10 Tours in Como That You Shouldn't Miss

This 4-hour cooking course in a family run restaurant in Mandello del Lario, near Varenna, is a unique opportunity to learn how to make Italian specialty dishes. Afterwards, more importantly, you will get to enjoy the meal you cooked.

Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Cooking class

Exclusions: Gratuities, • Hotel pickup and drop-off (please get in touch for a quotation)

The easiest way to visit the most beautiful and important areas in Como in just 2 hours. A local guide will accompany you through the city to show you monuments, squares, buildings and characteristic places that make Como unique.

Inclusions: Local guide, Small group limited to a maximum of 8 people

Exclusions: tickets, Food and drink are not included

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Como dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Como recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Inclusions: Hands-on cooking class, Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert), Water, local wines and Espresso

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Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Inclusions: Apron, kitchen equipment and ingredients, Bottled water, Local wine

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Best way to visit the area. Do not waste your time on a boat to Bellagio! Discover and experience with a private guided tour. You will have a real sense of our territory, tradition, history, architecture, wine & food specialties etc. Tour on private van + ferry boat. An unforgettable experience! Read my Reviews on TripAdvisor :-)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Time for lunch on your own; restaurants with typical local specialties will be suggested, Taxi boat + entrance ticket Villa Balbianello (Euro 17 pp), ferry boat (Euro 8 pp)

The wine tasting is in the center, few meters from the old town wall, the place is elegant and friendly. The tasting include special wines and food you will appreciate with a professional Sommelier who will describe tasting notes and making process. We will guide you to discover taste of our wine and food selection.

Inclusions: A selection of very good, at least 4 wines to enjoy the tasting, Typical italian food, prosciutto crudo, cheese selection with compote, porcini, anchovies, buffalo mozzarella

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Enjoy Lake Como landscapes by bicycle, explore characteristic villages of our region and discover vineyards in the near Switzerland. This itinerary is 30 to 50 km long upon your choice with few easy climbs: the perfect pic for a wonderful bike ride without too much effort. The tour start and returns in Como city, after riding by the lake for approximately ten minutes, we will head to Switzerland border and we will head to a countryside section full of Merlot vineyards. After gaining some height we will cross a medieval neighbourhood before returning to Italy and start enjoying amazing views over Lake Como, we will gradually reach the lake shore and will then return back to our starting point crossing the unique villages of Laglio, Moltrasio and Cernobbio. Distance: 30 to 50 km - Elevation Gain: 400 to 600 m - Riding Time: 3 to 4 hours

Inclusions: Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Professional guide, Bike Rental (ONLY if "Cycling Tour with Bike Rental" option is selected)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Bike Rental (if "Cycling Tour Only" option is selected)

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.

Inclusions: Live guide, Funicular ticket Lugano city centre - Lugano Train Station

Exclusions: Round trip train ticket Como - Lugano (20€)

A unique experience to see lake Como on board of a luxury designed yacht, newly made in Como. Enjoy the magical history and nature of the lake, and experience for one hour the unique Italian boating lifestyle.

Inclusions: Boat Ride

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This full-day starts with the 2h walking tour in Como city. We will visit the top attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the medieval city walls and towers. This will give you knowledge about the city's development and its importance for the area. After a short break for lunch, we will take a speedboat to Bellagio (the duration of this trip is 50 minutes), one of the most beautiful and suggestive borgo in Italy. There, you will have a pleasant walking tour, enjoy the famous small streets and views, as well as a break for shopping or an ice-cream (gelato). We 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 finish the experience in Como city at 6 p.m. For a better experience, this tour is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

Inclusions: Live guide

Exclusions: Round trip ferry boat tickets Como - Bellagio (25€)