1.Varenna: Lake Como Premium Shared Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 577 reviews · 50 minutes - 1 hour · from $47Our pick

Shared Lake Como cruise from Varenna with Bellagio views and famous villas like Villa del Balbianello, plus a free audio guide app.

“We booked this tour because of time constraints that made the ferry schedules along Como difficult for a DIY excursion, and the experience was just what we wanted. Leaving from Varenna allowed for beautiful views of the city, and the circuit around the lake was gorgeous. The boat was very nice and smooth, and it was easy enough to find the correct dock for pick-up.”

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2.Bellagio & Varenna Full-day Tour on Lake Como by private boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $453

Private boat day on Lake Como: Varenna & Bellagio walks, Villa Monastero gardens, small group, whisper audio from Como.

“Fantastic tour. Great guide, sights and stops. One of the best tours I’ve been on. Great way to tour the lake area in a day.”

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3.Lake Como – Varenna & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $266

Small-group Lake Como full-day tour from Como to Varenna and Bellagio by boat and walking, with expert guidance and timed ferry transfers.

“Was full day trip, could have been done in half day. A lot of time spent waiting and on ferries. We left Como and stopped in Bellagio for 45 minutes. Had a drink and got back on a ferry to Varenna. Not sure why we had to do that as we went back to Bellaggio after Varenna. Total waste of time. Varenna has not much to see. Probably a 1 -2 hour town. Was there around lunch time but they did not give us lunch there. They said we would have lunch in Bellaggio which was around 2:30. To late for lunch. And the lunch was garbage. Bellaggio is a…”

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4.Varenna: Castello di Vezio Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 129 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Visit Castello di Vezio from Varenna for epic Lake Como views, gardens, tower, dungeons, and centuries-old stories for about $8.

“Zamek zamkiem, nic ciekawego. Warto zapłacić i wejść dla samych widoków. Punkt widokowy jest niesamowity, a dodatkowo jak wejdzie się na wieżę, to już w ogóle jest przewspaniale. Podejście do samego punktu jest tragiczne, potrzebne są dobre buty, ale naprawdę warto się zmęczyć, zwłaszcza jeśli ktoś wybiera się na zachód słońca ❤️”

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5.Varenna: Picnic Experience in the Italian Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $163Top rated

Picnickle from Varenna: small-group Alps picnic with Valtellina and Valsassina local food, wine, and Lake Como viewpoints via van.

“Maria was great. Enjoyed our day in the mountains. The views of Lake Como were awesome. The picnic lunch was very good too. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Varenna: Dining Experience at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · from $118

Private 4-course home lunch or dinner in Lombardy with a live cooking demo, family recipe stories, and wine plus coffee included.

“What a lovely evening! I don't think it was at a locals home but nonetheless, the experience was very informative and enjoyable. 4 courses plus wine with limoncello to finish. Just us and another couple so it was very intimate. Monica did a great job cooking and hosting.”

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7.Varenna: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · from $152

Learn hand-rolled fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in a small-group Cesarine home in Varenna or Bellano, with an aperitivo included.

“We had a great time making pasta and tiramisu. Annamaria was a wonderful host and taught us a lot about the art and science of both recipes. Awesome Lake Como view from the backyard during dinner. Highly recommend!”

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8.1 Hour Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $407

Private 1-hour Lake Como powerboat from Varenna with top villa sights, Prosecco, snacks, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking captain.

“Roberto was a great captain! It was a beautiful trip and he did an excellent job telling us the history of the surrounding. Well worth it!”

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9.From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $178

Panoramic hiking on Lake Como with private transport and an English-speaking guide, tailored pace, and secluded trails above the lake.

“Good hike with great views over Lake Como. Good arrangement and great guiding and assistance from guide Andrey”

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10.Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $168

Private guided walk of Bellagio and Varenna plus Villa Melzi and Villa Monastero gardens, with a scenic public ferry crossing.

“We had a great time in Varenna and Bellagio - Giorgio was a great tour guide- very funny and flexible! He gave us a lot of interesting information about this area! Highly recommend it!”

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11.4H Como Lake Cruise drop of Bellagio and Varenna on Tender Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $330

4-hour Black Pearl cruise on Lake Como with Bellagio and Varenna stops, plus Villa Balbianello and Orrido di Nesso.

“It was a wonderful tour!! George is amazing! 4 hours tour while we enjoyed the nice vibes and beautiful views!”

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12.Varenna: Shared Sunset Boat Tour with a Prosecco Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · from $124

Shared sunset boat tour on Lake Como from Varenna with a Venetian water taxi, Prosecco aperitif, and audio guide.

“Matteo was charming and informative of the Lake area”

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13.4H Private Cruise Bellagio Varenna Tender Yacht Invictus 6 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,680

Private 4-hour Lake Como cruise on The Black Pearl for up to 6, with Bellagio time and Nesso views. English-speaking.

“The lake is beautiful and the boat was great. Our captain was also a pretty cool person and took the time to explain things. The reason for the average score was the owner. He is really greedy. We asked him to pick up on his boat at our hotel. Our hotel is on the route of the trip. We didn't make the go backwards and show us what we missed. Then we asked him to drop us off at Bellagio. Again, a village that we were supposed to visit but he charged us 250 euros for different dropoff and pickup. I would not recommend this company because of the owner.”

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14.Villa Monastero in Varenna with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Explore Villa Monastero in Varenna with a self-guided museum and botanical garden, then enjoy an included aperitif with lake views.

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15.Varenna: Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $164

A hands-on Varenna cooking class in a local’s home: 3 authentic recipes, full tastings with wine, and a real family-table feel.

“Amazing!! This is a must-do in Italy. Antoinette was simply amazing. Her home is beautiful, and she was the best chef to learn from. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves and learned so much! We felt at home, and welcomed.”

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