Lake Como, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

Lake Como is a breathtaking Italian gem, combining dramatic mountain landscapes with crystal-clear turquoise waters and picturesque villages. It's a perfect destination for a romantic or family vacation, offering a blend of luxury, nature, and authentic Italian culture.

Top things to do in Lake Como

Things to do in Lake Como include Bellagio, Varenna, La Terrazza Lake Como. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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Day 1

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Forte Montecchio NordFortress
    17 km
  2. 2
    Vezio CastleCastle
    3.7 km (🚶 33 min)
  3. 3
    MenaggioTown · Menaggio
    3.5 km
  4. 4
    VarennaTown · Varenna
    500 m
  5. 5
    Villa MonasteroMonastery
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Como CathedralChurch · Como
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  2. 2
    Tempio VoltianoHistory museum · Como
    800 m
  3. 3
    Como Civic Art GalleryModern art museum
    250 m
  4. 4
    Museo archeologico GiovioArchaeology museum
    50 m
  5. 5
    Museo storico Giuseppe GaribaldiHistory museum
    850 m
  6. 6
    Museo Didattico della SetaEthnographic museum
    2.9 km
  7. 7
    Villa OlmoVilla
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Day 3

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Villa BalbianelloVilla
    1.8 km (🚶 35 min / 🚌 14 min)
  2. 2
    TremezzinaTown
    2.2 km
  3. 3
    Villa Melzi d'Eril GardensVilla · Bellagio
    2.8 km
  4. 4
    LennoLenno
    3.7 km
  5. 5
    TremezzoTremezzina
    400 m
  6. 6
    Villa CarlottaVilla · Tremezzina
    1.7 km (🚶 21 min)
  7. 7
    Lido di BellagioBeach
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Lake Como?

Bellagio, Varenna, La Terrazza Lake Como, Menaggio, Como Cathedral, Villa Carlotta and 9 more. Bellagio: The famous town of Bellagio, known as the 'Pearl of the Lake', offers picturesque streets, boutique shops, and magnificent views.

What can you do in 3 days in Lake Como?

Day 1: Forte Montecchio Nord, Vezio Castle, Menaggio, Varenna. Day 2: Como Cathedral, Tempio Voltiano, Como Civic Art Gallery, Museo archeologico Giovio. Day 3: Villa Balbianello, Tremezzina, Villa Melzi d'Eril Gardens, Lenno.

Which areas should you explore in Lake Como?

The itinerary for Lake Como runs through Menaggio, Varenna, Como, Bellagio, Lenno and Tremezzina.

Which museums are worth visiting in Lake Como?

Museums worth visiting in Lake Como: Tempio Voltiano (Como), Como Civic Art Gallery, Museo archeologico Giovio, Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi and Museo Didattico della Seta.

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