Food and Wine tour on Como Lake - Semi private tour
Description
Meet your professional English-speaking Guide in the morning in Milan and reach Como by train (just 1 hour ride), ready for your walk and eat experience and much more..in the afternoon enjoy a cruise on Como Lake for about 1 hour. Your professional Guide will give you the local insider view of the history, culture and the delicatessen of the area. Live a cultural and gastronomic experience strolling along the historical city center with your local guide for an unforgettable day. Admire the principal monuments such as the great Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, the “Broletto” - town hall Palace, the eighteenth-century “Teatro Sociale” and the church of San Fedele - a fine example of Romanesque style, all whilst pausing at the most popular food shops to enjoy the dishes and flavors most appreciated by locals. Next stop is for a well deserved glass of wine served with Italian charcuterie, comfortably sitting at a table. Cheers!
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Itinerary
Admire the historic neighborhoods and taste Focaccia followed by a choice of local cheeses and prosciutto and salami with a glass of Wine as appetizer in a local winery. Next, continue your gastronomic tour enjoying fresh home made Pasta or Ravioli with Pesto, Bolognese or Cheese sauces, choose which you like the most.
Enjoy a panoramic cruise on Lake Como for one hour. This is probably the best activity that you can do on Lake Como. Your guide will show you the most beautiful towns and historic villas of Lake Como from the boat. You will stop in Torno. Its splendid position has always made Torno a favourite with tourists and holidaymakers alike, many of whom come to visit its famous villas. These include the 16th century Villa Pliniana, Villa Taverna with its magnificent gardens, and Villa Mia, owned now by the royal family of Saudi Arabia, which has seen famous guests from all over the world. It's easy to understand why Hermann Hesse fell in love with it when he visited in 1913. After the tour you will return by boat to Como. Travel back to Milan by train at the end of your trip.
Enjoy your cultural and gastronomic experience. Discover the principal monuments in Como such as the Duomo with the Broletto ( the Town Hall) continuing with the church of San Fedele but first of all start your day with an home made Espresso or Cappuccino and Italian pastry.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Reviews(7)
We had an awesome time with our tour guide Andrea. He was super knowledgeable from the start of the tour to the end. His tour was informative and fun. We would recommend him and our our tour to everyone.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We hope to be able to share with you another experience like this in the future! Grazie e Arrivederci!.
There were train issues at the start of our day but our guide Claudia handled it like a true professional. In fact she helped other train passengers figure out how to get to Como. This was a private experience just with the 4 members of my family so we had personalized attention. Soon after arriving in Como we had our first dining experience of breakfast pastries and coffee. We continued on learning about the local culture. The Domo was beautiful and we saw many other buidings that were fun. Then we had a second dining experience which included cheeses, breads and meats plus a glass of wine. From there it was to the boat to enjoy a trip around the lake that lasted over an hour. We learned about many historic villas with a view from water. We ended with a a stop for dessert at a local gelato/ice cream shop. Overall great experience and wonderful job by Claudia
Thank you so much for sharing your review and feedback as you explain perfectly what people can expect about this experience ( a part the issue with train that of course can happened) . We hope to be able to share with you another experience like this in the future! Grazie e Arrivederci! Your Travel Diary
Learning the history and about the geography of the area. We never thought about three role the mountains played in history.
Hello!We appreciate your support and are grateful for your valuable feedback. Grazie e Arrivederci! -Your Travel Diary
We had a wonderful time and learned so much! Our tour guide was lovely and the pesto pasta was truly a highlight. We highly recommend this tour.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our Guide . Looking forward to hearing from you again here in Italy Best Regards & Happy Travels!
Renzo was the perfect tour guide for this breathtaking trip. His knowledge of Italy, and the city of Como, was a great historical bounty. We toured the streets, saw the sights, and shared delicious morsels throughout the day. Each savory stop was delightful and worth it. Our boat ride on Lake Como was incredible. Seeing the villas, homes, and villages from this view was stunning. Renzo also guided us through a quaint fishing village and the views were spectacular. I highly recommend wearing sneakers or other very comfortable walking footwear, your feet will thank you.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our Guide Renzo. Looking forward to hearing from you again here in Italy Best Regards & Happy Travels!
Renzo, our tour guide, provided a great and delicious way to experience the town of Como and Lake Como area. It was also seamless and hassle-free as RT train transportation from Milan was included; Renzo escorted us on the one-hour train ride to Como during which time he gave us a historical perspective on the Lake Como region. We enjoyed incredible scenery during the one-hour boat ride on the lake and during our stopover in the very cute town of Torno. I highly recommend this tour and Renzo if you’re short on time and looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the Lake Como area while in Milan.
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your recent visit to Milan with us and review on TripAdvisor. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Renzo. We hope to work with you with the organization of your next trip to Italy, providing transfers from/to cities, accommodation at hotels and activities during your stay in any Italian cities. Best Regards & Happy Travels!
100% Recommendation!! 5 Star all the way!! RENZO was absolutely phenomenal. His background as a lawyer (as am I) really amped the experience with his superior presentation and knowledge of Italy, Lake Como and wine
Hello, Thank you very much for your recent visit and kind review on TripAdvisor. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. thank you for choosing us and we are at disposal for your next trip to Italy! Best Regards & Happy Travels!
