Top Lake Como Dinner Cruises

Use your time in Como to learn more about wine with a sommelier-led tasting session in the heart of the city. Taking place in an elegant wine shop near Como old town, the wine tasting includes plenty of samples along with all the information you need about each varietal. Nice touch: The group is limited to just 12 people for a more sociable and intimate experience.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

Italy’s most iconic dish by far is pasta, and with this hands-on cooking class, you can discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta dishes like an authentic Italian “nonna” with a local chef. Learn how to prepare and roll out the “sfoglia”, or sheet of pasta, and then cut or shape it to suit your sauce. Once both pasta and sauce are ready, relax over lunch to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

Get away from the crowds on the mainland and discover the quieter side of Lake Como with this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 11.5m long boat to admire the attractions along the coast, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside the Comacina island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this home cooking experience. Visit a traditional villa on the banks of Lake Como; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

With a user-friendly audio-guided system, you can easily explore the beautiful city of Como by e-bike with this guided tour. Explore the city's top attractions and undiscovered treasures in two to three hours without having to deal with the exhaustion of walking. Gather at a central spot and pedal past the highlights while learning about the local history and architecture, plus enjoy views of the lake.

Book in advance and capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a castle overlooking the lake to sample local olive oil, and savor a pasta lunch at a local resturaunt. Enjoy a private cruise in a Venetian water taxi to visit the opulent gardens of Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi.