Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour

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Lake Como, Italy

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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).

What's Included

Fast boat and ferry tickets EUR 35 and EUR 14 Villa gardens entrance
Live guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Piazza Cavour

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Como

    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.).

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Villa Del Balbianello

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Lenno

    Walking tour through the picturesque old town of the village Lenno.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bellagio

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    La Punta Spartivento

    We will visit the most beautiful panoramic view point of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo).

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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