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Discover the essence of Como with our combined self-guided audio tour and funicular tickets to Brunate. Stroll at your own pace through the city’s medieval alleys, grand cathedral, and elegant lakefront as the audio guide shares stories of trade, architecture, and local life. Then ascend by funicular to Brunate’s panoramic vantage point for sweeping views over Lake Como and the Alps. With return tickets included, you’re free to linger at the top, soak in the vista, have a coffee, or explore the village before descending. Ideal for independent travellers who want both freedom and a smooth, effortless experience.
To help us maintain the quality and availability of our audioguides, we request the presentation of a valid ID at the start of the tour, ensuring that future visitors can also enjoy this enriching experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The audio guide and the ticket need to be picked up in Piazza Cavour 26, someone from staff will be waiting for you. Once you have finished using them, please ensure that they are returned promptly to avoid any inconvenience to other users.
Itinerary
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1Como
Explore Como’s historic heart at your own pace with an immersive audio guide. Discover Romanesque churches, medieval gates, grand squares, and lakeside promenades while listening to stories of the city’s art, architecture, and vibrant local life.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Board the historic funicular for a smooth ascent to Brunate, enjoying a panoramic journey over the city and lake.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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At the summit, stroll through charming streets and viewpoints known as the “Balcony of the Alps.” The audio guide shares tales of Alessandro Volta and 19th-century villas as you admire sweeping views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Descend comfortably by funicular, ending your experience with one last look over the glittering lake and its historic shoreline.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You skip the Funicular line to buy the ticket, you may wait to get into the cable car as spots are limited, it depends how many people are in front of you. If you can't get into the first one, normally the second one arrives in 15 min.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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