Top Lake Como Nature and Wildlife Tours

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. A Lake Como boat cruise takes you to visit Villa Melzi's lush gardens and the opulent Villa del Balbianello, including a traditional lunch at a lakefront restaurant.

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

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.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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.

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como and Lugano like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers in Como and the Cathedral, the Old town, the Parco Ciani and Casino in Lugano. We will start with the 2h walking tour in Como, then we will have 1 hour free time for lunch. At 2.30 p.m. we will part for Lugano from the San Giovanni train station with the comfortable train, the duration of the trip is 35 minutes (the train tickets are not included in the price). In Lugano we will continue with the 2h walking tour (Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, LAC, Lungolago, Cathedral) and take a funicular to return to the train station (the price of the funicular ticket is included). You will have also some free time in Lugano to visit the shopping area or to have a cup of coffee. At about 5 p.m. we will take the train to Como and finish our tour at 6 p.m. in Como. For a better experience the tour is limited to maximum 6 participants.

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.

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.

Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. With this private tour, save hours by navigating between highlights with a guide. Reach Villa Balbianello via speedboat for a guided tour of the lavish villa and gardens. Stop for a tasting at the most historic olive oil producer on the lake before a stroll through Bellagio and scenic ferry ride back to Como.

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.

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. 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". **** From a Single Person ... from 60 euros "PUBLIC TOUR" Shared boat with other people, lasting ONE AND A HALF HOUR (1.5h), during which there will be a description in various languages (Italian, English) of the beautiful villas and main attractions of which it is It is possible to enjoy only from the lake from a boat, with the possibility of lingering and enjoying the wonderful scenery and taking unique photographs from the perspective of the lake in absolute tranquility. INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: DRIVER, MUSIC, WATER BOTTLES AND INSURANCE. NOT INCLUDED: PETROL (FUEL WILL BE PAID IN PERSON, FOR A FLAT AMOUNT OF "10 EURO" PER PERSON)

Capped at only ten people, this small-group, full-day excursion to Lake Como covers the regions highlights by foot, ferry, and funicular. Enjoy a mild trek through stunning lakeside landscapes, learning about local flora, fauna, and geological formations from your guide. You’ll also pass through traditional, off-the-beaten track villages, lush forests, and iconic lookout points.

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.

Known as a picturesque lakeside town, Bellagio’s beauty is no secret. But explore it with a guide, and you’ll discover the little-known vantage points and sights that many visitors miss. On this tour, you’ll visit a sleepy fishing harbor where rare Larian gondola boats bob on the water, a park, and a botanical garden. Then, finish up with a gourmet lunch at a Michelin-listed local restaurant.

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 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 ... 250euro "PRIVATE TOUR" LAST 2 HOURS (2h) you will have the PRIVATE boat, just for you, included in the price of 250 euros, you will have Driver who will explain the villas, insurance and petrol included, BOTTLE OF WINE, snacks, fruit and water, music and sunscreen and free to swim.

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.

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

Nice view of lake Como and surrounding plus the several little villages around the water or clinged on the side of the Italian Alps. Learn a bit about local history, geography, food and wine. Your lunch possibly in a typical restaurant and the interesting visit to a winery!

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...

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.

A hike loved by locals of all ages; an itinerary that allows you to discover breathtaking landscapes, mysterious boulders and pendulous stones and a village with an ancient heart, walking and experiencing also a funicular and a boat. Nature, mysteries and original means of transport: a perfect itinerary for slow families and groups who want to discover our beautiful Lake combining relax and fun. NOTE: if you're planning to book this tour between September 2021 and December 2021 be sure to have the right gears to face it. Due to the July flood, these trails became more difficult to walk without appropriate equipment. Contact us for more info

Walk on the wild side of Lake Como with this hike through Parco Spina Verde, just north of Como. Home to history and adventure, the regional park is rich with wartime stories of the smugglers and soldiers who used the hills to hide. Hear the region’s little-known tales as you walk with a guide, following an easy-for-all route that takes in winding footpaths and gentle inclines.

Enjoy your relaxing day in the Nature while hiking in the Pre-Alps of Como with your tour guide. If you are sporty and like to stay fit, choose this guided tour to go hiking from 800 to 1600 meters altitude above sea level and feel and breath fresh clean air, all the year, walk along a little forest, while walking reach the top of Monuntain 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 three hours hiking across the country 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. Starting from Milan or Como it takes about 40 minutes to reach the mountains (20 minutes only from Bellagio)then on foot the path to to top of the mountain takes about two hours to get to the peak and one hour to get back. The total time for this guided tour is about five hours including transfers and hiking time.

An Hiking tour of about 15 km, the High variant of the Wayfarer's path, along a steep path that connects Lierna to Ortanella and from there to Varenna. From the thick Brentalone valley, on a steep path that crosses the cliff of Sheep's Zucco, you reach the cross of Brentalone, 650 m above sea level. Continue to Alpe di Mezzedo, with its ancient "Giazzera" and a breathtaking view of the lake that is hard to forget. From there to Ortanella, the highest point of the Wayfarer's Path (952 m asl) with its ancient church of St. Peter. After a well-deserved lunch break, the journey begins in the lake side, reaches the Vezio and then Varenna among views of rare beauty.