Ferry and boat tours on Lake Como are something that I’d definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience their holidays at its best.

Bellagio, Varenna, Como, or maybe one of the historical villas on the shores of the lake.

Boat tours on Lake Como are basically of two types: public or private. You can choose the experience you prefer based on your needs, especially the time and budget you have available

The narrow streets of Bellagio are so beautiful that a simple walk is worth the visit. Il Borgo, the name for the center of Bellagio, is traversed by the main street Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, which is reached by walking up the colorful and lively alleys (called “Salite“) that start from the lakefront Lungo Lario Manzoni.

If you arrive in Bellagio by boat, you will probably reach the center of Bellagio by going up the alleys Salita Mella or Salita Serbelloni, two of the most photographed alleys in town.

The alleys in the town center are populated by dozens of shops and boutiques where you can find local food, leather goods, clothing, perfumes and more. If you want a list of all available stores, you can find it on the website of Bellagio Lake Como, a local tourist association.

The small alleys are full of steps, so it is best to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. If you have difficulty or cannot take the stairs, don’t worry: you can safely move along the streets surrounding the town and visit its most characteristic corners.

Going in the direction of Punta Spartivento, the tip of the village, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi leads to the quiet Piazza della Chiesa.

Here, one cannot fail to notice the fascinating Basilica di San Giacomo, a traditional Romanesque church built between the 11th and 12th centuries that preserves a valuable altar from the late 1500s and mosaics from the early 1900s.