Como and Brunate Food Tour
- 5 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Como and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town at the Western side of the lake. Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars. You will visit a local market and receive personalised attention while mixing with the community to learn and practise some basic Italian conversation to make new friends in Italy. Continue your journey to some hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and be treated to typical “spuntini salati” all washed down with glasses of Italian wine. After all this walking, we'll have one final stop: a well-deserved relaxing lunch at a stunning XIX century villa in Brunate with magnificent views over the lake and mountains. We will take the funicular for a memorable experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Return ticket to Brunate (funicular)
- Como Walking Tour
- Delicious, genuine typical food samplings in several authentic locations (8 food stops)
- Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 12 (minimum number: 2 people)
- Friendly English speaking tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
- Any admissions for visits not mentioned in the program
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
A guided food tour to discover Como’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
Born in Como, Alessandro Volta was the inventor of the first electrical battery, the Voltaic Pile (year 1799).
A beautiful square right on the water, where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax, sit at cafes, and look at the private boats heading to Bellagio.
Admire the white marble facade and imposing dome of the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Como, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Broletto or "Town Hall" is the most important medieval secular building in Como, currently used as a conference hall and art exhibition center.
Como’s famed concert hall is one of the attractions that make Lake Como a magnet for cultural tourism. It vaunts an extremely varied programme of top-level events performed by Italian and international companies.
Admire the first cathedral in Como, built between the 11th to the end of the 13th century.
The 40-meter-high Porta Torre (Tower Gate) is one of the better-preserved romanesque style military buildings in Italy. It was built in 1192, to defend the main entrance of the city.
Take the funicular to the charming village of Brunate and end your tour with a delicious lunch with a view.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us at the statue in Piazza Alessandro Volta in Como. Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" tour guide.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Taste & Travel Italy
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A fair amount of walking is involved. Please make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.
How it compares in Lake Como
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 145 day trips we list in Lake Como.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 73 of 145.
About Lake Como
Lake Como is a deep, Y-shaped lake in Lombardy, ringed by steep green mountains, pastel villages, ornate villas and terraced gardens.
Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three arms that meet near Bellagio. At more than 400 metres deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, held between steep wooded slopes that rise towards the Alps. Villages with painted houses and small harbours stand along the water, and a network of ferries links them, making a boat the best way to see the shoreline.
Top-ranked sights in Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi), Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como-Brunate).
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