Discover the Hidden Gems of Como

Sarah Parsley

16 Nov 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure to Como, Lombardy, Italy and explore its fascinating attractions, from historic landmarks to picturesque parks and charming cafes.

Trip to Como

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$31

$ 5

Gothic & Renaissance-style former town hall, with art shows & archways lit up at night.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Funicolare Como-Brunate (stazione a valle)

Views over Lake Como & surrounding mountains from a funicular railway, with trails at the top.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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23 - 28 min

Directions

Hilltop lighthouse & memorial to electrical pioneer Alessandro Volta, offering lake & Alps views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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30 - 36 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2

$25

$ 2

Plateau with Lake Como panoramas, picnic spots & treetop rope trails, plus walking & cycling routes.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

Stone ruins from a spa dating from the 1st–3rd centuries BCE, with raised pedestrian paths.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 3

$25

$ 2

This hilly park features the ruins of a castle, archaeological areas, wetlands, springs & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Well-known city gate built in 1192 & surrounded by restaurants, shops & a weekly market.

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

12th-century Romanesque church with a grand bell tower & a dramatic interior with a pipe organ.

1:10 PM - 1:40 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 4

$44

$ 5

Ancient, picturesque church with 2 bell towers, frescoes & arches lining multiple aisles.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prominent scientist & the inventor of the electric battery.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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8 - 10 min

Directions

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Interactive exhibits & music performances in a grand, turn-of-the-century art nouveau villa.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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$10

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5

$24

$ 2

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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Museum showcasing the silk-making process, from silk worm to heritage looms & clothing samples.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 6

$43

$ 2

Ornate 19th-century lakeside villa in a park, with museum, plus a modern exhibition centre.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

23 - 28 min

Directions

War memorial unveiled in 1983 with 3 staircases & stones from Hiroshima & concentration camps.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

Archaeological museum in a stately medieval palace with a diverse collection of regional artifacts.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 7

$19

$ 2

Accessible by hiking, this restored historic watchtower offers sweeping views of the city & lake.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Imposing cathedral built over 3 centuries, with tapestries, art & frescoes in a palatial interior.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 8

$45

Fairytale villa built in 12th century much used by filmmakers including James Bond and Star Wars.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

24 - 35 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$254

Transport:$19