Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Lake Como
Como Dolce Experience in Ape Calessino – Discover Como with retro style! With its 2 seats, this little Italian jewel will accompany you along the streets of the city, between breathtaking views and views of Lake Como that seem like something out of a postcard. During the tour you will see the most representative beauties of the historic center of Como, such as the Duomo, Piazza Cavour, the ancient medieval walls and the Voltian Temple. You can then let yourself be enveloped by the lakefront breeze, admiring the timeless elegance of Villa Olmo and its gardens, and the picturesque village of Cernobbio.
An important historical place in memory of those who lost their lives fighting during the First World War.
The Aero Club hangar, located on the evocative shore of Lake Como, is a historical landmark of Italian aviation. It was built in 1930, making the Aero Club Como the oldest seaplane operating base in the world still active today. The structure has retained much of its original design and continues to be used as a base for seaplane storage, maintenance and flight training.
One of the most important sports facilities in the city.
Very important circle at nautical and motorboat level.
One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, located in a unique location.
Villa Olmo, one of the most majestic neoclassical villas on Lake Como, was built at the end of the 18th century as a noble residence. Surrounded by a beautiful Italian garden, it has hosted emperors, poets and statesmen over the centuries. Today the Villa is home to exhibitions, cultural events and visits open to the public, offering a perfect combination of history, art and beautiful views of the lake.
Cernobbio is an elegant village located on the western shore of Lake Como, at the foot of Mount Bisbino. Renowned for its magnificent historic villas, such as Villa d’Este and Villa Erba, it offers a refined and quiet atmosphere, ideal for those seeking beauty and relaxation. Its strategic location, a few kilometers from Como and close to the Swiss border, makes it a perfect base for exploring the lake and the surrounding wonders.
Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Lake Como experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is This one-hour experience begins in our office, in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Please note: arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour; if you arrive late the tour cannot extend beyond the set duration (1 hour).. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 2 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 9 verified reviews; it is run by Gimbus. Most-mentioned highlights: A bottle of prosecco is included, to be enjoyed along the tour route.; Transport on a classic Italian Calessino (Tuk-Tuk).
Thia tour was phenomenal. We had the opportunity to sit in thia 1982 Piaggio Apecar with pur driver, very passionate about his job, I must Say. We di only One hour but It was beautiful, Amazing. It seems to be in Capri or Positano. We saw some very cute monuments and symbol of the Town! Maybe next time i'll come ti Como i'll do It again! Thanks you veeery much.
I was hesitant but now I can say in all sincerity that I had a great time. Highly recommended!
A tour with the Ape Calessino is an experience to treat yourself to without delay. Excellent service and very kind staff. You will feel pampered from the very first moment and will experience the magic of the "dolce vita," admiring one of the most VIP locations in Italy.
Super fun experience!! Guide and driver Giovanni very friendly, answered all our questions and explained the monuments we saw. I felt living the dolce vita italiana, a delight of a walk!!
Due to repairs the tour operator had to cancel the golf cart trip but we did take the boat tour, and were quite disappointed. The audio content is shallow & lacks intelligent information, primarily focusing on celebrity name dropping. We don’t care where John Legend got married or where Clooney’s villa is, yet as the boat turned around in front of his villa, the audio stated this site is the highlight of the tour. SMH, you’ve got to be kidding! We’d have preferred to learn more about the architecture, what are the logistics of building these grand homes on the hillsides through history, how wide/deep is the lake, what water sources feed into it, etc. Basically the audio seems AI generated, repetitive in their descriptions & simply boring. Total waste of an hour and money.
We are sorry to hear that the audio guide did not meet your expectations. Our guests are usually very pleased with the experience and we receive very positive feedback on the audio content, which is designed to share history, curiosities, and cultural aspects of Lake Como. While many guests enjoy this format, we respect that it may not be for everyone. Your feedback is appreciated and, even if a one star review seems a little bit too harsh, it will help us refine our services. We hope to welcome you again in the future for a more enjoyable experience.
Viator's tour description says there are two parts of the tour - a 1-hour golf cart trolley ride to see the city of Como followed by a 1-hour boat ride on Lake Como. Viator also instructed us where to wait for the golf cart ride. While we were waiting at the assigned location, we got a call from the tour operator saying he was looking for us and told us the waiting location assigned by Viator was wrong, that we should be waiting at the pier for the 1-hour boat ride because there was never any golf cart city tour in the contract. So while we had paid Viator ahead of time for a two-part (land tour and boat ride) tour, in actuality the local tour operator gave us only the 1-hour boat ride part and explained that Viator made a mistake in advertising this tour to include a land tour in addition to the boat ride tour. So we have been short-changed by Viator. We are very disappointed that a major tour company like Viator could make such an obvious mistake that resulted in misleading advertising. We expect a refund from Viator.
Dear Albert, We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience. However, we would like to point out that we offer two distinct products on Viator: - BOAT TOUR ONLY (Como boat experience), which lasts one hour - GOLF CAR + BOAT COMBO TOUR (Como city and lake experience), which lasts two hours. - Will be easy for you to verify that your booking was for the boat tour only. We understand the confusion, but in this case, we believe the misunderstanding was not due to an error on our part or on Viator's. That said, we’d be happy to offer you a complimentary golf car tour on your next visit to Como, as a gesture of goodwill. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions — we remain at your full disposal.
I recommend doing the activity during the week instead of on the weekend to avoid the row on the lakefront
really an exciting experience, the best way to discover como drivers very kind, nice and prepared
it was really very nice, a new adventure very exciting! interesting the audio-guide experiment; the young driver very way and nice!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour | 1 hour | 4.1 (9) | $35 | |
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