What to do In Lugano
Explore thousands of activities, attractions and tours with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Access exclusive deals, only with the Travelocity app
Things to do

Lake Como Boat Tour - Villas, Bellagio & Scenic Highlights

Rivera-Ticino: Splash e Spa Tamaro 4-Hour Waterpark Ticket

4h Tour on Lake Como - Small Groups Catamaran Tour from Tremezzo

Varenna Premium Cruise with Gardens Entrance Villa Balbianello

Bellagio : shared boat tour to Villa del Balbianello Gardens

Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco
Recommended activities in Lugano
Tours & day trips
See all 203 activities
Be the Captain : Drive Your Own Boat on Lake Como
Private & custom tours
See all 134 activities
Lake Como: Classic Boat Private Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 19 activities
Lake Como: Classic Boat Private Tour
Adventure & outdoor
See all 13 activities
Lake Como Adventure Park Day Access
Classes & workshops
See all 6 activities
Lago di Como: Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Prosecco
Places To Go In Lugano
Welcome, traveler, to Lugano. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Lugano
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Lugano. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Lugano? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Lugano attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Stay near popular Lugano attractions
Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity
- Hotel & Hostel Montarina
- Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola
- Family Friendly in Lugano
- Continental Parkhotel
- Budget in Lugano
- Best Western Hotel Bellevue Au Lac
- All-Inclusive in Lugano
- Adults Only in Lugano
- Capsulehotels in Lugano District
- Historical Hotels in Lugano City-Centre
- Chalets in Lugano
- Apartments in Lugano
- Hotels in Villa Luganese
- Swiss Diamond Hotel & SPA
- Lake in Lugano District
- Romantik Hotel in Lugano
- Pet Friendly in Lugano
- LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel
- Hot Tub in Lugano
- Hotel Lido Seegarten
- ibis budget Lugano Paradiso
- Ski in Morcote
- Albergo Al Battello
- Hostels in Morcote
- Apartments in Montagnola
- Villas in Lugano
- Villas in Lugano
- Hotels in Lugano
- Winery in Lugano
- Villa Sassa
- Villa Principe Leopoldo
- Palaces in Agra
- Kurhaus Cademario Hotel & SPA
- Collina d'Oro Resort & SPA
- LGBT Friendly in Lugano District
- Early Check-in in Lugano District
- Waterslide in Lugano District
- Hotel Zurigo Downtown
- Hotel Splendide Royal
- Sandi Luxury Apartment
- Ski in Lugano
- Flights from Lugano
- Flights from Kloten (ZRH) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from SeaTac (SEA) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from Jamaica (JFK) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Agno (LUG)
- Flights from Tremblay-en-France (CDG) to Agno (LUG)
- United Airlines Chicago (ORD) to Agno (LUG) flights
- United Airlines Newark (EWR) to Agno (LUG) flights
- Swiss International Air Lines Kloten (ZRH) to Agno (LUG) flights
- Swiss International Air Lines Tremblay-en-France (CDG) to Agno (LUG) flights
- American Airlines Philadelphia (PHL) to Agno (LUG) flights
- American Airlines Charlotte (CLT) to Agno (LUG) flights
- Flights to Lugano
- Flights to Rovio















































