Como city of art
Welcome to Como, a city rich in history and art. Discover with us the majestic Cathedral, the 13th century Broletto, the medieval townhall, the rationalist ex Casa del fascio, now national monument, San Fedele square, the ancient and vibrant wheat market place…and much more! But we will discover all this together.
Read more ...Promenade along the neoclassic villas by the lake
We will take you to discover the romantic villas of delight with a nice walk along the lake. Starting from the Volta temple, the museum dedicated to great scientist from Como, we will walk through the modern rationalist quarter to reach, finally, Villa Olmo, the largest stately home of the lake.
Read more ...Brunate, the balcony of the Alps
After reaching Brunate by funicular, we will have a nice walk along the many “art nouveau” style villas until we will reach the panoramic point “of the Pissarottino”, from where we can enjoy a spectacular view that stretches from the lake to the Pó valley and its plain and to the Monte Rosa
Read more ...Bellagio and the old town
We visit the fascinating town of Bellagio, placed between the two branches of the lake, reason why it is called the Pearl of the Lake. The famous town uncovers little streets and characteristic steps, climbing up we can reach the old basilica of Saint Jacob.
Read more ...Northern part of the Lake
In Gravedona we have the possibility to discover a gem of the romanesque art: the church of Saint Mary of Tiglio, with an early christian mosaic and a cycle of ancient frescoes. After visiting the church, we will walk along the lakeside with its charming views.
Read more ...Cruise on the lake to Bellagio or villa carlotta
We offer you two fascinating itineraries which include a pleasant cruise on the lake to admire unforgettable landscapes, suggestive villas and romantic atmospheres.
Read more ...Como, Volta’s city
We will start our visit from the Volta Temple, the museum entirely dedicated to the great scientist from Como. Here we will discover the instruments that lead to the invention of the electric battery. Walking through the walled town we will arrive at the elegant Volta Square, where we will admire the monument dedicated to the scientist.
Read more ...Food and wine tour in Como town
With our guide you will discover two different sides of the city: the cultural side and the one of food and wine.
Read more ...LAKE LUGANO
One third of Lake Lugano belongs to Italy and offers interesting places for a visit.
Read more ...Varenna and Villa Monastero
On the eastern shore of the Lario and with a wonderful view over the central part of the lake, Varenna can be appreciated walking along the famous and romantic “love promenade” built on the water by the lake.
Read more ...Lake Como botanic gardens
Lake Como has always been famous for its botanical gardens, it offers the possibility to visit four gardens in the central part of the lake.
Read more ...Marian Sanctuaries in the province of Lecco -suggestion of the 3 most important ones
In the northern part of Lake Como, on the promontory of Olgiasca in the town of Colico, the Abbey of Piona with its beautiful asymmetrical cloister and the church with an ancient dedication to Mary are a very important evidence of the romanesque style and of the work of the Cistercian Friars.
Read more ...Como rationalist city
Como is well known throughout the world as a rationalist city, where the famous architect Giuseppe Terragni worked. Among his masterpieces we can admire the ex Casa del Fascio, the war memorial and the rationalist quarter.
Read more ...LECCO, Manzoni’s town
Placed “….on that branch of Lake Como that faces south…” Lecco is the place where Alessandro Manzoni set most part of his novel “The Betrothed”- To deepen the knowledge of this literary masterpiece and of his author, we suggest guided visits that can take in half day or full day.
Read more ...THE BAROC MASTERPIECES IN VAL INTELVI
The Intelvi Valley is recognized as the homeland of the famous “Magistri Cumacini” and preserves monuments of considerable artistic importance, among extraordinary natural beauties.
Read more ...BELLANO and its “horrido”
In Bellano, at the mouth of the river Pioverna that before entering the lake creates a beautiful “horrido”, it is possible to admire the waterfall in the gorge where a passage with concrete walkways has been built as well as this charming village.
Read more ...The central lake area
A tour of Villa Carlotta, the “symbol” of Lake Como, a chance to see both it's interiors and its famous gardens, spectacular at any time of year but even more so in April and May when the azaleas and rhododendrons are in full bloom.
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