Lake Como Flavors: A Culinary Day in Bellagio, Varenna & Menaggio

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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Savor a full-day culinary tour of Lake Como, blending guided tours in Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio with authentic tastings, connecting with local life and Italian culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Optimize your time on Lake Como with this exclusive full-day food tour that combines a guided tour of Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio with multiple food tastings in authentic settings.


Mix with the community and practise some Italian at local shops, bars and piazzas. Our Food Tour is not simply a walking tour. It's a taste of local life.


Start your day with our world-famous thick-foamed espresso continuing exploring Bellagio with your new friends, walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys, admiring the elegance of its boutiques.


Stop by at our local favorite "pasticceria" and "osterie". Tastings here are more than just delicious. Continue exploring Lake Como catching a ferry to Varenna for our afternoon sweet tasting followed by a guided walking tour of the village. Afterwards, we'll cruise over to Menaggio, where we’ll enjoy a delicious aperitif at a charming, authentic local spot—highly appreciated by locals—before catching the ferry back to Bellagio.

What You Get

Public Boat Tickets: Bellagio/Varenna + Varenna/Menaggio + Menaggio/Bellagio
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (7 food stops)
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 8
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program

Good To Know

  • A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio and Varenna so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.
  • Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.

What You’ll Experience

1

Bellagio

Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys while sampling multiple food tastings
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3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Basilica di San Giacomo

Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
Admission Ticket Free
3

Borgo di Pescallo

Learn about the history and culture of this hidden authentic fishing village most beloved by famous poets and writers. Lunch will be served at a charming hilltop restaurant that we will reach by private van.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Varenna

Catch the ferry from Bellagio to Varenna for a 1.5h guided visit of this charming romantic village while enjoying a delicious gelato with your new friends.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
5

Menaggio

Hop over to Menaggio by boat and continue your guided tour combining it with a delicious aperitif at one of the most luxurious location at Lake Como before catching the ferry back to Bellagio.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Ristorante La Goletta, Via Teresio Olivelli, Bellagio Provincia di Como Lombardia, Italy, IT, 22021

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Meet us outside Restaurant La Goletta in Bellagio (opposite Hotel Florence). Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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We loved Cinzia and the beautiful tour.
July 08, 2025
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This is an exploration of the cities with stops to eat. The food is not the primary focus. That does not detract from the tour but do not expect to sit for extended times for food and drink in th...read more

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