Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026Things to do in Lake Como
Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Travellers come from far and wide to explore Lake Como. Meet your tour guide in Varenna and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting hamlet. Walk along the lake and take photos of the elegant XIX century villas surrounded by enchanting mountains. Visit Piazza San Giorgio with its beautiful Church and follow your guide through picturesque stone alleys to meet your chef. Get ready for the second part of your adventure. Make Memories to last a Lifetime on our “Cooking Masterclass experience". Break the ice and sit together around a large table. Inhibitions fall away when engaged in chopping or rolling pasta dough – a great way to get conversation flowing. Learn to make an appetizer, two pasta shapes and a delicious dessert. Our local chef will guide you through every step and teach you new cooking techniques for a memorable experience.
A guided Varenna walking Tour combined with a 3 hours cooking class with a professional local chef.
Meet your guide in Varenna. Nobody can resist this world famous village. Explore the charming hamlet walking along the lake and through its picturesque steep stone alleys admiring the elegance of its villas and boutiques. Continue visiting the historic center to Piazza San Giorgio and learn about the history and culture of this magic place. Take photos of the main Church which like a shrine holds the treasures of this small community and follow your guide to meet our chef to start the second part of this adventure. Enjoy a 3 hours cooking class and learn all the tips & tricks that will turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. You will be guided through every step always using fresh, seasonal and healthy ingredients.
Varenna Walking Tour and Cooking Class lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $313 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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Meet us outside the Boat Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna (opposite Hotel Olivedo). Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" local guide.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 verified reviews; it is run by Taste & Travel Italy. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional chef; Varenna Walking Tour (1.5 hours); Cooking Class (3.5 hours - lunch included).
Sabrina’s tour was so informative. And she was friendly, professional and SO knowledgeable. Chef Marco was organized, friendly and knowledgeable and a great instructor. Delicious lunch and learned a lot about making pasta.
The tour was brief due to heavy rain but Sabrina was delightful and knowledgeable. The cooking class was so fun. We loved every second of our time with chef.
Very knowledgeable guide. Pleasant personality. Great wines and food. Nice pleasant way to finish the day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varenna Walking Tour and Cooking Class | 5 hours | 5.0 (3) | $313 | |
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