A Vintage Journey Around Lake Como

Step into one of Italy’s most charming time machines, not a contraption of gears and switches but a fleet of perfectly preserved vintage Fiat 500s painted in hues as playful as the lake itself. There is Berta, the elegant blue, Rosato, a spirited red, and a sunshine yellow classic that seems to carry summer in its curves. Engines purr to life, cobbled streets slip beneath the wheels, and suddenly Como reveals itself like a film set.

For those who prefer two wheels, Vespas offer their own spell. The wind in your hair, freedom to weave through winding lanes, the unmistakable glamour of la dolce vita. Whether skimming along the waterfront or pausing at a quiet café, a Vespa makes every moment feel like a scene worth remembering.

This is more than a rental. It is a passage through time. Each curve delivers a breathtaking view of Lake Como, each turn frames a new postcard. By the day’s end, you carry not just photographs but the glow of history stitched into memory.

The streets of Como were never meant for Cadillacs. These nimble Fiats, some more than sixty years old, slip effortlessly through narrow lanes where larger cars cannot follow. Well kept, quirky, and full of life, they are antiques still in motion, their mileage a testament to care as much as time.

The lake itself is a stage. Pastel villages, ancient villas, serene stretches of blue, each detail conspires with the moment. Even outfits seem to match the setting, as one visitor laughed, “It goes with my outfit, and it was not even intentional.”

Space inside is intimate. Three to a Fiat requires choreography, but that closeness is part of the charm. It is rustic, authentic, and deeply human. Nothing here feels manufactured. Como unfolds at its own pace, with a warmth that makes every guest feel like family.

Every tour reveals the icons. Villa del Balbianello, Lenno, the timeless Comacina island. A loop of 25 to 30 kilometers becomes an odyssey through layers of history and landscape, guided by locals who know where the famous meets the hidden.

For some, the draw is sport, rowing on the lake, cycling the mountain passes, or watching a match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia where passion collides with culture on the shoreline. For others, it is enough to linger on a balcony with a cup of tea, watching the alpine light ripple across the water.

Lake Como does not simply invite you to visit, it asks you to stay a little longer. Whether behind the wheel of a cherry red Fiat or pausing above the water with a coffee, every moment feels timeless. This is not sightseeing. This is immersion. And it is waiting for you here.

Watch the tour in full now on Como TV.