Top Things to do in Como:
1. Rent a boat
What better way to explore the treasures of a lake than renting a boat? In Lake Como, several companies rent boats that do not need a license to be driven. A 2-hour tour is the perfect moment to see all the lake's amazing Villas and Gardens. Take this time to get to the “Orrido di Nesso”, probably one of the most Instagramable waterfalls in the world. You also can’t forget a nice bottle of Prosecco to enjoy a nice drink with a nice view :)
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2. Take a cooking lesson
This is not your typical boring math class; this is a real cooking lesson with a real Italian! Learn how to make pasta, pizza, risotto, tiramisu, and way more with this fun activity to enjoy with your friends or your family. After several hours of hard labor, you will have the pleasure to enjoy your homemade meal surrounded by your loved ones. During this time you might also learn some very interesting things about Lake Como, narrated by someone who lived there their whole life.
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3. Electric Bike tour
Whether you are into biking or want to see the Italian landscape while trying to eliminate all the food you had in the past few days, biking is the perfect activity for you. You will get to discover the mountains without any motor noises or car pollution. You will get to go through the Swiss borders to discover the picturesque villages and lush vineyards with a guide for a stress-free ride. The bike’s level of assistance is adaptable, so this activity is open to everyone from non-athletes to experienced cyclists!
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4. Whole day trip to Switzerland
If your desire of adventure is satisfied, here is an activity that is made for you. On this whole day trip, you will first take a bus that will bring you not to another town but to a whole other country! Indeed, you will have the chance to discover the amazing Swiss culture by trying the iconic Swiss chocolate and enjoying the landscapes of Lugano’s Lake. After that, back to Italy, the bus takes you to Bellagio where some free time will allow you to discover the village. And last but not least, a 2-hour boat tour will be offered to end the day in a high note
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5. A gastronomic Como tour
During this tour, the guide will focus on the rich Lake’s Gastronomy, and there is a lot to say! You will discover all the local’s favorite restaurants and addresses. I only have one piece of advice: don’t eat a big breakfast!
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6. Visit the town’s monument
Como is a very rich city culturally speaking. I first have to talk about the Duomo of course, even if it’s smaller, it has nothing to envy to Milan’s Duomo. The building was built 1396, 10 years after the creation of Milan’s cathedral. You have to step inside to understand how much work it took to build it. It really is a miracle that monuments like these are still open to public to this day. Secondly, I advise you to visit Villa Olmo where you can enjoy different art exhibits during the year. The gardens are now public parks and are very nice to walk in
Lastly, visit Theatro Sociale, one of the oldest and most astonishing in Northern Italy. It was open in 1813 and is now open to the public for nice tours.
Duomo’s website:
https://www.visitcomo.eu/en/discover/monuments/churches/cathedral/index.html
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Theatro Sociale’s website:
https://teatrosocialecomo.it/?lang=en
7. Activities with wellness Como
Wellness Como is a luxury wellness service that offers different original activities. You can for example follow the silk path by visiting an authentic silk factory. The experience will end with a luxurious hand treatment directly in the factory. They also offer several other activities like a day at a farm or a visit of a traditional tailor shop.
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