Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como
Day trip to enchanting lake Como

What you'll do

At enchanting Lake Como, renowned for its dramatic scenery, idyllic gardens and palatial villas, you’ll spend a glorious day living like the rich and famous. You could take the funicular railway up to hilltop Brunate for incredible lake views, or stroll the romantic streets of Bellagio below balconies covered in bougainvillea, stopping at Enoteca la Principessa for a wine tasting. Admire the iconic Villa Carlotta across the lake before sailing to the tiny village of Varenna, where you could step into the medieval Church of Saint George, see the milky white water of the Fiumelatte (the shortest river in Italy) or relax on the terrace of Il Molo, Varenna’s best-loved aperitivo spot, for a refreshing spritz and Italian delicacies.

Where you’ll go

With a local host, you’ll board the train from Milan to picturesque Lake Como at the foothills of the Alps – a playground for aristocrats and the fabulously wealthy since Roman times. You’ll walk in the footsteps of George Clooney and Madonna as you board a 45-minute ferry to historic Bellagio, the old town dotted with opulent lakeside villas and elaborate gardens. Its cobbled main road, via Giuseppe Garibaldi, is the perfect place to browse tiny boutiques and sit down for a glass of wine or an espresso before taking the ferry north to peaceful Varenna, home to lush hiking trails, botanical gardens and “Lover’s Walk” – a storybook alley at the ferry terminal where you could grab an artisanal bite before sailing back to the train station.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 10 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Take the train with your helpful host, who will organize tickets from Milan to Lake Como
  • Explore the historic city of Como, and take the ferry between the picturesque villages of Varenna and Bellagio
  • Enjoy a bite at a spot recommended by your host where you can indulge in the region’s famous dishes (and a drink or two)
  • See several of the town’s famous villas and historic architecture
  • Let your local host give you tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 10 hours with a host
  • Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by fast train
  • A ferry ride between small picturesque towns in summer months
  • Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drink
  • Additional transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Marco helps us in every detail to make our trip a great and wonderful experience We visit all the nice places we wanted to visit He recommends us a very nice restaurant with very tasty food All my family got along really well with him I think we made a good Italian friend, and we became his Mexicans friends We were very satisfied with this tour with Marco

    June 2022

    MANUEL S

    We had such a wonderful time with Marco on our trip to Lake Como. He was very communicative prior to the trip about what we wanted to do and timing. He had several options depending on our interests so it was great that it was personalized to us. It was myself and my mother in law for the day and he organized the train travel and ferry schedules. He was very knowledgeable about the cities around Lake Como and had some great stories but was also so easy to talk to to pass the time on the train rides. He gave us some great recommendations for dinner and shopping we took advantage of! Would very much recommend Marco and this private experience.

    May 2022

    Carey S

    We had such a wonderful time with Marco on our trip to Lake Como. He was very communicative prior to the trip about what we wanted to do and timing. He had several options depending on our interests so it was great that it was personalized to us. It was myself and my mother in law for the day and he organized the train travel and ferry schedules. He was very knowledgeable about the cities around Lake Como and had some great stories but was also so easy to talk to to pass the time on the train rides. He gave us some great recommendations for dinner and shopping we took advantage of! Would very much recommend Marco and this private experience.

    May 2022

    Carey S

    Lake Como was beautiful on a sunny fall day. Our guide Marco was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was good to see so much if the lake and port cities In a single day.

    September 2021

    Karen M

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