COMO CONCIERGE

Welcome toCasa Bianca— Via Odescalchi 36

Como, at your pace.

A personal guide to the places we love — from morning coffee in the old town to boats, villas and long lunches by the lake.

Panoramic view over Como and the lake from Brunate Photo / David Weber
Your home base45.809° N

Start here

What feels right today?

Choose the time you have. We’ll bring the best-matching ideas to the top.

02

Lake day

Walk to Cernobbio

Follow the shore past Villa Olmo, stay for lunch and return by boat.

◷ 60–75 min walk⛴ boat back
Open route ↗
03

Best view

Brunate

Ride the funicular up, explore the hillside and walk towards Faro Voltiano.

◷ 3–5 h△ steep paths
Directions ↗
04

Classic lake

Bellagio + Varenna

Bus to Bellagio for the views, then add Varenna by ferry if you have time.

◷ full day⛴ buy fast boat same day
Trip details →
05

Creative Como

Silk, art & Rationalism

Pair the Silk Museum or Pinacoteca with Terragni’s landmark architecture.

◷ 2–4 h⌂ mostly indoors
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06

Slow Como

Coffee, lunch & aperitivo

Build an easy day around our favourite local tables and wine bars.

☕ old town♧ local favourites
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Self-guided walk

A walk through the old town

9stops2.8km2 happrox.
  1. The street recalls the Odescalchi family, whose best-known member became Pope Innocent XI in 1676.

  2. Built in 1192, the 40-metre tower guarded the main southern entrance to the medieval city.

  3. A lively square outside the medieval walls and home to Como’s open-air market on selected days.

  4. An exceptional Romanesque basilica with twin bell towers and 14th-century apse frescoes.

  5. An atmospheric basilica with an unusual central plan, sculpted details and medieval character.

  6. One of Como’s most intimate squares, framed by medieval houses and ideal for a short pause.

  7. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements come together in the city’s extraordinary cathedral.

  8. The striped-stone civic palace shows how municipal and religious power met in medieval Como.

  9. Once part of the harbour, this open lakefront square is the natural place to finish the walk.

Good to know: Sant’Abbondio adds approximately 25–35 minutes. Skip stops 3 and 4 for a shorter old-town loop.

Our local list

Eat & drink

From the house-corner espresso to a special dinner. Tap a place to find it on the map.

Beyond the postcard

Art, design & architecture

Como rewards a closer look — especially if you are interested in architecture, textiles and gardens.

01

Rationalist architecture walk

Start at the Pinacoteca, then connect Casa del Fascio, Novocomum and the lakeside Monumento ai Caduti.

02

Museo della Seta

The city’s textile story — from manufacturing heritage to the techniques behind Como’s international silk reputation.

03

Chilometro della Conoscenza

A panoramic walk through Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello and Villa Sucota: gardens, architecture and contemporary art.

04

Tempio Voltiano

A compact museum dedicated to Como-born Alessandro Volta, set inside a striking neoclassical building by the lake.

Go further

Lake days & day trips

Practical starting points for a beautiful day beyond the old town.

Full day

Bellagio + Varenna

Take the bus from San Giovanni and sit on the driver’s side for the view. Buy the fast return boat ticket on arrival; add Varenna by ferry only if time allows.

BellagioDispensa 63 · BilacusVarennaAlma · Al Prato
Full day

Tremezzo + Lenno

Travel by boat for Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello. Visiting both makes this a full day.

LunchDa Giacomo al Lago · Rusall · T Pizza
35 min

Lugano

Walk the waterfront, explore the centre or stop at Paradiso for the Monte San Salvatore funicular. Bring your passport or identity card.

Eat & drinkGabbani · La Dispensa · Mauri Concept
50 min

Varese

A quieter alternative for historic villas, landscape design and the UNESCO-listed Sacro Monte.

LunchLa Paranza · Ristorante Bologna · Luce
2 h

Bergamo Alta

Medieval streets, Venetian walls, Renaissance squares and excellent art collections in one layered hill town.

LunchDa Mimmo · VOX
From 1 hour

Your own boat day

Self-drive boats usually start around €70–€100 per hour. Private tours can be tailored around villas, Bellagio or a restaurant stop.

1 h · €3202 h · €5504 h · €950

One more idea

A lakeside walk to Giulietta

Follow the eastern shore to Giulietta al Lago, a seasonal restaurant and beach club at Viale Geno 13.

Questions during your stay?

We’re here to help.

Write to David & Mona whenever you need a local recommendation or practical help.

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