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Michael_F, Oct 2026
Great day!
What a fantastic day! We absolutely loved our excursion to Lake Como and Lugano with Chiara. From the moment we met her, she was warm, friendly, and full of energy, and she made the whole day feel easy and enjoyable. She was also brilliant at keeping everyone together and on schedule — somehow managing to herd a whole group of tourists without making it feel rushed! 😂
One of our favourite stops was Torno. We had around 30 minutes there, which was just enough time to walk around, take in the views, and enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely little lakeside village. It felt quieter and more authentic than some of the busier places around Lake Como, and we really enjoyed getting to see it.
The boat ride on Lake Como was another highlight. The views were amazing, and it was such a great way to experience the lake. Being able to visit both Lake Como and Lugano in one day made for a really memorable experience.
We also had a stop in Switzerland for wine tasting. The wine itself wasn’t exactly our favourite 😂, but the chocolate was definitely worth it — make sure you get some!
Chiara really made the day special. She was patient, helpful, and always happy to answer questions. She gave us interesting information along the way without making it feel like a history lecture, and she did a great job balancing the planned itinerary with giving us time to enjoy each place.
We’d definitely recommend this trip if you’re staying in Milan and want to see Lake Como and Lugano in one day. And if you get Chiara as your guide, you’re in very good hands!
Andrew_G, Oct 2026
A must do tour!
Was great to have Sonia again as our tour guide. She’s brilliant and funny and makes the tour far more enjoyable. Como is so nice and quite quant but not a great deal to do there. However once you get on the boat and see the sights of the lake you’re in for a real treat! Absolutely stunning! Bellagio was beautiful and so much to see- wish we had longer here lol be prepared to walk a lot of steps in Bellagio lol
Maria_C, Oct 2026
Amazing day in Lake Como with a great guide
We had a fabulous day out with Amato as our guide. He was friendly, great with all the details, provided good practical information and made the day run smoothly. We had ample time at each stop and the skip the line tickets for the ferry were the best! Felt like royalty being ushered onto the ferries first. Loved that we traveled via train instead of sitting in traffic on the bus. A great day!
Emily_B, Sep 2026
Amazing wine and views
Lovely wine tasting afternoon! It’s a hike to get up there, and note that the ferry to Damasco isn’t as frequent as others, but the winery and family run history is lovely! Not much else to do in this small town, but the views and AMAZING wine, and food they brought out with it, were 10/10 worth the trip!
Elizabeth_B, Sep 2026
Cooking with a view!
We had an absolutely wonderful time. We were welcomed into our hosts home and made to feel relaxed. The explanation and demonstration to cooking was perfect and we loved eating the finished product and chatting w our hosts throughout the experience. Would highly recommend.
Maria_P, Sep 2026
A wonderful experience
A fantastic trip but be prepared for a very very long day. Coach journey with a 40 min stop. Sounded great until you had to queue 30 mins to purchase a ticket for a coffee. At least 3 other coaches stopping at the same time. Ridiculous. However, St Moritz was beautiful. Tour guide very pleasant and professional.
Pauline_I, Sep 2026
Great tour!
Was a great day. Andrea was very knowledgable and helpful and made a great guide! Short walking tour of Como followed by coach to Lugano with the right amount of spare time for us. Boat trip from Menaggio to Bellagio was fine. Bellagio was really crowded but worth seeing. The boat trip back to Como from Bellagio was extremely busy since it's a pubic ferry and we sometimes found it hard to hear/understand what Andrea was saying. Sure glad we didn't have to line up as individuals to get on the ferry, the lineup was incredibly long. We got a little mixed up as to where to meet the group to leave and whatsapp'd Viator who was extremely helpful and got Andrea to call us. His motto is leave no one behind and he was great. Definitely glad we took the tour and would recommend it to others!
Tracy_B, Aug 2026
Highly recommended 👌
A truly magnificent tour, capturing this magical, pinch me moments, views & historical details of this region.A tour guide that was engaging & informative, excellent source of information & a true professional. Do yourself a favour & get on this tour !
Petra_B, Aug 2026
Perfect place to spend an afternoon
The wine was fabulous. Our sommelier Sandu was very knowledgeable, friendly and shared a lot of information with us. The accompaniments of meat, cheeses and jam were the perfect pairing. The atmosphere was very inviting and everyone very welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Eileen_H, Aug 2026
A wonderful addition to Lake Como
We had a wonderful time with Sara and the food was really delicious. Learned a lot. Everything was fresh (she grows all of her own herbs!) and she took all of our food allergies into account. It was one of the highlights of our trip. We highly recommend this to anyone going to Lake Como.
Everett_T, Jun 2026
Amazing Trip on Lake Como! ⛵️
This sailing trip exceeded my expectations! We knew we would be viewing the spectacular beauty of Lake Como, but what I didn’t expect was the history lessen regarding the prominent villas on the shores of the lake!
We not only learned who owned them currently or who previously owned them, but how some of them are still owned by the same families over the centuries. We also learned about 2 different villas that were used in films like Star Wars, The Devil Wears Prada and a James Bond Film! We were able to swim as well, which was refreshing due to the heat. We did sit in the shade throughout our trip, so we weren’t in the blistering sun during our ride. There, unfortunately wasn’t enough wind to open the sails, but that really wasn’t an issue. We were served beverages and small bite sandwiches for our trip, but eat prior or bring enough to eat for a 3 hour tour.
We were pleased with our skipper Giacamo, from Florence, was amazing and an incredible historian of Lake Como!
We highly recommend this trip, and Cristina was also very communicative leading up to our trip. 100% worth every penny we spent!
Todd_P, Jun 2026
Awesome master cooking class!!!
Beatrice was wonderful!!!! This was a great and fun class where we made ravioli and tagliatelle. I have never tasted better pasta and I will never buy pasta in a box again! Beatrice was a great teacher guiding us in all the recipes and techniques to make these wonderful dishes. She also shared her homemade tiramisu and gelato that was molto delizioso!!! I highly recommend this for anyone that loves to cook.
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Thanks to its nature, cuisine, and culture, you could easily spend a whole vacation in Lake Como. But the larger lake town of Como also works well as a jumping-off point for forays further afield. Lake Como day trips go from Como to Bellagio and beyond. You can visit a Domaso winery, or see two countries (and two lakes) in one day on a trip to Lugano in Switzerland. Day trips on the Bernina Express to St. Moritz from Como are also popular.
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