Lake Como
is an idyllic retreat
Welcome to Lake Como
Set in the shadow of the snow-covered Rhaetian Alps and hemmed in on both sides by steep wooded hills, Lake Como (aka Lake Lario) is the most spectacular of the region's three major lakes. Shaped like an upside-down Y (or an armless wanderer), its winding shoreline is dotted with ancient villages and exquisite villas.
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Lake Como Walking, Boat Tour from Varenna, with Bellagio Visit
Meet your guide at 10am at the Varenna ferry ticket office to start your Lake Como tour. Dotted with beautiful villas and manicured gardens, Lake Como is a treasure trove of spectacular landscapes where centuries of Italian history come to life.The tour starts with a transfer to a fascinating old mill high in the hills above Varenna to sample locally produced cheeses from the Valsassina valley, meats, and olive oil accompanied by delicious wine. Descending to Varenna, follow your guide for a walking tour of the town and learn of the region’s Celtic heritage.Enjoy a delicious lunch of seafood appetizers and pasta dishes in a restaurant facing Lake Como, then hop aboard your private open top Venetian water taxi for a sightseeing cruise on the lake. Admire fine views over the soaring mountains and stunning villas, and learn of the famous stars who have lived here over the years. Visit the spectacular 18th-century Villa del Balbianello — famous for its immaculate gardens and widely considered the finest property on the lakeside.Cruise onward to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside. End your tour at approximately 530pm in Bellagio, and perhaps stop for a romantic happy hour or dinner (at own expense) before returning to Como or Varenna at your leisure.
Cooking Class on Lake Como
A 4-hour cooking class taking place in a family run restaurant in Mandello del Lario, a characteristic village on the lakeside, only 10 minutes from Lecco and very convenient from Varenna and other central lake locations. Here our professional Chef will guide you through our regional recipes using seasonal, local fresh ingredients making you feel at home while preparing and then enjoying a home cooked meal with local wine, all accompanied by great company. Our Chef loves changing the menu based on the availability of fresh ingredients and her personal inspiration but different kinds of fresh home-made pasta from scratch (i.e. tagliatelle and ravioli), sauces for the pasta, and a dessert will usually be included. This cooking course will enable you to discover local cooking traditions and tips, ideas and methods which you can take back to try out in your home country and share with your friends and family. We'll provide all food and drink, all that is required is that you bring enthusiasm and willingness to learn, to meet new people and try to speak some Italian along the way.
Como Food Tour
After meeting your guide and small group of no more than 15 people, set out on a walking tour of Lake Como's historic center. Visit the Cathedral of Como, with its striking Gothic-Renaissance architecture, stop to see the town hall of Palazzo Broletto and the Romanesque Church of San Fedele and the 18th-century Teatro Sociale. Along the way, learn more about the region's cuisine and discover the best places to eat in the town. Walk to a charming pasticceria to savor a tasting of freshly-made delicious sweets. Then, wander around the lakeside neighborhoods to sample focaccia and regional local cheeses. Stop in a wine shop for a tasting, and nibble on cured meat such as bresaola, prosciutto, salami, and mortadella. Finally, learn all about the cooking process from your expert guide as you savor a tasting of typical fresh lakefish in one of the most popular restaurants in Como. This is the best time to sit, relax and get to know your travelling companions while enjoying a delicious pasta dish accompanied with a glass of local wine finishing with our famous Italian espresso.Please note: A minimum of two people per booking is required.
Lecco Food Tour
Your walking tour takes place in Lecco’s historic center, where you'll indulge in tastings at several eating spots. As you satisfy your appetite with salty finger food, your guide shows you the nooks and crannies of the town, rich with history and tradition, hidden away from common guidebooks. Discover Alessandro Manzoni and Lecco’s architect Giuseppe Bovara while sampling the finest prosciutto, mortadella, and bresaola, all accompanied by varieties of tasty focaccia. If you are a cheese lover, you are in the right place, with an abundance of dairy delights such as Taleggio, goat cheese, and varieties from the surrounding alpine pastures. And finally, depending on availability, taste the local polpetta called Mondeghilo and some freshwater fish from Lake Como. Lunch and dinner will be served in a typical restaurant renowned for highlighting the ancient lake and land flavors in its dishes. This is the best time to relax and get to know your travelling companions while enjoying a delicious pasta dish accompanied with a glass of local Valtellina valley red wine finishing with our famous Italian espresso.
Cruise and Dinner on Lake Como from Varenna
Hop aboard your open-top Venetian taxi and admire sweeping views over the peaks and forests surrounding Lake Como. During your cruise, discover beautiful lakeside villas for which Lake Como is famous such as Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi.Afterward, alight from your boat at the dock in Varenna and head to a restaurant overlooking the lake— where your table awaits. Relax with a welcome drink then enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner including appetizer and dessert. Perhaps sample local fish or meat, or choose the vegetarian option. When your meal comes to an end, return to your hotel via the public ferry to conclude your tour.
Lake Como e-Bike and iPad Experience
This approach to discover Como is a great adventure on an electric eco bike that will guide you without any distraction, without fatigue and in a more comfortable way: you simply have to sit and enjoy the trip. Every eBike is equipped with an iPad mini that will let you discover monuments, their history and lots of curiosities (with historical pictures) all with a simple tap, using green and advanced technologies in a refreshing way. The guide is structured in 7 languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Chinese* (*only for some parts of the Tour). All content is readable and listenable thanks to high quality audio that will explain in detail everything you need to know. The tour is a 3-hour complete tour. You’ll be provided with a backpack to put your personal belongings in, and a pair of Bluetooth headphones to listen to the multi-language audio of the tour (in accordance with Article 173 of the Highway Code). During the tour a technician will help you face any problem, plus you can even get technical advice on the bike’s usage and its accessories (iPad, Bluetooth headphones), and get support to take care of the eBikes/accessories while you visit a monument and have a delineated tour path. At the end of the Tour we will give you a voucher to benefit from a special partnership we established with a local TOP Restaurant in Como and Slow Food Como, with a special menu (fixed price).