What to do in Canton of Ticino

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A coastal town with a prominent church, lush greenery, and a large body of water.
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Things to do

From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

฿3,585
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

฿3,786
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Luggage Storage in Lake Como

Luggage Storage in Lake Como

฿291
per adult
Luggage Storage in Lake Como
Como Lake: 1h boat rental without license and self-driving

Como Lake: boat rental without license and self-driving

฿4,925
per traveller
Como Lake: boat rental without license and self-driving
Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry

Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry

฿382
per adult
Tour in Varese of Traditional Italian Costume Jewelry
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

Lugano Old Town Walking Tour

฿595
per adult
Lugano Old Town Walking Tour
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Piazza Grande

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Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.
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Lugano City-Centre

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Via Nassa and Parco Ciani. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

A lake with sailboats, rocky shore, and mountains in the background.

Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station and Lake Lugano are top sights worth seeing.

A lake with mountains in the background, a boat on the water, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are top sights worth seeing.

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Carona

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Schwimmbad Carona.

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Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Via Nassa and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland.

Day trip destinations from Canton of Ticino

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Lugano

A roundabout with a clock tower, surrounded by buildings with green shutters, and a clear blue sky.

Cernobbio

A historic European street with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and outdoor seating areas.

Bellinzona

A historic church with a bell tower, surrounded by a lake and mountains.

Locarno

A stone bridge over a river with a town in the background.

Como

An aerial view of a coastal town with a dense cluster of buildings, a narrow road leading into the town, and a beach area with boats.

Luino

A beach with a mountain backdrop, a clear sky, and a few boats on the water.

Ascona

A mountainous village with houses nestled among trees and a backdrop of snow-capped peaks.

Biasca