Private tour in Como Alessandra F
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Ciao, buongiorno! My name is Alessandra and I'm a true local in Como area, as I was born and grew up here. I'm a Licensed Tourist Guide and a Tour Director, and I love sharing the beauties of Lake Como and the local stories area with people interested in discovering the area. I graduated in Art History at Bologna University and studied Photography in Milan. When I'm not working as a private guide, I teach Photography and, in my free time, I love traveling around the world. I have 2 kids, one is a teenager and the other a baby, so they keep me always pretty busy! I enjoy working with families and kids and I'd be more than happy to plan a tailor-made tour for you. Please contact me if you need any info or you have any doubt. Lake Como area has a lot to offer. Together we could discover this city, founded by the Romans more than 2000 years ago and considered to be one of the most lovely cities in Northern Italy, or we could get on a boat to have a look at the stunning villas on the shores of Lake Como. We could take the funicular, a kind of cable car that will take us on the top of a hill to get an amazing view over Como and the sorrounding mountains, or we can enjoy a scenic cruise to Bellagio, "the pearl of Lake Como", a quaint village well-known in the world for the landscape and the athmosphere. Looking forward to meeting you in Como! Professional Guide license, Como Province (Italy) - 2015 Tour Leader license, Lecco Province (Italy) - 2013 BA with honors, Art History, University of Bologna (Italy) - 2003 I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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This tour will give you the unique opportunity of discovering the highlights of Como, together with a breathtaking view over Lake Como. Even though I've walked the streets of Como since I was a teenager, I still enjoy sharing their charm and the many stories that the city has to tell, like the tradition of silk weaving, why is Como the cradle of the electrical battery, the "mystery" of the 2 statues on the Cathedral front-side. But in this tour there's something I like even more: taking the Funicular! An unusual mean of transport we will use to reach Brunate. It's 7 minutes of excitement and wonder, especially if the day is clear. As the Funicolar goes up, you start to see the city becoming smaller, as a scale model. Then you find yourself in a completely different place, with fresh and pure air, mountain feeling and fascinating luxury villas. Quite often, after walking in Brunate, people decide to spend more time there for a well deserved aperitivo or sunset!
1 - Pick up at your hotel if in the city centre or meeting in Piazza Cavour/train station. 2 - Stroll in the city centre (about 2hs). Depending on you, this tour may include: The Cathedral (inside), Piazza Volta, via Vittani, Piazza San Fedele, Church of San Fedele (inside), shopping streets, city walls, Porta Torre, Casa del Fascio (outside), Teatro Sociale (outside), Piazza Cavour, public gardens area with Tempio Voltiano (from outside), walk on Diga Foranea. * the places listed above are ALL located in the city centre (max. 15 mnts walking one from the other). 3 - Walk (10 mnts) to reach the Funicular station. 4 - Funicular ride to Brunate (7 mnts). 5 - Stroll in Brunate to reach the panoramic spot and, if you feel like walking more, to see some of the Liberty Villas (from outside), the Campari fountain and another panoramic spot, the main church (also inside). 6 - Funicular ride back to Como and arrivederci! The tour can be customized if you need. Please contact me.
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This is a walking tour. To reach Brunate we'll catch the Funicolar, public transportation. The rise is 496 meters/1627 feet, covered in 7 minutes. For details Click here There might be long lines to board the Funicolar, buying tickets in advance will help us saving time!
Piazza Cavour, Como, Lombardia, 22100, Italy
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