Things to do in Lombardy
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Milan: Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Da Vinci Codex Ticket EntryYou’ll step into Milan’s Pinacoteca Ambrosiana with direct entry to see Da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus up close—real sketches and notes on display—plus masterpieces by Caravaggio, Botticelli, and Raphael. Explore at your own pace (about 1.5 hours is perfect), including access to the historic library where most of Leonardo’s work is stored. It’s quietly powerful—something you’ll remember after you leave.
Family Canyoning at Lake Garda: Jumps, abseils & water slidesFamily-Fun is a beginner canyoning adventure in Tremosine near Lake Garda, designed for children from age 6 and anyone new to the sport. You climb, jump (up to 7 meters), abseil from 8 meters, swim through a small cave and slide down rock into clear water, guided by a trained instructor in groups of up to 8. All safety equipment, wetsuits and photos are included; the tour runs 2 hours with a short uphill walk to the start and the option to exit anytime.Is it for me?The two-hour format and the option to exit anytime make this tour work for families and first-timers who want the full canyoning experience—jumps, abseils, slides—without committing to a long or intense day. If you're testing whether canyoning suits your group, this is the entry point.
Milan Duomo: Rooftop & Cathedral with Skip-the-Line AccessYou skip the entry line at Milan's Duomo, take an elevator to the rooftop terraces for city views with your guide, then explore the cathedral's interior and centuries of decoration. The descent is by stairs, and the whole tour takes around two hours with a licensed guide included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Duomo's rooftop and interior without spending an hour in the entry queue—the skip-the-line ticket is what makes that possible, and the guide's knowledge of the building's centuries of construction turns the details into something you actually understand.
Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip from Milan with CruiseYou depart Milan early morning and spend the day moving between Como's Cathedral and squares, a scenic boat ride across Lake Como, and the hillside village of Bellagio with its alleys and water views. The bilingual guide and round-trip transport mean you arrange nothing yourself; you just arrive on time and follow the schedule. Return to Milan by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want Lake Como's main sights in one day without renting a car or buying separate train and ferry tickets—the fixed schedule and included transport handle all the logistics, leaving you free to move between towns and water at a pace that lets you actually absorb the place.
Milan: Duomo & Last Supper Skip-the-Line with Local GuideYou'll spend 15 minutes in front of da Vinci's Last Supper with a guide explaining what you're seeing, walk through the Galleria and past Milan's most recognizable landmarks, and enter the Duomo without waiting in line. The fixed schedule and guaranteed Last Supper access are what make it possible to see all of this in one morning instead of spending days arranging tickets and timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Last Supper without booking months ahead and the Duomo without standing in line — the timed entry slots and skip-the-line access are what make a half-day tour of Milan's main sights possible instead of a scattered, ticket-hunting day.
Lake Como Private Boat Tour: Clooney Villa & BellagioYou get a private boat with a driver who knows the lake's history and villas, stops at Villa Oleandra (Clooney's home), Villa del Balbianello (Casino Royale filming location), and villages like Bellagio or Tremezzo depending on your package length. Prosecco, water, and a heated cabin are included, and pickup from four lakeside towns is free — you choose how many hours you want (2 to 8) and which stops matter most to you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's famous villas and villages without the noise of a group tour or the hassle of renting your own boat and navigating the water yourself — the private format and included pickup from four lakeside towns is what makes a morning on the water feel like your own discovery instead of a scheduled stop.
Milan Pasta Tiramisu Cooking Class in a Chef's HomeThis is a small-group cooking class in a chef's home in Milan where you make fresh egg pasta, tiramisu, and two sauces from scratch under the guidance of a trained chef. The class runs about three and a half hours and includes an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting with artisan bread, wine, and a shared meal at the end. No pre-made ingredients, no shortcuts — the focus is on technique you can actually use at home.Is it for me?The class is taught in English by a trained chef, so you can follow every step and ask questions as you work. If you want to understand technique rather than just follow a recipe, and you're comfortable learning in a real home kitchen with a small group rather than a commercial school, this is the experience for that.
Milan: Private Walking Tour Duomo, Brera & Sforza CastleYou’ll walk Milan’s heart with a local guide—marvel at the Duomo’s spires, feel history in Brera’s lively lanes, pause in quiet churches, and end among castle walls. Expect real stories, small surprises (and maybe some laughter over pastry), plus plenty of time to just look up and take it all in.
Lake Como Boat Tour: Villas & Prosecco with Small GroupsYou board a small boat in Como town and sail past five lakeside villages, stopping to view historic villas including Villa Versace and a Russian Tsar's estate. A captain provides live commentary while you hold prosecco (or soft drink), and the boat's stability means you can actually look around instead of holding on. The whole circuit takes the first basin of Lake Como and shows you what the shore looks like when you're not standing on it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's most famous villas and hotels from the water—a perspective you can't get from the shore—without arranging your own boat or navigating the towns yourself. The small group size and fixed route mean you spend the time looking, not organizing.
Milan: Last Supper & Sforza Castle with Skip-the-LineYou skip the line at Santa Maria delle Grazie, stand in front of Leonardo's Last Supper for 15 minutes with a guide's explanation and headset, then walk to Sforza Castle's exterior for a guided tour of the fortress and its grounds. Entry, guide, and headsets are included; luggage must be deposited during the Last Supper viewing.Is it for me?Book this if you want Milan's two most-visited sites without spending the morning in entry queues—the guide and skip-the-line access are what make both stops fit into a single morning.
Ghisallo Cycling Chapel tour from Bellagio: Road or e-bikeThis 3.5-hour guided cycling tour departs Bellagio and climbs to the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Chapel and Ghisallo Cycling Museum, the spiritual center of Italian cycling culture. You choose between a Bianchi Infinito road bike or T-Tronik e-bike, ride the official ascent of the Giro di Lombardia—a route steeped in cycling history—and visit both the sanctuary dedicated to the patron saint of cyclists and the museum's collection of memorabilia spanning over a century. A local English-speaking guide leads the group, and entry to the museum is included.Is it for me?The climb demands moderate fitness and a few hours of steady pedaling, so it suits riders who are comfortable on a bike and ready for a real ascent—the e-bike option is there if you want the motor to carry some of the load up the switchbacks.
Lake Como: Private Boat Cruise with Local Captain & VillasYou’ll set off from Como with a local captain who brings Lake Como’s villas to life through stories and laughter. Glide past historic mansions like Villa Olmo and Clooney’s famous summer home, pause by ancient bridges and waterfalls near Nesso, sip prosecco on deck, and return feeling both relaxed and quietly amazed.
Lake Como: Private Luxury Motorboat Cruise 1-4 HoursYou board a refitted speedboat at Como's main pier with a captain who knows the lake's history. Over 1 to 4 hours, you cruise the western shore past Villa d'Este, Versace's former home, Clooney's villa in Laglio, and stop for a swim at Villa Pliniana. Prosecco, soft drinks and water are included; the return time is yours to set.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Lake Como's villas and stories without arranging your own boat or navigating the lake yourself — the captain handles the route and knows which villa belonged to whom, which is what turns a boat ride into something you actually remember.
Milan: Vintage Fiat 500 City Tour & CathedralYou ride through Milan's center in a classic red Fiat 500 with a driver-guide who knows the city. The two-hour tour includes hotel pickup, passes the Cathedral, Sforza Castle, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the Brera district, and stays limited to three passengers so the car never feels crowded. Confirm your departure time and pickup hotel when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want Milan's main landmarks without renting a car or navigating the city yourself — the small Fiat 500 and a single driver-guide mean you move at a human pace and actually see where you're going instead of managing logistics.
Lake Como: Small-Group Boat Tour with Swimming & WineYou’ll board a small group boat in Como for a two-hour ride across Lake Como’s first basin — passing storybook villages, stopping to swim under Nesso’s waterfall, sipping wine or prosecco as your captain shares villa secrets. Expect laughter between strangers and moments where the lake feels entirely yours.
Lake Como: Small-Group Boat Tour to Balbianello & BellagioYou’ll cruise Lake Como on a small-group boat tour with just ten guests, exploring Villa del Balbianello’s famous gardens and strolling through Bellagio’s elegant lanes. Expect real stories from your local guide, free time for lakeside lunch in Lenno, and peaceful moments among ancient trees at Villa Melzi Gardens. It’s a day full of quiet surprises—and probably one or two memories that’ll sneak up on you later.
Lake Como: Private Gozzo Boat Tour & Villa ViewsYou board a private gozzo at your chosen pier and spend the afternoon gliding past five historic villas and their gardens without fighting tour groups or fixed itineraries. The captain steers, prosecco flows, and you decide whether to linger at Bellagio or push toward Villa del Balbianello. Bring a jacket and expect the lake to be colder than it looks.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the lake's main villas without joining a group tour or arranging your own transport—the private boat and flexible captain mean you move at your own pace and stop where the light or your mood says to.
Lake Como: E-Bike Tour Three Lakes, Medieval Roads & VillagesYou’ll wind through cobbled alleys in Cardano, ride steep downhills into Val Sanagra past old mills and stone bridges, pause for espresso in sleepy villages overlooking Lake Lugano, and finish with ice cream on a quiet lakeside beach—all with an e-bike (and helmet) included. Expect laughter, local stories from your guide, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back home.
Milan: Last Supper & Pietà Tour with Reserved EntryYou’ll walk Milan’s storied courtyards at Sforza Castle, stand before Michelangelo’s raw Pietà Rondanini, and spend 15 minutes face-to-face with Leonardo’s Last Supper—with reserved entry and a local guide who brings every detail alive. Expect quiet awe, unexpected laughter, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Lake Como Boat Party & Open Bar with Villa BalbianelloYou board a 33-foot sailing boat at Argegno with two crew members, an open bar stocked with Prosecco and quality drinks, and a route that passes four film-location villas before stopping for a swim at Comacina Island. The return passes a Roman bridge and a waterfall. Bring a towel — it's included — and arrive 30 minutes early for paperwork.Is it for me?Book this if you want a boat party that's actually on a beautiful lake with real villas and a swim included — the open bar and the route past film locations are what make it more than just a floating bar, and the crew size (two people) is what keeps it from feeling overcrowded.
