Como Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

4.4 (34 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation

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Explore Como like a local — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Explore all the most important monuments — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Como, you've come to the right place!

With this guide created with a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Como! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Walking Cap

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
Included: Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
Included: Connected with google maps
Included: Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
Included: Digital written guide to visit the city by yourself

Not included

Not included: Tempio Voltiano ticket (not mandatory): 5€
Not included: Funicular ticket (not mandatory): 6,60€

Itinerary

Porta Torre

10 min

An extraordinary example of Romanesque military architecture, Porta Torre is what remains-or rather, what is most visible-of the ancient defensive walls that surrounded the city of Como.
Stop 2

15 min

On the site of the Roman Forum, until the 1800s it was the market square, the commercial center of the city, of which it was also, in the early medieval and communal period, one of the religious fulcrums. We'll get to know about the "Dragon Portal"
Cattedrale Di Como

20 min

Nearly four hundred years were spent by Como workers in the construction of the cathedral, begun in 1396, whose façade is still one of the most remarkable examples of late Gothic in northern Italy.
Piazza Cavour

20 min

Piazza Cavour is the beating heart of the city of Como: a synergistic point of exchange, meeting and sociability. From the large square, embraced by the many period and historically significant buildings such as hotels, banks, stores, bars and restaurants, it is possible to admire the incredible landscape overlooking Lake Como.
Tempio Voltiano

15 min Admission not included

Located on the shores of the lake, the temple is dedicated to the genius of Alessandro Volta, a native of Como. It was built in neoclassical style to celebrate the centenary of the illustrious citizen’s death. We will talk about his story too!

Ticket to enter into the temple is not included (5€)
Villa Olmo

25 min

Just 900 meters away from the Monumento dei Caduti, Villa Olmo is another must-see on a Lake Como vacation. Aesthetically, this 18th-century mansion is in keeping with the style of the other villas found in Como, Cernobbio, Bellagio, etc.
Funicolare Como Brunate

25 min Admission not included

If you have some energy (and time) I really recommend you to visit Brunate: a small village with a really cool view on the lake. Ticket not included (6,60€)
Faro voltiano

30 min

Since 1927 this 29-meter tower has towered over Lake Como. Built for the centenary of Alessandro Volta, it lights up from dusk to dawn with green, white and red lights: the Italian Flag!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you are already in town you can easily start from this place!
If you arrive in Como by Train you can safely start your tour from here, otherwise you can go directly to the next point, Porta Torre!

End point

It's up to you if you want to finish to the beautiful Villa Olmo or wish to continue to Brunate: I'll give you all the info and options in the tour!

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones