Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Como and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town at the Western side of the lake.
Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars. You will visit a local market and receive personalised attention while mixing with the community to learn and practise some basic Italian conversation to make new friends in Italy.
Continue your journey to some hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and be treated to typic...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ticket to Brunate (funicular)
Como Walking Tour
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (8 food stops)
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 12 (minimum number: 2 people)
Friendly English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Alessandro Volta
Meet us at the statue in Piazza Alessandro Volta in Como. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A fair amount of walking is involved. Please make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
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Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
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We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Como and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town at the Western side of the lake.
Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars. You will visit a local market and receive personalised attention while mixing with the community to learn and practise some basic Italian conversation to make new friends in Italy.
Continue your journey to some hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and be treated to typic...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ticket to Brunate (funicular)
Como Walking Tour
Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (8 food stops)
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 12 (minimum number: 2 people)
Friendly English speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Alessandro Volta
Meet us at the statue in Piazza Alessandro Volta in Como. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
Return
Itinerary
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Como
A guided food tour to discover Como’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
2 hours
2
Monument of Alessandro Volta
Born in Como, Alessandro Volta was the inventor of the first electrical battery, the Voltaic Pile (year 1799).
15 minutes
3
Piazza Cavour
A beautiful square right on the water, where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax, sit at cafes, and look at the private boats heading to Bellagio.
15 minutes
4
Cathedral of Como (Duomo)
Admire the white marble facade and imposing dome of the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
15 minutes
5
Broletto
The Broletto or "Town Hall" is the most important medieval secular building in Como, currently used as a conference hall and art exhibition center.
15 minutes
6
Teatro Sociale
Como’s famed concert hall is one of the attractions that make Lake Como a magnet for cultural tourism. It vaunts an extremely varied programme of top-level events performed by Italian and international companies.
15 minutes
7
Basilica di San Fedele
Admire the first cathedral in Como, built between the 11th to the end of the 13th century.
15 minutes
8
Porta Torre
The 40-meter-high Porta Torre (Tower Gate) is one of the better-preserved romanesque style military buildings in Italy. It was built in 1192, to defend the main entrance of the city.
15 minutes
9
Brunate
Take the funicular to the charming village of Brunate and end your tour with a delicious lunch with a view.
