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.
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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
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