Welcome to Como, the city of Plinio and Volta! A guided walking tour through the evolution from the natural foundations and Roman times to the present.
The Architect’s tour of Como
Walk the city from the perspective of an architect and its evolution from Roman to Italian rationalism, visiting the home town sites of the great architect Giuseppe Terragni. (2-2.5 hrs)
The Natural scientist’s tour of Como
Trace the footsteps from the first naturalist through natural philosophy and the first museum evolving into the natural sciences and culminating in the great scientist Alessandro Volta. (2-2.5 hrs)
Fortifications: Roman to medieval
See the evolution from the Roman fort to the medieval city defenses understanding the technology of the times. (2-2.5 hrs)
The Economist’s tour of Como
Walk the prehistoric trade route and commercial origins to the modern business day and how the nature of Lake Como shaped its development. (2 hrs)
Lake front Neoclassic tour
Through the stories of 8 lake front villas walk the path of Neoclassicism from ancient Greece, Pompeii & Rome to the Italian master villas. (2 hrs)
Shopping trip to Milan
Travel to Milan for a personalized shopping day: shoes, clothes, furniture, kitchens! And catch a quick fun museum on the way! (day trip)
Ancient Roman full day tour
Travel to local ancient Roman sites from temples to imperial villas impacting the modern world. (day trip)
Lake Como villas & tour by boat
Tour the great villas and botanical gardens of Lake Como with a guide. Take a guided tour of Lake Como on a private boat.
Guided tours of Italy
Build personalized tour plan for Italy with relevant English speaking local guides based on your interests and hobbies.
Cheese, truffles & porcini tours
Visit great local cheese makers to see the process for Taleggio, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, etc. Tour the Valtellina! Attend the annual truffle fair with sensorial experience. Hunt porcini mushrooms in season!
Multi-city guided tours
Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Modena, Parma, etc. See the sites and historical landmarks with an experienced English speaking local guide.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Adam was An AMAZING guide in Italy for my family. He really brought to life the history, culture and story of Lake Como in a way that mattered and made sense to us. It was an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend!”
