Lake Como Scenic Coastal Bike Tour with Waterfall & Villas
Description
Operated by BREVA – Lake Como Outdoor Experiences Discover Lake Como on a scenic and easy e‑bike tour, led by certified local guides and suitable for all fitness levels. Thanks to modern electric bikes, you’ll enjoy stunning views effortlessly along the lake’s most picturesque coastal roads. Highlights include Cernobbio, the village of Moltrasio with its hidden waterfall, and Villa Oleandra, George Clooney’s famous lakeside residence. This tour is designed as an intimate, personalized experience, offering a deeper connection with Lake Como’s landscape, culture, and lifestyle. Unlike larger group tours, this experience is intimate and personalized, offering a deeper connection with Lake Como’s nature, history, and lifestyle through the eyes of a local expert. A light lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio can be included (see options), making this one of the most enjoyable and relaxed ways to experience Lake Como.
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Itinerary
Lake Como, nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, is a breathtaking destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty and charming lakeside towns. Exploring this picturesque region by bicycle offers an unparalleled experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its scenic landscapes and vibrant culture. A guided bike tour, led by certified experts, ensures a safe and enriching journey through the area’s most enchanting spots. Cycling along the lake's shores, you will pass through quaint villages, admire elegant villas, and enjoy panoramic views that are truly spectacular. The combination of fresh air, physical activity, and the serene environment makes discovering Lake Como by bike an unforgettable adventure.
Moltrasio is a beautiful village overlooking the western shore of Lake Como. This place has a thousand-year history, in fact the first document certifying the birth of the Municipality dates back to 1058. From the village you have an incredible view of the lake. We'll enjoy the view from the village and then move to the Waterfall. We'll pause to marvel at the breathtaking Moltrasio waterfalls, a hidden gem with stunning panoramic views. This serene spot offers a perfect moment to relax and take in the natural beauty.
One of the highlights of the tour is a stop in the charming village of Laglio, where we will pause to admire the renowned Villa Oleandra, the summer residence of George Clooney. This iconic landmark, nestled on the lake's edge, offers a perfect photo opportunity, allowing you to capture a memorable moment of your adventure.
We'll enjoy a delightful light lunch featuring local products at a charming lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio. If the weather is nice, we'll dine outdoors, allowing us to fully appreciate the serene beauty of Lake Como while savoring delicious regional specialties. This relaxing meal with a stunning lakeside view will be a memorable highlight of our tour.
Piazza Risorgimento, the heart of Cernobbio's historic center, offers enchanting views of Lake Como. Known as "La Riva," this popular lakeside area features bars, restaurants, and historic hotels with stunning lake views. Notable monuments include the War Memorial by Angelo Galli and a monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi. We'll stop in Cernobbio to take all the pictures you want and to relax a bit, for sure.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note: This tour does not require meeting at a fixed departure point. If you are staying near Como, particularly between Como and Argegno, the guide can meet you directly at your accommodation with the bicycles, so you can start the tour conveniently from there. While we prefer a departure in the morning, the start time is flexible and can be agreed depending on your preference. However, if your accommodation is located within the restricted traffic zone (ZTL) in Como, the meeting point will be at the Monumento ai Caduti – Viale Puecher, 22100 Como, which is easily accessible and just outside the restricted area. If your hotel is outside the ZTL and has a convenient area to unload the bikes, we can still start the tour directly from there.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Reviews(24)
Our guide Jack was super nice and very passionate about his cycling and ensuring our safety on the busy roads. He took us to all the locations listed on the itinerary, giving us time to take photos and ask questions.
The planning and execution of this bike company through Viator was excellent.. They communicated very well and we knew how to be prepared. The day before our tour, Ben, our guide texted and made sure to answer any questions. He was excellent! We enjoyed our Lake Como Coastal Bike Ride. The stop for lunch was delicious! Thank you for a great day Ben!
Thank you so much for your kind review Peggy! We had a great ride together! See You soon!
This company went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day . Jack was our tour guide and he was amazing. We are not bikers and he was so good working with us. We met his family (we needed to use the restroom) met his horse because my daughter loves horses. He was the best it was a wonderful day.
Thank you Ashley for your wonderful feedback! It was a real pleasure having you as our guests on Lake Como! See you soon!
Our tour guide was Giacomo and he was wonderful! He told us so much history and local culture and was just a pleasure to get to know. He also brought us on the most interesting byways and hidden paths - have you wondered how people get up to their houses way up on the steep hillsides? On this tour you will find out! But don’t worry, the e-bikes were in great shape and made every terrain doable. Giacomo was very safety conscious and gave excellent directions for what was coming up next. This tour was a top highlight of our stay on Lake Como.
Our guide Ivan was great. Turned up early, took photos of us, quality bikes, lovely lunch spot and shared good local insights, and seemed genuinely happy to be there! Beautiful area. Bike ride was easy and views spectacular.
Excellent experience with our guide Ivan. He was organized and planned a great ride for 4 hours taking us through beautiful villages along the lake climbing up to a waterfall. Stopped for a stop for food. Highly recommend!
Would highly recommend this tour. Ivan (24 yrs), the Guide was excellent, very friendly and approachable. The pre-meet instructions were clear and given two days in advance, mostly via wattsapp. The meet point is easy to find and Ivan had our bikes ready and waiting for us. Note there is NO basket or bag carrier on the bike, so suggest wearing a small back pack or cross body bag during the tour for your personal items. We finished in the same place as we started, and Ivan took care of the bikes for us as we walked back to our hotel. Both my friend and I are in our early 50's and have a good level of fitness. The e-bikes were easy to use, comfortable and in very good condition. Ivan gave a full overview of how they work, and what the tour would entail before we set off. It was just my friend and I and we really valued the 121 experience rather than a large group of mixed abilities and fitness levels etc. We stopped off at several lovely viewing locations and Ivan gave a brief history of each place we stopped at, plenty of time to take lots of photos. There was no pressure to go really fast, the pace was just fine for us. We biked up to a beautiful waterfall and got off bikes to walk right up close to it, stunning. We then biked down, through pretty villages, theres lots to look at en route and there was very little traffic. We stopped at a small cafe and were served traditional Italian style lunch, pizzas, dips, breadsticks, garlic bread and were offered a drink of your choice. I had a Peroni, my friend had a wine, Very nice to sit down and take in the scenery and Ivan was very knowledgeable on the area and its history and was interested in us and was happy to engage in conversation and answer any of our many questions. Ivan took great care of us and had our safety at the forefront of the 3 hour tour. His interest and passion of cycling is clear when you speak with him and he is the ideal type of guide for taking tourists around. Ivan was fluent in English, so communication was not an issue. I would do the tour again, it was a really nice activity to do during our 4 day visit to Como. Hope the review helps.
It was just my husband and me on the tour with our guide Jack. Jack was really great and shared lots of interesting info about the area, as well as recommendations for other places to visit and restaurants in Como. The e-bikes were good and the route was mainly on quiet roads and cycle paths, with only a few sections on busy roads. We enjoyed the tour, and getting off the beaten track a bit, though it is an expensive experience.
Wonderful excursion with a great guide. The hills were manageable thanks to the e-assist bikes. The included lunch was very good and in a nice shaded waterfront area.
Ivan is a great cyclist enthusiast! His combination of technical knowledge paired with strong communication skills and adaptability to tailor plans for his clients to hidden gem's definitely made our scenic coastal bike tour the best tour we’ve taken here! The Hilton Family
