Private 2-Hour Tour of the Medieval Castle over Lake Como

5.0
(9 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The doors of Castello Baradello will be open exclusively for you.

Take an easy, scenic walk to reach the Baradello Castle, nestled in the greenery of a protected natural park. Immerse yourself in the history, nature and culture of the region. The castle is the symbol of Como and one of the most important historical monuments in the Lake Como area.

Uncover the historical events of Northern Italy that the walls have been witnesses to. Discover the Tower of Time Museum. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its lake from the top of the castle's high tower. Enjoy private access to the terrace.

Built by Emperor Federico Barbarossa on previous fortifications and located in a strategic and spectacular position, the Baradello Castle dominates the city and the southern area of the Lake.

What's Included

Castle entrance ticket
Insurance
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point in Piazzale Camerlata, in front of the pharmacy. You can reach it easily with public transportation from Como downtown in 5 minutes. Bus CC1, CC8, C50, C52, C60, C62, C70, C74 (Piazza Camerlata stop).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will walk together through Spina Verde Regional Park, in the beautiful nature, to reach the top of the hill where the Castle is waiting for us.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will visit the Castle starting from its ancient walls surrounding the Baradello hill. Then we will discover the Tower of Time (a historical museum inside the Castle) and we will exclusively access the terrace where we will admire a 360° stunning view over the city and its Lake. Travelers will taste the wine at the end of the visit of the castle, on the top of terrace, admiring the stunning view (when the wine tasted option is selected)

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights
Supplied by Slow Lake Como

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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