Bellagio : Lake Como Shared Boat Tour
Description
Depart from Bellagio for a suggestive boat trip to discover the wonders of Lake Como. Sail through spectacular views and enchanting villages like Varenna, where elegant historic villas tell centuries of history, including Villa Monastero. Continue along Villa Carlotta, famous for its lush gardens, and Villa del Balbianello, made famous by films such as Star Wars and Casino Royal. See dream homes like Villa Balbiano, known for being the backdrop to House of Gucci. The journey ends with a stop at Isola Comacina and a passage in front of Villa Melzi, set in a green and well-kept landscape. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - On the boat there is a billboard with instructions to download the audio guide app - Headphones for the audio guide are not provided *We inform you that on weekends, due to the large turnout and the restrictive embarkation and disembarkation times on the piers, the tour may be shorter than the 90 minutes communicated.
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Villa Melzi d’Eril, located in Bellagio, is a historic private residence now used as a museum. Belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family, today to the Gallarati Scotti branch, the entire estate has been declared a national monument.
Villa del Balbianello is a historic residence located in Lenno, along the western shore of Lake Como. It stands on the extremity of the peninsula of Lavedo, a suggestive promontory covered with vegetation that juts into the waters of Lake Como and that owes the name of “Balbianello” to this villa.
Villa Balbiano, a jewel of Lake Como dating back to the late sixteenth century, is one of the most refined locations for exclusive weddings. The villa overlooks the lake and boasts an elegant Italian garden with breathtaking views. The interiors, rich in art and period furnishings, express all the charm and glamorous style that have made her famous in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue US.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, built between 1907 and 1910, is an iconic Art Nouveau hotel on the shores of Lake Como. Officially inaugurated on 10 July 1910, it welcomed an elite international clientele from the very beginning, embodying the refined spirit of the Belle Époque.
Villa Carlotta, a historic residence on Lake Como, was built in the seventeenth century by Marquis Giorgio Clerici. Having become the property of illustrious figures such as Sommariva and Princess Marianna of Prussia, it is named after her daughter Charlotte. Today it is a famous museum with botanical gardens and works of art that tell centuries of beauty and culture.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those suffering from seasickness
Reviews(5)
Sooo easy, straight forward booking this boat tour on Lake Como in Bellagio Italy. I ALWAYS USE TRIP ADVISOR !!! It was exactly what we wanting!! EXCELLENT, Thank you I highly recommend this boat tour !!
I booked this tour through GetYourGuide, but the review is directly with the local Bellagio Boat Prescriber, who runs the Service. Unfortunately, the experience was not satisfactory. You can follow an audio guide via a QR code, but in practice the experience was confusing and poorly cared for. No map or clear indication of the stops on the tour is provided: you never really know where you are or which villa you are looking at. This makes it difficult to follow the audio guide consistently and fully enjoy the ride. In addition, the tour did not entirely follow the planned route: after Villa del Balbianello, the boat turned back, skipping other villas indicated in the guide, such as Villa Balbiano. I expected a more fluid and immersive experience.
In living room in Bellagio you have to take a ride on the lake! And this boat is large, comfortable and spacious, with both outdoor (sun!) and Covered berths. There are 2 toilets and the bar (very expensive!!). It is not true that you have to book online, you can do it at the desk by paying by card. The tour should last 90 minutes (70 on weekends) but ours lasted 70 even on Monday... A handy app describes the various villas. Bring your earphones! To be done. Fair price.
We had booked and paid for the trip from Menaggio. We were ready on the boat bridge when the boat arrived. It stood quietly out on the water in front of us for a few minutes. We are called up, and we can not come with because the boat is full (presumably due to overbooking). We could then see the boat sailing on without us. Now we're waiting to get our money back.
Gives you a nice view of your surroundings. We were staying in Bellagio & had limited time for excursions. Weather cancelled our main excursion the day before & booking excursions last minute is difficult in July.
