Comasco Food Walk with Market Visit, Lake Como

Experience authentic Como on this guided walk that incorporates local history and lesser-known corners, with stops to sample traditional eats and drink and peruse the lively farmers' market. As you wander the narrow lanes within the historic walled city, you'll skip the touristy hotspots and instead, discover the cafés, shops, and food traditions locals genuinely love and frequent. Enjoy samples of regional specialties, meet passionate producers and hear their stories, and discover how food, tradition, and daily life are deeply intertwined in this lakeside town. 

Meet your guide and set off on foot into Como's historic center, where narrow cobbled streets and quiet corners reveal a more authentic side of town. You'll listen as your guide shares stories about the town's culture and culinary history, weaving in the role food plays in local identity and pausing throughout to sample wine, baked goods, and savory favorites. 

A key stop along the route is the Como farmers' market, where local farmers and producers gather to sell seasonal fruit, vegetables, and regional delicacies. Here, you'll meet the people behind the products, hear about their craft, and sample additional specialties, including artisanal cheeses and flavorful salumi, all sourced directly from the surrounding area. By the end of this well-paced foodie walk, you'll have a deeper understanding of Como's food culture—and a sense of the people and traditions that bring it to life.