Photos: Łukasz Pojezierski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Giuliettom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Łukasz Pojezierski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Giuliettom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 King of Hearts, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Giardini a Lago, Como's public garden by the water
Your local guide
Elisa Conti
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Highlights
- Gardens over a century old
- A quiet corner facing the lake
- A local meeting spot, explained
- Como's public green space
- A calmer side of the lakefront
About this tour
This session covers the Giardini a Lago, the public gardens right beside Como's main square. You see mature trees planted here over a century ago, then reach a quieter corner facing the water where a war memorial stands. It is a short, calm session built around a local space rather than a famous landmark.
We start with a sound check among the trees, since the gardens can be busy with families in the afternoon. I move to the memorial for the second stop and take your questions about the gardens or the memorial as we go. A short note follows by message afterwards.
It suits anyone who wants a quieter, more local session than the main sights offer. It also works well paired with a session at Villa Olmo further along the shore.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Como before heading out.
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Giardini a Lago entrance 15 min
The camera moves among the public gardens beside Piazza Cavour, and I point out the mature trees planted here over a century ago.
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War memorial and lake view 15 min
We reach a quiet corner facing the water, and I explain the war memorial's history and how the gardens have become a local meeting spot outside tourist hours.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Como: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Risotto ai filetti di pesce persico and Borgo Vico, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Como, showing you Giardini a Lago entrance and War memorial and lake view live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Como live with my phone.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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