8 hours
2 languages
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Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

Public Boat Tickets: Bellagio/Varenna + Varenna/Menaggio + Menaggio/Bellagio
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (7 food stops)
Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio Walking Tour
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8
Friendly English speaking tour guide

What's not

Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys while sampling multiple food tastings .
3 h
Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
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.
1 h
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.
2 h
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.
2 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Meet us outside Restaurant La Goletta in Bellagio, on the sidewalk opposite Hotel Florence. Our “Taste & Travel Italy” guide will be there to welcome you.
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: Taste & Travel Italy

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.
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.

How it compares in Lake Como

Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 145 day trips we list in Lake Como.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 67 of 145.

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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