Hi all New member here- Done the museum twice, driven to Como 3 times so I can give some advice.
1- Museum: is open week days at 15:00 to 16:00 they ask you to book but I just turned up. The tour will be in Italian unless the chap feels kind and explain in English. Weekends are all day but need to book.
2- I stay at a small town north of Como called Tirano ( foot hills of the Stelvio pass) plenty of Air BNB, you could also do the Bernina express train to St Moritz, take the cheaper red train and not the actual Bernina (expensive). Tirano is lovely, cheap food and cheaper to stay compared to Como. There is a train into Como but you can drive or bike it (45 min)
3- if riding round Como, the more interesting touristy bit is the other ‘leg’ western side- the other side of Mandello De Lario. Don’t forget to Ferry across to Bellagio, it’s pretty out there.
Ask away any questions😁 if any of you fancy going in October, I would love to hear from you.