Como City Tour with Duomo & First Basin Cruise

Highlights

• Step inside Como’s cathedral (Duomo) with pre-booked tickets and admire its frescoes, sculptures, and soaring interior.
• Follow your guide through the walled old town along streets like Via Vitani, Via Olginati, and Via Muralto, lined with historic palazzi.
• Visit the Romanesque Church of San Fedele and learn why it’s such an important landmark in the city’s spiritual and artistic life.
• Pause in Piazza Volta to hear about Alessandro Volta and see the square dedicated to the famous inventor from Como.
• Finish with a scenic boat cruise on the first basin of Lake Como, gliding past nearby villages such as Cernobbio, Moltrasio, and Torno.

Tour Overview

This combined walking and boat experience is designed to give you a complete introduction to Como in just a few hours. With an officially licensed local guide, you’ll move from the ornate Duomo to quiet medieval lanes and out onto the lake itself, hearing stories that connect the city and its waters.

Groups are organized by language so you can follow the commentary easily, and headsets are provided when needed so you can hear your guide clearly even in busy squares or inside the cathedral.

Typical Itinerary

1. Meeting in central Como – Meet your guide near the designated travel agency in the historic center, receive your headset (when used), and get an introduction to the tour.
2. Duomo (Cathedral) visit – Skip the ticket line with pre-arranged entry and explore the cathedral’s interior, taking in its chapels, artworks, and architectural details.
3. Old town walk – Stroll the streets of the “Città Murata” (walled city), including Via Olginati, Via Muralto, and Via Vitani, where your guide points out significant façades and local stories.
4. San Fedele Church and square – Discover a key example of Lombard Romanesque architecture and learn about its role in Como’s religious history.
5. Piazza Volta & lakefront – Continue to the square dedicated to Alessandro Volta and walk along the lakeside promenade for views of the water and surrounding hills.
6. First basin lake cruise – Board a scheduled boat for a guided cruise around the first basin of Lake Como, seeing Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno, and iconic villas from the water.

The order of stops and the exact route may vary depending on lake schedules, weather, and local events.

What’s Included

• Guided walking tour of Como’s historic center with an official city guide.
• Entrance ticket to Como Duomo (cathedral) with organized access.
• Ticket for a first-basin Lake Como cruise as part of the experience.
• Audio headsets when required so you can hear your guide clearly.

Not Included

• Food and drinks.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Tips for the guide (optional).

Accessibility & Practical Info

• The route is designed to be wheelchair accessible, but some older streets may have uneven paving.
• The tour runs in most weather conditions; bring an umbrella or rain jacket if rain is forecast.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the experience combines city walking with time on the boat.
• On certain market days (usually Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), you may have the option to end near local stalls and explore independently.