{"id":8328,"date":"2022-11-05T16:26:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-05T15:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visit-come-italy-in-1-day-our-must-sees\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:07:00","slug":"visit-come-italia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-come-italia\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Como in 1 day: our complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see and do in Como (walks, sights and more), with a map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Como is the <strong>largest city<\/strong> on Lake Como. Situated at the southern end of the lake, it is usually the gateway for exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lac-come\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sejour-lac-come-weekend-4-jours-que-faire-visiter\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Como<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spent 1 day and 1 evening here before heading to Milan airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-info ppn-practical-block\"><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-block__title\">Practical information<\/div><p class=\"ppn-block-intro\">Everything you need to know to plan your visit.<\/p><div class=\"ppn-practical-list\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"ticket\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 7h16v4a2 2 0 0 0 0 4v4H4v-4a2 2 0 0 0 0-4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 8v2M12 14v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Highlights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The old town and its<strong> Duomo <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Take a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cruise to explore the lake<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Funicular with views over the lake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"624824\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-UK\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"come\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>&#x26f5; Information and online booking for a Lake Como cruise<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-practical-item ppn-practical-item\" data-icon=\"bed\"><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__label\"><span class=\"ppn-practical-item__icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 18V8M21 18v-7H8v7M3 14h18M5 11V8h3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ppn-block-title ppn-practical-item__title\">Where to stay?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ppn-practical-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For accommodation, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Albergo Frirenze<\/a>, where we stayed during our visit to Como and which gets our seal of approval. It is ideally located near the harbour <em>(double and family rooms)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Information and booking for Albergo Frirenze<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is<strong> completely independent<\/strong> and based on our own experience. We visited Lake Como, planning <strong>our own itinerary<\/strong> (after plenty of research) and choosing <strong>our own activities<\/strong>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You can download this guide as a free PDF at the end of the article to read offline.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"48876\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-48876\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180413_161118-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"49991\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49991\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"49925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-900x1200.webp?resize=900%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49925\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=384%2C512&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050165-scaled.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"49894\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-900x1200.webp?resize=900%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49894\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=384%2C512&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050118-scaled.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"49884\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gateway in Como\" class=\"wp-image-49884\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050116-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the harbour and old town on foot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the route we followed on our <strong>walk<\/strong> around Como (approximately 2 kilometres there and back)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1- Start at the magnificent <strong>Villa Olmo<\/strong> (free admission) on the lakeshore, where you can explore both the interior and the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 &#8211; Then head to <strong>Piazza Cavour<\/strong> along the waterfront (about a 15-minute walk). Take the opportunity to admire the boats, imagine yourself aboard one of them and enjoy the lovely views across the lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3- Next, head to the imposing <strong>Cathedral of Saint Mary<\/strong>, <em>Santa Maria Assunta<\/em>, built in the Gothic style (begun in 1396 and completed in 1770). We recommend going inside to admire its architecture and many stained-glass windows. <br><br>You can then stroll along the shopping street. Before heading back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">your hotel<\/a>, make the most of your time in Como by trying some of Italy&#039;s famously delicious ice cream!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"890\" data-id=\"8426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?resize=1200%2C890&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Duomo in Como\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?resize=1200%2C890&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?resize=400%2C297&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?resize=512%2C380&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?resize=768%2C569&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cathedral-come.webp?w=1381&amp;ssl=1 1381w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"49899\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-900x1200.webp?resize=900%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49899\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=384%2C512&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050120-scaled.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"49920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49920\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050161-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Villa Olmo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During your stay at Lake Como, we recommend visiting some of the <strong>villas <\/strong>that are true architectural gems, nestled in lush gardens and, best of all, offering spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closest to Como is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.villaolmocomo.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Olmo<\/a>, and the good news is that <strong>admission<\/strong> <strong>is free.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some temporary exhibitions may, however, charge an admission fee. Considered one of the most sumptuous villas on Lake Como, <strong>Villa Olmo<\/strong> was designed by the Italian architect Simone Cantoni and built in 1782. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This majestic villa enjoys wonderful views over splendid grounds featuring elaborate Italian- and English-style gardens. Its interior, adorned with frescoes and works of art, reflects Italy&#039;s cultural richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, having been acquired by the local authorities, it plays a central role in the city&#039;s cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During your stay at Lake Como, if <strong>you only have time to visit 1 or 2 villas,<\/strong> we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00a0Villa Carlotta<\/strong>, one of the most beautiful in the region, or <strong>Villa del Balbianello<\/strong>, which owes its fame to its appearances in <em>Star Wars<\/em> and <em>James Bond<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49836\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nbbra_ntcgi-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Visiting Villa Olmo: gardens and exterior\" class=\"wp-image-49836\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nbbra_ntcgi-jpg-webp.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nbbra_ntcgi-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nbbra_ntcgi-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nbbra_ntcgi-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head up for the views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also went up to the <strong>faro de Voltiano<\/strong> (Volta Lighthouse), where admission costs \u20ac2. The panoramic views over the lake are splendid, but getting there involves a narrow, winding road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend taking the <strong>historic funicular<\/strong> (dating from 1894) up to <strong>Brunate<\/strong>, followed by a walk of around 30 minutes to reach the lighthouse. The funicular journey takes about ten minutes and costs <strong>around \u20ac6 return<\/strong> per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1008\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"8300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-interieur-come-.jpg?resize=1024%2C1008&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inside the Faro de Voltiano, Volta Lighthouse in Brunate\" class=\"wp-image-8300\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-come-2.webp?resize=896%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Faro de Voltiano, Volta Lighthouse in Brunate\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-come-2.webp?w=896&amp;ssl=1 896w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-come-2.webp?resize=400%2C457&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-come-2.webp?resize=448%2C512&amp;ssl=1 448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/phare-come-2.webp?resize=768%2C878&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"65642\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1524680.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-65642\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1524680.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1524680.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1524680.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the lake by boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lac-como-boat\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10067\">Lake Como by boat<\/a> is an absolute must. Whether you have a boating licence or not, you can take a boat out to see the lake from a fresh perspective and even go for a swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruise from Como<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sp8scto2rto.webp?resize=800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-85868\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sp8scto2rto.webp?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sp8scto2rto.webp?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sp8scto2rto.webp?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading ppn-block-title ppn-activity-title\">A must-do activity<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A favourite of ours &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/strong>: We set off from <strong>Como harbour<\/strong> aboard<strong> a small boat<\/strong> (15 passengers maximum), enjoying lovely views of Como from the water before heading off to discover the lake\u2019s other gems, including Villa Erba (a filming location for<strong> the film Ocean\u2019s Twelve<\/strong>), <strong>Villa Fontanelle<\/strong> and <strong>Villa d&#039;Este<\/strong> in Cernobbio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>1 hour 30 minutes, we cruised <\/strong>across the lake\u2019s tranquil waters,<strong> surrounded\u00a0<\/strong> by <strong>breathtaking scenery<\/strong>. It gave us a great overview of the lake and its main sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Details and prices for this Lake Como cruise <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Around the lac<\/a>, which operates the cruise, has an excellent reputation. Our guide shared several anecdotes about the places we visited in a number of languages, including French, English, Spanish and Italian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/come-l101235\/sortie-en-bateau-sur-le-lac-de-come-prosecco-et-couverture-hivernale-t624824\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=come\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">your Lake Como cruise tickets online<\/a> in advance (around \u20ac45 per person), especially during the tourist season, as these trips are very popular and places are limited. An audio guide in French is included, so remember to bring your earphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" data-id=\"50104\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C1536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Varenna, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-50104\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50109\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Varenna, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-50109\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050475-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"49940\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-49940\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villa Balbianello and Villa Carlotta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, there are many villas around Lake Como. We highly recommend 2 of them, just 30 minutes north of the town of Como:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69110\">Villa Balbianello<\/a><\/strong> will probably look familiar, as it was a filming location for \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/star-wars-lake-como\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Star Wars<\/a>: Episode II &#8211; Attack of the Clones\u2019 and \u2018<strong>James Bond<\/strong>: Casino Royale\u2019. It is also<strong> the most visited villa<\/strong> on Lake Como, and we can see why! You can only visit the villa with a guide, who taught us lots about the house and Lake Como. <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was <strong>one of our favourite visits <\/strong>during our stay. Remember to book your tickets in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><em>Ticket for Villa Balbianello<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> A ferry excursion is available from Como. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/como-l101235\/villa-del-balbianello-avec-les-ferries-t484192\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=comecroisiere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about the boat tour and visit to Villa Balbianello here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Villa Carlotta<\/strong> in Tremezzio is a historic 3-storey house with lovely views of the lake. The gardens, with their majestic trees and beautiful flowerbeds, are well worth a visit. They are among the largest and most beautiful around Lake Como. <br><br>One important thing to note is that this <strong>villa is less touristy than the previous one <\/strong>and also offers lovely views of the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"48891\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Villa Balbianello, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-48891\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tyjhsotnz98-1-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"48906\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-1200x800.webp?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Villa Carlotta, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-48906\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22149ecf-f778-48c3-8297-2e8a120bef8e-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"48911\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4ac5a726-bfed-4201-82b5-8772954879f7-jpg.webp?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Interior of Villa Balbianello, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-48911\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4ac5a726-bfed-4201-82b5-8772954879f7-jpg.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4ac5a726-bfed-4201-82b5-8772954879f7-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4ac5a726-bfed-4201-82b5-8772954879f7-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C342&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"48886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Statue in the garden at Villa Balbianello, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-48886\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/e2snbbioeko-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C341&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Como?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend staying <strong>at least one night in Como<\/strong> to make the most of the town&#039;s lively evening atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>As you will see, there are relatively few well-located places to stay in Como. We therefore recommend <strong>booking as early as possible.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group ppn-accommodation-group--integrated wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation\"><div class=\"ppn-accommodation-group wp-block-ppn-cv-accommodation-primary\">\n\t\t<aside class=\"ppn-accommodation-block ppn-hotel-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__top has-media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery\" data-ppn-hotel-gallery role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"gallery\" aria-label=\"Photos of Albergo Frirenze\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slides\" id=\"ppn-hotel-gallery-14\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"photo\" aria-label=\"1 \/ 1\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2.png?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"ppn-hotel-gallery__image skip-lazy\" alt=\"Albergo Frirenze hotel, Como\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) calc(100vw - 34px), (max-width: 1120px) 46vw, 390px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2.png?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" data-pagespeed-no-transform=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" data-ppn-image-fallback=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-2.png?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ppn-hotel-card__eyebrow\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-bed\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 18V8M21 18v-7H8v7M3 14h18M5 11V8h3a3 3 0 0 1 3 3\"\/><\/svg>Our recommendation<\/span>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__name ppn-block-title\">Albergo Frirenze<\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-card__description\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tried and tested during our stay in Como<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room: <strong>clean and pleasant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Location: <strong>ideal, close to the harbour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Parking \u20ac10 per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Rated 8.5\/10 on Booking<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__heading\"><span>Your next stay<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<form class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-firenze-como.en-gb.html\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Check this hotel\u2019s availability on Booking.com\" data-ppn-hotel-booking>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"aid\" value=\"1529171\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"lang\" value=\"en-gb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_rooms\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"group_children\" value=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-checkin\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>Check-in<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-checkin\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkin\" value=\"2026-11-01\" min=\"2026-11-01\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-checkout\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-calendar\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>Check-out<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-checkout\" type=\"date\" name=\"checkout\" value=\"2026-11-02\" min=\"2026-11-02\" required>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__field\">\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-guests\"><svg class=\"ppn-icon ppn-icon-family\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c.5-4 2.5-6 5.5-6s5 2 5.5 6M13 15c1-.8 2.2-1.2 3.5-1.2 2.7 0 4.4 1.8 5 5.2\"\/><\/svg>Guests<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<select id=\"ppn-hotel-booking-13-guests\" name=\"group_adults\" required>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"1\" >1 guest<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2\"  selected='selected'>2 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\" >3 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"4\" >4 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"5\" >5 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"6\" >6 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"7\" >7 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"8\" >8 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"9\" >9 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"10\" >10 guests<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button class=\"ppn-hotel-booking__submit\" type=\"submit\">Check availability<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> on Booking.com, in a new tab<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few other places we had shortlisted, in case the first one is fully booked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C797&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44123\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C797&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?resize=512%2C340&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/187363514-jpg.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading ppn-block-title ppn-activity-title\">Our other recommendations<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budget option (youth hostel): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/ostello-bello-lake-como.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/ostello-bello-lake-como.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ostello Bello Lake Como <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>An upscale option with a jacuzzi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bello-lake-como-suites.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/bello-lake-como-suites.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bello!Lake Como Suites <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>An affordable option with parking: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/lora-giusta-guest-house.en-gb.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/lora-giusta-guest-house.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lora Giusta Guest House <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>One last place for a real treat: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hilton-lake-como.en-gb.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;lang=en-gb\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/hilton-lake-como.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilton Lake Como<\/a>, with a stunning rooftop pool overlooking the lake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering which part of Lake Como to stay in during your trip? To help you plan your visit, we&#039;ve <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">put together an article detailing <\/span><strong>the most interesting villages <\/strong>to choose as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-sleep-lac-como\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"43995\">your base on Lake Como<\/a>, along with our <strong>top hotel recommendations<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get to Como?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Milan by car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow around 1 hour to drive from Milan to Como.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ppn-cv-activity ppn-activity-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ppn-activity-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-67361e48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/location-voiture-lac-de-come.webp?resize=1200%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83894\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/location-voiture-lac-de-come.webp?resize=1200%2C799&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/location-voiture-lac-de-come.webp?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/location-voiture-lac-de-come.webp?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading ppn-block-title ppn-activity-title\">Hire a car<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#039;ve tried numerous comparison sites, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/italy-mainland\/milan?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/milan?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a> has become our clear favourite<\/strong> for comparing car hire prices. The site brings together offers from hundreds of car hire companies, making it easy to find the best price for your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This filter lets you check at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the security deposit amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>the type of payment card accepted (debit or credit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>what the insurance actually covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>customer reviews for each car hire company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; For example, we found a car for <strong>\u20ac50 for 4 days through Hertz (excluding insurance)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We selected the <strong>\u2018debit card<\/strong>\u2019 option, as we had read that some car hire companies do not accept credit cards. In France, bank cards are commonly referred to as credit cards, but if you look at your card, you will see <strong>\u2018debit card\u2019<\/strong> printed on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2757;We recommend taking care in town and village centres (such as Como, Bellagio, Varenna&#8230;), as, throughout Italy, some areas are designated ZTL (zona a traffico limitato), meaning traffic is restricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Easily compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/italy-mainland\/milan?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car hire deals in Milan on the DiscoverCars website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Check availability<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50044\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Varenna, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-50044\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50029\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-900x1200.webp?resize=900%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Varenna, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-50029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C533&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C1600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=384%2C512&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Milan by bus + cruise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to save time and let someone else take care of the itinerary, you can book a ticket for a trip to Lake Como by <strong>bus<\/strong>, with stops in the prettiest towns and villages, <strong>Como<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Bellagio<\/strong> and <strong>Varenna<\/strong>, as well as a <strong>cruise<\/strong> lasting 1 hour to enjoy beautiful views from the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/milan-l139\/depuis-milan-lac-de-come-bellagio-et-varenna-t146676\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=Milan-journee-come-bellagio-varenna-pagebellagio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about the transfer from Milan to Como<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50064\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-1200x900.webp?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Varenna, Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-50064\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C384&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to park in Como?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend parking outside the town centre, near <strong>Villa Olmo<\/strong>. There are several free car parks; <strong>Parcheggio Serra di Villa del Grumello <\/strong>is a 10-minute walk from the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"736\" data-id=\"65647\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3500448.jpg?resize=1200%2C736&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lake Como\" class=\"wp-image-65647\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3500448.jpg?resize=1200%2C736&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3500448.jpg?resize=400%2C245&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3500448.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to eat (pizza, ice cream&#8230;)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pronobis<\/strong>: this place in the historic centre may not look like much from the outside, but once you step inside, the magic happens. Excellent produce, excellent wines, all in a welcoming setting!<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Of course, if you read our blog regularly, you will know that we took the opportunity to try some Italian ice cream during our visit. We loved the<strong> artisan ice cream<\/strong> from <strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Guidi <\/strong>ice cream parlour, which you can enjoy in <strong>Piazza Cavour<\/strong> just nearby<strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\"> The flavours are inventive, and we recommend trying \u2018lemon and basil\u2019. They taste every bit as good as they sound. Go on, treat yourself!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"879\" data-id=\"8306\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1280%2C879&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ice cream parlour in Como\" class=\"wp-image-8306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?resize=400%2C275&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?resize=1200%2C824&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?resize=512%2C352&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/959167-jpg-webp.webp?resize=768%2C527&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"969\" data-id=\"49320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=2048%2C969&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Italian food: gnocchi in tomato sauce\" class=\"wp-image-49320\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=400%2C189&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=1200%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=512%2C242&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=768%2C363&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/20211201_125833-scaled.webp?resize=1536%2C727&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our map of our favourite places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a little map we\u2019ve put together to help you find the various <strong>places we recommend<\/strong> above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <strong>save it to your favourites<\/strong> or <strong>download it for offline use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do you do this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the map in<strong> Google Maps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Click the icon with <strong>three vertical dots<\/strong> at the top left, or click the map description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>\u2018Add to my saved places\u2019<\/strong> or <strong>\u2018Save map\u2019<\/strong>, depending on your version of the app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1jLKvJvFvcVSV8zZmGYmaJv0vHcumW8M&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"810677\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-UK\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"come\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do nearby\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lake<\/strong> <strong>Como<\/strong>: if you\u2019re visiting <strong>Como<\/strong>, we\u2019d definitely recommend exploring the picturesque little villages around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2492\">Lake Como<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-bellagio-italia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1905\">Bellagio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Varenna<\/a>, Mennagio and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/italie-lecco-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5208\">Lecco<\/a>, and enjoying the lake\u2019s beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plages-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beaches<\/a> while you\u2019re there. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lac-como-boat\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10067\">Lake Como by boat<\/a><\/strong> is an absolute must during your stay!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Something a little different: <\/strong>Discover Lake Como on a tandem paragliding flight from Lecco, 50 minutes east of Como: <br><br><em>&#x1fa82; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/italy\/lake-como\/paragliding\/tandem-paragliding-flight-over-lake-como-from-lecco\/17334\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/fr-FR\/activite\/italie\/lac-de-come\/parapente\/tandem-paragliding-flight-over-lake-como-from-lecco\/17334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and bookings for a tandem paragliding flight over Lake Como from Lecco<\/a>, from \u20ac100, suitable for beginners<\/em><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li>The city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3839\">Milan<\/a> is another must-see. We share all our tips and our itinerary for a weekend there!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you have a <strong>wonderful trip<\/strong>! Feel free to leave us a <strong>comment<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, let us know if you\u2019re planning this trip, or ask us any questions here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. 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