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Discover the Beauty of Como: A 4-Day Itinerary

Swati Pawar

Swati Pawar

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Como, Lombardy, Italy. Explore historic landmarks, picturesque villas, and breathtaking views in this 4-day itinerary designed for solo travelers.

Trip to Como

Day 1
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$33

Funicolare Como-Brunate (stazione a valle)
Views over Lake Como & surrounding mountains from a funicular railway, with trails at the top.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Broletto
Gothic & Renaissance-style former town hall, with art shows & archways lit up at night.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Basilica di San Fedele
12th-century Romanesque church with a grand bell tower & a dramatic interior with a pipe organ.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Pinacoteca Civica - Como
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Basilica of Saint Abundius
Ancient, picturesque church with 2 bell towers, frescoes & arches lining multiple aisles.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$45

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$ 10

Castello Baradello
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
10 - 12 min

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Museo della Seta di Como
Museum showcasing the silk-making process, from silk worm to heritage looms & clothing samples.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Faro Voltiano
Hilltop lighthouse & memorial to electrical pioneer Alessandro Volta, offering lake & Alps views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
30 - 36 min

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Villa Bernasconi
Interactive exhibits & music performances in a grand, turn-of-the-century art nouveau villa.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$25

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$ 4

Alpe del Vicerè
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
45 - 54 min

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Villa Erba
Ornate 19th-century lakeside villa in a park, with museum, plus a modern exhibition centre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 4
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$38

Villa Carlotta
14-acres of landscaped gardens & a frieze of Alexander entering Babylon, commissioned by Napoleon.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $154 In total

Activities & Food:$140
Transport:$14