Lugano to Como City and Bellagio: Private day trip

Como has long been a place of historical significance. It was the arch-nemesis of Milan, birthplace of Pope Innocent XI and scientist Alessandro Volta, and an early adopter of the printed word. One of the city’s oldest structures, the 4th century San Carpoforo, was built on a former temple to Mercury, and houses the remains of Saint Carpophorus and other local martyrs. The famous Gothic cathedral is flanked by statues of the famous, local born comaschi Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, and the neoclassical Villa Olmo, has housed Napoleon, Franz Ferdinand I, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and other eminent figures. To best experience the natural wonders of Lombardy, take some extra time to ride the funicular from Como to nearby Brunate, 715m up a mountain. Como is so renowned that in 1902 William Rockefeller purchased the fountain from the main square and moved it to the Bronx Zoo.

Lake Como and its cities feature contemporary art and monuments, decadent museums, lavish resorts, and the famous George Clooney. Throughout history, Como has remained a getaway for aristocrats and the wealthy. Even today, the common attraction is to ride the ferry or take a river cruise to marvel at all the luxurious villas and homes of famous actors, designers, musicians, and billionaires. On the main street Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, one might find all of Bellagio's treasures - from local food to leather. All of the neighboring alleys have plenty of shops featuring jewelry, silk, and perfumes!