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Visit the most important landmarks of Como in just 2 hours!
After a quick train ride from Milan, a local guide will meet you at the meeting point in Como and 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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our tour guide will meet you in Piazza Volta at the statue of Alessandro Volta. Exit the train station of Como San Giovanni and, at the end of the street right outside the station, you will find the Piazza and the statue
Itinerary
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1Piazza Cavour
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. Train ride from Milan to Como is around 35 minutes.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cattedrale Di Como
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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. After the tour, take the train back to Milan (approx 35 minutes)
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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