2 Hours Como Walking Tour

Visit the most important landmarks of Como in just 2 hours! A local guide will take you through the city to show you monuments, squares, buildings, and characteristic places that make Como unique. Start the tour at Piazza Cavour and be guided through the city streets to discover the famous Old Town, featuring elements of its Roman and medieval past, as well as religious buildings and palaces. Como is famous for its lake, its villas with stunning gardens and secular trees, and its famous guests, but also known for its gothic-style Duomo and the pedestrian path along the lake. Discover the Teatro Sociale, Basilica of San Fedele, and learn interesting facts about the beautiful Como!

1. 1

   Piazza Cavour

   20 min

   In the nineteenth century, the square dedicated to Camillo Benso Count of Cavour did not exist, in its place, there was a harbor now buried. At first, the square was characterized by boutiques and arcades, the buildings we can see today were built over the years. In a very short time, Piazza Cavour became a veritable "city lounge". At the end of 1800, in the center of the square, a fountain was built and later it was installed in the Bronx Park in New York. At the beginning of the 20th century, three flowerbeds (still present) were placed on the sides of the square. Tramline tracks were built and later on, replaced by a road. Around the 1950s it was used as a car park. At the end of the nineties, ten jets of water installed inside the northern flowerbed constituted the last architectural contribution to the place. The square is liable to flood because it constructs the lake.

2. 2

   Teatro Sociale

   20 min

   Teatro Sociale, theatre in Como, designed by architect Giuseppe Cusi, was built in 1811 using the existing structure of an ancient castle (we can see the original walls even today). The first show took place in 1813 and nowadays you can enjoy theatre performances but it is also a good place to organize ceremonies, weddings, business events.

3. 3

   Cattedrale Di Como

   20 min

   The cathedral, located near Lago di Como, is one of the most important buildings in the region. It was built during different historical periods so we can find gothic, renaissance, and baroque styles. Inside the cathedral, we can find Bishops Avvocati’s and Bonifacio da Modena’s sarcophagus.

4. 4

   Basilica di San Fedele

   20 min

   The Basilica of San Fedele in Como is located in the city center and is dedicated to Saint Fidelis martyr. It derives from an earlier Christian church, dating from the seventh century, dedicated to Euphemia.

5. 5

   Porta Torre

   20 min

   Porta Torre (also known as Torre di Porta Vittoria is a main fortified tower located in the town of Como, in Lombardy (northern Italy). It is 40 meters high and it was built in 1192, to defend the main entrance of the city.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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