Activities

Secrets of the city of Como interactive discovery game

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$24.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Dutch

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

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Local touch

Private Tour

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Wheelchair access

Do this because

Explore the historic centre of Como during this interactive and fun discovery walk
Learn about the history of the city in a playful way
Solve 11 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route
See popular sights like Como's cathedral and the San Fedele Church from a different angle
Receive recommendations for local activities, bars and restaurants from a local creator

What to expect

Explore the beautiful city of Como and have fun at the same time on this interactive, self-guided discovery game made by a local creator.

See the highlights of the city like the cathedral of Como, the San Fedele church, and some of the monuments dedicated to Alessandro Volta. Find hidden street art, relax in the lovely car-free streets and unlock suggestions for nice places where you can stop for a bite or a drink. In around two hours you'll learn a lot about this city on Lake Como.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:

The beautiful cathedral of Como
Unexpected pieces of street art
A tower with origins in the Roman epoca
Lovely streets with beautiful boutiques and hidden details
the San Fedele square
one of the memorials dedicated to Como-born Alessandro Volta

In this trail, you will solve 11 location-based riddles which will take you from one location to the next. As you solve each riddle, you will unlock local recommendations and fun facts. You will also get fascinating information on the history of this former Roman settlement that now is a must-see on Lake Como.

What's included

Private tour
Map
Digital guidebook
Walking tour

Where

Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 5, Como, Province of Como, Italy

What to remember

This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you
You can play in a team of 1–5 people
Right after booking, you will receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity
It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours
You can take as many breaks as you like. Once started, you have 15 days to finish the game
You need an internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
You will receive an English introduction mail, but you can select the language once you have started the game

Provider

Secret City Trails

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to before the experience begins.

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