Lake Lugano - a taste of culture

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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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6 hours
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English, Italian

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 US$1,260.80  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Experience the essence of Italian-speaking Switzerland  -  Easy 1 hour walk on the Olive Trail with the best views of Lake Lugano -  Hear about Lugano's amazing history while browsing in high-end fashion outlets with a backdrop of gorgeous scenery -  Taste local food and wine  -  Refresh yourself at a quaint village where the buildings hang off the side of the mountain -  Take a boat cruise to your “grotto” lunch spot and make your own “classic risotto” under instruction from a master chef -  Taste local Ticino wine produced by local winemakers from the vineyards around Lugano. and the region
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Lago Di Lugano

Enjoy beautiful views of Lugano and surroundings.
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We meet at 9:30 am at your hotel in Lugano city center.
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cmy121May 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Lugano & Risotto Workshop -5 Stars

Our guide, Romina Poretti, was absolutely amazing. We did a wonderful walking tour from Lugano central to the quaint village of Gandria. She was so knowledgeable about the area. Then we took the public boat across the lake to Grotto San Rocco for risotto making. All the food and wine was absolutely amazing. Everything about this tour exceeded our expectations!

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Response from ViatorMay 29, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience with Romina Poretti exceeded expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!

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troys198September 2024 • TripAdvisor
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Gornergrat to Zermatt

We went on a hike throughout the surrounding mountains of Zermatt today. Our guide, Pete, was one of the most attentive and knowledgeable guides we have ever had lead a tour. From local fauna to the different geological features on the trail, Pete took care of all our questions. We can’t recommend him enough.

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Response from ViatorSeptember 30, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic hiking experience around Zermatt with Pete. It’s great that he was able to provide such insightful informations. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure soon! Happy hiking!

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Paul_MOctober 2023 • Viator
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Perfect day in Lugano!

Patricia, our guide, provided a very nice walking tour of Lugano...then enjoyed a boat ride on and around a good portion of the lake before ending up at the Grotto for the Risotto making and lunch. We had an awesome time there...food and wine were terrific. Our guide even escorted us from the boat at the end to the Funicular for going up to the top of San Salvatore mountain for views around the entire lake and area. Great day overall!

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Response from ViatorNovember 05, 2023

We're delighted to hear that you had a great time with Patricia from ECHO Rails. The walking tour, boat ride, Risotto making, and lunch were all enjoyable experiences. Thank you for sharing your fantastic day with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more wonderful adventures!

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Royce AMay 2023 • TripAdvisor
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A day around Lugano

Excellent guide. Very friendly and engaging.loved the learn to cook risotto experience and the boat there and back

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Response from ViatorJune 19, 2023

Thank you for sharing your Lugano Day Tour walk along the lake and cooking your own risotto lunch in the grotto. Wishing you many more wonderful adventurous experiences. With best, René Welti

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anarosa_lDecember 2022 • Viator
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Un día de cuento entre historia, presente, futuro y aprendizaje

Un día repleto de experiencias, descubrimientos de los mejores rincones de Lugano y alrededores. El guía Frencesco un 10 de 10. Educado, culto y gran experto en aspectos culturales, históricos y geográficos de Lugano y alrededores.

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Response from ViatorNovember 07, 2023

Muchisimas gracias, nos gustaría verte otra vez!

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