Como Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

4.4 (34 reviews) Lake Como, Italy
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Duration2h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Como, you've come to the right place!

With this guide created with a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Como! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

What's included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
  • Connected with google maps
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital written guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Tempio Voltiano ticket (not mandatory): 5€
  • Funicular ticket (not mandatory): 6,60€

What to expect

  1. Porta Torre
    10m
    An extraordinary example of Romanesque military architecture, Porta Torre is what remains-or rather, what is most visible-of the ancient defensive walls that surrounded the city of Como.
  2. 15m
    On the site of the Roman Forum, until the 1800s it was the market square, the commercial center of the city, of which it was also, in the early medieval and communal period, one of the religious fulcrums. We'll get to know about the "Dragon Portal"
  3. Cattedrale Di Como
    20m
    Nearly four hundred years were spent by Como workers in the construction of the cathedral, begun in 1396, whose façade is still one of the most remarkable examples of late Gothic in northern Italy.
  4. Piazza Cavour
    20m
    Piazza Cavour is the beating heart of the city of Como: a synergistic point of exchange, meeting and sociability. From the large square, embraced by the many period and historically significant buildings such as hotels, banks, stores, bars and restaurants, it is possible to admire the incredible landscape overlooking Lake Como.
  5. Tempio Voltiano
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Located on the shores of the lake, the temple is dedicated to the genius of Alessandro Volta, a native of Como. It was built in neoclassical style to celebrate the centenary of the illustrious citizen’s death. We will talk about his story too!
    Ticket to enter into the temple is not included (5€)
  6. Villa Olmo
    25m
    Just 900 meters away from the Monumento dei Caduti, Villa Olmo is another must-see on a Lake Como vacation. Aesthetically, this 18th-century mansion is in keeping with the style of the other villas found in Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, etc.
  7. Funicolare Como Brunate
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    If you have some energy (and time) I really recommend you to visit Brunate: a small village with a really cool view on the lake. Ticket not included (6,60€)
  8. Faro voltiano
    30m
    Since 1927 this 29-meter tower has towered over Lake Como. Built for the centenary of Alessandro Volta, it lights up from dusk to dawn with green, white and red lights: the Italian Flag!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you are already in town you can easily start from this place!

Meeting point

If you arrive in Como by Train you can safely start your tour from here, otherwise you can go directly to the next point, Porta Torre!

End point

It's up to you if you want to finish to the beautiful Villa Olmo or wish to continue to Brunate: I'll give you all the info and options in the tour!

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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