Private Guided Como Walking Tour: Discover Historical Center Surprises in a 2 Hour Stroll
Como

A two-hour stroll through Como’s historical heart allows you to uncover the allure of this petite city teeming with unsuspected and incredible surprises.

Is there anyone superior to a certified tour guide to depict and evoke the unique ambiance, the hidden treasures of such an enchanting place?

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza Cavour - 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.
  • Piazza Alessandro Volta - The lively square is dedicated to a very important inhabitant of Como: Alessandro Volta who invented the battery in 1799.
  • Via Vitani - 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
  • Saint Mary Assunta Cathedral - 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!
  • Piazza Giuseppe Verdi - A small space surrounded by meaningful buildings, a point to embrace a kind of architectural evolution.
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele II - The elegant Vittorio Emanuele II Street, the main shopping street
  • Piazza San Fedele - 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.
  • Porta Torre - 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.
What's Included
  • Private tourist guide service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission Ticket to the Cathedral € 2,00 pp
Location
Piazza Cavour
Our meeting point is in front of the Hotel Barchetta
Cancellation Policy

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

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