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- FRANCESCA LOCATELLI
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sabato 24 ott 2026, 16:00•1 hour - 1-hour walk
- daniele illuzzi
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sabato 24 ott 2026, 10:00•1 hour - 1-hour walk
What a wonderful experience—Navarro is such a beautiful horse!
- Katalin K.
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martedì 27 ott 2026, 16:00•1 hour
- Madison S.
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martedì 27 ott 2026, 14:00•1 hour
It was really wonderful! The weather was perfect, our guide Alessio was very kind and helpful, and taking the horses to drink from the river was a lovely surprise.
- Shannon K.
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lunedì 27 lug 2026, 18:00•1 hour
- Shahid K.
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domenica 18 ott 2026, 15:00•1 hour
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Special experiences in Lombardy

Lombardy is characterized by a wide variety of vegetation, from the plains to the hills, through the lakes to the mountains, but also by the diversity of typical products and local dishes that characterize the various places. Discover the territory of Lombardy with special experiences typical of the various areas.

What to do in Lombardy

The most popular areas are those of Lake Como and Lake Garda, where you can find very characteristic horseback rid es, sunset picnics or boat trips. Otherwise, unique Lombardy experiences can be had near Valtellina and the Lombardy Alps, where we find wine tastings and nice alpaca walks. In the winter time, the resorts of Livigno and Bormio are enriched by aclunches of the most unique experiences in Lombardy: snowmobile tours in fresh snow!

A special occasion in Lombardy

In the provinces of Milan, Como, Varese, Brescia, Bergamo, Sondrio, Lodi, Mantua, Monza and throughout the rest of Lombardy, you can find unique experiences to live a special moment suitable for any kind of occasion and spend day full of emotions

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where to do Experiences in Lombardy


Experiences near Milan

Make Your Wine at Milan's Urban Winery
Day spa with tasting dinner at Castello di Casiglio near Lake Como
Factory tour and chocolate tasting in Milan

Milano (MI), Lombardy

4.97 (58)

Factory tour and chocolate tasting in Milan

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Da 20€a persona
Lake Como: private boat tour with prosecco

Experiences near Como

Day spa with tasting dinner at Castello di Casiglio near Lake Como
Lake Como: private boat tour with prosecco
Wine tasting above Bellagio with a view of Lake Como
Horse riding outside Varese with a view of Lake Lugano

Experiences near Brescia

Horseback ride through the Franciacorta vineyards with a view of Lake Iseo
Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Toscolano Maderno (BS), Lombardy

4.89 (142)

Horse Riding at Lake Garda

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner (Sunday evening dinner not possible due to closing shift)

The excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu are included, dessert and coffee, drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. (Sunday evening excluded due to closing shift) and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks

This option is only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

Trip of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is then following the walk.

Lunch includes:

    •    3 courses
    •    Dessert
    •    Coffee
    •    Drinks
Da 40€a persona
Spa Access and Wine Tasting on Lake Garda
Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

Cazzago San Martino (BS), Lombardy

4.88 (41)

Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

A guided winery tour with lunch at Ambrosini Estate will give you an insight into Franciacorta wine production techniques and a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

This is followed by lunch based on the selected menu.

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers based on typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
    •    Spiedo Bresciano based on mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG
    •    Dessert paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold tasting

The lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dish
    •    Dessert

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
    •    Cheese board from the Brescian valleys paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" vintage 2011 DOCG
    •    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The visit with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also to have a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Da 75€a persona

Experiences near Sondrio

Wine tasting and winery tour in Valtellina in Chiuro
Horseback riding in Valtellina in Albosaggia
Lunch at Agriturismo Stella Orobica in Albosaggia, Valtellina, Italy
Quad & ATV excursion in Valtellina

Experiences near Varese

Lake Como: private boat tour with prosecco
Horse riding outside Varese with a view of Lake Lugano
Visit and wine tasting at the Fontechiara Winery in Borgomanero

Borgomanero (NO), Piedmont

5 (2)

Visit and wine tasting at the Fontechiara Winery in Borgomanero

A visit with wine tasting at Fontechiara Winery in Borgomanero allows you to spend a relaxing day in the Novara Hills, between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta.

Cantina Fontechiara is a small, family-run winery located in Upper Piedmont that produces red, rosé and white wines made from native grape varieties such as Nebbiolo and Vespolina. The wines are natural, unmodified and certified vegan with the VEGANOK label.

This experience will begin with a tour of the winery during which you will be told the history of the winery and will be shown the cultivation methods and winemaking techniques.

This will be followed by a tasting, which can be of two types.

Of 2 wines from the winery's production served in combination with a selection of cured meats, cheeses and other local artisanal products. Includes:

    •    Colline Novaresi DOC Vespolina, accompanied by Gorgonzola DOP on artisan-made bread
    •    Colline Novaresi DOC Nebbiolo barrel-aged accompanied by a board of typical local products: horse salami, donkey salami, seasoned toma cheese, semi-seasoned toma cheese from our valleys, homemade jam or honey and fresh bread.

Of 3 homemade wines served in combination with platters of salami, cheeses and other typical local products, all fresh and homemade. The tasting includes:

    •    Rosato paired with samples of fresh robiola mantecata with herbs from the garden
    •    Vespolina DOC accompanied by Gorgonzola DOP on artisan-made bread
    •    Barrel-aged Nebbiolo DOC accompanied by a board of typical local products: horse salami, donkey salami, seasoned toma cheese, semi-seasoned toma cheese from our valleys, homemade jam or honey and fresh bread.

Wines and vintages may vary based on availability.

A minor option is also available that includes:

    •    Water or soft drink
    •    Cutting board with artisanal pizzas and flatbreads.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Da 30€a persona
Horseback riding in the Groane Park near Milan
Track ride with Go Kart in Como

Montano Lucino (CO), Lombardy

4.4 (1070)

Track ride with Go Kart in Como

Drive a Go Kart on the track in Montano Lucino, near Como. This experience is perfect for experiencing the thrill of spinning at full speed and enjoying a fun day with friends.

You will have the opportunity to drive a Kart with 270cc engine and speed up to 50km/h.

There is the possibility to choose between different options with different durations.

Free Session

The free session is 20 minutes long and is perfect for anyone who wants to try their hand at timed free practice.

At the end of the experience you can compare your performance with that of your friends thanks to the final ranking.

Race: Mini GT

This experience allows you to challenge your friends and prove that you are the fastest. The Mini GT consists of:

    •    5-minute qualifying to determine the starting grid
    •    2 race sessions of 7 minutes each

Race: Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is approximately 25 minutes in length and è perfect for groups of friends who wish to challenge each other on karts. This experience includes:

    •    8-minute qualifying session to determine the starting grid
    •    1 15-minute race session

Race: Grand Touring

This race allows you to challenge your friends in two race sessions. This race includes:

    •    8-minute qualifying session to determine the starting grid
    •    2 race sessions of 10 minutes each

To drive the karts it is necessary to pay at the facility the annual registration of 5€.

To participate you must be 15 years old and at least 160cm tall.

For minors it is necessary to have parents sign a waiver (contact the facility after booking).

Da 38€a persona

Experiences near Pavia

Make Your Wine at Milan's Urban Winery
Factory tour and chocolate tasting in Milan

Milano (MI), Lombardy

4.97 (58)

Factory tour and chocolate tasting in Milan

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

.

Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Da 20€a persona
Horseback riding with aperitif in the Oltrepò Pavese in Rivanazzano Terme

Experiences near Bergamo

Horseback ride through the Franciacorta vineyards with a view of Lake Iseo
Snowmobile Tour in Foppolo near Bergamo
Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

Cazzago San Martino (BS), Lombardy

4.88 (41)

Visit to winery and wine tasting with lunch at farmhouse in Franciacorta

A guided winery tour with lunch at Ambrosini Estate will give you an insight into Franciacorta wine production techniques and a lunch of local products.

The activity begins with a walk through the farm's vineyards, followed by a guided tour of the winery.

This is followed by lunch based on the selected menu.

Lunch

Lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers based on typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatas and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG paired with Franciacorta T.A. EXTRA BRUT DOCG
    •    Spiedo Bresciano based on mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes, paired with Franciacorta T.A. BRUT DOCG
    •    Dessert paired with Franciacorta SATEN Millesimato DOCG

Gold tasting

The lunch consists of 4 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with side dish
    •    Dessert

The lunch is accompanied by a tasting of 5 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG wines.

Platinum tasting

The lunch consists of 5 courses:

    •    Appetizers of typical Brescian cured meats, savory pies, zucchini frittatina and sweet and sour vegetables
    •    Risotto with Franciacorta wine Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
    •    Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked on the grill with side dishes
    •    Cheese board from the Brescian valleys paired with Franciacorta RISERVA "Lorenzo Ambrosini" vintage 2011 DOCG
    •    Sweet

The lunch is accompanied by the tasting of 6 Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini wines including the Eccellente Riserva 2011.

The visit with lunch has a total duration of about 3 hours and is ideal for groups and families, but also to have a romantic lunch with your partner. At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Da 75€a persona
Wine tasting with cutting board at wine shop in Bergamo Alta

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