Things to do in Lake Como

Activities, attractions and tours

Bellagio showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
Como featuring a house, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Como-Brunate Funicular featuring a coastal town, a city and a bay or harbour
Como-Brunate Funicular which includes a bay or harbor and a bridge
Como featuring a ferry and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people

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What to do in Lake Como

Popular places to visit

Lake Como showing a bay or harbour, boating and a coastal town

Villa del Balbianello

4.5/5(53 reviews)

As one of Lake Como’s most iconic landmarks, it’s easy to see why this historic villa has served as the setting for a number of popular movies.

Villa del Balbianello
Beautifull aerial panoramic view from the drone to the Varenna - famous old Italy town on bank of Como lake. High top view to Water landscape with green hills, mountains and city in sunny summer day.

Bellagio Port

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Bellagio Port and enjoy other activities such as boating in Bellagio. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Bellagio Port
View through an open window with shutters looking down on the colorful picturesque village of Varenna, Italy, on the shores of Lake Como at summer.

Menaggio Beach

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Menaggio Beach, a lovely green space in Menaggio. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Menaggio Beach
Como-Brunate Funicular which includes a bay or harbor and a bridge

Como-Brunate Funicular

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Travel to the hilltop village of Brunate on a funicular railway that is more than 100 years old. Once there, enjoy gorgeous views and follow trails through the hills.

Como-Brunate Funicular
Varenna villa and gardens in Lake Como, Italy

Villa Monastero

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Villa Monastero during your travels in Varenna. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or enjoy its local tours.

Villa Monastero
Piazza Cavour featuring a ferry, a coastal town and a marina

Piazza Cavour

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Uninterrupted views of Lake Como, architecturally impressive landmarks and people watching from café terraces make this one of Como’s most popular squares.

Piazza Cavour
Lake Como featuring a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Como Cathedral

4.5/5(82 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Como when you stop by Como Cathedral. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Como Cathedral
Lago di Como

Villa Serbelloni

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Villa Serbelloni, a lovely green space in Bellagio. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.

Villa Serbelloni
HIGH ANGLE VIEW OF PEOPLE ON FIELD

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

Catch an event at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and enjoy other activities in Como such as boating.Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

Areas of Lake Como

Piazza Vittoria showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Como City Centre

4.5/5(63 area reviews)

Como City Centre is popular for its panoramic lake views. Explore top sights like Piazza Vittoria and Teatro Sociale, and you can get around town on the metro at Como Nord Lago Station.

Como City Centre
the historic center of Varenna on Lake Como Italy

Historic Center

If you're spending some time in Historic Center, Villa Serbelloni and San Giacomo Basilica are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Center
View of Bellagio from the water of Lake Como. #AquaTrove

Aureggio

While Aureggio isn't home to many top sights, Villa Melzi Gardens and Bellagio Port are some notable places to visit nearby.

Aureggio
Bellagio - Pescallo - Lago di Como

Pescallo

While Pescallo isn't home to many top sights, Bellagio Port and Villa Serbelloni are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pescallo
Beautiful Varenna waterfront on a sunny summer afternoon, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy.

Visgnola

While Visgnola may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Melzi Gardens and Bellagio Port.

Visgnola
Overlooking Lake Como from Bellagio in the direction of Lenno

Casate

While there might not be top attractions in Casate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Villa Melzi Gardens and Bellagio Port.

Casate

 

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Cernobbio which includes a small town or village, street scenes and a square or plaza

Cernobbio

Menaggio which includes a city and a fountain

Menaggio

Lecco featuring boating, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Lecco

Bellagio showing a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Bellagio

Villa Carlotta showing fishing, general coastal views and a bay or harbor

Tremezzo

Ufer und Strand vonDongo, Ortsteil von Gravedona, mit Blick über den See, in Richtung Bellagio

Gravedona

VARENNA, ITALY - June 1, 2019 - Varenna old town with the mountains in the background, Italy, Europe.

Perledo

Coastline of Bellano fishing village, situated on Como Lake shore, Lombardy, Italy. Traditional italian houses, mountains and pier in small coast town Bellano.

Bellano

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