Small-Group Lake Como Local Food Tour with Wine
Description
Discover Como through its flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the charming streets of this lakeside city. Taste the dishes locals love, from hearty traditional flavors to the finest wines and specialties of the Lombardy region. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Como culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Italian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance. Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.
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Itinerary
You will meet your local expert at the meeting point. Let's begin the food adventure!
Starting from the Cathedral of Como, our food tour begins at the first stop, where we’ll savor a selection of high-quality cured meats, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine, all served in a charming, historic wine shop.
In Como, locals have a beloved tradition: enjoying pizza by the slice right in the heart of the city! To truly eat like a local, a stop for this delicious, quick pizza is an absolute must.
As we continue, we will taste one of Como’s most traditional dishes: polenta uncia or polenta with braised meat. A true queen of the table in the Como area and throughout the Alps, polenta is made by cooking a mix of corn and buckwheat flour and served either with tender braised meat or with melted butter and local cheeses, as in the classic polenta uncia. We’ll also try the famous sciatt—crispy, golden pancakes with a gooey, stringy cheese center, a crunchy delight that perfectly complements the heartiness of the polenta.
As we conclude the tour, you’ll enjoy a seasonal delight, a warm, velvety zabaione with chestnuts or a refreshing artisanal ice cream, depending on what the moment calls for. Both are served with a rich, aromatic coffee, because in Italy, no meal or food tour is truly complete without a perfectly brewed espresso to finish.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Reviews(270)
We had a lovely time with Greta around Lake Como! She was very energetic and personable - sharing facts about Italian history, and answering any questions we had about the local area. The food was authentic and delicious. The perfect pace and number of stops.
The tour was great, our guide (Gretta5Como) was lovely and knowledge and the food was delicious and bountiful. This is a great wadi to see the heart of Como.
Greta was our guide. She was absolutely amazing! She gave us so many helpful tips for what to do in the area. She was so easy to talk to and because it was just my family of 4 on our tour, we received such personal attention. Greta is so knowledgeable and taking this tour was the perfect way to learn all about the food of Lake Como and the area. Would highly recommend!
We enjoyed our food tour in Como City. Our guide Mario was knowledgeable about the area and very helpful at the different places we stopped for food. We especially enjoyed the wine shop stop! And the food was all good.
Elisa was a wonderful guide. She has a lovely personality that made the tour very easy and enjoyable. The food was delicious and Elisa was fantastic. We highly recommend this food tour in Lake Como!
Mario was fantastic. He really ga e us insights into the local area and food. Delicious!
We participated in the food tour with Giorgia in Como, and it was an excellent experience! She helped us discover authentic local specialties in places we never would have found on our own. We shared a delicious, typical meal in a friendly atmosphere while discovering the history and culture of the city. I particularly appreciated all her tips on the best shops, restaurants, and good local spots, which were very useful to us for the rest of our stay. Giorgia is passionate, welcoming, and knows Como perfectly. I recommend this experience 100% to anyone who wants to discover the city in a different way!
Giorgia was a great host - personable, warm, chatty, and full of local knowledge. We really enjoyed the tour and there was so much food! Would definitely recommend.
Very good experience, We had little time to discover the city and the tour was pleasant, detailed. Our guide was very kind, and even speaks French.
My husband and I joined Giorgia for the tour, and we had a wonderful time with her as our guide! Giorgia was incredibly friendly, personable and knowledgeable about Como and its local legends and lore. It was a well-paced tour, and I recommend it for any new traveler!
