the palace Exclusive wine tasting

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.

Take a VIP tour of Lake Como and its delicious sparkling wines. Travel with a local guide on this half-day excursion that passes by the Piazza Cavour and Teatro Sociale before stopping at some of the Como region’s major highlights and attractions. Visit the Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero and the Basilica di San Fedele, walk through the city center, and visit a winery to sample sparkling wine.

A local guide will welcome you at the train station in Como Lago. Getting there is easy by train. Start the day admiring one of the key landmarks of the city: the Como Cathedral. Walk along cobblestone streets with beautifully decorated buildings and learn more about the Italian culture. Discover the beauty of Lake Como up-close-and-personal on a 60 minutes boat ride. While floating on the gorgeous blue waters, you'll admire its winding shorelines dotted with ancient fishermen villages, beautiful villas and fountains. After arriving in the charming Torno, enjoy a stroll down the little alleys of the picturesque little village and truly enjoy the Lake Como of the past. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.

Discover Como town’s history and architecture during a morning walking tour. As you stroll with a local guide, you’ll check out the landmarks that bear testament to the city’s reputation as a site of art and culture. Hear the romanesque history behind the churches of San Fedele and Sant’Abbondio, discover the famous Broletto, and visit the city walls, which skirt the centro storico.

This tour allows you to go to the mountains around the city of Lecco to see a waterfall you will go there and on foot you will arrive to an amazing waterfall already mentioned by Leonardo Da Vinci, if you like you could take a bath in the chilly water of the river. It is necessary to be sporty since we have to climb a little bit on foot along the river to reach the waterfall. Please take with you suitable shoes.

Lugano and its surroundings, facing the beautiful lake, have the peculiar charme of border places: here, different cultures and lordships have been in contact - or clash - since ever, making these land flourishing in economy and art. This private tour will lead you to discover the soothing beauty of the chief town and its lake from a double perspective: a pleasant cruise will allow you to keep in sight the small, enchanting towns of Melide, Campione or Gandria; later, an easy walk will introduce you to the nice spots of the centre, with its remarkable monuments: the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli - with its Renaissance frescoes, or the cathedral of San Lorenzo.

A panoramic tour that will let you discover the natural and scenic beauties of our lake, on board the historical ferry. A journey of 2 hours and a half, where you will admire the magnificent views and the most characteristic villages of Lake Como. Prepare your camera and enjoy the view! At the beginning and at the end of the cruise, you will visit the beautiful city of Como and the characteristic village of Varenna. Como is the largest and most important city on the lake, fascinating and rich in history, art, monuments and enchanting corners. Varenna is an ancient fishing village, romantic, characteristic and engaging. In Como we suggest you to visit the beautiful cathedral and walk along the streets of the historic center or along the lake. In Varenna take a walk on the beautiful “walk of lovers” and explore its narrow streets and hidden corners.

A toast by boat on Lake Como and a romantic three-course dinner in one of the most exclusive locations in Como. What could be better for a perfect evening in the company of your sweetheart? Once you arrive at Villa Flori, you will get on board of a private boat awaiting you at the pier of the restaurant, and you will ready to discover the charm that the lake can offer you during the sunset. After toasting in honor of your happiness, conclude the evening with a tasty dinner and a glass of good wine at Villa Flori's restaurant. Lake Como is ready to give you a magical evening together with the person you love!

Focus on Como's artistic and culinary history on this food-focused tour. With a guide in the lead, you'll find hidden gems you might not see exploring on your own in the Old Town. Stops include the Basilica di San Fedele, the Cathedral of Como, the Teatro Sociale, and others. Finish up with a wine and olive oil tasting accompanying a typical Italian lunch.

Navigation in the direction of Menaggio descend towards Tremezzo along the marvelous villas: Laglio with the villa of George Clooney, Villa D'Este, Villa Erba, Villa Olmo up to Como (with an hour stop for the visit of the city). On the way back you will go along to the other side of the lake where you will cross the characteristic villages of Blevio, Torno, Faggeto Lario, and the famous Orrido di Nesso.

Cruise on Lake Como! prepare yourself to spend a day truly as a VIP! Small groups for a unique and authentic experience. Jump on a beautiful Venetian-style boat used only for our group. Most of the proposals on the lake generally offer transits by regulars crowded ferries that do not allow a good view of the beauties around.This tour lasts about 4 hours: 3 hours total on board + stops in Varenna and Bellagio. No crowd, no stress ... Just you, your driver and your thoughts! 15-minutes coffee break in Varenna before the best part of the cruise: Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, Villa La Cassinella and many other beautiful architectures and stunning landscapes. Don't forget to toast to Life with a glass of Prosecco while you stare at this romantic views! You'll then meet Isola Comacina, a little islands rich in history and nature before arriving in Bellagio, "The Pearl of Lake Como", Here you stop for about 1 hour and you're free to visit around with our map (designed by us!).

Looking to experience the Bellagio countryside at a slower pace from the trails? Let's hike it! With a certified regional hiking guide, we start a couple of kilometers above our shop and we follow a 7km loop that takes us through hidden villages and along scenic trails. Toward the end of the trip we'll stop for a delicious, lunch at the Trattoria Baita Belvedere...with an unforgettable view over Lake Como! We'll try some local meats, cheeses, pasta, and homemade cake before descending back to the start point.

Treat yourself to a private walking tour to discover the historical centre of Como with a certified professional guide. History and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Como. Picturesque streets and lovely landscape of the Lake Como are waiting to be discovered: not the usual paths, but a journey that leads you through the real Como. Your guide is going to meet you in one of the main Square of Como, in front of the Lake and you will be ready to start your private tour. You will be lead through the most important places of Como, such as Medieval Walls, Romanesque and Baroque churches, Piazza Volta and Piazza Duomo with the Town Hall. The tour is highly customizable, both in the itinerary and in the language.

During this half day small group tour, you will take a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa. You will then take a 1 hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian watertaxi, which will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Accompanied by an English speaking guide, we will tour the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno, admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Island Comacina. Then we will slowly cruise along the opposite coast to reach the botanical gardens of Villa Melzi and finally Bellagio. Those who wish to, will get off at this renowed village to spend the afternoon, while the rest of the group will be lead back to Tremezzo.

If Lake Como is one of the jewels of northern Italy, Como is its chief town. The elegant and relaxing atmosphere of this city will be the surrounding of an exclusive private tour which will lead you to discover its most outstanding monuments, such as the impressive cathedral, and its gastronomic specialties. The "Pazientina", an almond and vanilla cream cake, will be the perfect match for a good espresso coffee, to warm up your mind and body; afterwards, a tasting of truffle-based creams and dressings will amuse your smell. Finally, a couple of glasses of good wine will go together with a selection of local cold cuts and cheese, for an unforgettable aperitif on the lakeside.

Bellagio is known as the pearl of Lake Como, standing at the very heart of it, where the three branches of the beautiful lake meet one another. Its elegant and discreet atmosphere is a perfect metaphor of the beauties which have made these surroundings a prefect leisure location throughout the centuries. This exclusive tour will allow you to first discover some of the charming coastal villages from a private speedboat at your disposal for a quick cruise; then, landing back in Bellagio, you will enjoy the magnificent garden of Villa Melzi d'Eril and the enchanting alleys of the city centre. At the end, just relax in a cosy winery, for a full tasting accompanied by local delicacies.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Como attractions including: Trento seafront, Lungolago Trieste, Villa Geno, the funicular towards Brunate (magnificent panoramic point), Volta Square, Villa Olmo • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that is suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Lake Como is a paradise for hikers, but visiting with a guide will ensure you take in all the best viewpoints. This half-day small-group hike from Varenna follows the Sentiero del Viandante trail through scenic woodlands, olive groves, and mountain paths, including spectacular views over Lake Como.

Starting from Milan or Como we will go to Switzerland to play at a local famous Casino. You will be allowed to play for at least five hours of full immersion. If you are a player this is your right trip! inside the Casino you will be accopained by a translator speaking your language for any needs.

Come to Fox Town, Mendrisio, Switzerland: you will have a full day shopping assistance whit a personal shopper speaking your language.

During this tour of the following: the city of Varese and the splendid Estense Palace and park, then we will proceed to the panoramic and religious site of the Holy mountain of Varese an UNESCO unique and protected area with the visit to the sanctuary.

If you like planes, aerodynamics and technology this is the museum for you: you will see some war real planes built before the second World War to nowadays, you will seat down in some flight navigators to check and train your pilot skills helped by senior pilots. You will see some real plane and chopper engine both propeller and fan. You will see some war planes and helicopters developed during the '70s, and 80's to feel yourself like a Top Gun pilot in the hangar. You will also see the Space stand as well as the planetarium for a short story of our Universe. You will step inside a real DC9 plane which was ones the plane of the President of Italy. You will admire more than 80 prototypes of splendid Bertone's cars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.