Lake Lugano - a taste of culture




Lake Lugano - a taste of culture
Explore Swiss-Italian culture through a scenic Olive Trail walk by Lake Lugano, revel in its history, fashion, local food, Ticino wine, and risotto-making with a boat cruise twist.
Experience Details
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
What You Get
Good To Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Infant meals not included
What You’ll Experience
Lago Di Lugano (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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 pu...read more
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 t...read more





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