What to do in Canton of Ticino

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Como Lake: 1h boat rental without license and self-driving

Como Lake: boat rental without license and self-driving

£120
per traveller
Como Lake: boat rental without license and self-driving
Luggage Storage in Lake Como

Luggage Storage in Lake Como

£7
per adult
Luggage Storage in Lake Como
Como Boat Experience • 1 Hour Shared Tour

Lake Como Premium Shared Boat Tour • 1 Hour Shared Tour

£60
per adult
Lake Como Premium Shared Boat Tour • 1 Hour Shared Tour
Catamaran Como Lake Experience

4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como with Snacks - from Tremezzo

£188
per adult
4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como with Snacks - from Tremezzo
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Italy & Switzerland in 1 Day:Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano with Private Boat

Italy & Switzerland in 1 Day:Lake Como, Bellagio & Lugano with Private Boat

Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 374 reviews
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Price is £67 per adult
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From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

From Como: Bellagio and Lugano Tour with Lake Como Cruise

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 31 reviews
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Price is £80 per adult
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Lake Como: Boat Tour with Prosecco

Lake Como: Boat Tour with Prosecco

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Price is £128 per adult
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Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour

Discover Como VIP • 1 Hour

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
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Price is £51 per adult*
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Exclusive 3 hour tour Lake Como.

Exclusive 3 hour tour Lake Como.

Activity duration is 3 hours
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Price is £103 per adult
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What to do in Canton of Ticino

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Piazza Grande

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Home to one of Europe’s most picturesque outdoor cinemas, this town square is the cultural hub of Locarno.
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Where to stay in Canton of Ticino

Find the best Canton of Ticino areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Lugano City-Centre

Visitors often come to Lugano City-Centre for its lake views, but many stay to explore sights like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Lugano Funicular Station.

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Loreto

If you're spending some time in Loreto, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Via Nassa are top sights worth seeing.

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Carona

You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Carona. You might want to make time for a stop at Monte San Salvatore or Botanical Garden Parco San Grato.

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Cassarate

If you're spending some time in Cassarate, Lake Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are top sights worth seeing.

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Besso

While there might not be top attractions in Besso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Lugano and Via Nassa.

 

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Day trip destinations from Canton of Ticino

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Lugano

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Cernobbio

A historic European street with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and outdoor seating areas.

Bellinzona

A historic church with a bell tower, surrounded by a lake and mountains.

Locarno

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Como

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Luino

A beach with a mountain backdrop, a clear sky, and a few boats on the water.

Ascona

A coastal road with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a mountain in the background.

Bissone

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