Top Lake Como Seasonal & Special Occasions

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. A Lake Como boat cruise takes you to visit Villa Melzi's lush gardens and the opulent Villa del Balbianello, including a traditional lunch at a lakefront restaurant.

The lake center of Lake Como is unique for its natural beauty and for the sumptuous ancient villas that overlook it, observing all this from the water offers the best point of view. My 38 foot boat will allow you to do it in comfort and total safety. Furthermore I will serve you a good Italian aperitif with a small tasting of Italian foods, if you want we can stop for a relaxing swim in the most exclusive places and also you will experience the thrill of sailing and relaxing in silence or listening to the music that you pleases

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to Italian cuisine on this food walking tour of Lake Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a local; sample regional delicacies including a tasting of olive oils and finish the tour with pasta at a charming restaurant. This small-group tour with a maximum of 15 people ensures a personalized experience.

Pasta lovers—prepare to be amazed! This pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home is the perfect way to learn new skills and taste incredible food too. As it’s a private class, you’ll have direct access to your teacher for questions along the way. Learn the secrets of the region’s most loved pasta dishes, and make three recipes. The best thing about the experience is that you get to eat the food at the end with wine included.

Lake Como is known for its spectacular beauty, and this tour is a shortcut to experiencing its best bits in a day. Enjoy the luxury of having a private speedboat ride with just your party and the crew. Pass by top sights such as Tremezzo, Bellagio, and Villa Balbianello—"James Bond" and "Star Wars" movie locations. Along the way, the captain points out important landmarks, so you don’t miss any highlights.

Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. With this private tour, save hours by navigating between highlights with a guide. Reach Villa Balbianello via speedboat for a guided tour of the lavish villa and gardens. Stop for a tasting at the most historic olive oil producer on the lake before a stroll through Bellagio and scenic ferry ride back to Como.

Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Learn about the its architecture from ancient Rome through the Rationalists, with insights from your guide at every stop.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in their home around Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this home cooking experience. Visit a traditional villa on the banks of Lake Como; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como and Lugano like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers in Como and the Cathedral, the Old town, the Parco Ciani and Casino in Lugano. We will start with the 2h walking tour in Como, then we will have 1 hour free time for lunch. At 2.30 p.m. we will part for Lugano from the San Giovanni train station with the comfortable train, the duration of the trip is 35 minutes (the train tickets are not included in the price). In Lugano we will continue with the 2h walking tour (Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, LAC, Lungolago, Cathedral) and take a funicular to return to the train station (the price of the funicular ticket is included). You will have also some free time in Lugano to visit the shopping area or to have a cup of coffee. At about 5 p.m. we will take the train to Como and finish our tour at 6 p.m. in Como. For a better experience the tour is limited to maximum 6 participants.

We will walk in the magic of the Pearl of Lake Como, Bellagio. We will visit the historical center, walk into the famous medieval stone stairs and then we will stop on the lakefront to admire the view. And all the while, I will take some portraits of you in the different places we will visit to have a memory of this lovely and unique place. You will be able to have all the photos in digital format in the next 48 hours and you will also be able to have a professional printing service in my Studio in Bellagio. I live in Bellagio and I love this place, I feel lucky and that's why I offer this service.

Experience stunning Lake Como at its most picturesque during this private, sunset cruise. Travel aboard a Venetian-style boat and enjoy an onboard aperitivo with wine. Get a first-hand view of renowned attractions like Villa Erba and Villa del Balbianello while watching the sunset. Tours include possible departures from Como, Cernobbio or Blevio.

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.

We pick you up anywhere within 10km of Como and after brief introductions head north in a luxury air conditioned minivan across the border to Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Known for its stunning Alpine backdrop and elegant promenades, you will be glad to explore Ascona! From Ascona, a short ride brings you to Lugano, the "Monte Carlo" of Switzerland! Enjoy a lakeside lunch and sample artisanal Swiss chocolate! Art lovers won't want to miss the lakefront Santa Maria degli Angioli Church which displays the "Passion and Crucifixion" fresco by Da Vinci’s apprentice, Bernardino Luini. Leaving Lugano behind, we take the picturesque lakeside route around Lake Lugano and back into Italy. In Cadenabbia your driver will hand over your tickets for a cruise to Bellagio, home to stars who adore the Italian Lakes! You'll not easily find a more stunning location anywhere in Europe, just ask resident George Clooney! Spend a few hours of leisure time and then take the ferry back to Como.

Do you want to live an unforgettable, romantic and one-of-a-kind boat experience? The events that mark our life must be celebrated in an unusual and particular way. Our bollicine on boat on Lake Como is the ideal experience to pass the anniversary day with your loved one or moments of happiness with friends or family. Lake Como will make you breathe a magical and poetic atmosphere, combined with a good glass of prosecco and excellent background music. Experience the lake aboard the main carachter of its water during every hour of the day. Ready to make your experience even more exclusive, our staff guarantee you the availability to add extra services and to set your starting point in every area of the Lario!

We pick you up anywhere within 10km of Como in a luxury air conditioned minivanand after brief introductions begin the one hour drive to Lago Maggiore, one of the largest lakes in Italy! Lago Maggiore is known for its stunning Alpine backdrop and elegant lakefront promenades. Upon arrival in Stresa you will have a once in a lifetime chance to take in one of the most picturesque towns in Northern Italy. Wander around pretty Stresa before embarking on a tour of the Borromean Islands, hopping on and off one or all three of the tiny island towns of Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Madre. Have lunch on any one of the three postcard perfect islands and be sure to take plenty of photos, as this trip is highly "instagrammable"! After lunch we cross the Italian / Swiss border to Mendrisio and luxury brand outlet center Foxtown or casino gaming for the bold! You’ll have about 2 hours there before we return to Como.