Top Lake Como Walking Tours

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. On this small-group 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.

Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.

Discover the Swiss—Italian Lake District in just one day, with this well-crafted day trip from Milan. Led by a local guide, the excursion includes a Lake Como cruise on a private boat that sails past celebrity and luxury villas—such as Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello—to Bellagio, known as the "Pearl of Lake Como." Spend free time in Lugano, Switzerland, admiring lakeside views, boutique shopping, and Swiss chocolate, and then relax on the return to Milan.

Discover Lake Como at your own pace–and leave the crowds behind–on this self-guided tour using an app on your smartphone, combining stops at landmarks including Piazza Cavour and Villa Olmo with hidden corners many visitors overlook. Keep track of your route, listen to stories about each point of interest, and read tips on the sights. Along the way, learn about local history, culture, and architecture.

Discover the essence of Como with our combined self-guided audio tour and funicular tickets to Brunate. Stroll at your own pace through the city’s medieval alleys, grand cathedral, and elegant lakefront as the audio guide shares stories of trade, architecture, and local life. Then ascend by funicular to Brunate’s panoramic vantage point for sweeping views over Lake Como and the Alps. With return tickets included, you’re free to linger at the top, soak in the vista, have a coffee, or explore the village before descending. Ideal for independent travellers who want both freedom and a smooth, effortless experience. To help us maintain the quality and availability of our audioguides, we request the presentation of a valid ID at the start of the tour, ensuring that future visitors can also enjoy this enriching experience.

Discover a different side of Lake Como on a panoramic hiking tour designed for travelers who want more than the usual boat rides and crowded viewpoints. Our hikes take you along carefully selected mountain trails offering wide-open views over the lake, charming villages, and the surrounding Alps: places most visitors never reach. Whether you are new to hiking or already experienced, we choose routes that are enjoyable, safe, and adapted to your pace. We offer private and small-group tours starting from Como, Lecco, Varenna, Milan, and nearby towns. Private tours are ideal for couples, families, and friends who value flexibility, comfort, and a personalized experience. As an optional addition, we can organize a scenic outdoor picnic during the hike, featuring local products and panoramic views - a perfect moment to relax, enjoy the surroundings, and make the day even more memorable. Join us to explore Lake Como from its most beautiful and authentic viewpoint - on foot.

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.

Discover the elegance and history of Lake Como with our self-guided audio tour app, designed to let you explore at your own pace. Begin at the charming Piazza San Fedele, the heart of Como’s historic center, then admire the stunning Duomo and stroll through medieval streets lined with boutiques and cafés. Ride the iconic Como–Brunate funicular for panoramic lake views before setting off by boat to visit picturesque lakeside towns like Varenna, Bellagio, and Menaggio. Explore lush villa gardens, ancient castles, and serene promenades, each offering a unique perspective on the lake’s culture and beauty. Whether you’re seeking art, nature, or a relaxing escape, this tour provides a complete Lake Como experience, with the flexibility to follow your own route and discover hidden corners along the way.

Treat yourself to a private walking tour to discover the historical centre of Como with a certified professional guide. History and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Como. Picturesque streets and lovely landscape of the Lake Como are waiting to be discovered: not the usual paths, but a journey that leads you through the real Como. Your guide is going to meet you in one of the main Square of Como, in front of the Lake and you will be ready to start your private tour. You will be lead through the most important places of Como, such as Medieval Walls, Romanesque and Baroque churches, Piazza Volta and Piazza Duomo with the Town Hall. The tour is highly customizable, both in the itinerary and in the language.

Get to know Como by strolling the city’s historic streets with a private guide. This walking tour will show you Como’s essential landmarks, from the medieval Porta Torre to the shopping district of Via Vittorio Emanuele II, while you learn about the city’s history and famous inhabitants. This is a great way for first-time visitors to get their bearings in the town.

Explore the best of Lake Como on this full-day small group tour, starting with a hydrofoil ride from Como to Varenna, where you’ll stroll its romantic streets and visit historic churches. Continue by boat to Bellagio for a guided walking tour, including the Basilica di San Giacomo, and enjoy a lunch break with stunning lake views. Along the way, admire iconic villas like Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, and return to Como by hydrofoil in the evening.

Treat yourself to a vacation photographer while on vacation in Lake Como. Instead of wasting time with selfies and pestering strangers to take awkward photos, let a trusted local guide show you the best backdrops and snap those great vacation photos for you. A digital gallery is available for download no more than five days after the tour.

Como is where the lake ends and history begins — a city that has been outdone by its own shoreline for centuries and never quite let it show. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Como on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve riddles at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, the Diga Foranea Piero Caldirola, and the Lungolago — Gothic masonry, engineering ambition, and waterfront elegance • Walk at your own pace through streets that have hosted Roman emperors and silk traders • Perfect for couples, families, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The lake gets all the attention — but the city deserves its share.

Explore the two top villages on the shores of Lake Como in just a few hours with this private Bellagio and Varenna tour. Follow your guide through Bellagio's streets to see the town's highlights and the gardens of Villa Melzi, then hop on the ferry (own expense) to cross to Varenna. Learn about Villa Monastero, the Church of St. Jakob, and other picturesque gems during your second walking tour.

Inject some fun into your sightseeing with this self-guided mystery that takes you through the center of Como. Solve clues to unlock the story of a crime-solving detective as you follow the directions to move between landmarks. Take in historic churches and theaters, walk through bustling squares, and delve into the history and lore of Como as you unravel the mystery.

This experience pairs a walking tour of Bellagio with multiple food tastings in authentic settings. Start your tour with a “thick-foamed” espresso—a local specialty—and by walking through Bellagio’s steep stone alleys. Stop at local eateries for pastries and pizza tastings and continue exploring the town. Meet farmers and cheese and olive oil producers, and pick organic fruits and vegetables from their gardens. Your tour finished at the gardens of Villa Melzi.

Optimize your time on Lake Como with this exclusive full-day food tour that combines a guided tour of Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio with multiple food tastings in authentic settings. Mix with the community and practise some Italian at local shops, bars and piazzas. Our Food Tour is not simply a walking tour. It's a taste of local life. Start your day with our world-famous thick-foamed espresso continuing exploring Bellagio with your new friends, walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques. Stop by at our local favorite "pasticceria" and "osterie". Tastings here are more than just delicious. Continue exploring Lake Como catching a ferry to Varenna for our afternoon sweet tasting followed by a guided walking tour of the village. Afterwards, we'll cruise over to Menaggio, where we’ll enjoy a delicious aperitif at a charming, authentic local spot—highly appreciated by locals—before catching the ferry back to Bellagio.

Bellagio is famous all over the world, a picturesque, you can admire the fantastic garden of Villa Melzi. After the visit to villa Melzi, by a ten minutes ferry boat trip to cross the lake, you will figure out Villa Carlotta where you will also have a guided tour to see the garden and the rooms of the villa with their vintage original furniture, you will be guided by a professional tour leader speaking your language. 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 all tickets must be paid at local cash desks. Please ask in case you need any information to reach Bellagio. PLEASE NOTE THAT: THIS IS NOT A BOAT TOUR! IS A WALKING TOUR IN BELLAGIO AND LATER VISIT TO VILLA CARLOTTA IN CADENABBIA. WE ARE CROSSING THE LAKE BY PUBLIC FERRY BOAT, THERE ISN'T ANY PRIVATE BOAT.

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.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a small-group cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites such as a seasonal starter, various kinds of fresh pasta, and a local dessert such as a *torta miascia*, *cutizza* pancake, or tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host and small group to enjoy the homemade meal with wine.

This is an escape game through the heart of Lecco. A dozen clues placed in the streets and shops of the old town, that only the smartest will find. Hunt for clues, crack codes and solve puzzles - just like in a great escape room. You’ll find hidden symbols in a record store or a cryptic message in a pizzeria. Every object is a piece of a bigger puzzle. The challenges become increasingly more difficult. This is no game for kids: we recommend active participation from the age of 13. You’ll need to unleash all your brainpower to unravel the mystery. Only together with your team of brainiacs, you’ll master this game. The game unfolds in the city centre, starting at Piazza Cermenati and going towards the lakefront. You'll not only pass by Lecco's iconic landmarks but also uncover some hidden gems that only few visitors come across. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try this escape game!

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.

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.