Bellagio also known as the ‘Pearl of Lake Como’, is probably the most famous village in the area. Its popularity means big crowds during the high season. However, it’s definitely worth a visit for some great local restaurants and cute shops.

Orrido di Bellano is a natural ravine over 15 million years old! Narrow staircases, footbridges, and walkways lead you around the site, which hug the rocky sides of the gorge. Pass close to thundering waterfalls and over a mighty river that crashes underneath you with quieter pools of bright blue water; it’s an impressive sight!

The first floor contains a marble and plaster room with stunning sculptures of historical figures. There’s also a painting room, a Napoleonic room, and the Magdalene room. Plus a tapestry room and parlors on the second floor. Lake Como is famous for beautiful gardens and beautiful villas, and Villa Carlotta ticks both boxes.

Villa Carlotta’s intimate artwork display also makes it worth visiting Lake Como. Art enthusiast or not, you can readily appreciate the beautiful setting and careful collections.

Villa Del Balbianello is Hollywood heaven and easily one of the best things to do in Lake Como, Italy. It’s easy to be raptured by the elegant beauty of the villa. However, movie fans should also pay this Lake Como attraction a visit. Villa Balbianello has been used in several Hollywood movies, including Star Wars Attack of the Clones. Italy is no stranger to being used as a Hollywood filming location, but Villa Balbianello is something else. It’s easy to see why it caught Hollywood’s eye.

Orrido Di Bellano is a 15 million-year-old natural gorge. Visitors step into the gorge itself, walking along a narrow walkway attached to the side of the rock face. It is one of Lake Como’s most incredible hikes and a wonderful day trip. Orrido Di Bellano was cut by the glacial retreat of an old river Adda, and now an aqua-blue river runs through the base of the gorge. It’s a fascinating bit of geography, and the thunder of the river below is really atmospheric. The walkway railings are decorated with fairy lights in darker sections, shaded from sunlight by the rocks above.