Top Lake Como Walking Tours

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.

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.

Known as a picturesque lakeside town, Bellagio’s beauty is no secret. But explore it with a guide, and you’ll discover the little-known vantage points and sights that many visitors miss. On this tour, you’ll visit a sleepy fishing harbor where rare Larian gondola boats bob on the water, a park, and a botanical garden. Then, finish up with a gourmet lunch at a Michelin-listed local restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the days of fascism and the resistance movement in Italy on this tour in Musso and Dongo, two towns on the northwest coast of Lake Como. You'll learn about the end of fascism and capture of Benito Mussolini as you visit landmarks such as Piazza Paracchini, Palazzo Manzi, and the Church of St. Euphemia.

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 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.).

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 :-)

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.

Walk on the wild side of Lake Como with this hike through Parco Spina Verde, just north of Como. Home to history and adventure, the regional park is rich with wartime stories of the smugglers and soldiers who used the hills to hide. Hear the region’s little-known tales as you walk with a guide, following an easy-for-all route that takes in winding footpaths and gentle inclines.

Capped at only ten people, this small-group, full-day excursion to Lake Como covers the regions highlights by foot, ferry, and funicular. Enjoy a mild trek through stunning lakeside landscapes, learning about local flora, fauna, and geological formations from your guide. You’ll also pass through traditional, off-the-beaten track villages, lush forests, and iconic lookout points.

An Hiking tour of about 15 km, the High variant of the Wayfarer's path, along a steep path that connects Lierna to Ortanella and from there to Varenna. From the thick Brentalone valley, on a steep path that crosses the cliff of Sheep's Zucco, you reach the cross of Brentalone, 650 m above sea level. Continue to Alpe di Mezzedo, with its ancient "Giazzera" and a breathtaking view of the lake that is hard to forget. From there to Ortanella, the highest point of the Wayfarer's Path (952 m asl) with its ancient church of St. Peter. After a well-deserved lunch break, the journey begins in the lake side, reaches the Vezio and then Varenna among views of rare beauty.  

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.

A panoramic tour that will let you discover the natural and scenic beauties of our lake, on board the historical ferry. A journey of 2 hours and a half, where you will admire the magnificent views and the most characteristic villages of Lake Como. Prepare your camera and enjoy the view! At the beginning and at the end of the cruise, you will visit the beautiful city of Como and the characteristic village of Varenna. Como is the largest and most important city on the lake, fascinating and rich in history, art, monuments and enchanting corners. Varenna is an ancient fishing village, romantic, characteristic and engaging. In Como we suggest you to visit the beautiful cathedral and walk along the streets of the historic center or along the lake. In Varenna take a walk on the beautiful “walk of lovers” and explore its narrow streets and hidden corners.

The soothing and elegant atmosphere of Lake Como is inimitable. Since the Roman age, it has been a leisure location for aristocrats and still, due to the quite impervious configuration, it has not been reached by the mass tourism. From the Renaissance to the Napoleonic age, wealthy families, clergymen and politicians have built here their summer residences. This exclusive guided tour will take you along the lakeside, to discover some of these art treasures: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Erba, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi d'Eril, also famous for its garden. You will be astonished by their beauty and by the harmony between architecture and landscape. After just one day, a light will be shining forever in your eyes and your soul.

In the wonderful setting of Bellagio, the 'Pearl' of Lario, you will join an experience that will involve two of the lake's main essences: its waters and food & wine. To start your private tour in the best way, a sailboat will await you at the Bellagio jetty to give you the unforgettable experience of sailing on the sweet waters of the lake while relaxing admiring the unique panorama and sipping a glass of Prosecco. At the end of your boat tour, you will conclude your evening at a panoramic restaurant in the hamlet, where you will savor a tasty and elegant dinner while letting yourself be enchanted by the landscape that Lake Como is able to offer you.

Floating on the placid waters of Lake Como may be relaxing, but embracing a whole part of it with your sight, together with the beautiful town centre of Como and the Alps in front of you would be definitely astonishing. This private tour will start with a pleasant walk in the streets of Como, reaching both the majestic Cathedral and the Rationalist masterpieces by Giuseppe Terragni. After a rich wine tasting in a cosy bar, matched by cold cuts and cheese, you will be lifted on a historical cableway, up to the charming small village of Brunate. Here, a handful of elegant liberty villas and a monumental lighthouse, dedicated to a major Italian inventor, stand in front of one of the most amazing landscapes you'll ever see.

Lake Lugano, surrounded by woody and majestic mountains, is dotted by small, charming villages that can be easily reached from the chief town. This exclusive tour will allow you to reach in complete relax and with a private transfer two of those settlements, which are particularly outstanding for their features. After a pleasant guided visit to the town centre of Lugano, discovering its art treasures and elegant atmpspheres, you will reach a unique place: Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave in Switzerland, where you will enjoy a walk on the waterfront and notice the monumental masses of the Casinò building, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. Later, you will reach Morcote, a small cute town where the ancient Italian cultural substrate perfectly merges with the Swiss organization and order. The ideal match, indeed!

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

Unique experience guided by a TRUE LOCAL GUIDE,( NADIA, Nature Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE, the Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides) Visit of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello, two of the most beautiful and famous villas on Lake Como. Walk along the "Greenway of the Lake", an ancient path that connected the lakeside from Como to Colico. Visit of the rural villages, tasting of local specialties in a typical Restaurant overlooking the Lake.

Very panoramic and interesting via Ferrata tour suitable for beginners with a good fitness level and no fear of heights.