Como House and Garden

The basics

Join a guided tour to discover the historic home and step into the glamorous world of the Armytage family, who lived in the house for over a century. See the grand dining and reception rooms, peek into the servants' quarters and kitchens, and admire the original furniture and family heirlooms that are still dotted throughout the house. Learn about the estate and its inhabitants over the years, from the Gold Rush-era, to the two World Wars, and the Great Depression, then head out for a stroll around the gardens.

Things to know before you go

• Como House is open to the public by guided tour only; tours last 45 minutes.

• Entry to the Como House is free for National Trust members and discounted for children. The gardens can be visited independently and admission is free.

• There is a gift shop and café, the Stables of Como, which serves lunch, snacks, and drinks.

• The ground floor of the house is wheelchair accessible; tours involve stairs and narrow corridors that may be difficult for those with limited mobility.

How to get there

Como House is located in South Yarra, about 4 miles (6 kilometers) southeast of downtown Melbourne. The closest train station is South Yarra, from which you can walk to Como House (about 15 minutes) or hop on the tram (no. 58) to Como Avenue/Toorak Road right nearby.

When to get there

Tours of Como House run on select dates only, typically on the weekends in the late morning and early afternoon. The Como Gardens are open daily from morning to very early evening.

Melbourne’s National Trust properties

Como House is one of a number of heritage properties run by the National Trust in Melbourne. Other notable sites include the Old Melbourne Gaol, a notorious 19th-century prison, where Ned Kelly was once held; the 19th-century Rippon Lea Estate; and the Polly Woodside Tall Ship, a 1904 tall ship now preserved as a museum and docked in Melbourne’s Southbank.