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Dolce Vita Experience • 3 Hour

5.0(10 reviews)Lake Como, ItalyOperated by Gimbus
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Como Ape Calessino Tour – Discover the city in retro style!

With its 2 seats, this little Italian jewel will accompany you along the streets of the city, between breathtaking views and views of Lake Como that seem like something out of a postcard.

During the tour you will see the most representative beauties of the historic center of Como, such as the Duomo, Piazza Cavour, the ancient medieval walls and the Voltian Temple. You can let yourself be enveloped by the lake breeze along the picturesque avenue leading to Villa Geno and admire the timeless elegance of Villa Olmo and its gardens.

In these 3 hours you can also visit some of the typical villages of Lake Como, such as Cernobbio, one of the most elegant places on the lake, and even Laglio, where the famous Villa of George Clooney is located.

The tour is perfect for couples, friends or those who want to experience Como in an authentic and relaxed way. A mix of vintage style, dreamy views and guaranteed fun!

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What to expect

3 hours14 stopsPrivate tour
  1. 15 minutesAdmission not included

    See one of Como city's historic villas from outside, walk along the lakeside and take wonderful photos of the city seen from afar.

  2. Monumento Ai Caduti

    Viale Puecher, Como, 22100, Italy

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    Admire one of the most important historical places in Como, the commemoration of the fallen of Como during the First World War

  3. Tempio Voltiano

    Viale Marconi, Como, 22100, Italy

    Pass by

    Admire the temple dedicated to one of the most famous and well-known citizens of Como, the famous scientist Alessandro Volta

  4. Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia

    Viale Giuseppe Sinigaglia, 2, Como, 22100, Italy

    Pass by

    Turn around the football stadium of Como 1907, one of the teams from the highest Italian football league

  5. 5 minutesAdmission not included

    Stop to admire Como's seaplanes and take pictures from one of the most suggestive points of the city.

  6. Villa Olmo

    Via Simone Cantoni 1, Como, 22100, Italy

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Walk in the gardens in front of a historic Villa, admiring the view of the hills in front and the city of Como

  7. Cernobbio

    Cernobbio, Italy

    15 minutes

    Walk along the lakefront of one of the most picturesque villages of Lake Como, visiting its main square and its bars

  8. Moltrasio

    Moltrasio, Italy

    Pass by

    Moltrasio is a charming lakeside town on the western shore of Lake Como, known for its elegant historic villas, narrow stone streets, and colorful houses that cascade down the hillside towards the water. Once a favored retreat for aristocrats and artists, the village still preserves an atmosphere of quiet sophistication and timeless beauty, surrounded by lush gardens and breathtaking lake views.

  9. Carate Urio

    Carate Urio, Italy

    15 minutes

    Carate Urio is a picturesque village on the western shore of Lake Como, known for its charming waterfront, narrow streets, and peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by green hills and elegant gardens, it offers a glimpse of the lake’s authentic character, where traditional stone houses meet the refined beauty that has long attracted visitors to this part of Lake Como.

  10. Laglio

    Laglio, Italy

    10 minutes

    Laglio is a charming lakeside village on the western shore of Lake Como, known for its serene atmosphere, elegant villas, and stunning waterfront views. With its quiet streets and picturesque setting, Laglio offers a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into the refined lifestyle that has long attracted visitors, including the famous residence of George Clooney.

  11. 5 minutesAdmission not included

    See the Duomo of the cities from Como from the outside and hear its history and curiosities (break 10 minutes)

  12. Piazza Alessandro Volta

    Piazza Volta, Como, 22100, Italy

    5 minutes

    Admire the square and the statue dedicated to the character of Alessandro Volta.

  13. Pass by

    See the Como Theatre from the outside and hear its history and curiosities (break 10 minutes)

  14. Porta Torre

    Porta Torre, Via Cesare Cantu, Como, 22100, Italy

    2 minutesAdmission not included

    One of the most fascinating historical places in the city of Como, the ancient gate that people arriving from Milan passed through to reach the center of Como

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

End / drop-off

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

Pickup locations39

Hotels & residences39

  • Avenue HotelPiazzolo Giuseppe Terragni 7, Como, Como, 22100, Italy
  • B&B Hotel Como City CenterVia Innocenzo Xi, 15, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Sheraton Lake Como HotelVia per Cernobbio 41A, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Terminus HotelLungo Lario Trieste 14, Como, 22100, Italy
  • 73 Boutique HotelVia Vittorio Emanuele II 73, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Mandarin Oriental, Lago Di ComoVia Enrico Caronti, 69, Blevio, 22020, Italy
  • Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como, A Radisson Collection HotelVia Cairoli 2, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Avenue HotelVia Giorgio Giulini 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Villa Maria Lake ComoVia Benedetto Antelami, 8, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Plinius Lifestyle Hotel Lake ComoVia Garibaldi, 33, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Dbh - Duomo Boutique Hotel Lake ComoVia Maestri Comacini 1, 22100, Italy
  • 7 Archi Bed & BreakfastVia Francesco Anzani 14, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Palace HotelLungolario Trieste 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel EngadinaViale F.LLI Rosselli, 22, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel Barchetta ExcelsiorPiazza Cavour, 1, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Posta Design HotelVia Giuseppe Garibaldi 2, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Il Sereno Lago Di ComoVia Torrazza 10, Torno, 22020, Italy
  • Albergo Del DucaPiazza Giuseppe Mazzini 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hilton Lake ComoVia Borgo Vico 241, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Villa D'EsteVia Regina, 40, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel ComoVia Mentana 28, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Civico29 Rooms & BreakfastVia Giuseppe Brambilla 5, Albiolo, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Le Due CortiPiazza Vittoria 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel La Vignetta CernobbioVia Monte Grappa, 32, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel Villa FloriVia Cernobbio 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Regina Olga HotelVia Regina 18, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Metropole Suisse HotelPiazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 19, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel CentraleVia Regina 39, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Borgovico HotelVia Borgovico 89/91, Como, 22100, Italy
  • La Terrazza Di ComoVia Ugo Foscolo 10, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Asnigo HotelVia Angelo Noseda 2, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel Tre ReVia Pietro Boldoni 20, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Lizard HotelVia Francesco Anzani 12/C, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Borgo Antico HotelVia Borgo Vico 47, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo FirenzePiazza Alessandro Volta 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Miralago Luxury ApartmentsPiazza Risorgimento 1, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Park Hotel MeubleViale Fratelli Rosselli 20, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Ristorante GiardinoVia Regina 73, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • L'O Luxury HotelVia Alessandro Manzoni 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

At the agreed meeting point you will find one of our white and blue Ape Calessini, with the driver in Gimbus uniform who will be ready to welcome you. Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Please note: in case of delays, the vehicle will be waiting for you, but the tour cannot extend beyond the time slot you have booked!

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Lake Como VIP Experience • 2H

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

Start

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

End / drop-off

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

At the agreed meeting point you will find one of our white and blue Ape Calessini, with the driver in Gimbus uniform who will be ready to welcome you. Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Please note: in case of delays, the vehicle will be waiting for you, but the tour cannot extend beyond the time slot you have booked!

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

Start

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

End / drop-off

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.

Pickup instructions

At the agreed meeting point you will find one of our white and blue Ape Calessini, with the driver in Gimbus uniform who will be ready to welcome you. Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Please note: in case of delays, the vehicle will be waiting for you, but the tour cannot extend beyond the time slot you have booked!

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Dolce Vita Experience • 3 Hour

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

End / drop-off

the meeting point is our office in Via Fratelli Cairoli 21, Como. Here you will be greeted by our staff members, and within a few minutes your Calessino Bee will be there to pick you up! Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early

Pickup locations39

Hotels & residences39

  • Avenue HotelPiazzolo Giuseppe Terragni 7, Como, Como, 22100, Italy
  • B&B Hotel Como City CenterVia Innocenzo Xi, 15, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Sheraton Lake Como HotelVia per Cernobbio 41A, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Terminus HotelLungo Lario Trieste 14, Como, 22100, Italy
  • 73 Boutique HotelVia Vittorio Emanuele II 73, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Mandarin Oriental, Lago Di ComoVia Enrico Caronti, 69, Blevio, 22020, Italy
  • Palazzo San Gottardo Lake Como, A Radisson Collection HotelVia Cairoli 2, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Avenue HotelVia Giorgio Giulini 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Villa Maria Lake ComoVia Benedetto Antelami, 8, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Plinius Lifestyle Hotel Lake ComoVia Garibaldi, 33, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Dbh - Duomo Boutique Hotel Lake ComoVia Maestri Comacini 1, 22100, Italy
  • 7 Archi Bed & BreakfastVia Francesco Anzani 14, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Palace HotelLungolario Trieste 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel EngadinaViale F.LLI Rosselli, 22, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel Barchetta ExcelsiorPiazza Cavour, 1, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Posta Design HotelVia Giuseppe Garibaldi 2, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Il Sereno Lago Di ComoVia Torrazza 10, Torno, 22020, Italy
  • Albergo Del DucaPiazza Giuseppe Mazzini 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hilton Lake ComoVia Borgo Vico 241, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Villa D'EsteVia Regina, 40, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel ComoVia Mentana 28, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Civico29 Rooms & BreakfastVia Giuseppe Brambilla 5, Albiolo, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Le Due CortiPiazza Vittoria 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel La Vignetta CernobbioVia Monte Grappa, 32, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel Villa FloriVia Cernobbio 12, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Regina Olga HotelVia Regina 18, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Metropole Suisse HotelPiazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 19, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Hotel CentraleVia Regina 39, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Borgovico HotelVia Borgovico 89/91, Como, 22100, Italy
  • La Terrazza Di ComoVia Ugo Foscolo 10, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Asnigo HotelVia Angelo Noseda 2, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Hotel Tre ReVia Pietro Boldoni 20, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Lizard HotelVia Francesco Anzani 12/C, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Borgo Antico HotelVia Borgo Vico 47, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo FirenzePiazza Alessandro Volta 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Miralago Luxury ApartmentsPiazza Risorgimento 1, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • Park Hotel MeubleViale Fratelli Rosselli 20, Como, 22100, Italy
  • Albergo Ristorante GiardinoVia Regina 73, Cernobbio, 22012, Italy
  • L'O Luxury HotelVia Alessandro Manzoni 16, Como, 22100, Italy
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

At the agreed meeting point you will find one of our white and blue Ape Calessini, with the driver in Gimbus uniform who will be ready to welcome you. Please remember to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. Please note: in case of delays, the vehicle will be waiting for you, but the tour cannot extend beyond the time slot you have booked!

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Bottle of Prosecco

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Extra food and drink

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 2 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
5566090P8

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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  • 510

Ratings aggregated from Viator (8) and Tripadvisor (2).

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