Top Lake Como Sightseeing Tours

Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Learn about the its architecture from ancient Rome through the Rationalists, with insights from your guide at every stop.

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.

Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. With this private tour, save hours by navigating between highlights with a guide. Reach Villa Balbianello via speedboat for a guided tour of the lavish villa and gardens. Stop for a tasting at the most historic olive oil producer on the lake before a stroll through Bellagio and scenic ferry ride back to Como.

This full-day starts with the 2h walking tour in Como city. We will visit the top attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the medieval city walls and towers. This will give you knowledge about the city's development and its importance for the area. After a short break for lunch, we will take a speedboat to Bellagio (the duration of this trip is 50 minutes), one of the most beautiful and suggestive borgo in Italy. There, you will have a pleasant walking tour, enjoy the famous small streets and views, as well as a break for shopping or an ice-cream (gelato). We return with the normal ferry boat (this trip takes 2h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We finish the experience in Como city at 6 p.m. For a better experience, this tour is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

This full-day tour will start at 10:30 a.m. in Como city. We will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town. After a short lunch break we will take a speed boat to Lenno (about 40 minutes), where the villa Balbianello is located. After the visit to the villa Balbianello and its garden, where the famous scenes from Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed, we will visit the San Stefano Church with the 11th century's crypt. We will return with the normal boat (this trip takes 1,5h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We will finish our tour in the Como city at 18 p.m. Group type: private tour

Bellagio is a little village on Lake Como: Bellagio is famous allover the world, a picturesque town that is visited every year by a multitude of tourists coming from everywhere. In Bellagio you can admire the fantastic panorama of Lake Como and also walk through the splendid gardens of Villa Melzi. The guided tour will be walking across the town center and then we will see the gardens of villa Melzi, later by a ten minutes trip to cross the Lake by public ferry boat we will go to the town of Varenna visiting first the splendid Villa Monastero and later the medieval church of St. George and the town center of Varenna. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist. Please take note that the entrance tickets to all villas and all ferry boat transfers are not included in the price of the guided tour and must be paid at local cash desks.

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como and Lugano like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers in Como and the Cathedral, the Old town, the Parco Ciani and Casino in Lugano. We will start with the 2h walking tour in Como, then we will have 1 hour free time for lunch. At 2.30 p.m. we will part for Lugano from the San Giovanni train station with the comfortable train, the duration of the trip is 35 minutes (the train tickets are not included in the price). In Lugano we will continue with the 2h walking tour (Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, LAC, Lungolago, Cathedral) and take a funicular to return to the train station (the price of the funicular ticket is included). You will have also some free time in Lugano to visit the shopping area or to have a cup of coffee. At about 5 p.m. we will take the train to Como and finish our tour at 6 p.m. in Como. For a better experience the tour is limited to maximum 6 participants.

Leave the tricky logistics to the experts and enjoy a stress-free day on Lake Como with this private tour. Save hours with hotel pickup and transportation to Bellagio to explore at your own pace. Afterwards, set sail for a boat tour of the lake to admire the villas along the shore, docking in the fishing village of Varenna for a stroll. End at the Castle of Vezio for an aperitivo with a view.

Best way to visit the area. Do not waste your time on a boat to Bellagio! Discover and experience with a private guided tour. You will have a real sense of our territory, tradition, history, architecture, wine & food specialties etc. Tour on private van + ferry boat. An unforgettable experience! Read my Reviews on TripAdvisor :-)

Experience the beauties of Lake Como directly from the water! A pleasant cruise on an elegant motor boat will allow you to admire the lakeside villages and the main attractions: villas, gardens, fortifications, churches and natural elements such as grottos and waterfalls. From Como to Bellagio, you will sail comfortably along the coasts and enjoy a 100% Italian atmosphere while enjoying the gastronomic delights of our kitchen thanks to an elegant picnic basket on board based on specialties from some of the Italian regions!

A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be able to see from a ferry or by car.

This self guided cycling tour of the beautiful Lake Como region of Italy is a great way to experience the landscapes and sights. You will be provided with maps, route briefing, airport transfers, three nights accommodation and restaurant recommendations to ensure you enjoy your stay.

My name’s Roberto and I will be guiding You to experience Lake Como touching the best spots in the central area of the lake, starting from a private mooring located in Argegno, strategically placed in the middle of the best itineraries. Argegno is a well served village with plenty of parking spots, especially in the morning hours.We will meet in front of the main cathedral of Argegno, visually very easy to find, the boat dock it’s just next to it. The boat takes the origins from a traditional fishing boat, which was born from Positano in the Sorrento Peninsula.The maximum capacity to fully enjoy the boat is 5 people plus myself, the bench at the stern is covered by comfortable cushions to fully enjoy the experience with total visibility of the shores with its villages, and if you like, the freedom to lie down and enjoy the sun over the very large bow area. Soft drinks and a bottle of Prosecco Valdobbiadene with snacks are offered. Checkout my Istagram for more info : lakecomobyboat

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como Lake: the villages of Varenna and Bellagio. We will meet at 8:45pm in Como city and will go with the speed boat to Bellagio (this trip takes about 50 minutes). There, we will do the interesting walking tour including the Basilica of San Giacomo and the panoramic point Punta Spartivento. After a break for lunch, we will take a boat to Varenna (the duration of this trip is about 15 minutes). After visiting this romantic town we will return with the normal ferry boat to Como (the duration is about 2h30), which gives us a possibility to show you all the important villas on the Lake Como during the trip (e.g. Villa of George Clooney, Villa Balbianello, the setting place of Star Wars and James Bond etc.).

Como is the gate to Italy a town on the borders between Italy and Switzerland: We will admire the amazing 14th century Cathedral of Como, we will take a look at the ruins of an ancient Roman hotsprings. You will see the medieval town center, walking across the old town, you will listen to a short story about the most famous people who lived in Como. Then we will see from the lakeside the most famous villas around the lake.This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.

The beauties of Lake Como are of a large variety: tall mountains, charming villages, ancient churches and gorgeous villas. All of these are especially visible by the lake, being carefully hidden from the streets above. This unique tour will allow you to spot all these wonders, comfortably sitting on an exclusive and elegant Venetian boat leaving from Como, Cernobbio or Blevio. Your eyes will be blessed by the romantic light of sunset and your soul will be soothed by a glass wine, served onboard as an unforgettable aperitif.

Forget stressful and crowded public transports! Don't get crazy in finding a parking spot in Bellagio for your car! This is so easy! Simply jump on a beautiful Venetian-style boat and have a comfortable seat! Enjoy the way to Bellagio and prepare the list of all the presents you have to do for your family and friends back home! When in Bellagio you have 2 hours of free time to visit around and do your shopping! Our map and suggestions will help you in your mission. After all your walking up and down the historical alleys, just go back to the dock and your driver will be there waiting for you on his Venetian-style boat! So easy and so charming! I know "Lake Como" we dare say ... Now relax a bit on your way back, open up the bottle of Prosecco and toast to this VIP morning! We’re pretty sure you’ll also say that you had an iconic "Lake Como" VIP experience.

A unique Bike Tour in a wonderful landscape, in a beautiful area where every corner is a surprise. We ride on the bicycle lane along the ADDA RIVER,from COLICO to the ADDA BRIDGE, surrounded by the view of Valtellina and Valchiavenna. We reach the NATURAL RESERVE of PIAN di SPAGNA, very important crossroad for various kinds of birds that normally lives in humid areas. After crossing the Mera bridge we are in SORICO, a small tipical village on lake Como. From here starts a beautiful bike path that runs along the lake side and reaches DOMASO, awesome destination of our amazing Bike Tour. In DOMASO attend us a delicious coffee break in a tipical italian bar located directly on the lake side, looking the Monte Legnoncino, Colico and Piona Bay in front of us.

Visit the historic centre of the Silk capital Enjoy breathtaking views over the lake and mountains Stroll around Villa Olmo and its huge gardens

A unique experience to see lake Como on board of a luxury designed yacht, newly made in Como. Enjoy the magical history and nature of the lake, and experience for one hour the unique Italian boating lifestyle.

Discover the most famous and beautiful Villas of Lake Como. In Varenna you can admire Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi with their magnificent botanical gardens, during the navigation you can pass from Bellagio where you will find the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'eril. Also you will moving to the renowned Villa del Balbianello and Villa Cassinella concluding with the last but not least, the beloved Villa Carlotta of Tremezzo.

The best way to discover the city of Como is to combine the classic walking tour with a cruise that allows you to admire the skyline of the city and the area of the lower Lario basin, famous for the villa of George Clooney, touching other lakeside towns such as Cernobbio , Moltrasio and Laglio. So you can see the impressive private villas or converted into public offices or hotels, surrounded by green parks. The pleasant walk inside the historical center of the city will allow you to visit the most important monuments; from the Duomo to the Basilica of San Fedele, from the ancient Broletto to the monument to the fallen in the rationalist style, up to the beauties of neoclassical architecture, such as the Theater and the Volta High School. There will also be suggestive corners of ancient or medieval flavor, such as traces of the ancient city walls and defensive towers.

Active tours, guided by geologists, archaeologists and natural Scientists, to discover nature, landscapes, history and traditions of Italy, off the typical tourist routes. We combine active experiences such as Hiking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing and cultural Experiences connected with typical Food, Wine and History. During the tour the Guide offers you a small snack to taste the tyipical local products. This is a chance to explore the Pian di Spagna Natural Reserve from the water, in the peaceful silence of the wild nature, like the swans do! The whole time we are surrounded by vertical and gorgeous Alpine Mountains. An enchanting excursion, with our 3 seater Canadian canoes, paddling in the water of Pian di Spagna Natural Reserve to explore the Mirror lake of Dascio first, the bigger Mezzola Lake then, until reaching the Mera River. From a quiet oasis to stunning cliffs, stopping in secret bays which hide waterfalls, white beaches, medieval temples, and chestnut woods.

This full-day tour will show you two of the most important attractions of Como Lake: Villa Carlotta & Bellagio. In the morning, we will take a speedboat to Tremezzo (the duration of this trip is about 45 minutes), where the Villa Carlotta is situated. We will visit the Villa with its important art collection and its amazing botanical garden. The second part of the tour is dedicated to Bellagio, a pearl of the Lake. We will return with the normal ferry boat to Como (the duration is about 2h), which gives us a possibility to show you all the important villas on the Lake Como during the trip (e.g. Villa of George Clooney and Villa Balbianello, the setting place of Star Wars and James Bond). For a better experience this tour is limited to maximum 6 participants.