Top Lombardy Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

See more of chic Milan without getting footsore with this e-bike tour of the city’s top sights. Join your local guide to pedal past iconic attractions like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele plus cycle through charming neighborhoods and elegant parks to experience a more authentic side of the city. Learn about Milan’s history and architecture, from the ancient Roman San Lorenzo columns to the ultra-modern Piazza Gae Aulenti.

Follow your guide through the streets of Milan in search of some of the city’s best pastries and desserts. Discover the patisserie culture that has been so prevalent since the 19th century and learn about the traditional desserts from the area. Sample baked goods such as the famous panettone, cannoncini, marron glace, pralines, and much more as you explore the city.

Explore Lake Como on a full-day tour by bus from Milan that includes a boat cruise to Bellagio. Upon arrival, your guide shows you the Como Cathedral and other parts of picturesque Como. Continue by ferry across the lake to Bellagio and the Santuario Della Madonna del Ghisallo, a church that is popular with bicyclists. A combination of guided touring and free time allows you to personalize your visit.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper," one of the world’s most famous paintings, with guaranteed skip-the-line access on this Milan walking tour. With a prebooked ticket, enjoy direct entrance to Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, learn about the iconic mural, then continue to the nearby Church of San Maurizio to admire its Renaissance frescoes.

Experience one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works of art, “The Last Supper,” during your time in Milan. Guarantee your entrance and avoid long lines at the same time with this priority entrance admission. After a briefing, head inside the Santa Maria della Grazie Church and enjoy 15 minutes to admire the mural. Your guide provides information about the painting; its history, artistic techniques, perspective, and more.

Lake Como and Lake Lugano are two of the most scenic Alpine lakes in northern Italy, but the logistics of visiting are tricky. With this tour, save time with full-day transport directly from Milan and head straight to Lake Como for a guided walk through Varenna and Bellagio, plus a mini cruise to admire the lake’s villas. Then continue on to Lake Lugano to visit Lugano and marvel at its mountain views.

Get out of Milan for the day and explore the Italian Riviera, seeing the seaside port town of Genoa and prettied-up Portofino on this action-packed guided tour. Learn about the history of both towns, as you take a guided walking tour of Genoa and then take some free time to discover Portofino on your own.

Discover highlights of northern Italy’s cultural and financial capital on a walking tour of Milan. Experience the city’s must-see attractions, including the Sforza Castle, the La Scala opera house, and Milan’s majestic cathedral—one of the largest in the world. Plus, avoid the hassle of securing tickets with included entry into the UNESCO-listed Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous "The Last Supper" painting.

Discover the beauty of the Lake Como region on two wheels. This small-group e-bike tour takes you to through a magical landscape of charming villages and hamlets, atmospheric old stone houses and water mills, and grapevines and green fields. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lugano and Lake Piano as you explore. Touring by e-bike means you can cover more ground with less effort.

Discover the best of Verona and Sirmione on a day trip from Bergamo. Take a walking tour of Verona, Shakespeare’s setting for his play 'Romeo and Juliet,' seeing the balcony associated with Juliet, and massive Roman Arena. Enjoy free time to stroll, shop, or have lunch (own expense), and continue to Sirmione, overlooking Lake Garda. Explore this medieval town independently, perhaps visiting its castle and Roman villa, before returning to Bergamo.

Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but visitors can spend more time queuing outside than admiring the masterpiece. This combo tour maximizes time with skip-the-line tickets to "The Last Supper," followed by a walking tour of Sforza Castle, a ride through Milan on a vintage tram, and stops at the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, and La Scala opera House.

See the sights of Milan on a small-group Segway tour, which provides the ability to cover more ground than a walking tour but still be outside to take in the views and city atmosphere. With a licensed guide, stop by attractions like Sforza Castle, Piazza della Scala, Milan Cathedral (the Duomo), and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This is a great way to get oriented with Milan for first-time visitors.

Get a taste of Venice with this guided full-day trip from Milan. See the main sights in Venice, including St. Mark's Square, the Basilica of St. Mark's, the Grand Canal. Il Fenice opera house, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace. Learn about the history of each place you visit. Sit in on a fun glass-making workshop by local glassmakers. And then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride at your own expense, cruising through the narrow canals of this splendid city, before heading back to Milan.

See Milan’s iconic Duomo from an alternative perspective on this 1-hour rooftop tour. After admiring Duomo’s splintering spires and fantastical Gothic façade, take an elevator to the cathedral’s roof terrace. Absorb panoramic vistas of Milan and gaze down at more than 3,400 statues of gargoyles and saints. Opt to climb the 50 steps to the Duomo’s highest level for the ultimate view of Milan’s skyline.

If you are looking for the must-see symbols of Milan, you are in the right place: the Milan Cathedral (Duomo) and the Sforza Castle. Enjoy an expert-led half-day guided tour through the city’s historic heart. This experience is fully inclusive of Duomo tickets, Terrace (Rooftop) access, and Sforza Castle entrance fees. Let our official guide lead you through the enchanting history of the Duomo Complex, where mosaics, vibrant stained-glass windows, and marble statues come to life. The journey continues just a short walk away at the Sforza Castle, home to Michelangelo’s final masterpiece: the Pietà Rondanini. Created when the artist was 89 years old, just days before his death, this sculpture is one of the most moving works in art history. But there is more! You will also discover the fascinating stories of Leonardo da Vinci and his legacy within the Castle walls. Join us for a deep dive into the lives of the two greatest geniuses of the Italian Renaissance.

Get a different perspective on Milan by taking this small-group bike tour. Pedal through the city to see the historic parts of town, amazing architecture, and tall skyscrapers. Pass by the Duomo, La Scala Theater, Sempione Park, the hip Navigli district, and much more. As you ride, listen to your guide about the city's history and discover how Milan has changed in recent years.

Just outside the bustling city of Milan lies the medieval town of Bergamo. Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the city to get to know more about the city. See top attractions including the La Citta Alta—or High City—and Piazza Vecchio, as well as Bergamo Cathedral and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. This tour is done primarily on foot, except for the drive from Milan.

Lake Como is best visited by water to admire its scenic shoreline and historic villas, but the ferries are notoriously slow and crowded. With this small-group experience, enjoy a taste of “La Dolce Vita” with an hour-long mini cruise from Bellagio to Villa Balbianello, where you’ll disembark for a guided tour of the villa. Afterwards, linger in the villa’s gardens and nearby town of Lenno for as long as you wish.

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.

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

Admire one of the most famous paintings in the world. The timeless masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci, the Last Supper. Join a professional guided tour, learning about its fascinating history from a professional guide with a license in English language. The painting was completed in 1497 on the dining room wall of this former monastery. The representation by Leonardo da Vinci depicted the moment when Jesus Christ said, “One of you will betray me”. It is an enormous painting 4,6mt high and 8,8mt long realized with tempera & oil on a chalk preparation, different from the technique used at the time. The church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is just in 20 minutes walking distance from Duomo. A licensed local guide will show you this masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, revealing many surprising facts about the the composition, perspective & the technique used, as well as the history of the site. A limited number of visitors are admitted at the same time. UNESCO World Heritage since 1980.

Visiting Bergamo, its hills and historic villages on two wheels is exciting. Carefully planned routes to best enjoy the ride in the highlights of the city in total relaxation and safety. An eco-sustainable, dynamic, open-air, exciting tour. Access all areas of the city, including those with limited traffic, no waiting for public transport or endless queues to park for a fee. This tour is suitable for everyone (minimum age 16).

Spend a day in Verona on a trip from Lake Garda, and discover the charms of a city with Roman ruins, links to Shakespeare, and an Old Town with an abundance of elegant shops. On a tour, see and learn about Verona’s showpiece sights include Juliet’s House, the Pietra Bridge, and the shopping street of Via Mazzini. Round-trip transport from Lake Garda region hotels is included.

Lake Como is among the most scenic of Italy’s northern lakes, lined with historic villas and gardens. With this boat tour, admire sights that are inaccessible by ferry or car and enjoy the flexibility of a private experience. Set off from Como to cruise past Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, snap photos of Tremezzo and Bellagio, and get a glimpse of the lake’s island and waterfall.