Top Lake Como Half-day Tours

Bellagio is a little and beautiful town 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. After the visit to villa Melzi, by a ten minutes trip to cross the Lake, you will figure out the splendid Villa Carlotta where you will also have a guided tour to see the garden of the villa. We will also cross the lake to go by boat to the town of Varenna visiting the splendid Villa Monastero. During the tour you will be guided by professional tour leader speaking your language. 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 ferry boat transfers are not included in the price of the guided tour and must be payed at local cash desks.

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.

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.

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.

You cannot leave Lake Como without having visited its “pearl” and its “diamond”: Bellagio and Varenna.Bellagio is a one-of-a-kind location, also thanks to its position: from there, one can embrace the horizon almost completely! After visiting it, you will do a fantastic boat tour on the centre of the lake, where the views will leave you breathless. You will reach Varenna, a suggestive fishing hamlet to visit slow, walking romantically along the lakeside. Our driver will takes you to the Castle of Vezio, situated on top of the hill behind the village. This Castle will take you back in time with its unique atmosphere. Cross the old drawbridge and be ready for a medieval adventure! You may also climb up the tower to enjoy a 360-degrees view, one of the best panoramas of Lake Como. In the middle of the beautiful olive garden of the Castle or on the beautiful terrace overlooking the lake, you will have a rich aperitif with local products.

Experience the beauties of Lake Como directly from the water! A pleasant cruise on an elegant motor boat will allow you to admire the lakeside villages and the main attractions: villas, gardens, fortifications, churches and natural elements such as grottos and waterfalls. From Como to Bellagio, you will sail comfortably along the coasts and enjoy a 100% Italian atmosphere while enjoying the gastronomic delights of our kitchen thanks to an elegant picnic basket on board based on specialties from some of the Italian regions!

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.

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.

See what lies beyond Bellagio by bike! This 35km tour is a great way to see the lakeside and mountainous scenery above and around Bellagio. There are 2 long hill climbs in the tour, so we suggest using an electric bike to make the experience more enjoyable. We have Bianchi road, MTB, and e-bikes available. During the tour, we stop at a few viewpoints and at the Madonna del Ghisallo (cycling chapel) and neighboring museum. After the tour we enjoy lunch together in front of our shop. The price includes: bike rental, helmet, water bottle, guide, cycling museum ticket, and lunch afterwards.

Private Transfer by Venetian style water taxiKnowledgeable guide from Bellagio - for a true local experience!Visit the heavenly Villa Melzi and its gardens

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.

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.

Your favorite local will welcome you at the train station in Como Lago. Getting there is easy by train. Start the day with an Italian Espresso while 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 30 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.To renew your energy, stop for a lunch break with the view on the romantic pier and enjoy a tasting of local cured hams and cheese produced in the mountains nearby.Then relax during a wine tasting in a beautiful and renovated wine bar carved in the rock before going back to Como.

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

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Como and Brunate! Discover all the city's main squares and buildings including Como Cathedral and San Fedele Romanic basilica. Walk through the city center and retrace Como's history with the help of an expert Italian or an English speaking guide. Then, reach Brunate through cable car and admire the panorama over the lake and its villas that you will get from the Pissarottino panoramic viewpoint.

Discovering nature, history, culture and curiosity about Bellagio with Cristina Rovelli is an experience that remains in the heart

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.

Learn about the days of fascism and the resistance movement in Italy on this tour in Musso and Dongo, two towns on the northwest coast of Lake Como. You'll learn about the end of fascism and capture of Benito Mussolini as you visit landmarks such as Piazza Paracchini, Palazzo Manzi, and the Church of St. Euphemia.

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.

Sail on board of an authentic Riva Aquarama speed boat Enjoy a bottle of Prosecco whilst kissed by the sun reflecting on the glittering lakeDiscover Lake Como most famous villas, home of celebrities and Holywood movies locations

Shopping experience in the most fashionable district of Milan with an authentic Milanese LadyBeing up to dated with all the latest trends in regard to Fashion and Modern ArchitectureSipping a typical Italian "Aperitivo" in one of the trendiest bar in Milan

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 unique tour that will introduce you to Como, the lake and the flavors of traditional cuisine. We start with a fantastic tour by motorboat: starting from Como, we will coast the west side of the Como branch, admiring the towns of Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Carate Urio and Laglio. In front of you luxurious villas such as Villa Erba and Villa D'Este, small harbours and Italian gardens. Back in Como we will meet our trusted fisherman who is waiting for us to cook an exclusive dinner. In a beautiful terrace overlooking the lake, we will taste the typical dish par excellence of Lake Como: risotto with perch fillets. Fresh fish, filleted and cooked at the moment, accompanied by good wine and good company!An authentic experience that will leave in your mouth the flavor of the lake!

This tour allows you to go to the mountains around the city of Lecco to see first a waterfall and then an ancient mine: 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. Then tour proceeds to an ancient mine nowadays transformed into a special attraction for tourists willing to have an adventure inside the mine with professional archeologists as tour guides. Helmets and coats are supplied by the organization of the mine, please use sweaters and trekking shoes the tour price is for your group only or if you are a single person for you only: the mine during working days is closed it will open especially for your group if you book this guided tour. The mine personnel will accompany you through the mine path safely and with professional: you will walk inside the tunnel of the mine for about one kilometer for one hour and half in the underground of the Earth.