Day before the wedding
- AfternoonVilla del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta gardens · 4h
- EveningDinner at Bilacus
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningBellagio walking tour · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningBernina Express train to St. Moritz · 11h
- EveningDinner at Osteria del Beuc
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonItalian cooking class in a lakeside home · 4h
- EveningDinner at Ristorante Silvio
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Ristorante Sociale
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningValtellina wine tasting day trip · 8h
- EveningSunset aperitivo cruise · 2h · seasonal
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonGreenway del Lago guided hike · 3h
- EveningDinner at Ristorante Silvio
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Ristorante Sociale
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningBernina Express train to St. Moritz · 11h
- EveningDinner at Bilacus
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Valtellina wine tasting day trip. Terraced mountain vineyards north of the lake and Nebbiolo tastings.
- Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. A spectacular Alpine railway day trip into Switzerland. Bring passports.
Budget-friendly bites
- Ristorante Sociale, Como. Casual and affordable, behind Como's cathedral.
Getting around
- Public ferries (Navigazione Laghi) link Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and Tremezzo every 20 to 30 minutes in season.
- Lakeside roads are narrow and parking is scarce. Most guests do fine without a car.
- Trains from Milan Centrale reach Varenna in about an hour, then take the ferry across.
Questions about a Lake Como wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Lake Como?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as valtellina wine tasting day trip or bernina Express train to St. Moritz.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Lake Como?
Popular choices are private speedboat tour: Bellagio, Varenna and Villa del Balbianello, villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta gardens, italian cooking class in a lakeside home. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Lake Como?
Try Ristorante Sociale (Como).
When is the best time for a wedding in Lake Como?
May to September is the most popular season.
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