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Lake Como Food Tour
4.6
230 Ratings
Como
Indulge in a gourmet food tour in Lake Como, experiencing the region’s delicacies. Sample cured meats, pizza, polenta, sciatt, and more, accompanied by local wine and espresso coffee.
Indulge in a gourmet food tour in Lake Como, experiencing the region’s delicacies. Sample cured meats, pizza, polenta, sciatt, and more, accompanied by local wine and espresso coffee.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cathedral of Como (Duomo) - Meet the local expert at the designated meeting point to embark on an exciting culinary journey!
- Palazzo Rusca - The food tour kicks off at the Cathedral of Como, leading to the first stop where guests will indulge in a variety of premium cured meats, expertly paired with a glass of local wine, all within a…
- Cathedral of Como (Duomo) - Meet the local expert at the designated meeting point to embark on an exciting culinary journey!
- Palazzo Rusca - The food tour kicks off at the Cathedral of Como, leading to the first stop where guests will indulge in a variety of premium cured meats, expertly paired with a glass of local wine, all within a delightful, historic wine shop.
- Via Pietro Boldoni - In Como, there’s a cherished tradition among locals: savoring pizza by the slice in the city’s vibrant center! To truly experience Como like a local, stopping for this tasty, quick pizza is essential.
- Piazza Amendola Giovanni - As the tour progresses, participants will sample one of Como’s most traditional dishes: polenta uncia or polenta with braised meat. A staple in the Como region and across the Alps, polenta is crafted by cooking a blend of corn and buckwheat flour, served with either succulent braised meat or with melted butter and local cheeses, as in the classic polenta uncia. Additionally, guests will enjoy the renowned sciatt—crispy, golden pancakes with a gooey, cheesy center, a crunchy treat that pairs wonderfully with the robust polenta.
- Centro Storico - As the tour concludes, guests will relish a seasonal treat, either a warm, creamy zabaione with chestnuts or a refreshing artisanal ice cream, depending on the occasion. Both are accompanied by a rich, aromatic coffee, as in Italy, no meal or food tour is truly complete without a perfectly brewed espresso to finish.
What's Included
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore Como through its delightful flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the picturesque streets of this lakeside city. Savor the dishes cherished by locals, ranging from robust traditional flavors to exquisite wines and specialties of the Lombardy region. Each stop is thoughtfully selected to introduce you to genuine Como culinary…
Explore Como through its delightful flavors on our city food tour, a journey through the picturesque streets of this lakeside city. Savor the dishes cherished by locals, ranging from robust traditional flavors to exquisite wines and specialties of the Lombardy region. Each stop is thoughtfully selected to introduce you to genuine Como culinary traditions, highlight the finest local eateries, and craft an unforgettable food experience.
Your guide is a passionate local “Foodie,” a friendly expert who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and unveils the history and stories behind every bite.
Do Eat Better Experience tours blend high-quality gastronomy with an engaging cultural walk, providing a true taste of Italian life. To ensure a personal, authentic experience, we accommodate only small groups, so every guest receives our full attention and guidance.
Please note that the tour is conducted in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
- 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.
Location
Piazza del Duomo
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Lake Como Food Tour in Piazza Duomo, near the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(230 Ratings)
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Nfc6076
Dec 28, 2025
Good intro to Como. - A delightful afternoon. We were a small group, so easy to chat and ask questions, and it was an easy walk. There were five stops and ample food. I particularly enjoyed trying to the buckwheat polenta, which was a first for me and the chestnuts and zabaglione ice cream. Janis, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgeable, providing lots of tips and recommendation for those of us staying longer.
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Vin_m
Dec 3, 2025
Great insights - Janis our tour guide was a local which was great bc she was able to tell us all the good local spots. The time flew by.
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Karen_b
Nov 12, 2025
Lake Como Food Tour - Giada was an excellent local guide with extensive knowledge as a resident of Como. She was friendly and outgoing with an excellent pace for the tour.
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Al82
Nov 8, 2025
Great experience - Very interesting tour both gastronomically and culturally! It 's all well organized and Giada was a fantastic guide, professional and kind, knows many anecdotes and shines through all her passion in what she does. Highly recommended both the tour and the guide.
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Teresa
Oct 31, 2025
Tour - Very enjoyable tour guide. I recommend Giada!! She is really knowledgeable! Giada went out of her way to make it enjoyable & was always very pleasant.
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Xdleo_f
Oct 26, 2025
Fantastic - Wonderful time, Janis was a pleasure to spend time with, great energy and much local knowledge, highly recommend
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Twiceterp
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing food, charming guide, a memorable experience! - Our party of 4 had a wonderful Como food tour with Chiara!
The tour started with a pizzeria where we sampled some delicious local pizza (3 varieties); then off to an open air restaurant for some charcuterie, breads, and local wines; then a family-style lunch with salad, polenta, beef/ gravy, and small (sardine-size) breaded fish caught in Lake Como; then a short walk to get some gelato; and finally cappuccino/ macchiato to top it off. Wow, the food was amazing!
The tour starts at the Duomo square and winds its way around the market/shopping/restaurant district at the southern end of the lake, for some very interesting scenery and people-watching.
And Chiara is charming and congenial! She kept the conversation lively and made us feel very much at home! She not only gave us lots of great info about culinary Como, but shared great tips about Bergamo, Verona, and other stops on our trip, not to mention Italian life and culture. We left feeling like we'd made a new friend.
Certainly a 5-star experience.
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Bruce_b
Oct 9, 2025
Excellent - Our tour guide Giada was amazing! She was very friendly and professional and knowledgeable! She was so kind! She did an excellent job! She was amazing!
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Heather_m
Oct 28, 2025
Janis is fun! - Janis did a very nice job explaining the food, the shops, geography of the région and gave us lots of tips. Wish I had more time to explore. Some of the reviews complained that there wasn’t enough food but we thought it was more than enough. We especially enjoyed the wine shop and went back after the tour for a longer tasting experience. Only one glass of wine was included in the tour but there was opportunity to buy more as desired. Definitely try the filletto at the wine shop! Pizza was Roma style with very light delicious crust. Had rabbit polenta and raviolis for lunch and finished off with espresso and nuvoloso! Yummy day and a nice introduction to the city.
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Travellingtan
Oct 16, 2025
It was ok. - We were so excited for our food tour in Como, it was the morning after arriving late and we looked forward to finding out more about Como, little hidden gems and just knowing more about the city. We are a group of friends that book European trips 1/2 times a year and always book in for a local tour. We certainly sampled lots of food- but all very quickly after each other, the tour felt really rushed and if I am honest like our guide was just waiting for it all to be over, we've never had such an awkward tour. We're a fun and equisitive bunch so we normally have a great time with tour guides. I wonder if our guide was having a difficult day maybe, I have seen another review for him so maybe that's what it was. We did feel disappointed though. It wasn't cheap and we hoped it would be like tours we've had before. We had one lovely glass of wine included and the rest was water- which did not feel how the tour was pitched with options of beer, wine and soft drinks. We ordered a bottle of wine with dinner (there were 6 of us) - then another which we expected to pay for, but was charged for both. Again other tours elsewhere have offered food and drink across the tour. The food we sampled was lovely, crispy polenta was new to us and we enjoyed, the charcuterie in the wine shop lovely, stunning gelato and finished with a lovely coffee, we also liked the experience of the crispy pizza. Our tour started at 11 but finished very quickly at 2pm. The booking stated approx 4 hour tour. It just wasn't all we'd hoped. But the food was great and the places we visited.
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