About this tour
A five-hour walking tour through Como's back streets and markets, tasting local food and wine at eight stops before riding the funicular to Brunate for lakeside lunch at a 19th-century villa. Led by an English-speaking guide, you'll navigate neighbourhood bakeries, wine bars and trattorias with a small group of no more than twelve, chatting with locals and sampling regional specialities including salted snacks paired with Italian wines.
Highlights
- Eight authentic food tastings across Como's neighbourhoods
- Local market visit and informal Italian conversation practice
- Funicular ride to hilltop Brunate with panoramic lake views
- Final lunch at a historic villa overlooking the Alps
- Small group maximum of twelve people
- English-speaking guide with neighbourhood insider knowledge
What to expect
Expect to walk steadily through Como's quieter quarters, stopping frequently at family-run bakeries, wine shops and casual eateries where your guide introduces you to owners and staff. You'll taste proper regional food—not tourist portions—paired with wines sourced from smaller producers. The pace mixes eating with exploring; bring comfortable shoes and water. After moving around town for a few hours, the funicular ascent to Brunate feels earned. Lunch itself is leisurely at the villa, with views across the lake and mountains as your backdrop.
Good to know
Moderate fitness needed for the walking; dress for weather. Bring a reusable water bottle (encouraged for sustainability). Dietary requirements must be flagged when booking. Gratuities not included. The tour runs regardless of weather. No hotel transfers; public transport nearby.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.