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Private Guided Walking Tour into the old streets of Como

Lake Como, Italyby Daniela Rampoldi

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian, French

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Overview

2 Hours walk through the historical center of Como makes you discover the charm of a small city that is like a coffer full of unknown and unimaginable surprises. Who better than a licensed tourist guide can describe and make you feel a special atmosphere, the secrets of such a charming place?

What's included

  • Private tourist guide service.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission Ticket to the Cathedral € 2,00 pp

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    15 min

    Piazza Cavour is the main square of Como with a beautiful view of the Lake. Since ever it's a meeting place for Como's people. In the past centuries it was the port of the city.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    10 min

    The lively square is dedicated to a very important inhabitant of Como: Alessandro Volta who invented the battery in 1799.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    5 min

    A very special street that takes us back to far centuries, here the time has stopped, it's the heart of the ancient medieval town, its atmosphere is really unique

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    30 min

    During our walk I'll take you to discover this wonderful artwork, its interiors show us different artistic styles from the late XIV to the late XVII century. Its facade is a refined white marble lace which wants to tell us something and I'll tell you everything about it!

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    10 min

    A small space surrounded by meaningful buildings, a point to embrace a kind of architectural evolution.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    Pass by

    The elegant Vittorio Emanuele II Street, the main shopping street

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    20 min

    A small, cozy square another important place of the historical center, picturesque with its ancient facades and the Church of Saint Fedele that was the Cathedral for a longtime.

  8. 8

    Porta Torre

    15 min

    An imposing tower in grey stone that in the Middle Ages was the main gate to the city. The Medieval Walls that used to completely surround, close and protect Como. We walk through them to give a glance to the "modern" Como. Our visit ends here, you can decide to spend more time in this part of the city or walk back to the lake area.

Meeting and pickup

Our meeting point is in front of the Hotel Barchetta

End point

Our meeting point is in front of the Hotel Barchetta

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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