2 hours is all you need for an in-depth understanding of Como with a multilingual audio guide. It's like having a pocket-sized local expert!
Highlights
Highlights
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Get the freedom to explore Como at your own pace, with a meticulous audio guide divulging all the city's tales!
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Enjoy immersive narration in 8 different languages while exploring vibrant piazzas and marvel at the majestic architecture of Como Cathedral.
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Feel like a local as you wander through Piazza Cavour, the buzzing heart of Como, and get lost in a labyrinth of picturesque lanes.
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Get the full sensory experience beyond sight and sound – your ticket entitles you to a delicious gelato treat.
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Fun Fact: Did you know Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery, was born in Como? You'll visit his birthplace on this tour!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Audio guide to Como in 8 languages
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Ice cream
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Live guide
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Entry to attractions
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your Experience
Your Experience
A Fascinating Audio Narrative
This experience is a blend of well-curated historical tales, impressive architectural wonders, vibrant piazzas, and a gelato treat. You get the flexibility to spend as much time at each location as your interest, the perfect choice for those who love to discover a city at their own pace.
Embark on an audio-guided journey through the historic heart of Como, offering you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. Start your journey from the birthplace of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electrical battery, and move towards the Piazza Cavour. Take a moment to admire the ancient Porta Torre and navigate through the charming lanes leading you to Piazza San Fedele, a square filled with architectural wonders and tales from the past.
Uncover Como’s Rich Cultural and Culinary Heritage
Next, follow your audio guide to the grand Como Cathedral, admiring its elegant façade featuring a huge rose window and several statues. Make your way to the Teatro Sociale, a 19th-century neoclassical opera house. Your tour will lead you back to Piazza Cavour, the city’s bustling center. Enjoy a leisurely stroll towards Piazza Volta, where a delightful gelato treat awaits you. While you enjoy your ice cream, marvel at 'Life Electric,' a contemporary artwork dedicated to Volta, and the Tempio Voltiano museum. Como’s lakeside promenade is not just a picturesque walk but a silent narrative of the city’s evolution and growth.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Important Information
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It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
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The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Japanese, Arabic and Dutch.
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Please bring your ID, of which a photocopy will be taken to ensure the safe return of the system.
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Manage your time as you want, and bring the system back to the pick-up point by 8pm.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Collect your audio guide device at Lake Como Explorer.
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Address: Via Giuseppe Rovelli, 61, 22100 Como CO, Italy.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Como - crocifisso. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the redemption point.
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Board buses #N5 or #N8 to get you there.