Lake Como Flavors: A Culinary Day in Bellagio, Varenna & Menaggio

Optimize your time on Lake Como with this exclusive full-day food tour that combines a guided tour of Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio with multiple food tastings in authentic settings. Mix with the community and practise some Italian at local shops, bars and piazzas. Our Food Tour is not simply a walking tour. It's a taste of local life. Start your day with our world-famous thick-foamed espresso continuing exploring Bellagio with your new friends, walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques. Stop by at our local favorite "pasticceria" and "osterie". Tastings here are more than just delicious. Continue exploring Lake Como catching a ferry to Varenna for our afternoon sweet tasting followed by a guided walking tour of the village. Afterwards, we'll cruise over to Menaggio, where we’ll enjoy a delicious aperitif at a charming, authentic local spot—highly appreciated by locals—before catching the ferry back to Bellagio.

1. 1

   Bellagio

   3 hours

   Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys while sampling multiple food tastings
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2. 2

   Basilica di San Giacomo

   Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.

3. 3

   Borgo di Pescallo

   1 hour

   Learn about the history and culture of this hidden authentic fishing village most beloved by famous poets and writers. Lunch will be served at a charming hilltop restaurant that we will reach by private van.

4. 4

   Varenna

   2 hours

   Catch the ferry from Bellagio to Varenna for a 1.5h guided visit of this charming romantic village while enjoying a delicious gelato with your new friends.

5. 5

   Menaggio

   2 hours

   Hop over to Menaggio by boat and continue your guided tour combining it with a delicious aperitif at one of the most luxurious location at Lake Como before catching the ferry back to Bellagio.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio and Varenna so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.