Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting worth booking?
Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting is a 2.5-hour experience in Lake Como, Italy, from $225 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 19 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (19)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $225 per person
Walking and Food Tour in Varenna, unique Experience leaded by a native local Guide: history and traditions, tasting of local wines and food specialities. Lifestyle, History, breath taking panoramas, high standard of loc
What you get
About this experience
Walking and Food Tour in Varenna, unique Experience leaded by a native local Guide: history and traditions, tasting of local wines and food specialities. Lifestyle, History, breath taking panoramas, high standard of local Wines and Food tasting in a romantic place that you will remember for the rest of your life!
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lake Como
Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Varenna, San Giorgio square, in front of the main church of San Giorgio
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trekkingsmile Di Nadia Lillia
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A taste of Varenna
Nadia was an excellent tour guide. As a local of Varenna, she was super informative and well versed in the history of the region. The food & wine tasting was the highlight for us. It was a great tour. Very relaxed. Nadia was friendly and relaxed. We also loved that she went the extra mile and dressed in her local traditional costume.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the food and wine tasting was a highlight for you. It was a pleasure to share the history, traditions, and stories of my hometown, Varenna, and I'm glad you appreciated the relaxed pace and atmosphere of the experience. I’m especially touched that you noticed my traditional local costume. Wearing it is my way of celebrating and sharing a part of our local heritage with visitors. Thank you again for joining me, and I hope to welcome you back to Lake Como someday for more wonderful memories together! Warm regards, Nadia 😊
via Tripadvisor
Great introduction to Varenna with food & wine!!!
Great introduction to Varenna. We took this tour on our first day and was so glad we did. Nadia was excellent. She really wants you to have a wonderful experience in her city. She knew we had a boat tour an hour after the food tour. She extended our tour by 45 minutes and took us right to the boat pier.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you around Varenna and helping you start your visit with a local perspective. I'm delighted that the tour helped you make the most of your time here. It was my pleasure to adjust the schedule so you could comfortably make your boat tour, and I'm glad everything worked out perfectly. I hope the rest of your stay on Lake Como was just as enjoyable. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope to welcome you back to Varenna someday!
via Viator
Experience Varenna through the eyes of a local.
Nadia is authentically from Varenna. It was wonderful walking the streets with her as she greeted friends and neighbors. The food, the wine, the scenery, the history, the people, and her personal stories were second to none! Every scenic corner took our breath away!
via Viator
Great way to start your lake vacation
Great way to start your Varenna visit! Nadia is fun and informative and gave us a good overview and insight into the history of Varenna and the lake. The wine tasting was amazing, and we would go back to this shop.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed starting your Varenna visit with me . I am very happy to know my passion made your experience both fun and informative. And I couldn’t agree more—the wine tasting is definitely a highlight! 🍷
via Viator
An Amazing different view of Varenna and its food specialities
Tour guide very professional, good knowledge of the places visited and top of the top the choice of the food place she took me
Response from the operator: I am always happy to introduce my guest in Varenna, the place where I was born and my place of heart. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lake Como.
How much does Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting cost?
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Prices start at $225 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lake Como usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lake Como is not rushed.
Is Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Lake Como, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lake Como can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lake Como and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Varenna: guided Walking Tour with Wine & Food tasting start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lake Como within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lake Como?
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On Outty we rank every Lake Como experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise, Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise, Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lake Como?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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