Como: Small-Group 2 Hours Walking Tour
Description
Join us on a delightful two-hour walking tour through the charming streets of Como, a jewel nestled between the foothills of the Alps and the shimmering waters of Lake Como. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors or anyone looking to experience the highlights of this historic and picturesque Italian city. We'll begin our journey at the iconic Piazza Cavour, the bustling heart of the city that opens onto the lakefront, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills and waterfront promenade. From there, we’ll stroll through Como’s elegant historic center, where cobbled streets lead us past medieval towers, Renaissance palaces, and lively piazzas. As you walk, your expert local guide will share stories of Como’s rich past and point out hidden gems and curious details you might otherwise miss.
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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 of its construction on the lake.
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.
The cathedral, located near Lago di Como, is one of the most important buildings in the region. It has been built during different historical periods and so we can find gothic, renaissance and baroque style. Inside the cathedral, we can find Bishops Avvocati’s and Bonifacio da Modena’s sarcophagus.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- The meeting point is on the carpet in front of Hotel Barchetta Excelsior (Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour)
Reviews(32)
This was a perfect way to start our visit to Como. Nick did an amazing job orienting us to all the major points within the ancient part of the city including recommendations for shops, bars, and dining. His personal knowledge and experiences made the tour engaging and fun without being pretentious. We can't wait to use all his suggestions for investigating other parts of the city and beyond. The tour company was easy to connect with and quickly responsive to all questions. It was a worthwhile investment!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your tour with Nick was such a great introduction to Como. His local knowledge, personal experiences, and passion for the city help create an authentic and enjoyable experience, and we are delighted that his recommendations will help you make the most of your stay. We also appreciate your kind words about our team and communication. Providing prompt assistance and a seamless experience is very important to us. Thank you for choosing RomaeTravel. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Italy soon!
Nick was fantastic. His knowledge and love of Como brought the city alive for us. Thank You very much
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Como with Nick. His passion for the city and its history truly makes every tour special, and we will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with him. Thank you for choosing RomaeTravel. We hope to welcome you again on another Italian adventure in the future!
Disgusting the tour guide operator didn’t turn up! Ruined our whole Como experience! Still waiting for a company representative to contact me! The number they provide is not in service!!!!!!
We are sorry that you were disappointed with your experience. However, we must clarify that our guide was at the meeting point at the scheduled time. We personally attempted to contact you several times using the phone number provided in the booking, and our guide did the same. Unfortunately, none of the calls were answered, and we never received a callback. We can provide screenshots of the outgoing calls as evidence. We always do our best to reach guests who are not present at the meeting point, and in this case multiple attempts were made to contact you without success. For this reason, we respectfully disagree with the statement that nobody showed up or tried to contact you.
This was a fun walking tour! Our guide knew so much about Como - there is so much more history here than we originally thought! Definitely worth the time and money for the tour, we learned so much and our guide had great recommendations for restaurants as well.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering the rich history of Como with our guide. It's always rewarding to know that our guests leave with a deeper appreciation of the city and its fascinating heritage. We're also pleased that the local restaurant recommendations helped make your visit even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back to Italy for another memorable experience in the future!
Nick was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide that made the experience very enjoyable and worthwhile. He had many interesting facts and stories about Como and clearly loves conducting tours.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Como with Nick. He is very passionate about sharing the history and atmosphere of the city, and we will be delighted to pass along your compliments to him. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy in the future.
Nick is very knowledgeable, pleasant and engaging. He showed us places and explained the history that we would have never known. Great guide and tour of Como.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Como with Nick. His passion for history and storytelling truly helps bring each place to life, and we’re very happy that the tour gave you the chance to discover locations and details you might otherwise have missed. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy in the future!
Nick did an amazing job!!!! So knowledgeable, passionate, and personable! You can feel his love for the area!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Nick. His passion, knowledge, and energy truly make a difference, and we’re very happy that it came through during your tour. We hope to welcome you again for another experience in Italy!
Nick is a “local” and knows all about Como! Full of information connecting dots between Roman history to modernity. Talked throughout walk keeping us engaged with interesting stories. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your review, we will be sure to tell Nick! We're happy you enjoyed your time!
Nick told us lots of stories about the history of Como and shared his favorite spots around town. He was very personable and made himself available after the tour was over in case we had questions during our stay in the area.
Thank you so much for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the tour and will be sure to tell Nick.
Great tour around beautiful Como with Nick. Lovely guy with great knowledge about the history of the town and tips on great local, family run business's from the best coffee cafe, silk shop, truffle shop, Osteria and wine shop. All of which we will try. He was happy for us to keep in touch if we needed any help so all in all, great afternoon and we highly recommend Nick as your guide
Thank you so much for your review, we will be sure to tell Nick and are happy you had a great time!
