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By Ignacio Rios
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,887 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • An authentic experience with a focus on history and architectural beauty.
    • We'll take in the local atmosphere as we stroll through its vibrant streets and squares.
    • A special connection with the culture and landscape on the shores of Lake Como.

Activity location

    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Largo Gianfranco Miglio, 8, 22100 Como CO, Italia | We will meet in front of the Liceo Volta, located next to Torre Porta.
    • Como, Lombardia, Italy

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How to: Tour of the historic centre

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
฿1,886.95 x 2 Adults฿3,773.90
Total
Price is ฿3,773.90
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English Guide

What you can expect

  • Meet at Porta Torre. The tour will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The itinerary is as follows:

    • Porta Torre:
      We'll start our tour at an imposing medieval gate that marks the entrance to the old city. This landmark, with its rich history, offers a fascinating glimpse of 12th-century architecture. We'll walk around it and go inside.
    • Piazza San Fedele:
      A charming square surrounded by historic buildings, which was the site of the Roman Forum. It has a vibrant atmosphere, with local cafés and boutiques. The Church of San Fedele, a beautiful Romanesque church, and we'll also see the famous Dragon Portal. We'll go inside the Church of San Fedele.
    • Como Cathedral:
      The history of art in a single work, the majestic Como Cathedral, one of the most important cathedrals in Italy. Its Gothic façade and stunning interior are a testament to the city's devotion. We'll go inside and take a look around.
    • Piazza Cavour:
      We'll head to Piazza Cavour, the heart of Como's social life. This space overlooks the lake. We'll stroll through this square.
    • Volta Temple:
      Next, we'll walk to a landmark dedicated to Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. This museum hosts mementos and objects related to the life and work of this famous scientist. We will not go inside.
    • Monument to the Fallen:
      We will end our tour at the monument that pays tribute to the fallen of World War I. We will not go inside.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Largo Gianfranco Miglio, 8, 22100 Como CO, Italia | We will meet in front of the Liceo Volta, located next to Torre Porta.
    • Como, Lombardia, Italy