Excursions & day trips

Lake Como and Lugano small-group tour with chocolate tasting

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$137.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Do this because

Visit Lugano, one of the most beautiful towns of Switzerland
Indulge in a tasting of delicious Swiss chocolate
Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
Learn more about the local culture first-hand

What to expect

Visit the famous Lake Como on a small group experience, away from crowds and traffic. Discover this beautiful destination loved by celebrities for its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere.

Learn about the history of the town of Como, which goes back to the Roman Empire. Admire its medieval architecture and find out which historic celebrities were born in Como.

For the second part of the tour, you'll head to Lugano, one of the most beautiful towns of Switzerland. Stroll along the streets of this charming non touristy village on the lake shore. Learn the secrets behind Swiss wealth and indulge in a tasting of the best chocolate in the world!

What's included

Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Food tasting
Sailboat cruise

What's not included

Train ticket

Where

Milano Centrale, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at 8.20 inside the train station at the upper level (trains departures), in front of Bar Centrale. The guide will hold a stick with the Italian flag.

What to remember

Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
The minimum age to take part in this activity is 7
Express train tickets (30 euros per person) are to be paid to the guide
Please note that the tour departs from the train station of Milan. If you would like to join the tour directly at Como, select "No pickup" at checkout and contact the tour operator after booking
Remember that an ID or Passport is necessary for the Swiss border crossing
The average walking on this tour is 10 000 to 12 000 steps
This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
Bring comfortable shoes and swimwear if the weather is warm

Provider

Abroads tours srl

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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