Top Activities on the Ground in Lake Como

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Transport to the Giardini di Villa Melzi is also included with admission so you explore independently.

Get an uninterrupted panorama of stunning Lake Como on this small-group cycling tour. Ride along smooth, rolling roads, without the need to backtrack or cover any steep climbs, stopping to admire the water from multiple angles. Then, hop a boat and cruise across the lake with your bike, continuing your ride on the other side. Guided tours include door-to-door transfers from select hotels and a coffee break in Bellagio.

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.

Zip around Lake Como on the back of a motorbike with this guided tour, personalized to your needs. Choose between a single day or several days and ride along lakefront roads and up into the Italian and Swiss Alps. Bike rentals (including Ducati and Moto Guzzi) plus all necessary equipment are provided. Follow a local to see an insider’s perspective on where to eat, drink, and swim around Lake Como.

In the evocative setting of the well-known "Branch of Lake Como", the Jungle Raider Park extends, located near the splendid Lambro springs. The park is located just 15 kilometers from the famous Bellagio. Fun, adventure, courage and many emotions. Jungle Raider Park offers unique and unforgettable moments, thanks to paths structured on lianas, ropes and passages suspended in the air, as well as routes built on trees and arranged in fantastic coniferous forests, totally immersed in nature and accessible in complete safety. A thousand laughs, zero risks: thanks to the constant presence of the instructors and the best equipment, your only thought will be to have fun! Courage, audacity and strength. These are the features needed to face the Civenna adventure park… do you feel ready?

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.

Take a break from the bustle of Como and admire views of Lake Como from above with this mountain biking excursion through the Spina Verde Natural Park. Set off with your guide to pedal out of the city and up the surrounding hills along a panoramic route high over the lake. Follow a trail through chestnut woods and past WWI trenches over the border into Swiss wine country before heading back to Como.

The tour starts in Bellagio. Experience the intense green and blue of Lake Como hiking through charming historic villages and woods. An easy hike of about 6 km, a scenic journey that will make you feel as though you have been transported back into early Italy, with stunning views around every corner. We will explore this famous hamlet walking along its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques, continuing up to Pescallo and Aureggio crossing lush gardens and olive groves passing by noble mansions and villas. We will visit the ancient coloured village of San Giovanni. From this point it’s a steep path up. We will immerse in nature, hiking through enchanted woods to reach a suggestive restaurant with spectacular views over the lake. Here we will stop for our delicious local tasting. A great opportunity to get to know better your new travel companions over a glass of red wine. The tour ends at the magnificent gardens of Villa Melzi.

In the evocative setting of the well-known "Branch of Lake Como", the Jungle Raider Park extends, located near the splendid Lambro springs. The park is located just 15 kilometers from the famous Bellagio. Fun, adventure, courage and many emotions. Jungle Raider Park offers unique and unforgettable moments, thanks to paths structured on lianas, ropes and passages suspended in the air, as well as routes built on trees and arranged in fantastic coniferous forests, totally immersed in nature and accessible in complete safety. A thousand laughs, zero risks: thanks to the constant presence of the instructors and the best equipment, your only thought will be to have fun! Courage, audacity and strength. These are the features needed to face the Civenna adventure park… do you feel ready?

This fantastic circular route delivers it all: hidden villages, rustic charm, spectacular lake views, quiet mountain roads to cycle, and a stop on Lake Lugano. Leaving busy Lake Como behind, we wind our way into the Val Sanagra nature reserve – lying just above Menaggio, it is one of the lake’s best-kept secrets. Step back in time as we pass evocative stone houses and old water mills dotted along the banks of a gentle mountain stream. We take a slow cycle further into the mountains, passing historic villages and grassy green fields, and generally enjoying the peace and quiet before the fun begins! A glorious, shady downhill with stunning views guides us onto the shores of Lake Lugano. An effortless cycle to Lake Piano gives us the chance to unwind along the quiet country roads that become our playground. This tour perfectly showcases how e-biking can take everyone everywhere! Distance: 35 km Total elevation: 721 mt uphill; 721 mt downhill Technical difficulty: Low

A relaxing day of cycling the Italian side of Lake Lugano, exploring hilltop villages, rock pools, and panoramic churches. We set off from the historic agricultural hamlet of Cardano and start with an easy ride along the cycle path following green fields and lakes until we hit the first beach of Lake Lugano. Cycling along the beach, you will enjoy the expansive views of the water and mountains and the quaint streets of the old center of Porlezza town. Our destination today is the Valolda, the valley connecting Lake Como and Lake Lugano. It is a rather forgotten valley that is in fact full of hidden architectural and artistic gems just waiting to be discovered. The lake views will also not disappoint today. Our day would not be complete without dipping our feet in the crystal clear water of some rock pools before we enjoy a lunch stop in a mountain restaurant. We wind down a relaxing country road back to Cardano.

Don’t let the hills of Lake Como put you off exploring, and hop on an E-bike to discover the views. With this E- bike tour from Codogna-Cardano, you’ll pass along winding mountain roads with less effort, and be rewarded with time in the hamlet of Breglia where a forest, traditional church, and sweeping lake vistas await.

Meeting point with the guide at Tremezzo public boat pier. We will start from the lake level in Tremezzo, we will discover different district of this village and we will walk in the wood up to get a wonderful and breathtaking panorama from above. We will reach the altitudine of 500 mt above the sea level. We will end the hike at the same piace of the starting point.

This trip perfect for e-bikes combines nature and a healthy bike ride with the enjoyment of local mountain food. We will initially take a funicular ride to skip the first asphalt climb, we will then keep riding uphill on gravel roads and paths near Monte Boletto with stunning views over Lake Como, Lake Pusiano and Northern Lombardia. Time for a well deserved lunch in a nice & cosy chalet. The way back to the starting point is on easy downhills. (Lunch is optional and not included in the displayed your price. Menu is "a la carte", indicative cost: 15-20 EUR per person). Data: Distance: 20 km - Elevation Gain: 600 m - Riding Time: 3 hours Technical Level: M(1/5) - E-Bike Physical Level: M(2/5)

Celebrate the best locations on the lake - be surprised as we take unexpected roads to reveal the rural charm and many stories behind the popular lakefront facades. Today’s tour is about visiting the must-see villages in the Tremezzina area, with their elegant lakefront villas such as Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbiano, that line the bustling main road. It is also about revealing the lesser-known and more rural corners - discover the unplanned olive groves in Griante, green pastures, hidden churches and old stone wash houses where women would meet and scrub the day’s laundry together. We will weave in and out of the famous ‘Greenway’ path on our way to Lenno and follow the tracks of Mussolini. We finish with a ride around Menaggio square and perhaps an ice-cream before we end. Suggestive lake views will follow us throughout the journey. Distance: 28 km Technical difficulty: Low - Short stretches of cobbled road. Physical exertion: Low Total elevation: 321 mt uphill; 321 mt downhill