Top Lake Como Food Tours

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The lake center of Lake Como is unique for its natural beauty and for the sumptuous ancient villas that overlook it, observing all this from the water offers the best point of view. My 38 foot boat will allow you to do it in comfort and total safety. Furthermore I will serve you a good Italian aperitif with a small tasting of Italian foods, if you want we can stop for a relaxing swim in the most exclusive places and also you will experience the thrill of sailing and relaxing in silence or listening to the music that you pleases

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 historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. A Lake Como boat cruise takes you to visit Villa Melzi's lush gardens and the opulent Villa del Balbianello, including a traditional lunch at a lakefront restaurant.

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to Italian cuisine on this food walking tour of Lake Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a local; sample regional delicacies including a tasting of olive oils and finish the tour with pasta at a charming restaurant. This small-group tour with a maximum of 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a private 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 like polenta, risotto, meatballs, osso bucco, and tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host to enjoy the homemade meal with wine pairings.

Lake Como sits on the foot of the Alps and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy’s Lake District. Explore the historic city center of Como and walk around its medieval streets. Enjoy a cruise on the lake to Villa d’Este in Cernobbio to explore its exotic gardens. Then, depending on the season, stop at either Bellagio or Brunate to walk around and enjoy a coffee or gelato.

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.

Pedal around Lake Como without breaking a sweat on an e-bike, with a digital tour guide at your disposal. A 3-hour tour with a guide in six languages.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in their home around Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Experience the fantastic flavors and scenery of northern Italy’s Valtellina region with this private day trip from Milan. Ride the private car north to the Italian Alps, where you’ll meet your guide on the shores of beautiful Lake Como for a walking tour of Varenna, a charming fishing village. Then travel in a private vehicle to Valtellina to explore its historic villages where you will have the opportunity to stop for an optional lunch in a typical restaurant. In addition, you may choose to partake in an optional wine tasting before returning back to Lake Como.

See the sights of Lake Como more intimately, and book a private tour with a local as your guide. You’ll explore the lakeside villages alongside a guide who brings his homeland alive with stories of Lake Como history, traditions, and cuisine. The route is carefully planned to fit in visits to the area's highlights such as Bellagio and Cernobbio, but the day can be customized around your interests, too.

Experience lake Como from a new perspective! Visit the most amazing coves, villas and towns of Lake Como on board of a 38ft sailing yacht.

The spectacular countryside surrounding Lake Como is ideal for exploring on two wheels, but navigating the rural roads with a map can be a hassle. With this bike tour, take in the rolling hills, picturesque villages, and lush vineyards with a guide for a stress-free ride. Cross the border between Italy and Switzerland to marvel at views over the lake and enjoy the relaxed pace of a small-group tour.

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.

Explore the historic center of Lecco while tasting a variety of delicious specialties during a food and walking tour with a guide. Sample prosciutto and other delicious meats, focaccia, cheeses, and meatballs during the 2.5-hour tour. Select a morning itinerary with lunch or an evening departure to include dinner. Your local guide shares informative commentary on the delicious cuisine and long history of the region.

There’s nothing like learning about Italian wines in a stunning location. This private wine tasting takes place on Lake Como, just minutes away from the town of Bellagio. Step into the restaurant of a renowned chef and sample delicious Italian snacks paired with local wines. Enjoy a personalized experience as you learn about each wine from the sommelier-chef who is attending to only you and your party.

Nice view of lake Como and surrounding plus the several little villages around the water or clinged on the side of the Italian Alps. Learn a bit about local history, geography, food and wine. Your lunch possibly in a typical restaurant and the interesting visit to a winery!

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.

Check out the culinary highlights of the Valtellina valley region on a day trip that takes you beyond the tourist hotspots of Lake Como. You’ll depart Varenna to explore the area, finding in-the-know eateries that the locals love. Sample cheese in a 19th-century bottega, taste wine in two historic wineries, and savor Valtellinese specialities in a Michelin-starred restaurant over lunch.

Private transfer to the tour locations on comfortable cars Private visit of the palace Exclusive wine tasting

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.

Take time out from ogling the luxury villas around Lake Como, and treat yourself to a morning of regional food and city sights instead. In a small group, you’ll discover the locally loved eateries around Como and try traditional products and wine that you won’t find in the tourist restaurants. Learn about the city and its landmarks as you explore, and soak up views of the lake from the lungolago promenade.

Spend the day tasting locally produced hams and cheeses around Lake Como. Leave the logistics and driving to your guide and relax into foodie heaven. Make stops at renowned producers like Marco d’Oggiono and the Carozzi Cheese Company. Sample high-quality prosciutto crudo and artisan cheeses, and learn how these regional specialties are produced. Stay on for a relaxing lunch with wine and coffee, and take in stunning lake views.

Lugano, the chief town of Ticino district in the Swiss Confederation, shows multiple Italian influences: both art and culinary traditions have been deeply affected by the relations with Milan and Como. This private tour will lead you to discover both aspects of this beautiful city, where a lively culture meets an enchanting landscape. You will enjoy a pleasant walk through the town centre, reaching the outstanding church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with its Renaissance frescoes; later, you will be welcomed by an exclusive tasting of two varieties of local wine, served with a side of cold cuts and cheese. At the end, the sweet surprise that everybody actually expects in Switzerland: a visit to a chocolate shop, where you will be delighted by a degustation of homemade pralines and truffles.