From Como to Lugano: Art and Tastings Experience

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Lugano, the elegant capital of Canton Ticino, blends Swiss precision with Italian flair, where art, landscape, and culinary traditions harmoniously meet. Departing from Como, this private tour takes you on a leisurely walking exploration of the historic center, nestled between the lake and the San Salvatore and Brè mountains. Admire the city’s highlights, including the lakeside promenade and the Renaissance church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, home to stunning frescoes by Bernardino Luini. The experience is enriched with two tasting moments: local wines and traditional Ticino specialties, followed by authentic Swiss chocolate in a renowned chocolatier, before returning to Como.

What's Included

Private transportation
Qualified private guide
Complete tasting of two different varieties of local wine, matched by cheese and cold cuts
Exclusive tasting of fine Swiss chocolate: pralines and truffles
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Lugano

    Lugano is the largest Italian speaking city outside Italian borders, being the chief town of Ticino district. It was the terminal of Via Varesina, an ancient Roman way leading from Milan to the lake. During the Renaissance age, Lugano was contended between Como and Milan, before being ultimately annexed by the latter, under the authority of the Visconti and - later - Sforza families. After the decay of the Duchy of Milan, in the 16th century, it passed under the government of the Swiss Confederation, until the Napoleonic age. The town centre is rich of art treasures, such as the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating back to 1499 and frescoed by Bernardino Luini (Leonardo da Vinci’s pupil) in Renaissance style.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Book Your Italy

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Chocolate Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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