Lake Como Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car

Lake Como Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car

By Suisse Plus Travel

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Your expert local tour guide & driver will show you the best parts of Lake Como, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this road trip by private car, you will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the region and the country Italy in general. The focus of this tour is to see the area like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.

Activity location

Como
- Como, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Como S. Giovanni
- Piazzale San Gottardo
- 22100, Como, Lombardia, Italy

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4-hour tour

10h
English

Duration: 4 hours: Shortest tour which allows you to see 2-3 places.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 76,060.61 x 1 AdultP 76,060.61

Total

7-hour tour

10h
English

Duration: 7 hours: Half-day tour which allows to see 4-6 places.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 91,272.73 x 1 AdultP 91,272.73

Total

10-hour tour

10h
English

Duration: 10 hours: Full-day tour which allows you to see all the main highlights of Lake Como.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 106,484.85 x 1 AdultP 106,484.85

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Local tour guide & driver (Italian or expat)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary planning (tour is fully customizable)
Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
Gratuities

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Como

30m

Como is a historic city located at the southwestern tip of Lake Como. It is renowned for its stunning lake views, elegant villas, a beautiful Gothic cathedral (Duomo di Como), and charming old town streets. The city serves as a main gateway to exploring the picturesque towns and landscapes around the lake, with regular ferry connections.

Bellagio

1h

Bellagio is famously known as the "Pearl of Lake Como," situated at the point where the lake divides into two branches. It is celebrated for its picturesque cobblestone streets, charming shops, colorful houses, and elegant villas with beautiful gardens like Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni. Its central location makes it easily accessible by ferry from various points on the lake.

Varenna

1h

Varenna is considered one of the most beautiful towns on Lake Como, known for its vibrant, pastel-colored houses clinging to the hillside, narrow alleyways, and breathtaking lake views. Key attractions include the charming waterfront, the gardens of Villa Monastero, and the ancient Castello di Vezio perched above the town. It offers a more tranquil atmosphere compared to Bellagio.

Lido di Ossuccio

15m

Comacina Island is the only island on Lake Como, historically significant and known for its artists' houses and a charming trattoria. Lido di Ossuccio is a perfect place for swimming, a popular public beach area on the mainland near the island, offering clear waters and stunning views of the island and the lake.

Villa Carlotta

1h
Admission ticket not included

Villa Carlotta is a magnificent villa and museum located in Tremezzina, famous for its stunning botanical gardens that bloom vibrantly in spring with rhododendrons and azaleas. The villa itself houses important artworks and sculptures from the 18th and 19th centuries, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of aristocratic life on Lake Como.

Villa del Balbianello

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Villa del Balbianello is an iconic villa located on a wooded promontory overlooking Lake Como, known for its elegant terraced gardens and breathtaking views. It gained international fame as a filming location for movies such as "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" and "Casino Royale." The villa is managed by FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) and offers guided tours of its interiors and gardens.

Menaggio

30m

Menaggio is a lively lakeside town located on the western shore of Lake Como, offering good swimming places, a pleasant promenade, and a charming central piazza. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the central lake area and provides various outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling routes into the surrounding hills.

Argegno

15m

Argegno is a charming, often-overlooked town on the western shore of Lake Como, known for its picturesque bridge spanning the Telo river gorge and a small, inviting piazza. It offers a more authentic and less touristy experience, with quaint streets and lovely views. It's also a departure point for the cable car to Pigra.

Laglio

15m

Laglio is a quiet and picturesque village on the western shore of Lake Como, famously known as the location of George Clooney's Villa Oleandra. The village retains a serene and authentic atmosphere, with elegant villas nestled along the lake and narrow streets leading up the hillside. It's ideal for a peaceful stroll along the lakeside.

Monte Galbiga

2h 15m

Monte Galbiga offers some of the best panoramic views over Lake Como, stretching from the Swiss Alps down to the southern branches of the lake. It can be reached by car or through hiking trails, providing a breathtaking elevated perspective of the entire region that is often missed by typical lake visitors.

Pigra

15m

Pigra is a serene mountain village perched high above Lake Como, accessible by a funicular from Argegno. This tranquil hamlet offers stunning aerial views of the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a peaceful escape from the busier lakeside towns. It’s an ideal spot for a quiet walk and enjoying the scenery.

Nesso

15m

Nesso is a very picturesque village on Lake Como, famous for its deep gorge (Orrido di Nesso) where two rivers meet and plunge into the lake, visible from an ancient Roman bridge (Ponte della Civera). The village is characterized by its dramatic natural setting and historic stone houses cascading down to the water.

Orrido di Bellano

1h
Admission ticket not included

The Orrido di Bellano is a spectacular natural gorge and waterfall located in the town of Bellano on the eastern shore of Lake Como. Visitors can explore the deep, narrow canyon via suspended walkways, marveling at the powerful force of the Pioverna river as it carves its way through ancient rock formations.

Location

Activity location

Como
- Como, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Como S. Giovanni
- Piazzale San Gottardo
- 22100, Como, Lombardia, Italy

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