Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the essence of Italian-speaking Switzerland
- Easy 1 hour walk on the Olive Trail with the best views of Lake Lugano
- Hear about Lugano's amazing history while browsing in high-end fashion outlets with a backdrop of gorgeous scenery
- Taste local food and wine
- Refresh yourself at a quaint village where the buildings hang off the side of the mountain
- Take a boat cruise to your “grotto” lunch spot and make your own “classic risotto” under instruction from a master chef
- Taste local Ticino wine produced by local winemakers from the vineyards around Lugano. and the region
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
What To Expect
Lago Di Lugano
Enjoy beautiful views of Lugano and surroundings.
Options
Lake Lugano - a taste of culture
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local guide
Private tour
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Hotel pickup
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Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lugano & Risotto Workshop -5 Stars
cmy121,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Romina Poretti, was absolutely amazing. We did a wonderful walking tour from Lugano central to the quaint village of Gandria. She was so knowledgeable about the area. Then we took the public boat across the lake to Grotto San Rocco for risotto making. All the food and wine was absolutely amazing. Everything about this tour exceeded our expectations!
Gornergrat to Zermatt
troys198,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a hike throughout the surrounding mountains of Zermatt today. Our guide, Pete, was one of the most attentive and knowledgeable guides we have ever had lead a tour. From local fauna to the different geological features on the trail, Pete took care of all our questions. We can’t recommend him enough.
Perfect day in Lugano!
Paul M,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Patricia, our guide, provided a very nice walking tour of Lugano...then enjoyed a boat ride on and around a good portion of the lake before ending up at the Grotto for the Risotto making and lunch. We had an awesome time there...food and wine were terrific. Our guide even escorted us from the boat at the end to the Funicular for going up to the top of San Salvatore mountain for views around the entire lake and area. Great day overall!
A day around Lugano
Royce A,May 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. Very friendly and engaging.loved the learn to cook risotto experience and the boat there and back
Loved touring Switzerland
SJSP5,Mar 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rene Welti is a wealth of knowledge. What a fabulous, well organized trip. Loved traveling by boat and rail. Had a great dinner with a gorgeous view of the lake. Stayed in lovely hotels, wonderful food. I'd definitely do this again.
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