11 tours · €105–€350 per person · ★ 4.8
Varenna tours here cover time on the lake and in the kitchen: we read every listing and kept 11 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. The spread runs from €105 per person for a private cooking class with a meal to €350 per group for a private boat ride. A Varenna and Bellagio tour links guided walks in both villages with lake crossings, so you can explore on foot as well as from the water.
Check the option before you book: the shared trip by private boat still means travelling with other guests. The private guided walking tour uses public ferries, with ferry tickets paid separately. The priciest Varenna boat tour passes the sights without stops ashore, so pick it for time on the water rather than village visits. The best reviewed Varenna tours come first below.
Discover the must-sees of Lake Como — the dreamy villages of Bellagio and Varenna — and a hidden gem no other tour reaches: the dramatic Bellano Gorge...
Let yourself be enchanted by the wonders of Lake Como aboard our motorboat, guided by an expert captain to live an unforgettable experience visiting B...
With private boat tour You see several amazing villas and spot of the centre of como , such as Bellagio, Villa Balbianello, Villa “House of Gucci" and...
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to ...
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, ...
Our Tender Invictus 280SX with its 9.15m offers a great habitability, equipped with stern and bow covers guarantees on-board comfort, luxury, exclusiv...
Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of...
Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna. Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients an...
In Bellagio you can admire the fantastic panorama of Lake Como and also walk through the splendid gardens of Villa Melzi. The guided tour will be walk...
On this full-day tour you will visit the two most picturesque villages on Lake Cono: Varenna and Bellagio. We will meet in Como city where the tour w...
Experience Lake Como's most celebrated villages on a premium small-group tour with maximum ten guests. Board a private boat reserved exclusively for y...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 26, 2026 · Ranked by Itinerary fit, departure town, inclusions and ratings weighted by review count.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 11 Varenna tours across lake trips, villa visits and cooking, weighing departure towns, inclusions and private or shared pricing.
From Milan, book Bellagio, Varenna and Bellano gorge by train and boat: 10h–11h, stairs, English only; €119 per person, 4.94 from 865 reviews.
Book Bellagio and Villa Monastero from Como: boat, ferry and villa tickets; shared, minimum five to run, English only; €345 per person, 4.73 from 305 reviews.
Choose The Pearl of the Lake from Varenna: private boat with captain, €350 per group/vehicle, 4.95 from 58 reviews; only bottled water included.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat | A day trip from Milan | €119 per person | 4.94★ (865) | 10h–11h | English only; stairs; lunch excluded |
| Varenna & Bellagio by Boat and Ferry | Bellagio and Monastero entry | €345 per person | 4.73★ (305) | 7h–8h | Shared; minimum five to run; English only |
| Private Boat from Bellagio or Varenna | Your own boat from Varenna | €350 per group/vehicle | 4.95★ (58) | 1h–7h | Only bottled water included |
| Varenna Hike, Vezio Castle and Monastero | Villa and castle entry on foot | €165 per person | 4.88★ (51) | 6h | Moderate fitness needed; no meal included |
| Bellagio & Varenna Private Guided Tour | A private guide in both towns | €179 per group/vehicle | 4.68★ (37) | 5h | Ferry tickets and villa entries cost extra |
| Bellagio & Varenna Tender Yacht | Both towns by shared yacht | €350 per person | 4.82★ (91) | 4h | Shared cruise, charged per person |
| Varenna & Bellagio Full Day Tour | Guided town visits from Como | €230 per person | 4.72★ (186) | 8h | English only; moderate fitness; lunch excluded |
| Cesarine Varenna: Express Ravioli Class | Shared cooking in Varenna | €110 per person | 4.84★ (247) | 3h | From price is for Express: Ravioli Making Class |
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Discover the must-sees of Lake Como — the dreamy villages of Bellagio and Varenna — and a hidden gem no other tour reaches: the dramatic Bellano Gorge...
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to ...
Experience Lake Como's most celebrated villages on a premium small-group tour with maximum ten guests. Board a private boat reserved exclusively for y...
On this full-day tour you will visit the two most picturesque villages on Lake Cono: Varenna and Bellagio. We will meet in Como city where the tour w...
If you are already on the lake, choose a local departure such as the Private Boat from Varenna. Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat suits a Milan start, with train and boat travel built into the day. For example, Private Boat from Varenna costs €450 per boat, rated 4.96 from 48 reviews. Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat costs €119 per person, rated 4.94 from 865 reviews; it is shared, English only and excludes lunch.
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For a morning in Varenna, filter for short tours: 5 of 11 with stated durations take up to three hours. Across this page, the median is €150 per person. The median duration is 4 hours; 4 of 11 tours with durations take more than five hours. The middle half of per-person prices is €117 to €259; boat prices are separate. Cesarine Pasta and Tiramisu Class: €110 per person for Express Ravioli, 4.84 from 247 reviews. The host may be in Varenna or Bellano; the address is supplied after booking.
Choose the Varenna Hike for castle and villa entry on foot if you have moderate fitness. Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat from Milan also has stairs and does not accept strollers. Operator-marked wheelchair access on this page: none; filter first, then confirm with the operator. For example, Varenna Hike, Vezio Castle and Monastero: 4.88 from 51 reviews, €165 per person. Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat: 4.94 from 865 reviews, €119 per person; no strollers.
Bundle ferry and Monastero entry with Varenna & Bellagio by Boat and Ferry. Budget separately for ferry and villa tickets on Bellagio & Varenna Private Guided Tour. For example, Varenna & Bellagio by Boat and Ferry: €345 per person, 4.73 from 305 reviews; shared, from Como, English only, minimum five to run. Bellagio & Varenna Private Guided Tour: €179 per vehicle as listed, 4.68 from 37 reviews. Divide the vehicle price by your party size; ferry and villa entry cost extra.
Divide the €350 group price of Private Boat from Bellagio or Varenna by your party size; the shared Tender Yacht charges per person. 3 of 4 private tours charge per boat or vehicle. For example, Private Boat from Bellagio or Varenna: 4.95 from 58 reviews at €350 per group. Bellagio & Varenna Tender Yacht: 4.82 from 91 reviews at €350 per person. These are different products.
From Como, choose Varenna & Bellagio Full Day Tour for guided visits to both towns. It is shared and needs moderate fitness; plan to pay for lunch separately. Of this page's 11 tours, 6 are also listed for Bellagio; their median duration is 6 hours. For example, Varenna & Bellagio Full Day Tour costs €230 per person, rated 4.72 from 186 reviews. It departs from Como and is English only.
Figures in these answers come from the 11 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.