Top Lake Como Arts & Design

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Como with our guides! You will enjoy this city and its lake! The guided tour begins in Piazza Cavour that stands where there was the ancient medieval port. Passing by the Teatro Sociale, the next stop is in Duomo Square, the political and religious center of medieval Como. The visit continues towards the oldest church of the historic center, the Church of San Fedele, which overlooks a small and very characteristic square. Let’s continue until Porta Torre, part of the ancient city walls, dating back to the XII century. Crossing Piazza Volta you will finish the tour at the lake front from where you can admire the cable railway and the modern monument of Daniel Libeskind. Included an open ticket for a boat cruise of the first basin of the Lake (without guide). You can choose the time and be delighted by an amazing boat trip where you can see town of Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno and Blevio and the fantastic villas overlooking the lake.

Step into a local's home in Como to learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic tiramisu. In an intimately sized small group of just 12 people, you'll hear the tricks to roll fresh pasta by hand, and create two dishes as you learn about Lombardy food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.

Wander the ancient Greenway of the Lake, a trail that takes you from Tremezzo to Ossuccio via picturesque countryside and lakeside paths along Lake Como. Learn about the history of this route and the local area, then board a boat to cross the lake to Comacina Island. Hear about the medieval production of olive oil and see olive groves hundreds of years old on the island, then travel on to Lenno.

A private boat tour to discover the beauties of Lake Como for a group of up to 7 people. A boat ride on Lake Como is an unforgettable experience. The lake is nestled between the Alps, the beautiful mountains that surround northern Italy and offers breathtaking views in every direction. During the boat ride, you can stop at different points to admire the natural and historical beauty of the region. For example, you could stop at Villa del Balbianello, a splendid historic villa located on a hill, to explore its gardens and discover the panoramic view of the lake. The real pleasure of a boat ride on Lake Como is enjoying the surrounding landscape, admiring the mountains, traditional houses and ancient villages. It would be a relaxing and enjoyable experience that will surely stay in your memory forever.

A panoramic transfer by minivan to Tremezzo for a guided tour of Villa Carlotta followed by a private water taxi cruise to admire Villa del Balbianello and the Comacina Island. Explore and enjoy Bellagio and then depart for a long cruise back to Como to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas.

Lake Como is known for its elegant private villas, but the logistics of reaching these gems dotting the shoreline can be tricky. With this private tour, save hours with a pre-arranged driver, ferry, and taxi boat, plus visit with a guide to cover more ground in one day. Take in Villa del Balbianello, Villa Erba, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi d'Eril plus take a stroll around Bellagio.

Treat yourself to a private walking tour to discover the historical centre of Como with a certified professional guide. History and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Como. Picturesque streets and lovely landscape of the Lake Como are waiting to be discovered: not the usual paths, but a journey that leads you through the real Como. Your guide is going to meet you in one of the main Square of Como, in front of the Lake and you will be ready to start your private tour. You will be lead through the most important places of Como, such as Medieval Walls, Romanesque and Baroque churches, Piazza Volta and Piazza Duomo with the Town Hall. The tour is highly customizable, both in the itinerary and in the language.

Immerse yourself in Italy’s world war history with a visit to Forte Montecchio Nord on the banks of Lake Como. After entering with a prebooked ticket to save you time and hassle at the admission desk, you’ll take a short tour of the fortress to learn about World War I in Italy. Check out sites such as the powder room and the subterranean tunnels as the tales of modern history bring the site to life.

Learn how centuries of Italian artists created the colors they used to paint their masterpieces with this hands-on private art experience. Under the guidance of a local sculptor and painter, you’ll try your hand at mixing together the natural ingredients to make beautiful pigments. Set in a workshop within the magnificent Villa Melzi d’Eril Gardens, this class infuses its lessons with ritual and mystery.

1-hour private boat trip to see the most beautiful villas and gardens on the southwestern coast of Lake Como if you don't have much time. Sail with us to Cernobbio Laglio, Nesso, Torno and Blevio with a 1-hour private tour.

Skip the dry guidebook and confusing map and explore the best of Como and Brunate in just a few hours with a local guide. Take in the top sights in the city, from the cathedral to the city walls, then relax over wine and snacks. Afterwards, take the scenic funicular up to Brunate for spectacular views over the lake and surrounding hills.

Como is the gate to Italy a town on the border between Italy and Switzerland: choosing this guided tour you can enjoy the city of Como in a relaxing way during the night: during this by night on foot guided tour, you will see the medieval town center walking across the streets of the old town, you will discover the history of Como discovering the charm of the town during the evening in a different and relaxing way. We will see the cathedral of Como, the medieval original square and some narrow ancient roads where the noble families of Como used to live during the middle ages; After visiting the downtown we will walk to the lakeside to see the lake at night from the pier for a pleasant and romantic view. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.

Como and its lakeside are a long, shining necklace of small pearls: towns, gardens and villas which dot the coastline, in an enchanting balance of shapes and colors. Bellagio, Tremezzo, Lenno are just some of the charming locations where you may stop to enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Como. This private tour, starting from the chief town Como, will lead you to the gorgeous Villa Carlotta, well known for its Neoclassic art collection and its botanical garden. Hence, you will cross the lake to reach its pearl, Bellagio, where a Napoleonic mansion stands with its park. In these surroundings, art meets nature with the same grace of the majestic mountains, harmoniously meeting lake waters.

The centre of Como is an amazing merge of Classicism and Rationalism; in front of it, the beautiful lake Lario meets the surrounding Alps, in a breathtaking encounter. It is all a matter of balance, harmony, and this private tour will help you to feel it deeply. After a pleasant walk in Como, reaching the majestic Baroque Cathedral as well as some masterpieces of Italian architecture of the 1920s, you will head to Cernobbio - with its exclusive Grand Hotel - and pass by Isola Comacina. Meanwhile, some outstanding mansions will be visible, facing the lake. A short transfer by ferryboat will lead you to Bellagio, the pearl of Lario, standing at the very heart of Lario, where the three branches meet one another. A few miles around, a saucerful of pure beauty.

Experience the best of Bellagio by land and water with this exclusive private tour that pairs a minicruise with a Villa Melzi visit. Skirt the shores of Lake Como to take in its lush gardens backed by mountain peaks, then land in Bellagio for a guided stroll through its landmark Villa Melzi estate and old town. Cap off your tour with a wine tasting paired with local finger foods.

Fairytale landscapes, historic villas and gardens, authentic delicacies of local cuisine, you will surely return home with a private boat tour to discover the beauty of Lake Como for a group of up to 7 people. A boat ride on Lake Como is an unforgettable experience. The lake is nestled between the Alps, the beautiful mountains that surround northern Italy, and offers breathtaking views in every direction. During the boat tour you can stop at different points to admire the natural and historical beauties of the region. You could, for example, stop at Villa del Balbianello, a stunning historic villa located on a hill, to explore its gardens and discover panoramic views of the lake. The true pleasure of a boat ride on Lake Como is enjoying the surrounding landscape, admiring the mountains, traditional houses and ancient villages. It would be a relaxing and fun experience that will surely stay in your memory forever.

In the woodlands of northern Italy is the picturesque Lake Lugano. Travel to the surrounding villages full of color and history, and see endless vistas that take in the blue of the lake and the lush green of the landscape. Find the historic buildings and art collections of Lugano town, and head to Campione d’Italia to learn about an Italian region in the borders of Switzerland.

Following the Lombards: Places of Worship and Power. Admire the Monastery of Cairate, Torba, and Castelseprio. A journey into the past to discover our origins, a full immersion in art, history, culture, and sacred places