Top Lake Como Cultural Tours

This full-day tour will start at 8:45 a.m. in Como city. We will take a speed boat to Lenno (about 40 minutes), where the villa Balbianello is located. After the visit to the villa Balbianello and its garden, where the famous scenes from Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed, we will visit the oldest oil manufacture of the Como Lake. Then, we will take a boat to Bellagio (the duration of this trip is 20 minutes), the most pittoresque village of Italy. There, you will have a pleasant walking tour including the most important attractions of Bellagio as well as a break for shopping or a homemade ice-cream (gelato). We will return with the normal boat (this trip takes 2h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We will finish our tour in the Como city at 18 p.m.

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.

Como is much more than a playground of luxury villas and lavish restaurants for the wealthy, but an area of rich history, culture, and natural beauty. With this tour, you’ll set out to explore Como’s historic old town to learn about the city’s Roman and Medieval past from your guide. You’ll visit historic sites, browse artisan crafts in the shops, and enjoy views of the lake from the waterside promenade.

This 2h walking tour will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town.

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como Lake: Villa Carlotta & Bellagio. In the morning, we will take a speedboat to Tremezzo (the duration of this trip is about 45 minutes), where the Villa Carlotta is situated. We will visit the Villa with its important art collection and its amazing botanical garden. The second part of the tour is dedicated to Bellagio, a pearl of the Lake. We will return with the normal ferry boat to Como (the duration is about 2h), which gives us a possibility to show you all the important villas on the Lake Como during the trip (e.g. Villa of George Clooney and Villa Balbianello, the setting place of Star Wars and James Bond).

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.

This full-day tour will start at 10:30 a.m. in Como city. We will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the SanFedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town. After a short lunch break we will take a speed boat to Lenno (about 40 minutes), where the villa Balbianello is located. After the visit to the villa Balbianello and its garden, where the famous scenes from Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed, we will visit the San Stefano Church with the 11th century's crypt. We will return with the normal boat (this trip takes 1,5h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We will finish our tour in the Como city at 18 p.m.Group type: private tour

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.

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.

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

This full-day tour will start with the 2h walking tour in Como city. We will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town. After a short break for lunch, we will take a speedboat to Bellagio (the duration of this trip is 50 minutes), the most beautiful village of Italy. There, you will have a pleasant walking tour including the most important attractions of Bellagio as well as a break for shopping or an ice-cream (gelato). We will return with the normal ferry boat (this trip takes 2h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We will finish our tour in the Como city at 20 p.m.

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.

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 6 p.m. we will take the train to Como and finish our tour at 7 p.m. in Como.

A day of relaxation, art and culture to discover the most beautiful villas of the centre of the lake, on board the means of transport symbol of Lake Como: the ferry boat. Our tour leader will accompany you during your tour.

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.

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.

Explore the village of Lezzeno and discover its mythical stories on this 2-hour tour. Discover the stories behind the witches of the “Devil’s Bridge,” nestled in the beautiful Alpine scenery. Take a small hike up the mountain path for panoramic views of Lake Como below and the neighboring lakeside villages.

Enjoy this amazing scenic tour of Lake Como hillside on a 60-minute jeep sightseeing from the funicular station. You'll jump onboard an open top car and head to the Volta lighthouse. During the journey, you will admire breathtaking panoramic views and 19th Century Villas over Lake Como avoiding a long and steep walking path and getting the best of your visit to the beautiful villages of Brunate and San Maurizio above Como. Enjoy this tour in small groups maximum of 8. 

Visit the historic centre of the Silk capitalEnjoy breathtaking views over the lake and mountainsStroll around Villa Olmo and its huge gardens

On the banks of beautiful Lake Como is a village that features narrow streets and mysterious alleys; a labyrinth on the side of a mountain. Take a private tour of the village of Brienno and learn of the history of this unique town and why its structures were built so close together. Hear stories of smugglers, fisherman, and World War II and you cross the labyrinth if your guide.

This Xmas special 2h walking tour will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the medieval city walls and the traditional Christmas market and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town in wintertime!

With its lakeside location, cobbled alleys, and Romanesque basilicas, Como town is known as a historic and glamorous spot. But scratch beneath the town’s chic surface and you’ll find a wealth of intrigue and mystery around every corner. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the town’s stories and legends from a local guide and discover architectural curiosities away from the main tourist trail. The pace is leisurely and the walk takes place in the evening to avoid the daytime heat and crowds.

Enjoy this amazing scenic tour of Como city on a 50 minutes jeep sightseeing starting from the Touristic Infopoint of Via Albertolli. You'll jump onboard an open top car and head to the nicest place of the city. During the journey, you will admire several breathtaking panoramic views over Lake Como getting the best of your visit to the beautiful city of Como with this photosafari. Enjoy this tour in small groups maximum of 8.