10 Day Trips from in Lugano That You Shouldn't Miss

From Lugano, embark upon this fully private day trip of a lifetime! We head north with the classic Swiss backdrop of mountains and meadows all around as we follow the crystal waters of Verzasca River. At the famous 007 Dam your driver will point out the Goldeneye bungee jump location before we stop at Lavertezzo where locals and tourists cavort in emerald waters. Here you can relax on smooth rocks, swim or even scuba dive before lunch in this natural paradise. Ascona is next, the lowest-lying town in Switzerland which embodies the marriage of idyllic Switzerland with the Italian Dolce Vita! Enjoy this Swiss-Italian lakeside haven and swim again in Lake Maggiore before drying off and returning to Lugano.

Inclusions: Magnificent mountainous scenery and vast lakes will inspire!, Follow crystal clear waters from the road and then jump in!, Stand where James Bond made Goldeneye a classic 007 movie!, Traverse the amazing terrain where Italy meets Switzerland!, Swim, scuba dive and swim again in wonderful clear water!, We will pick you up and drop you off anywhere within 30kms of Lugano

Exclusions: Tickets for boat tours or water sports (if desired), Lunch (options will be made available for purchase), Gratuities and personal extras

This full-day tour will show your the two most interesting and important cities of the Canton Ticino in Switzerland. Lugano, because it has a sunny promenade on the lakeshore and is the third most important city of the country in the banking industry after Zurich and Geneva, and Bellinzona, because it is the capital of the Canton Ticino and has three medieval castles (UNESCO heritage from 2000).

Inclusions: Walking Tour in UNESCO heritage sites, Private Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Round-trip tickets Lugano - Bellinzona (10 CHF)

Enjoy this romantic walking tour from Gandria to Lugano. Take a 1-hour walk on the Olive Trail with the best views of Lake Lugano. Stroll around the village and eat something in one of the many different restaurants in Gandria. A boat will be waiting for you for the return to Lugano. The tour begins at 10am and has a duration of approximately 4 hours.

Inclusions: Boat Trip, Guided Excursion to Gandria, Departure from Lugano Region tourist office in Piazza Riforma at 10 am

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Leave Milan on an air conditioned coach and in just one hour you are in Como visiting the historic center and have a boat cruise if one hour. The tour continues with a panoramic coach ride on the side of Lake Como, admire the lakeside villas and the breath-taking scenery before cross the Swiss border and arriving in Lugano. On arrival, you will have free time for lunch and get to know the most elegant and popular spots of the city: Via Nassa (formerly the place where the women of the city used to weaver the nets for the fishermen and now a sophisticated shopping street), and at the shoreside see Casinò Lugano.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide, Boat trip across Lake Como

Exclusions: Food and drink, Gratuities

Discovering the most magical and secluded valley in Ticino. Still without electricity, this suggestive place is rich in culture and traditions, as well as beautiful natural corners. You can visit the small nuclei of stone houses on foot, discovering the unique architectural details. A world in itself is discovered where the difficult life of the past has left its mark. Lunch at a typical "grotto" at the foot of a spectacular waterfall

Inclusions: Expert guide

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Lugano, the chief town of Ticino district in the Swiss Confederation, shows multiple Italian influences: both art and culinary traditions have been deeply affected by the relations with Milan and Como. This private tour will lead you to discover both aspects of this beautiful city, where a lively culture meets an enchanting landscape. You will enjoy a pleasant walk through the town centre, reaching the outstanding church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with its Renaissance frescoes; later, you will be welcomed by an exclusive tasting of two varieties of local wine, served with a side of cold cuts and cheese. At the end, the sweet surprise that everybody actually expects in Switzerland: a visit to a chocolate shop, where you will be delighted by a degustation of homemade pralines and truffles.

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation, Complete tasting of two different varieties of local wine, matched by cheese and cold cuts, Exclusive tasting of fine Swiss chocolate: pralines and truffles

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Lake Lugano, surrounded by woody and majestic mountains, is dotted by small, charming villages that can be easily reached from the chief town. This exclusive tour will allow you to reach in complete relax and with a private transfer two of those settlements, which are particularly outstanding for their features. After a pleasant guided visit to the town centre of Lugano, discovering its art treasures and elegant atmpspheres, you will reach a unique place: Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave in Switzerland, where you will enjoy a walk on the waterfront and notice the monumental masses of the Casinò building, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. Later, you will reach Morcote, a small cute town where the ancient Italian cultural substrate perfectly merges with the Swiss organization and order. The ideal match, indeed!

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Lugano and its surroundings, facing the beautiful lake, have the peculiar charme of border places: here, different cultures and lordships have been in contact - or clash - since ever, making these land flourishing in economy and art. This private tour will lead you to discover the soothing beauty of the chief town and its lake from a double perspective: a pleasant cruise will allow you to keep in sight the small, enchanting towns of Melide, Campione or Gandria; later, an easy walk will introduce you to the nice spots of the centre, with its remarkable monuments: the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli - with its Renaissance frescoes, or the cathedral of San Lorenzo.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Qualified private guide, Tickets for public ferryboat

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Around the Lake Lugano, nature meets harmoniously human presence. The woody mountains meet the waters on a coastline which is dotted by small, charming villages, besides of the chief town, rich in culture and art treasures. This esclusive tour will allow you to experience the connections between the elements of this enchanting surroundings. First, a pleasant cruise will take you in sight of some of the lakeside settlements, such as Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave in Switzerland, and Melide. Later, a guided walking tour of Lugano will introduce you to its elegant atmosphere and outstanding monuments, like the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Finally, a short cableway transfer will bring you to the top of mount Brè, right in the outback of Lugano, for an easy and relaxing walk with an astonishing view on the landscape.

Inclusions: Qualified private guide, Private transportation, Public ferry tickets, Cableway tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

We pick you up anywhere within 10km of Como and after brief introductions head north in a luxury air conditioned minivan across the border to Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Known for its stunning Alpine backdrop and elegant promenades, you will be glad to explore Ascona! From Ascona, a short ride brings you to Lugano, the "Monte Carlo" of Switzerland! Enjoy a lakeside lunch and sample artisanal Swiss chocolate! Art lovers won't want to miss the lakefront Santa Maria degli Angioli Church which displays the "Passion and Crucifixion" fresco by Da Vinci’s apprentice, Bernardino Luini. Leaving Lugano behind, we take the picturesque lakeside route around Lake Lugano and back into Italy. In Cadenabbia your driver will hand over your tickets for a cruise to Bellagio, home to stars who adore the Italian Lakes! You'll not easily find a more stunning location anywhere in Europe, just ask resident George Clooney! Spend a few hours of leisure time and then take the ferry back to Como.

Inclusions: Enjoy an undisturbed day with fully private luxury minivan at your disposal in every destination, Explore the jewel town of Ascona in the Italian Lakes where great artists and masters were inspired!, Experience Lugano where pastel colors and neoclassical styles create a Swiss-Mediterranean ambience!, Beautiful Bellagio will be yours for a while, time enough to blend in with the rich and famous!, Ferry tickets for a Lake Como sightseeing cruise to remember!

Exclusions: Lunch (options will be made available for purchase), Gratuities and personal extras