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Hidden Lake Como: Walk & Drive the Most Magical Vistas

5.0(2)3 h 15 minModerately active

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$143per person

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Overview

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 7 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 12+
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Food lovers
Groups of friends

From Menaggio along the Greenway, this small-group guided tour blends walks through authentic villages with scenic drives to breathtaking viewpoints. Discover the golden triangle far from mass tourism, with genuine local encounters and a truly Italian atmosphere. Along the way you can enjoy seasonal traditions such as autumn grape harvests, fig picking, fresh mountain water or a card game with a glass of wine by the fire in a local bar.

Highlights

Greenway from Menaggio
Small group
Seasonal traditions

What's included

Tea and coffee

Not included

Gratuities
Personalised pick & drop off locations

Itinerary

1
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi - Complesso di Grandola ed Uniti
40min
Enter this charming Renaissance hamlet with beautiful stone houses, frescoes and historic villas. Enjoy an exclusive viewing inside the grounds of private villa and relaxed strolls along the picturesque cobblestone paths.
2
Piazza Maggiore
50min
Head into the mountains enjoying sweeping views across Lake Como - pass vineyards, majestic churches and hidden viewpoints. Walk in and out of tiny hamlets and through private gardens to find unexpected panoramas over the central lake & Bellagio.
3
Carlazzo
1h
We now head down the other side of the valley for views right across Lake Lugano an onto Switzerland. Walk along an old Roman road and through what once was a hilltop castle. These agricultural villages are perfect occasions to experience what life is actually like on the lake, as shepherds, farmers and local producers all go about their daily lives. We reach a local ritrovo or meeting point where locals come to play cards, boules, have a coffee or a glass of wine.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable activewear recommend. No sandals or flip flops.

Location

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Tremezzo

30min

Drive lakeside along the prettiest section of the Greenway, revealing views over to Bellagio and the pretty facades of Tremezzo's famous villas.

Breglia

15min

Forested footpaths lead to spectacular high-altitude views of Lake Como. This is an area difficult to reach without local knowledge - and reveals probably the best views of Bellagio and Varenna on the lake.

Menaggio

Pass by

The tour ends in Menaggio where you can enjoy the bustling lakeside at leisure & have easy access to ferries on to your next destination.

Accessibility

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Restrictions & safety

Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
General fitness for moderate, short uphill walking and sections of gravel and cobblestones.