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Bellagio
Bellagio
The “pearl of the lake”: a village of steep stepped lanes, silk shops and lakeside cafés at the meeting of the lake’s three arms.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open all day
Lake Como
9 places, 4 of them free and 3 tours and activities. Alpine lake views, belle-époque villas and ferry-hopping villages.
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Must See~£18
Villa del Balbianello
Lenno
A cinematic 18th-century villa on a wooded promontory, with terraced gardens that have appeared in many films.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Book ahead
- Suits: Couples
Closed Mondays and Wednesdays in season; hours vary
Must SeeFree
Varenna and the Lovers’ Walk
Varenna
A pastel fishing village with a lakeside walkway and a pretty harbour, much quieter than Bellagio.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open all day
Culture~£10
Villa Carlotta
Tremezzo
A neoclassical villa with art collections and terraced botanical gardens that bloom with azaleas in spring.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily in season
Couples~£8
Villa Melzi Gardens
Bellagio
Landscaped gardens by the shore with Japanese-style ponds, statues and mountain views.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Daily in season
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Como Old Town and Duomo
Como
A walled old town with a marble cathedral, lively squares and a lakefront promenade.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Streets open all day
Viewpoints~£5
Brunate Funicular and Viewpoint
Como
A funicular climbs from Como to the hill village of Brunate for sweeping views of the lake and Alps.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily; closed for maintenance some weeks
Hidden Gems~£4
Orrido di Bellano
Bellano
A deep, narrow gorge with a walkway above the rushing water, a short ferry ride from Varenna.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Daily in season
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