GUIDED TOURS
around Lake Como

Curious to know more about Lake Como, its territory and its traditions?

A guided tour is definitely what you need!
Take a look at this selection of activities and become a real expert of Lake Como.

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Tours with Tasting

Como to Bellagio guided cruise

Private experience

From €340/t

Up to 9 ppl

3.5 h

Take a boat ride from Como to Bellagio, where the tour will end with a taste of the finest local products.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Como’s historic villas (such as Villa d’Este, Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta)
  • Discover the most interesting facts in the history of Lake Como
  • Taste local wine and cheese in the beautiful Bellagio

Tour provided by Lake Como Experiences.
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Food & wine tour in Como city

Private experience

From €310/t

Up to 9 ppl

3 h

Discover the best tasting locations in the beautiful city of Como and experience the authentic Italian aperitivo!

  • Your guides will walk you through Como’s history and best sights
  • Taste the finest cold cuts and wines the city of Como has to offer
  • End the tour with the best ice cream ever

Tour provided by Lake Como Experiences.
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Guided day tour to Bellagio & Villa Melzi from Como

Group or private experience

From €134/p

Up to 19 ppl

7 h

A guided day tour to Bellagio and the gardens of Villa Melzi D’Eril from Como. This tour covers roundtrip public boat service tickets and entrance tickets to the gardens.

  • From Como, take the public boat to Bellagio with your guide
  • Enjoy a three-course lunch at Bellagio with drinks and coffee
  • Visit Villa Melzi gardens and Bellagio with your guide
  • Return to Como by taking the public boat from Bellagio

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Day tour to Lecco & Bellano + aperitif and boat tour

Group or private experience

From €169/p

Up to 12 ppl

6 h

A guided half-day tour of Lecco and a 1-hour private boat tour followed by a hearty aperitif at Bellano. Ideal for people who would like to discover new towns and try typical local cuisines on Lake Como.

  • Visit Lecco, its city centre and the famous Pescarenico (known for The Betrothed) with a qualified tour guide
  • Enjoy a delightful lunch of your choice at Lecco during the tour leisure time
  • Take a 1-hour private boat tour at Bellano and admire some famous towns (Menaggio, Varenna and Bellagio)
  • Enjoy a hearty local aperitif (including dessert, water, coffee and wine) in a restaurant with a lake view at Bellano

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Tours of the Villas

Boat tour with visit to three villas on Lake Como

Private experience

From €287/p

Up to 12 ppl

5 h

A 5-hour Venetian Limousine tour with visits to Villa Balbianello, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi or Villa Monastero, among the most beautiful villas on Lake Como. Departures from Bellagio or Varenna.

  • Take a guided tour of Villa Balbianello, location of films such as Casino Royale and Star Wars
  • Explore Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi D’Eril (or Villa Monastero) on your own 
  • Taste some local wine from a winery in Bellagio or Varenna at the end of your beautiful tour
  • Note: the above price is per person when a group of 12 people participate

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Guided day tour of three villas on Lake Como

Group or private experience

From €90/p

Up to 24 ppl

7 h

7-hour guided tour of three famous villas on Lake Como –Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi D’Eril and Villa Monastero. This tour includes entrance tickets to the villas and public boat tickets. Departures from Bellagio, Varenna or Tremezzo.

  • Explore the spectacular botanical gardens of all three villas along with your tour guide
  • Take a guided visit to the elegant museums of Villa Carlotta and Villa Monastero and learn about their ancient history
  • Travel by public boat service on Como Lake to reach the locations of all three villas easily

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Self-guided tour of three villas on Lake Como

Group or private experience

From €72/p

Up to 24 ppl

7 h

7-hour self-guided tour of the famous Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi D’Eril and Villa Monastero. This tour also includes entrance tickets to the villas and public boat tickets. Departures from Bellagio, Varenna or Tremezzo.

  • Walk among the stunning botanical gardens of all three villas and discover rare species of plants at your own pace
  • Visit the elegant museums of Villa Carlotta and Villa Monastero and learn about their wonderful history
  • Take the public boat service on Como Lake to reach the locations of all three villas easily

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Tours of the Territory

Guided day tour to Como City & Duomo from Bellagio

Group or private experience

From €60/p

Up to 24 ppl

6 h

A guided day tour to Como city and its historic Duomo, accompanied by an expert tour guide, from Bellagio. This tour covers public boat tickets and entrance tickets to the Duomo.

  • From Bellagio, take the public boat to Como with your guide
  • Enjoy a delightful lunch of your choice at Como during the tour leisure time
  • Take a fully guided visit to Como city and its Duomo and learn about its history 
  • Return to Bellagio by public boat from Como

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Bellagio, Varenna and the Vezio Castle + boat tour

Group or private experience

From €107/p.

Up to 12 ppl

8 h

Discover Bellagio and Varenna with a full-day guided tour and the historic Castello di Vezio in Varenna. Departures from Bellagio or Varenna.

  • Take a guided tour of Varenna and Bellagio with a licensed guide and have lunch freely
  • Enjoy a one-hour private boat ride and walk on the romantic Passeggiata degli Innamorati
  • Immerse yourself in history and 360° panoramic lake views from the Vezio Castle of Varenna

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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Guided tour of Como City + public boat ticket

Group or private experience

From €45/p

Up to 30 ppl

1.5 h

guided walking tour of Como city, its historic sites, squares, and churches. This tour also includes a public boat ride on your own to see the villages closest to Como.

  • Take a guided walking tour of Como city and enjoy all its must-sees, such as Piazza Cavour, Piazza Duomo, Porta Torre, etc.
  • Relax on a self-guided boat cruise on Como lake and see some lakeside villages, such as Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno and Blevio

Tour provided by GetYourGuide.
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St. Moritz & Bernina Express tour from Varenna

Group experience

€132/person

13-14 h

Up to 10 ppl

Enjoy a day aboard the iconic Bernina Express red train! Full-day tour departing by train from Varenna.

  • Relax on the train while enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Como, Engadine Valley, Valposchiavo and the surrounding mountains
  • Enjoy some free time and lunch in St. Moritz town center

Tour provided by Rigamonti Lakes Tour & Experiences.
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