Private tailor-made tours in Italy

with Adam Clark

Architectural & natural beauty on Lake Como


American English Tour Leader & Sommelier

American, trained and licensed in Italy based in Como city

Legal translator & interpreter


Como historic city walking tour

Welcome to Como, the city of Pliny and Volta! A guided walking tour through the evolution from the natural foundations and Roman times to the present. (2-2.5 hrs)

Como to Bellagio on Lake Como

Why is Bellagio so famous and special? Avoid the crowds with me as your guide, travel by public or private boat, see key sites along the way, learn the story of Lake Como, tour the town from its Roman origins to modern-day Bellagio, walk the gardens of Villa Melzi. (half to full day trip)

Como to Varenna on Lake Como

The most beautiful town on Lake Como? Travel by boat to Varenna for a tailor-made guided tour of its history and culture. Options include Saint George, a hill top castle and Villa Monastero, one of the 5 Grand Cru villas on Lake Como.

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 in the world evolving into the natural sciences and culminating in the great scientist Alessandro Volta. (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 economic development. (2 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)

Como to Villa Carlotta

Guided tour from Como to Villa Carlotta: the villa, its museums and 12 gardens. Great trip also for kids. (half to full day)

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)

Day trip to Milan

Travel from Como to Milan for a tailor-made guided tour of sites, expositions and shops. (day trip)

Ancient Roman day trip

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 on a boat. Not a boat ride! A tour by boat!

Tailor-made 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 native English speaking local guide.


3 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

We highly recommend starting your visit with a knowledgeable guide . Adam is passionate about his city. We were thus able to focus on the more pertinent sites. Adam enriched our tour of Como with history and context. Later, on our own we were able to optimise our time with the recommendations Adam gave us. Share a visit with Adam and your trip will be a success.

7 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

We hired Adam for our company’s day trip in Como and we had a great experience! He put a lot of thought in building a customized tour for our group to make sure we would had the best tour. We would definitely recommend him as a tour guide to anyone who wants to discover the culture and history of the area!

8 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam had a tough assignment with us and he aced it. Three of us, in our 70’s, one recovering from a broken neck in a recent car accident and he managed to keep us fully engaged with Como’s many offerings. Despite the dismal downpours and recent flooding on our late September day, his passion for the city’s illustrious citizens over the centuries, was positively infectious. His careful assessment of our interests, from the start, helped him adapt his itinerary to meet our needs. From the geographical foundations, to the flow of humanity and the centuries of development, he managed to pack it all in without hurrying us. He’s left us wanting more. We’ll be back! As they say in Italian Bravissimo!

8 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Abbiamo avuto il piacere di esplorare Como con Adam, una guida davvero straordinaria! Con il suo stile allegro e pieno di brio, ci ha condotto attraverso le meraviglie della città, raccontandoci la storia di Como con una cura dei dettagli e un umorismo che ha fatto sorridere tutti. È riuscito a rendere ogni angolo più interessante e ogni aneddoto memorabile, mantenendo sempre un perfetto equilibrio tra professionalità e simpatia. Se volete scoprire Como con una guida che vi farà innamorare della città, Adam è assolutamente la scelta giusta. Cinque stelle meritatissime!

11 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Great experience and knowledge from Adam. Loved his enthusiasm of the city and appreciated his flexibility on what the tour could be to suit our needs!

11 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Everything was excellent. Adam made an perfect tour for my family in a quick trip to Como, we wi definitely come back and book again different tours with him. Highly recommended

12 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam is a phenomenal guide and incredibly knowledgeable. My wife and I spent a wonderful day with him in Como and Bellagio. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed it. Also, Adam is really personable and fun to spend time with. Highest recommendation!

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Ho avuto la fortuna di visitare più città con Adam … non solo Como…. Ha spaziato in più giorni tra Modena Bologna Mantova Firenze Roma e non vedevo l’ora che cominciasse a raccontare con il suo modo accattivante. Ogni particolare ti rimane impresso per quanto degno di interesse…. Mi ha fatto vedere con altri occhi le città che pensavo di conoscere… sempre puntuale con gli orari e chiarissimo nei dettagli . Top!!!!

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam is a knowledgeable and engaging guide, his smile and his friendliness are contagious and he succeeds in making you feel at ease. We took one of his tours and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about Como and its history.

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

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!

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“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!”

Nikita Shah


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Wine & food day trips

Piedmont, Franciacorta & more

  • Visit world renowned wine regions and producers just 2 hours from Como by car.
  • Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco, red wines, white truffles, cheese, hazelnuts, castles…
  • Franciacorta: The top sparkling wines of Italy, vineyard visits and guided tours of production, cellars and wine museums.
  • Lake wine regions: Como, Guarda & Iseo including olive oil museums.
  • Hidden wine gems: Pavia, Bergamo & Milan hills

Parma: Parmesan cheese & prosciutto

  • Visit the Italian national food museums and producers in Parma just 2 hours from Como by car
  • Parmesan cheese, Felini salami, prosciutto, pasta, porcini mushrooms, wine…discover Culatello!
  • Visits and lunch at producers with castles & museums!

“Como is like an open air museum to discover!”

Stephan

visitor who fell in love with Como and decided to buy a home here

3 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

We highly recommend starting your visit with a knowledgeable guide . Adam is passionate about his city. We were thus able to focus on the more pertinent sites. Adam enriched our tour of Como with history and context. Later, on our own we were able to optimise our time with the recommendations Adam gave us. Share a visit with Adam and your trip will be a success.

7 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

We hired Adam for our company’s day trip in Como and we had a great experience! He put a lot of thought in building a customized tour for our group to make sure we would had the best tour. We would definitely recommend him as a tour guide to anyone who wants to discover the culture and history of the area!

8 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam had a tough assignment with us and he aced it. Three of us, in our 70’s, one recovering from a broken neck in a recent car accident and he managed to keep us fully engaged with Como’s many offerings. Despite the dismal downpours and recent flooding on our late September day, his passion for the city’s illustrious citizens over the centuries, was positively infectious. His careful assessment of our interests, from the start, helped him adapt his itinerary to meet our needs. From the geographical foundations, to the flow of humanity and the centuries of development, he managed to pack it all in without hurrying us. He’s left us wanting more. We’ll be back! As they say in Italian Bravissimo!

8 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Abbiamo avuto il piacere di esplorare Como con Adam, una guida davvero straordinaria! Con il suo stile allegro e pieno di brio, ci ha condotto attraverso le meraviglie della città, raccontandoci la storia di Como con una cura dei dettagli e un umorismo che ha fatto sorridere tutti. È riuscito a rendere ogni angolo più interessante e ogni aneddoto memorabile, mantenendo sempre un perfetto equilibrio tra professionalità e simpatia. Se volete scoprire Como con una guida che vi farà innamorare della città, Adam è assolutamente la scelta giusta. Cinque stelle meritatissime!

11 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Great experience and knowledge from Adam. Loved his enthusiasm of the city and appreciated his flexibility on what the tour could be to suit our needs!

11 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Everything was excellent. Adam made an perfect tour for my family in a quick trip to Como, we wi definitely come back and book again different tours with him. Highly recommended

12 months ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam is a phenomenal guide and incredibly knowledgeable. My wife and I spent a wonderful day with him in Como and Bellagio. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed it. Also, Adam is really personable and fun to spend time with. Highest recommendation!

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Ho avuto la fortuna di visitare più città con Adam … non solo Como…. Ha spaziato in più giorni tra Modena Bologna Mantova Firenze Roma e non vedevo l’ora che cominciasse a raccontare con il suo modo accattivante. Ogni particolare ti rimane impresso per quanto degno di interesse…. Mi ha fatto vedere con altri occhi le città che pensavo di conoscere… sempre puntuale con gli orari e chiarissimo nei dettagli . Top!!!!

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

Adam is a knowledgeable and engaging guide, his smile and his friendliness are contagious and he succeeds in making you feel at ease. We took one of his tours and I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about Como and its history.

1 year ago

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

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!

RepOcean verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Verified by RepOcean