Lake Como E-Bike Tour: Waterfall, Villas & Lakeside Lunch

Ride electric bikes past alpine villas and a mountain waterfall, then eat lunch overlooking the lake.

A guided e-bike tour of Lake Como led by a certified local guide, suitable for all fitness levels thanks to electric assistance. You'll ride along the lake's coastal roads through Cernobbio and Moltrasio, pause at a hidden waterfall, see Villa Oleandra from the water's edge, and stop for a light lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio. All at a pace that lets you absorb the landscape rather than race through it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic e-bike tour around Lake Como

• Cycle along Lake Como shores
• Stop at Piazza Risorgimento in Cernobbio
• Visit Moltrasio village and enjoy lake views
• Pause at Moltrasio waterfall
• Have light lunch at lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio
• Visit Laglio village and see Villa Oleandra

The experience

Electric bikes handle the effort, so you can focus on the scenery. The tour follows Lake Como's most picturesque coastal roads, passing through villages and past elegant villas without the strain of a standard bike tour. Your certified guide leads a small group, keeping the experience intimate and personalized rather than a crowded procession. The route takes roughly three to four hours, broken into stops where the landscape itself becomes the reason to pause.

Moltrasio is the heart of the tour: a village with a thousand-year history overlooking the western shore. You'll ride to a hidden waterfall tucked above the village, a serene spot with panoramic views of the lake. From there, the route passes through Laglio, where you'll see Villa Oleandra, George Clooney's summer residence, framed against the water. Cernobbio's historic center, Piazza Risorgimento, is your final stop before the ride ends. It's the lakeside heart of the town, lined with bars and restaurants and ringed by views.

Depending on which option you choose, a light lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio is part of the day. The meal features local products and, if the weather holds, you'll eat outdoors with the lake in front of you. If you prefer to skip lunch or bring your own dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), the operator can accommodate that when you book. Helmets and all bike rental are included in the options that carry them. The guide speaks English or Italian.

What’s included

• Helmet and e-bike rental (depending on your option).
• guided scenic tour along Lake Como's coastal roads led by a certified local guide in English or Italian.
• light lunch at a lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio featuring local products (depending on your option).

Options for this experience

3 options

Bike rental not included, lunch not includedGuide in English or Italian · No fixed timeDuration: 3 hours. Estimated length 2-3 hours. Lunch not included, though you may stop at a café or bistrot by the lake for snacks or a light lunch. Scenic coastal route. Bike rental not included.

Bike rental is the only thing includedGuide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLasts 3 hours. Lunch not included, though there is a chance to stop at a café or bistrot by the lake for snacks or a light lunch. Scenic coastal tour. E-Mtb or Mtb bike rental included.

Bike rental and lunch are both includedGuide in English or Italian · No fixed timeLasts 3 hours. Includes a light lunch at a bistrot by the lake, featuring local products. Coastal route with waterfalls. E-Mtb or Mtb bike rental included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h–4h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 130 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Lake Como Bicycle Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the option with lunch if you want to linger over a meal with the lake in front of you. Pick bike rental only if you prefer to move through the day without a sit-down stop. The small group size and electric bikes mean you set a pace that lets you absorb each village and view instead of rushing between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Villa Oleandra and why does the tour stop there?

Villa Oleandra is George Clooney's lakeside summer residence in Laglio, a landmark on Lake Como's western shore. The tour pauses there so you can see and photograph the iconic villa from the water's edge, a memorable moment on the ride.

Is the Moltrasio waterfall easy to reach by bike?

Yes. The waterfall is accessible from the village of Moltrasio, and the e-bike's electric assistance makes the ride effortless. You'll pause there to take in the panoramic views and the natural beauty before continuing.

What happens if I don't want lunch included?

You can book the tour with bike rental only, skipping the lunch stop. The route and guide remain the same. You simply don't eat at the lakeside restaurant in Moltrasio.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join?

No. The tour is designed for all fitness levels. Electric bikes do the hard work, so you can enjoy the scenery and the pace without strain, whether you cycle regularly or rarely.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs three to four hours, including stops at the waterfall, Villa Oleandra, and Cernobbio's historic center. If lunch is included in your option, that time is built into the total.