Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour
Description
This full-day tour with a duration of about 8 hours gives you a unique chance to explore the Highlights of the stunning Lake Como (almost 30 miles long) with its enchanting landscape and famous historical villas in one day. This is an exclusive tour with maximum 8 participants: special attention to each single client ensures an unforgettable experience! After an introduction to Como’s rich history of about two thousand years, we will depart on a fast boat/hydrofoil to Villa Balbianello (40 min), setting place for Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royale. This instagramable spot will give you unforgettable memories! On the way we will point out all the famous villas like Villa Erba (Ocean’s 12), Villa of G. Clooney, Pizzo wedding venue of John Legend etc. From Lenno it is a short boat trip to the enchanting village Bellagio, where we will stop for lunch and an explorative walking tour. From here we will return to Como on a fast boat (45 m).
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Itinerary
At the beginning of the tour from the main square in Como, Piazza Cavour, the visitors will be explained the main sights and tourist attractions of the city. Furthermore, they will receive tips and information about activities thay can do during their entire stay. Also practical questions of any kind will be answerted by the guide.
During the boat ride, travellers will have a chance to admire the particular landscape mix of Lake Como with its pre-alpine and Mediterranean features. Villages on the lakeshore will be pointed out and its historic/famous villas described (e.g. Villa d'Este, ex-villa of G. Versace, villa of George Clooney, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi etc.).
Museum dedicated to the battery inventor A. Volta.
This is the last dedication to the Allesandro Volta, the most famous scientist of Como.
Built in 1790, it is one of the biggest historic Villas on Lake Como (Neoclassical Style).
This villa is famous as setting spot for Ocean’s 12.
Known as Ex-villa of the mode designer Gianni Versace.
A historic villa famous as setting location for cult movies House of Gucci and Devil Wears Prada 2.
Walking tour through the picturesque old town of the village Lenno.
We will visit the probably most beautiful villa on Lake Como, tell you its history of over 700 years and explain where the famous scenes of Star Wars (Attack of the Clones) and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed.
In this famous village we will walk through the narrow streets and picturesque staircases, enjoy the view from the Promenade Europa and stop at the L.F. Kennedy monument.
We will visit the most beautiful panoramic view point of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo).
We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(239)
It’s an amazing day. Easy entry to the Villa. Boats made for an enjoyable day. Our tour guide Marina was kind and full of friendly fun facts. She made us reservations for lunch at Wonderful spot in Bellagio.
We had a wonderful day on our visit to Lenno and Bellagio. Our small group was only 4 people. Our guide Michael elevated our experience. He was so nice, he spoke perfect English, he shared photos and anecdotes, and was helpful with recommendations. The Villa del Balbianello was gorgeous. A must see. It’s a long walk from the dock so be sure to wear walking shoes. Bellagio was fun and a good place to do a little shopping. Five stars for Michael! And the beauty of Lake Como!
Michael was an exceptional tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts about Lake Como and provided great suggestions for shops and restaurants. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful tour of Lake Como! It was well organized, beautiful, and relaxing. We were well taken care of. Grazie!
It’s was a great tour of the lake and Belagio…. The tour director was very nice and knowledgeable…..
Our tour guide made this a truly memorable experience as his local knowledge was outstanding, he was extremely personable and engaging! The small group experience made it a private tour!
There is a lot of walking but we were given plenty of free time and time to rest in between stops. Our guide was Marina and she was nice, knowledgable, & even provided suggestions for places to go during our time in Italy for our honeymoon. I recommend this tour!
We had a terrific day in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Michael was an excellent tour guide and I highly recommend this tour.
A beautiful visit to the villa gardens. It is quite a walk (with some inclines) to actually reach the villa. I would definitely recommend tennis shoes. The stop in Bellagio was just long enough for lunch and a little shopping. Ferry tickets were included and we got to be the first in line. Our host (she went by V) was very knowledgeable and fun to be around!
Truly no value for the amount paid. You basically pay for someone else to buy the public transport speed ferry for you. So the "tour" went like: 1. We met at the designated spot. We listened for 5 minutes to the guide. We went to the pier. We waited 30 minutes. 2. We were shocked when we saw we will take a public transport speed boat, we thought we will have a prive boat. 3. We were pointed out Villa Olmo, Villa d'este and Clooney villa. We learned that there sia village that was famous for stone cutting. That is it. 4. We arrive at Balbianello. We learn very little about the villa then had 30 mins free time, enough to take pics because yu cannot get inside the villa without a tour booked with the Villa. 5. We go for a gelato and we queue for the next speed boat. We get to Bellagio. 6. We eat at a poor restaurat (do not reccomend to go to the restaurant the guide proposes to make a reservation). 7. We learn about Bellagio only this: the church has stone from a nearby village & there is a famous staircase. THIS IS IT. END OF THE TOUR. We meet at the pear to take the ferry back. Don't get me wrong, but for 250euros to learn nothing and get public transport? Total rip off. The guide was kind and cute but totally unprepared and the level of english is she had was not suitable for a guide. We felt very bad with the purchase.
