Lake Como, Italy · Earth
Small-Group Lake Como Local Food Tour with Wine
- Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Start times
- 11:00, 18:00
- Guide languages
- EN, IT
- Group size
- up to 12 guests
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About this experience
Discover Como through its flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the charming streets of this lakeside city. Taste the dishes locals love, from hearty traditional flavors to the finest wines and specialties of the Lombardy region. Every stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to authentic Como culinary traditions, showcase the best local eateries, and create an unforgettable food experience.
Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and reveals the history and stories behind every bite.
our team tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Italian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.
Please note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages available upon request.
Schedule
Start times: 11:00, 18:00
- Stop 1 · 30 min
You will meet your local expert at the meeting point. Let's begin the food adventure!
- Stop 2 · 30 min
Starting from the Cathedral of Como, our food tour begins at the first stop, where we’ll savor a selection of high-quality cured meats, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine, all served in a charming, historic wine shop.
- Stop 3 · 30 min
In Como, locals have a beloved tradition: enjoying pizza by the slice right in the heart of the city! To truly eat like a local, a stop for this delicious, quick pizza is an absolute must.
- Stop 4 · 1 h
As we continue, we will taste one of Como’s most traditional dishes: polenta uncia or polenta with braised meat. A true queen of the table in the Como area and throughout the Alps, polenta is made by cooking a mix of corn and buckwheat flour and served either with tender braised meat or with melted butter and local cheeses, as in the classic polenta uncia. We’ll also try the famous sciatt—crispy, golden pancakes with a gooey, stringy cheese center, a crunchy delight that perfectly complements the heartiness of the polenta.
- Stop 5 · 30 min
As we conclude the tour, you’ll enjoy a seasonal delight, a warm, velvety zabaione with chestnuts or a refreshing artisanal ice cream, depending on what the moment calls for. Both are served with a rich, aromatic coffee, because in Italy, no meal or food tour is truly complete without a perfectly brewed espresso to finish.
Included
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- One alcoholic beverage included (served only to 18 years old and above)
Not included
- Gratuities
Requirements & restrictions
- Ages: Infants 0–5, Children 6–10, Adults 11–99 years
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Lake Como, confirmed after booking.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
