17/08/2026
Planning a trip to Lake Como? 🇮🇹 Don’t just wing it, the layout and logistics can make or break your trip.
Here is your mini guide to navigating the lake like a pro!
Swipe through for the breakdown on getting around, where to stay and the must-see spots around the lake.
Shaped like an upside-down Y, the lake’s best gems (villas, beaches and historic alleys) are spread across different shores. Ferry hopping is part of the experience!
Basing yourself in Menaggio or Como Town is often far cheaper than Bellagio and public ferries make day-tripping easy.
Stay in Bellagio for central energy, Varenna for scenic quiet or Como Town/Menaggio for budget-friendly ease and great transit links.
May–June and September hit the sweet spot for warm weather without peak summer gridlock.
Take the train straight to Varenna-Esino (not Como San Giovanni) for instant ferry access to the central lake.
If ferry lines get wild, jump on the C10 bus.
Book Villa del Balbianello early, catch sunset drinks at Bar Il Molo and wear flat shoes for those brutal cobblestone stairs.
Tickets sell out weeks ahead, reserve online before you fly.
Which Lake Como village is top of your bucket list? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
Leave the heels at home. The stone steps in Bellagio and Varenna do not forgive.
Sunset aperitivo at Bar Il Molo or Hemingway.
Tag someone you want to explore Lake Como with! 🛶🍕
Flat non-slip shoes only + a light evening layer.
Discover the history behind this amazing place and take a self-guided walking tour of Como. It is flexible and you can do it in your own time!
Bonus 3 days Lake of Como’s itinerary!
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