Hidden Lake Como: Walk & Drive the Most Magical Vistas
- 3h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
From Menaggio to the Greenway, explore a selection of picture-perfect hidden gems in the 'golden triangle' on this immersive small-group walking & driving tour. Combine adventure, nature & captivating local atmosphere. Walk the best parts of charming authentic villages to stunning viewpoints. Experience fun local encounters in an area untouched by tourism where the atmosphere is truly Italian. Seek out seasonal activities & local traditions as you go, such as: grape harvests in autumn, picking figs, drinking fresh mountain water, playing cards & having a glass of wine fireside in a local bar. The activity ends back in Menaggio where you can explore the lakefront at leisure, with access to onward ferry connections. - Discover breathtaking scenery from the hilltops, difficult to reach on your own - Visit unspoilt villages reminiscent of bygone eras - Perfect for an active day out - Perfect for experiencing authentic rural Italian lifestyle
Inclusions
What's included
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personalised pick & drop off locations
Itinerary
Enter this charming Renaissance hamlet with beautiful stone houses, frescoes and historic villas. Enjoy an exclusive viewing inside the grounds of private villa and relaxed strolls along the picturesque cobblestone paths.
Head into the mountains enjoying sweeping views across Lake Como - pass vineyards, majestic churches and hidden viewpoints. Walk in and out of tiny hamlets and through private gardens to find unexpected panoramas over the central lake & Bellagio.
We now head down the other side of the valley for views right across Lake Lugano an onto Switzerland. Walk along an old Roman road and through what once was a hilltop castle. These agricultural villages are perfect occasions to experience what life is actually like on the lake, as shepherds, farmers and local producers all go about their daily lives. We reach a local 'ritrovo' or meeting point where locals come to play cards, boules, have a coffee or a glass of wine.
Drive lakeside along the prettiest section of the Greenway, revealing views over to Bellagio and the pretty facades of Tremezzo's famous villas.
Forested footpaths lead to spectacular high-altitude views of Lake Como. This is an area difficult to reach without local knowledge - and reveals probably the best views of Bellagio and Varenna on the lake.
The tour ends in Menaggio where you can enjoy the bustling lakeside at leisure & have easy access to ferries on to your next destination.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the gas station right across the road from the Menaggio ferry terminal *If you are driving to Menaggio contact us for the best parking areas. *On request we can organise pick up in Cadenabbia.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Bebike
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable activewear recommend. No sandals or flip flops.
- Bring a refillable water bottle
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
How it compares in Lake Como
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 781 experiences we list in Lake Como.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 395 of 781.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lake Como
Lake Como is a deep, Y-shaped lake in Lombardy, ringed by steep green mountains, pastel villages, ornate villas and terraced gardens.
Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three arms that meet near Bellagio. At more than 400 metres deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, held between steep wooded slopes that rise towards the Alps. Villages with painted houses and small harbours stand along the water, and a network of ferries links them, making a boat the best way to see the shoreline.
Top-ranked sights in Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi), Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como-Brunate).
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