Villa and castle entry on foot in our Varenna Tours comparison.
Trade-off: Moderate fitness needed; no meal included.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A guided hike above Varenna linking the Castle of Vezio, the gardens of Villa Monastero and the source of the Fiumelatte river, led by a certified nature guide. Entry to the villa and the castle is included, no meal is, and moderate fitness is needed for 6h on foot. 4.88 from 51 reviews at €165 per person.
Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, the botanical garden of the world-famous Villa Monastero, the castle of Vezio that overlooks the village, and the source of Fiumelatte, one of the shortest rivers in the world, during a hike.
Enjoy a walk in nature surrounded by silence and stunning panoramas. Visit the romantic medieval village of Varenna, its colourful narrow streets, and the "Walkway of Lovers." Explore the Castle of Vezio, a medieval castle with a stunning view at the intersection of the three branches of Lake Como.
See the Fiumelatte, the second shortest river in Italy, already explored by Leonardo Da Vinci. Visit the Villa Monastero, a beautiful villa with a botanic garden on the lakeshore. Take a break for lunch and taste local products of the area, such as local cheeses and cured meats served with artisanal jams and honey.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Meeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
Open in Google MapsMeeting point: Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 11 | €165 | 6h | 4.88 (51) | shared |
| Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared |
| Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna | €350 per group | 1h | 4.95 (58) | private |
| Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como | €450 per group | 1h | 4.96 (48) | private |
Ranked #5 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €105 to €350, median €150; typical length 4h. 4 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Varenna Tours