Lake Como: Highlights Tour with a Local by Private Car
Loveno Sopra Menaggio, Milan
Explore the best parts of Como Lake with a local private driver and tour guide. On this tour you will enjoy the hidden secrets of Como Lake as well as the main sightseeing points.
Highlights
- Explore plenty of hidden secrets and feel like a local
- See the main sightseeing places at Lake Como such as Bellagio
- Explore hidden secrets such as the villages Pigra and Nesso
Description
Your expert local tour guide & driver will show you the best parts of Lake Como, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this road trip by private car, you will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the region and the country Italy in general. The focus of this tour is to see the area like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.
Standard sightseeing
Standard sightseeing places we can visit during the tour are:
- Como city
- Comacina Island: a perfect place for swimming
- Bellagio: most famous town at the lake
- Menaggio
- Villa Carlotta: explore the villa and the beautiful botanical gardens
- Villa del Balbianello: famous Star Wars scene was filmed here
- Varenna: one of the most beautiful towns of Lake Como
Hidden secrets
Some examples of Hidden secrets we can visit:
- Argegno: charming town with few tourists
- Galbiga mountain: best views over Lake Como
- Pigra: serene mountain village
- Nesso: a very picturesque village
- Sormano: drive the scenic mountain pass road at Sormano
- Chiesa di San Martino at Griante: hike 2 hours to this church steep in the cliffs above the lake
Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.
Includes
- Local tour guide & driver (Italian or expat)
- Itinerary planning (tour is fully customizable)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- VAT and all taxes
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Tickets for attractions that require entry fees such as museums (optional)
- Tips
Important Information
- Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge This tour will take place rain or shine Please note that for very late bookings (1 day before the tour) we can't always guarantee a tour guide that speaks your chosen language. If a guide in your language is not available we will give you an English-speaking guide instead. If you can't accept an English speaking guide, please ask us first if a guide that speaks your language is available before you make the payment
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
