Start your day by wandering around the cobbled streets of Como's Old Town. Admire the beautiful architecture of historic buildings and visit the city's landmarks such as the Cathedral of Como and Tempio Voltiano. Enjoy shopping at local boutiques or sipping a coffee in one of the charming cafes along Como's main square, Piazza Cavour.
Spend your day discovering villas and gardens around Como. Start by taking a ferry to Villa Carlotta, a stunning villa with beautiful botanical gardens. From there, take a ferry to the small picturesque village of Bellagio, a perfect spot for lunch or visiting Villa Melzi Gardens. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Como from the famous 18th-century Villa del Balbianello, located on the wooded promontory of Dosso di Lavedo.
Most of the attractions can be explored on foot or by taking a ferry. Single ferry tickets are priced at €6-€12, and day tickets are also available. To reach Como, you can take a train from Milan to Como Nord Lago Train Station, which takes approximately 45 minutes and costs €6-€10 one way.
If you have more time, consider taking a cable car from Como to Brunate for panoramic views of Lake Como. For art lovers, Pinacoteca Civica di Como and Museo Didattico della Seta Como are recommended. If you have less time, skip visiting Bellagio and Villa Carlotta and head straight to Villa del Balbianello for a more relaxed itinerary.
Como does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is approximately 50 km from Como. The second nearest airport is Milan Linate Airport (LIN), which is approximately 60 km from Como.