What to do and see in Como, Lombardy: The Best Private Tours

An hour's train ride north of Milan you'll find the breathtaking Lake Como, where you can taste la dolce vita and enjoy the beauty of one of the most enchanting of the Italian Lakes. Discover the most magical spots along the shores of the lake, from the elegant villas of Como city to the colourful, rustic hamlets that are dotted along the water's edge and soak up the stunning scenery. Glide along the lake on a cruise, seeing the charming villages from another angle and watching the crystal clear waters change from deep turquoise to azure blue, or head up into the mountains for panoramic views from the village of Burate. Enjoy the fresh air and a day out of the city with your local, who will share more of the region's culture, cuisine and beauty with you!

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by fast train, Funicular to Brunate in winter months, ferry ride between small picturesque towns in summer months, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Your food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience), Gratuities

Como is the gate to Italy a town on the borders between Italy and Switzerland: We will admire the amazing 14th century Cathedral of Como, we will take a look at the ruins of an ancient Roman hotsprings. You will see the medieval town center, walking across the old town, you will listen to a short story about the most famous people who lived in Como. Then we will see from the lakeside the most famous villas around the lake.This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.

Inclusions: Como: on foot guided tour with professional tour guide speaking your language

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Best way to visit the area. Do not waste your time on a boat to Bellagio! Discover and experience with a private guided tour. You will have a real sense of our territory, tradition, history, architecture, wine & food specialties etc. Tour on private van + ferry boat. An unforgettable experience! Read my Reviews on TripAdvisor :-)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Time for lunch on your own; restaurants with typical local specialties will be suggested, Taxi boat + entrance ticket Villa Balbianello (Euro 17 pp), ferry boat (Euro 8 pp)

This full-day tour will show you the most important attractions of Como and Lugano like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers in Como and the Cathedral, the Old town, the Parco Ciani and Casino in Lugano. We will start with the 2h walking tour in Como, then we will have 1 hour free time for lunch. At 2.30 p.m. we will part for Lugano from the San Giovanni train station with the comfortable train, the duration of the trip is 35 minutes (the train tickets are not included in the price). In Lugano we will continue with the 2h walking tour (Santa Maria degli Angeli Church, LAC, Lungolago, Cathedral) and take a funicular to return to the train station (the price of the funicular ticket is included). You will have also some free time in Lugano to visit the shopping area or to have a cup of coffee. At about 5 p.m. we will take the train to Como and finish our tour at 6 p.m. in Como. For a better experience the tour is limited to maximum 6 participants.

Inclusions: Live guide, Funicular ticket Lugano city centre - Lugano Train Station

Exclusions: Round trip train ticket Como - Lugano (20€)

This full-day tour will start at 10:30 a.m. in Como city. We will show you the most important attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the Roman city walls and towers and will bring you in the particular atmosphere of the charming Como lake town. After a short lunch break we will take a speed boat to Lenno (about 40 minutes), where the villa Balbianello is located. After the visit to the villa Balbianello and its garden, where the famous scenes from Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed, we will visit the San Stefano Church with the 11th century's crypt. We will return with the normal boat (this trip takes 1,5h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We will finish our tour in the Como city at 18 p.m. Group type: private tour

Inclusions: Live guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the villa Balbianello (10€), Round trip ferry boat tickets Como - Lenno (20€)

This full-day starts with the 2h walking tour in Como city. We will visit the top attractions of Como like the Cathedral, the San Fedele Church, the medieval city walls and towers. This will give you knowledge about the city's development and its importance for the area. After a short break for lunch, we will take a speedboat to Bellagio (the duration of this trip is 50 minutes), one of the most beautiful and suggestive borgo in Italy. There, you will have a pleasant walking tour, enjoy the famous small streets and views, as well as a break for shopping or an ice-cream (gelato). We return with the normal ferry boat (this trip takes 2h), to have a possibility to show you the most beautiful villas on the lake during the trip. We finish the experience in Como city at 6 p.m. For a better experience, this tour is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

Inclusions: Live guide

Exclusions: Round trip ferry boat tickets Como - Bellagio (25€)

A private boat tour on Lake Como is the real amazing way to enjoy the beauty of the lake and be able to see the best scenarios, that you would not be able to see from a ferry or by car.

Inclusions: Gasoline and private driver., Bottled water

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A unique experience to see lake Como on board of a luxury designed yacht, newly made in Como. Enjoy the magical history and nature of the lake, and experience for one hour the unique Italian boating lifestyle.

Inclusions: Boat Ride

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This private tour is designed to involve you in the most complete experience. You'll get to know some history of this area and will enjoy the sense of freedom on board of an exclusive off-shore. You may swim into this natural scenery. This will be the perfect subject for amazing pictures or for feeling in touch with nature.

Inclusions: fuel, captain, water

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You’ll join one of our hosts and enjoy a day out of the city together, relaxing in the paradise of Lake Como. Between the dramatic foothills of the Alps and the tranquil waters of the lake, the area is home to an enchanting collection of small hamlets and towns, sprinkled with Neoclassical villas, rustic homes and Renaissance architecture which will have you dreaming of moving here. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 10 hours with a host, Transportation cost to and from Como, which takes around 1 hour by fast train, A ferry ride between small picturesque towns in summer months, Walking experience once at destination (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Exclusions: Food and drink, Additional transport costs, Tickets to any attractions, Gratuities