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title: Varenna Tours
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Lake Como
country: Italy
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 105
reviews_total: 1981
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/
---

# Varenna Tours

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

We compared 11 Varenna tours across lake trips, villa visits and cooking, weighing departure towns, inclusions and private or shared pricing.

- **First from Milan?:** [Bellagio, Varenna, Gorge & Boat](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md). 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. Age six and up, no strollers. Trade-off: English only; stairs; lunch excluded. — now €119 per person, 4.94 (865)
- **Bellagio and villa?:** [Varenna & Bellagio by Boat and Ferry](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-varenna-bellagio-by-private-boat-and-ferry/?format=md). 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. Max ten guests. Trade-off: Shared; minimum five to run; English only. — now €345 per person, 4.73 (305)
- **Private or shared?:** [Private Boat from Bellagio or Varenna](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-on-lake-como-from-bellagio-and-varenna/?format=md). 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. Priced per group. Trade-off: Only bottled water included. — now €350 per group/vehicle, 4.95 (58)

Also compared:

- [Varenna Hike, Vezio Castle and Monastero](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/hiking-tour-varenna-castle-of-vezio-villa-monastero-fiumelatte/?format=md): Villa and castle entry on foot. Trade-off: Moderate fitness needed; no meal included. — now €165 per person, 4.88 (51)
- [Bellagio & Varenna Private Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/bellagio-varenna-lake-como-private-guided-tour/?format=md): A private guide in both towns. Trade-off: Ferry tickets and villa entries cost extra. — now €179 per group/vehicle, 4.68 (37)
- [Bellagio & Varenna Tender Yacht](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/4h-como-lake-cruise-drop-of-bellagio-and-varenna-on-tender-yacht/?format=md): Both towns by shared yacht. Trade-off: Shared cruise, charged per person. — now €350 per person, 4.82 (91)
- [Varenna & Bellagio Full Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-varenna-bellagio-exclusive-full-day-tour/?format=md): Guided town visits from Como. Trade-off: English only; moderate fitness; lunch excluded. — now €230 per person, 4.72 (186)
- [Cesarine Varenna: Express Ravioli Class](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/cesarine-small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-varenna/?format=md): Shared cooking in Varenna. Trade-off: From price is for Express: Ravioli Making Class. — now €110 per person, 4.84 (247)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €119 per person | 4.94 (865) | 10h–11h | daily 07:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-on-lake-como-from-bellagio-and-varenna/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Private Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €350 per group/vehicle | 4.95 (58) | 1h–7h | daily 08:00–20:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/it |
| 3 | [Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-from-varenna-on-lake-como/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Private Boat Tours, Private Tours | €450 per group/vehicle | 4.96 (48) | 1h | daily exc Sun 09:30–18:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 4 | [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) | Cooking Classes, Small-Group Tours | €110 per person | 4.84 (247) | 3h | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 5 | [HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/hiking-tour-varenna-castle-of-vezio-villa-monastero-fiumelatte/?format=md) | Villa Tours | €165 per person | 4.88 (51) | 6h | daily 10:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en/de/it |
| 6 | [4H Como Lake Cruise drop of Bellagio and Varenna on Tender Yacht](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/4h-como-lake-cruise-drop-of-bellagio-and-varenna-on-tender-yacht/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €350 per person | 4.82 (91) | 4h | daily 11:00–15:00 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 7 | [Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/exclusive-private-group-cooking-meal-in-varenna-by-cesarine/?format=md) | Cooking Classes, Private Tours | €105 per person | 4.75 (53) | 3h | daily 10:00–19:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 8 | [Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/italian-cooking-class-with-lake-views-in-varenna-by-cesarine/?format=md) | Cooking Classes | €135 per person | 4.7 (40) | 3h | daily 10:00–18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/it |
| 9 | [Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private guided tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/bellagio-varenna-lake-como-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | Bellagio Tours, Private Tours | €179 per group/vehicle | 4.68 (37) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es/it/ru |
| 10 | [Lake Como - Varenna & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-varenna-bellagio-exclusive-full-day-tour/?format=md) | Bellagio Tours | €230 per person | 4.72 (186) | 8h | daily 10:30–11:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [Lake Como: Varenna & Bellagio By Private Boat and Ferry](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-varenna-bellagio-by-private-boat-and-ferry/?format=md) | Boat Tours, Bellagio Tours | €345 per person | 4.73 (305) | 7h–8h | Mon Wed 10:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat** — A small group Lake Como day by first class express train from Milan, with the boat between Varenna, Bellagio and Bellano and a walk into the Bellano gorge that coach tours skip. Free time and lunch in Bellagio are your own, the day includes stairs and moderate walking, and travel time counts toward the duration. 4.94 from 865 reviews at €119 per person.
- **Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna** — A private motorboat from Bellagio or Varenna for your own party, with a captain at the wheel and itineraries from a one hour pass along the shore to a full day. The price is per boat and only bottled water is included, so it suits couples and families who want to set their own pace. 4.95 from 58 reviews at €350 per group/vehicle.
- **Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como** — A private powerboat hour from Varenna for your own party that passes Bellagio, Villa Balbianello and the villa from House of Gucci, with fuel, snacks, soft drinks, prosecco for the adults and wifi in the price. The hour is for cruising past the sights rather than stopping, and tips are extra. 4.96 from 48 reviews at €450 per group/vehicle.
- **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.
- **HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE** — 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.
- **4H Como Lake Cruise drop of Bellagio and Varenna on Tender Yacht** — A shared cruise on a tender yacht finished in wood and leather, with covered seating, a fridge, a toilet and a sound system on board, and stops at Bellagio and Varenna along the way. Bottled water and Prosecco are included, the captain entertains as you go, and it is priced per person. 4.82 from 91 reviews at €350 per person for 4h.
- **Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine** — A private class in a Varenna home for your own party, led by a local home cook, making a starter, fresh pasta and a dessert and then eating them as lunch or dinner. Local wines, water and an espresso are included, the price is per person, and it suits those who want to cook rather than watch. 4.75 from 53 reviews at €105 per person.
- **Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine** — A hands on class in Varenna with lake views, cooking a set menu of panzanella with trout pâté, handmade tagliolini with bottarga and tiramisu, then sitting down to eat it with local wine. Recipes go home with you, ingredients are provided, and a second option covers just the pasta and the tiramisu. 4.7 from 40 reviews at €135 per person.
- **Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, Private guided tour** — A private guided walk pairing Bellagio and Varenna, from Villa Melzi's gardens across the lake by public ferry to Villa Monastero and the church of St Jakob. The guide is yours alone and priced per group, but ferry tickets, villa entries and food are paid separately and moderate fitness is needed. 4.68 from 37 reviews at €179 per group/vehicle.
- **Lake Como - Varenna & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour** — A full day covering both Varenna and Bellagio on foot with a guide, reached by hydrofoil from Como with the shoreline villas pointed out on the way. The group is capped at twelve with an English-speaking guide, boat and ferry tickets are included, lunch is not, and moderate fitness is expected. 4.72 from 186 reviews at €230 per person for 8h.
- **Lake Como: Varenna & Bellagio By Private Boat and Ferry** — A full day on a boat kept for the group from Como to Varenna, a guided walk through the gardens of Villa Monastero, then the ferry on to Bellagio and back. It runs as a shared group capped at ten with boat, ferry and villa tickets included, lunch at your own expense, plenty of walking and a five person minimum. 4.73 from 305 reviews at €345 per person.

## 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
- [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
- [Small-Group Tours](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/small-group-tours-lake-como/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Walking & City Tours in Como](https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/walking-tours-como/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I visit Varenna on a day trip from Milan or book a boat once I am on the lake?**

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. Browse private boat departures: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/private-boat-tours-lake-como/ · Find tours visiting Bellagio too: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bellagio-tours/

**How long do Varenna tours take, and how much should I budget?**

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. Find short Varenna tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?duration_max=3 · Filter Varenna tours by budget: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?price_max=150

**How much walking or climbing is involved in Varenna tours?**

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. Search lake-wide marked access: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/?wheelchair=true

**Which Varenna tours include the ferry and Villa Monastero entry?**

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. Find tours with included tickets: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?tickets=included · Browse villa tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/villa-tours-lake-como/

**How do private and shared Varenna tour prices compare?**

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. Find private Varenna tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/varenna-tours/?tour_type=private · Browse boat tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/boat-tours-lake-como/

**Can I visit Bellagio and Varenna in one day without starting in Milan?**

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. Explore Bellagio tour options: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/bellagio-tours/


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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
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| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
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