About this tour
Spend seven hours exploring Como's food and wine culture, starting with a train ride from Milan. Walk the medieval city centre with a local guide who points out architectural landmarks whilst stopping at neighbourhood food shops and wine bars. Taste regional charcuterie and wines paired together, then float across the lake for an hour to see the landscape that shaped the local palate. Your guide shares stories about what locals actually eat and why.
Highlights
- Train journey from Milan to Como lakeside
- Gothic-Renaissance Duomo and Romanesque churches
- Wine tasting paired with local cured meats
- One-hour Como Lake cruise with landscape views
- Food shop stops with neighbourhood recommendations
- English-speaking local guide throughout
What to expect
You'll meet your guide in Milan and take a one-hour train to Como. The morning involves a walking tour through the historical centre—expect cobbled streets, piazzas, and buildings dating to the medieval and Renaissance periods. You'll pause at several food shops where locals buy their daily provisions, tasting regional specialities. Mid-tour, sit down for wine paired with Italian charcuterie in a proper setting, not rushed. The afternoon takes you onto the water for a leisurely cruise, where your guide contextualises what you've eaten by showing you the geography and agriculture of the region. It's a moderate pace walk with generous pauses.
Good to know
Minimum two people required. Travellers must be moderately fit for walking. Declare dietary requirements at booking. Children under 18 cannot participate in wine tastings; those under drinking age can join the food portions. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Coffee or tea is included; other food and drinks are at your own cost unless specified.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.