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title: Lake Como Small Group Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Lake Como
country: Italy
tours: 4
price_from_eur: 89
reviews_total: 885
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/
---

# Lake Como Small Group Tour

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 26, 2026)

We compared 4 listings sold as small group; the boat pick has a stated cap, the villa day has conflicting caps, and class limits depend on the option.

- **What to book first?:** [Como Boat Tour with Villas](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-2h-small-group-boat-tour-with-prosecco-villas/?format=md). Choose the Public Tour cruise from Como: max eight, 2h at €120 per person plus cash fuel and tax charges; at least four people needed to run. Water and white wine included. Trade-off: Cash fuel and tax surcharge. — now €120 per person, 4.64 (151)

Also compared:

- [Villa Balbianello and Bellagio](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-highlights-villa-balbianello-bellagio-exclusive-full-day-tour/?format=md): Villa entry and Bellagio. Trade-off: Cap conflicts: eight in overview, twelve in inclusions. — now €250 per person, 4.78 (246)
- [Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-como-with-aperitivo/?format=md): Express ravioli in Como. Trade-off: Full class max twelve; Express cap not stated. — now €89 per person, 4.85 (241)
- [Cesarine Varenna: Express Ravioli Class](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/cesarine-small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-varenna/?format=md): Express ravioli in Varenna. Trade-off: Full class max twelve; Express cap not stated. — now €110 per person, 4.84 (247)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 4 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como with Aperitivo](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-como-with-aperitivo/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €89 per person | 4.85 (241) | 3h | daily 10:00–19:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 2 | [Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/cesarine-small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-varenna/?format=md) | Varenna Tours, Cooking Classes | €110 per person | 4.84 (247) | 3h | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 3 | [Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-highlights-villa-balbianello-bellagio-exclusive-full-day-tour/?format=md) | Bellagio Tours, Villa Tours | €250 per person | 4.78 (246) | 8h | Tue Thu Fri Sat Sun 10:30–11:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [Lake Como : 2h Small-Group Boat Tour with Prosecco & Villas](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-2h-small-group-boat-tour-with-prosecco-villas/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises, Villa Tours | €120 per person | 4.64 (151) | 2h | daily 09:00–19:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |

## Why each made the list

- **Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como with Aperitivo** — A hands-on shared class in Como with sfoglia rolled by hand, two pasta shapes made from scratch and a tiramisu, eaten together afterwards with local wine and an espresso. A prosecco aperitivo with nibbles opens the session, and vegetarian, vegan and kosher versions are available on request. 4.85 from 241 reviews at €89 per person for 3h.
- **Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna** — A hands-on class in a local host's home in Varenna, rolling sfoglia by hand, shaping two pasta types from scratch and finishing with a tiramisu, all eaten afterwards. It opens with a prosecco aperitivo and nibbles, water, wine and coffee come with the meal, and it runs as a small shared group. 4.84 from 247 reviews at €110 per person for 3h.
- **Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour** — A full day built around Villa Balbianello, the villa with the Star Wars and James Bond film spots, with entry included, then a guided walk in Bellagio. It runs as a small group with an English-speaking guide, hydrofoil and ferry tickets covered and lunch left to you; moderate fitness is expected. 4.78 from 246 reviews at €250 per person.
- **Lake Como : 2h Small-Group Boat Tour with Prosecco & Villas** — A shared cruise from Como on a new Karnic motorboat capped at eight passengers, with music, a swim in the lake and the captain's commentary on the villas. Water and white wine are included, but a fuel and tax surcharge is paid in cash on the day, and it needs at least four people to run. 4.64 from 151 reviews at €120 per person for 2h.

## Other collections in Lake Como

- [Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 67 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 54 tours
- [Private Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-boat-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 42 tours
- [Bellagio Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bellagio-tours/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Food & Wine Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/food-wine-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/cooking-classes-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/sunset-cruises-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Varenna Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Villa Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/villa-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [E-Bike & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bike-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Day Trips from Lake Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/day-trips-from-lake-como/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Walking & City Tours in Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/walking-tours-como/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Are small-group Lake Como tours private, and how firm are the group limits?**

Small group means shared here: 4 of 4 listings. The Como Boat Tour with Prosecco and Villas states eight guests; Balbianello and Bellagio gives conflicting caps. 4 of 4 listings are shared. Como Boat Tour with Villas: 4.64 from 151 reviews, €120 per person. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio: 4.78 from 246 reviews, €250 per person. Its cap is eight in the overview and twelve in the inclusions, so a single maximum is unresolved. Explore boat tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/ · Find a private boat: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-boat-tours-lake-como/

**How much should I budget for a small-group tour on Lake Como?**

For a cooking outing, the Como class lists €89 per person. The Como boat's Public Tour needs extra cash for fuel and tax. The median is €115 per person; the middle 50% cost €105 to €153 per person. For example, Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como: €89 per person as listed, 4.85 from 241 reviews. Como Boat Tour with Villas: €120 per person, 4.64 from 151 reviews, before the cash fuel and tax charges. Browse cooking classes: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/cooking-classes-lake-como/ · Filter by listed price: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/?price_max=120

**Can I fit a small-group Lake Como tour into half a day?**

Take the Como boat's Public Tour if you want to keep part of the day free. Reserve a full day for Villa Balbianello and Bellagio. Of 4 tours stating a duration, 3 take up to three hours, with 1 over five hours. For example, Como Boat Tour with Villas: €120 per person, 4.64 from 151 reviews. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio: €250 per person, 4.78 from 246 reviews. Find tours for part of the day: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/?duration_max=3 · Explore Bellagio tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bellagio-tours/

**Which small-group cooking classes on Lake Como state a maximum class size?**

Choose a full cooking class for a stated maximum of twelve. The Express ravioli options in Como and Varenna do not state a cap. The full-class limit should not be carried over to an Express booking. For example, Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como: 4.85 from 241 reviews, €89 per person as listed. Cesarine Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Varenna: 4.84 from 247 reviews, €110 per person as listed. Explore cooking classes: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/cooking-classes-lake-como/

**Which small-group Lake Como tours include a cruise or villa entry?**

Choose the Balbianello and Bellagio day for villa entry included in the booking. Choose the Como boat's Public Tour for a cruise with water and white wine included. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio lists villa entry: €250 per person, 4.78 from 246 reviews. Como Boat Tour with Villas offers the Public Tour cruise: €120 per person, 4.64 from 151 reviews. The Public Tour needs at least four participants to run. Explore villa tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/villa-tours-lake-como/ · Explore boat tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/

**Do small-group Lake Como tours offer hotel pickup and English?**

Plan your own arrival for a small-group outing: hotel pickup is not listed here. English is listed across the selection, including the Como cooking class. Hotel pickup is listed for none of 4 tours. For example, Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como lists English: 4.85 from 241 reviews, €89 per person as listed. Use the language filter, then confirm English for your chosen departure. See English-language options: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/?language=en · Explore available filters: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/filters/


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| Group | Parameters | Values |
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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
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