Lake Lugano - a taste of culture
Overview
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
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup
- All activities
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Lake Lugano – a taste of culture?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-47173P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Private tour.
- Hotel pickup.
- All activities.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Lugano - a taste of culture is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Lugano – a taste of culture will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup
- All activities
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
