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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 :-)

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

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.

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.

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!

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.).

A day of relaxation, art and culture to discover the most beautiful villas of the centre of the lake, on board the means of transport symbol of Lake Como: the ferry boat. Our tour leader will accompany you during your tour.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Como and Brunate! Discover all the city's main squares and buildings including Como Cathedral and San Fedele Romanic basilica. Walk through the city center and retrace Como's history with the help of an expert Italian or an English speaking guide. Then, reach Brunate through cable car and admire the panorama over the lake and its villas that you will get from the Pissarottino panoramic viewpoint.

Come join us on this amazing and unforgettable experience, getting on board the Bernina Express: this is not a simple train, but a real arena overlooking the fascinating spectacle of the nature. A breath-taking astonishing thrilling journey along steep slopes will take you to the highest spot a train can reach in all Europe: 7392 feet above sea level! From Tirano to St.Moritz, you will run along villages, small hamlets, rivers, lakes and glaciers. Once arrive to St.Moritz you will have the opportunity to relax, walking on the lakeside or visiting the historic centre of this renowned village. Our driver will take you to the beautiful Silvaplana Lake where, on windy days, you can admire spectacular kitesurfing acrobatics. During the return journey by car, you will cross the mountain pass of Maloja, a panoramic road a panoramic road immersed in the woods between the Italian and Swiss Alps.