Things to do in Como and Lake Como: a local guide

Como tourist information · free visitor guide by La Griglia di Como

Como to explore, with a meal in the old town

This guide is created by La Griglia di Como, a family-run restaurant and pizzeria at Via Rezzonico 2. Explore the cathedral, museums, waterfront and lake towns through historical notes, practical suggestions and official sources. Choose a route to suit your time, interests and the weather.

Choose your visit

• Como old town: cathedral, churches and monuments

  Cathedral, Broletto, churches and architecture: stories and details to notice on your walk.

• Museums in Como: art, silk and Alessandro Volta

  Art, silk and science: choose a museum and check official opening and ticket information.

• Como waterfront, Brunate and Sinigaglia Stadium

  Lakeside walks, the funicular and stadium: plan a stop without rushing.

• Lake Como towns, villas and day trips

  Ideas for a day trip: check transport, access and your return journey before leaving.

• Find us: La Griglia di Como, Via Rezzonico 2

  Menu, table bookings and directions to the restaurant at Via Rezzonico 2.

A few hours in Como

For a first walk, we suggest the cathedral and Broletto, Piazza San Fedele and the streets of the walled town. Add the exterior of the Casa del Fascio on Piazza del Popolo if modern architecture interests you, then reach Piazza Cavour for the lake. This is a suggested itinerary, not a fixed-duration tour: visits, stops and your pace determine the time.

One day between town and lake

Spend the morning in the old town, then choose one main afternoon experience: museums, the walk towards Villa Olmo or Brunate. Adding a long boat trip as well may leave little time for sightseeing. Check the last useful return service before setting off.

Rainy days, children and accessibility

In wet weather, consider the art gallery, Silk Museum or Tempio Voltiano after checking opening. With children, alternate a short visit with an outdoor break. Ask operators about access for wheelchairs or pushchairs: historic churches, boats, gardens and trails have different conditions. A walking route does not guarantee step-free access.

A day on Lake Como

Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and the villas of Tremezzina deserve a dedicated plan. Our lake guide also includes Cernobbio, Torno, Villa Melzi Gardens, Villa Carlotta, Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello. Choose a few stops and organise transport: distance across water is not the same as road journey time.

Directions from the attraction to our restaurant

Buttons labelled “to La Griglia from…” open Google Maps with the attraction as the starting point and our restaurant as the destination. They do not navigate to the attraction. City routes are on foot; distant places use public transport for the return. Check the starting point, travel mode and proposed route before navigating.

Official boat timetables and service notices

A break at La Griglia di Como

Find us at Via Rezzonico 2, Como: a family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria with home-style cooking and seafood dishes. Open 11:30–14:30 and 18:30–23:00; closed on Wednesdays. Check table availability before planning your return.

Back to the Como and lake guide

By La Griglia di Como · sources checked on 4 October 2026. An independent restaurant guide. Opening, prices, events and transport can change; check the official websites before visiting. Maps calculates routes at the time and does not guarantee step-free access.