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href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/como-tourist-information\/\">Como tourist information \u00b7 free visitor guide by La Griglia di Como<\/a><\/p><aside class=\"griglia-agenda-link\" style=\"padding:18px;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px;margin:24px 0\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/events-como\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#245c42;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:5px 8px 5px 0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600\">Events in Como<\/a><\/p><p>Dates, times and venues for city events, with an archive of past editions.<\/p><\/aside><h2>Como to explore, with a meal in the old town<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><h2>Choose your visit<\/h2><p><\/p><ul class=\"griglia-reading-cards\" style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr));gap:16px\"><li style=\"padding:20px;background:#22372b;color:#fff;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/como-old-town-monuments\/\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#efcc8a\">Como old town: cathedral, churches and monuments<\/a><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Cathedral, Broletto, churches and architecture: stories and details to notice on your walk.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"padding:20px;background:#22372b;color:#fff;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/como-museums-art-silk-volta\/\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#efcc8a\">Museums in Como: art, silk and Alessandro Volta<\/a><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Art, silk and science: choose a museum and check official opening and ticket information.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"padding:20px;background:#22372b;color:#fff;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/como-waterfront-brunate-stadium\/\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#efcc8a\">Como waterfront, Brunate and Sinigaglia Stadium<\/a><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Lakeside walks, the funicular and stadium: plan a stop without rushing.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"padding:20px;background:#22372b;color:#fff;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/lake-como-towns-villas\/\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#efcc8a\">Lake Como towns, villas and day trips<\/a><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Ideas for a day trip: check transport, access and your return journey before leaving.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"padding:20px;background:#22372b;color:#fff;border:1px solid #829885;border-radius:10px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/find-us\/\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#efcc8a\">Find us: La Griglia di Como, Via Rezzonico 2<\/a><p style=\"margin:10px 0 0\">Menu, table bookings and directions to the restaurant at Via Rezzonico 2.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>A few hours in Como<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><h2>One day between town and lake<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><h2>Rainy days, children and accessibility<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><h2>A day on Lake Como<\/h2><p>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.<\/p><h2>Directions from the attraction to our restaurant<\/h2><p>Buttons labelled \u201cto La Griglia from\u2026\u201d 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.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.navigazionelaghi.it\/biglietti-e-orari-lago-di-como\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official boat timetables and service notices<\/a><\/p><h2>A break at La Griglia di Como<\/h2><p>Find us at <strong>Via Rezzonico 2, Como<\/strong>: a family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria with home-style cooking and seafood dishes. Open 11:30\u201314:30 and 18:30\u201323:00; <strong>closed on Wednesdays<\/strong>. Check table availability before planning your return.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/menu\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#245c42;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:5px 8px 5px 0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600\">Menu and prices<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/app.tableo.com\/widget\/la-griglia-di-como-italy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#245c42;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:5px 8px 5px 0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book with Tableo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/find-us\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#245c42;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px;margin:5px 8px 5px 0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600\">Find us<\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrigliadicomo.it\/en\/things-to-do-como-lake-como\/\">Back to the Como and lake guide<\/a><\/p><p><small>By La Griglia di Como \u00b7 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.<\/small><\/p><section class=\"griglia-editorial-note\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #829885;margin-top:36px;padding-top:24px\"><h2>A free guide by La Griglia di Como<\/h2><p>We select useful information for visitors and local residents: cultural heritage, exhibitions, theatre and family events. Local publications help us discover topics; dates, admission and programmes are checked against organisers and official sources. Past event listings remain available in the archive.<\/p><p>Our restaurant provides this service free of charge, with no booking required to use it. If these tips help you plan your day, we would be happy to welcome you for a meal. 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