Como & Lugano: Private Tour, Two Countries in a Day


Two countries in one private day: guided Como and Lugano, a panoramic cross-border train, and a one-hour cruise on Lake Lugano — with your own guide throughout. A valid passport is required.

Highlights

  • Two countries in a day — guided Como and Lugano
  • Panoramic cross-border train ride, Como to Lugano
  • One-hour cruise on Lake Lugano
  • Private guide, exclusively for your group
  • Choose your language: English, French, German, Italian or Russian

How the day unfolds

  • 10:00 · Meeting

    Piazza Cavour 26, Como

    Meet your private guide at Piazza Cavour for a short briefing. Departure at 10:00.

  • Morning

    Como old town

    Guided walk through Como’s cobbled streets, Piazza Cavour, the Cathedral and the city’s silk heritage.

  • Midday

    Panoramic train to Lugano

    Panoramic train across the border to Lugano, where Alpine landscapes meet Mediterranean charm.

  • Afternoon

    Lugano & Lake Lugano cruise

    Explore Lugano’s old town, Piazza della Riforma and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, then a one-hour cruise on Lake Lugano.

  • Approx. 18:00 · Return

    Return to Como

    Return by train to Como. A valid passport is required for the border crossing.

Times are approximate and may vary with lake and weather conditions.

What’s included

Included

  • One-hour ferry cruise on Lake Lugano
  • Private guided tour of Como
  • Private guided tour of Lugano
  • Round-trip train tickets, Como ↔ Lugano
  • Professional private guide, in your chosen language

Not included

  • Lunch (left free for flexibility)
  • Pick-up or drop-off; guests reach Piazza Cavour, Como, on their own
  • Personal expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible; good fitness required
  • Passport (required for the border crossing) — please bring your own

Meeting point

Piazza Cavour 26, Como — 09:45

Walk to the centre of Piazza Cavour and face the lake: on your right, a bright yellow façade stands beside a soft pink one — we wait outside, directly in front of the pink one. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

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Good to know

Do I need a passport for this tour?
Yes. The tour crosses the border from Italy into Switzerland, so a valid passport is required for every guest.
Which languages are available?
You can choose English, French, German, Italian or Russian for your private guide.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is left free for flexibility. There is time for a relaxing meal at a lakeside restaurant in Lugano.
Is this tour suitable for everyone?
The tour involves walking on cobbled streets and uneven surfaces and boarding boats and trains, so good fitness is required and it is not wheelchair accessible.
How much walking is involved?
Steady city walking rather than hiking, though neither city is flat. Como’s old town is compact and mostly level, while Lugano rises from its lakefront, with sloping streets and steps up to the centre. Expect cobbles and uneven surfaces throughout, time on your feet between stops, and boarding boats and trains. As this is a private tour the route and pace adapt to your group — tell us in advance if anyone would prefer a gentler itinerary.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before the tour begins and receive a full refund. Within 48 hours of the departure time the booking is no longer refundable.
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