Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable experience combining a walking tour of Bellagio, a delicious lunch at a charming hilltop restaurant, and a boat cruise with a guided visit to Villa Balbianello. Start at our favorite local café, mingling with the community while learning about Bellagio’s rich history and culture. Then, follow your guide through picturesque stone alleys lined with boutiques and noble villas. Continue past Romanesque churches, olive groves, and ancient paths to the peaceful fishing village of Pescallo. Lunch will be served on a scenic terrace, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Next, enjoy a boat cruise to Villa del Balbianello, where you'll explore its beautiful gardens and historic rooms, learning the fascinating stories behind this iconic estate. The tour ends with a return trip to Bellagio, leaving you with lasting memories of local life and history.
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Itinerary
Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys.
Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
Learn about the history and culture of this hidden authentic village most beloved by famous poets and writers. Continue exploring the surrounding hamlets reaching Aureggio with its picturesque Church of San Carlo Borromeo.
Take photos at this charming little village located south of Bellagio’s town centre with its small dock and examples of "Lucie", the traditional fishing boats with their characteristic ringed tops.
Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at an hilltop restaurant.
Step on a public boat with our guide and enjoy a relaxing cruise from Bellagio to Lenno.
Join a 1h guided visit of Villa Balbianello and stroll along its enchanting English gardens.
Return to Bellagio from Lenno by public boat and enjoy a sunset cruise with your new travel companions.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.
Reviews(23)
A superb day out tailored to our needs. A lovely mix of exploring the area by boat and walking with great food and a knowledgeable tour guide who was a joy to be around!
We had a fantastic time with both Elena and Lucy - who really navigated changing schedules for our day due to weather and other bookings with grace and skill. Villa Balbianello was amazing - we knew about the bucket list views and sights but the history and tour of the Villa itself were really big high points as well. The walking tour of Bellagio was also very informative and entertaining. Elena and Lucy were both very approachable and friendly while guiding our small group. Would highly recommend esp for those staying in Bellagio given the itinerary and flexibility. Thanks again for a great day!
Elena was our guide and she was wonderful! Very friendly, knowledgeable and had great energy! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this tour including the lunch - the food was delicious and we had a spectacular view! It was a great day and we highly recommend!
Elena was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour. She was knowledgeable, kind, and did a fantastic job answering all of our questions. This tour will not disappoint.
Elena, our guide was so personable and knew so much about Bellagio, the Villa and all of the cute surrounding little towns on the lake. It was pouring rain and she managed to provide us the best tour. We loved the restaurant we went to for lunch. It was a hidden gem. Somewhere we would not have found on our own. We had a wonderful time on this tour.
Our tour with Rita was one of the best I’ve ever had (and there have been many!). Rita grew up in Bellagio and knew everybody in town. We saw parts of the town that tourists don’t ever get to; we had a fabulous hilltop lunch; and she literally got the “keys to the castle” at Villa del Balbianelli and gave us a private tour. She was funny, personable and knowledgeable.
Elena was beautiful and kind , warm and welcoming. The whole tour was especially wonderful because of her passion for Lake Como, it's history , it's food and it's people. We shared a great variety of experiences and Elena made everything very personal and special. Thank you so much, your 2 new Australian friends xxx
An incredible, local experience exploring the streets of Bellagio and passageways in the Lake Como area. Elena was incredibly personal and invited each guest to share about themselves as part of the experience. She taught us about hidden treasures on the Lake, and brought us to sample a few (pastries, lake fish, cappuccino). We absolutely loved spending our time learning more about the area and visiting the gorgeous Villa Balbienello. Highly reccomend and would be fortunate to experience another tour with Elena if we return (🤞🏻) in the future! Thank you Elena!!
Amazing Villa Balbianello! Have to see The Specific Point for Lunch was Terrific The View, The Restaurant:) The Beautiful Bellagio Tour was Fenomenal The history is big Thanks , Thanks to our guide Tour Excellent job:)
Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. We got rained on but the tour continued. She spent all day with us and was a fount of information. Loved seeing the inside of the Villa Del Balbianello. Really incredible gardens m, architecture and furnishings. I didn’t realize half the day was a walking tour of Bellagio. So be ready for that.
