Lake Como is one of the most photographed places in the world, loved by celebrities, royals and tourists from every continent. From Bergamo it is reachable in under 90 minutes, but visiting by car means dealing with narrow roads, impossible parking and the frustration of not being able to admire the landscape. With our NCC driver tour service, you look — he drives.
The driver takes you from village to village along the lake shore, waits while you take the ferry to Bellagio, brings you to the historic villas and drives you home at the end of the day. Itinerary built to measure according to your preferences: villas and gardens, colourful villages, lakeside restaurants, or simply the pleasure of wandering without a fixed route.
The most famous village on Lake Como, on top of the promontory dividing the two branches of the lake. Sloping alleyways, luxury boutiques, Villa Melzi with its botanical gardens, lakeside restaurants and a light that changes every hour.
Discover BellagioVarenna is accessible by ferry from Bellagio or by car from Lecco. The village climbs up from the lake with ancient steps and flower-filled balconies. Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi offer gardens directly overlooking the water.
Discover VarennaThe city of Como has an art-rich historic centre: the Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral, medieval towers, the Tempio Voltiano dedicated to Alessandro Volta and the elegant lakeside with open-air cafés.
Visit ComoPerhaps the most famous villa on the lake, known for hosting filming of Star Wars and Casino Royale. The tip of the Lenno promontory features panoramic loggias and gardens maintained by FAI. Reachable by boat or on foot from Lenno.
Villa del BalbianelloCernobbio is home to the legendary Grand Hotel Villa d'Este, one of the world's most luxurious properties. The village combines elegance, lake views and proximity to Como. The preferred destination of jet-setters and international politicians since 1873.
Villa d'EsteVilla Carlotta is famous for its museum of neoclassical sculpture (Canova, Thorvaldsen) and its botanical gardens in spring bloom. Opposite Bellagio, it can be reached by ferry for a half-day excursion.
Villa CarlottaMenaggio is one of the most welcoming villages on the lake, with a lively lakeside promenade and a Casino. From here you can take excursions into Val Menaggio and towards Switzerland. The ferry connects to Bellagio and Varenna in just a few minutes.
Discover MenaggioThe Como funicular climbs in just 7 minutes to Brunate, the balcony of the Alps. 360° views over Lake Como, the Pre-Alps and, on clear days, the Swiss peaks. The trip with the driver waiting below is the ideal way to experience this.
Como FunicularOn the Olgiasca promontory, towards the tip of the lake, the Benedictine abbey of Piona is a place of absolute peace. The monks produce a famous herbal liqueur. A medieval gem set in an unspoilt natural environment.
Abbazia di PionaOn the Lecco branch of the lake, Lecco is the city of Alessandro Manzoni. The Manzoni Birthplace at Caleotto, the lakeside with views of the Grigne peaks, and the harbour restaurants make Lecco an unmissable cultural stop. Just 40 km from Bergamo.
Visit LeccoLa Tremezzina is a municipality uniting Tremezzo, Lenno, Ossuccio and Colonno in a landscape of extraordinary beauty. The Lido di Lenno, the ferry to Isola Comacina — the only island on Lake Como — and the fish restaurants complete the experience.
La TremezzinaThe only island on Lake Como is reachable by boat from Ossuccio. A place steeped in history: destroyed by Como in 1169, it remained uninhabited for centuries. It now hosts a celebrated restaurant with a fixed, unique menu served in exactly the same way since 1947.
Isola Comacina
