Best of Lake Como: guided visit to Villa Carlotta + 1 h private watertaxi cruise

4.7
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

During this half day tour, you will take a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.

You will then take a 1 hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian watertaxi, which will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Accompanied by an English speaking guide, we will tour the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno, admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Island Comacina. Then we will slowly cruise along the opposite coast to reach the botanical gardens of Villa Melzi and finally Bellagio.
Those who wish to, will get off at this renowed village to spend the afternoon, while the rest of the group will be lead back to Tremezzo.

What's Included

1 h private open top Venetian watertaxi cruise
Tickets to Villa Carlotta
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at the benches across the road from the ticket office. Look for a person holding a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Villa Carlotta

    During this half day small group tour, you will take a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Villa Del Balbianello (Pass by)

    You will then take a 1 hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian watertaxi, which will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Accompanied by an English speaking guide, we will tour the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno to admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Isola Comacina.

    Admission ticket free
  • Isola Comacina (Pass by)

    You will circumnavigate the island

    Admission ticket free
  • I Giardini Di Villa Melzi (Pass by)

    During the open top watertaxi cruise you will admire the coast south of Bellagio and Villa Melzi with its amazing botanical gardens from the water

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bellagio

    During the watertaxi cruise you will admire all the coast that from Lezzeno reaches Bellagio from the south. Those who wish to, will get off at this renowed village to spend the afternoon, while the rest of the group will be lead back to Tremezzo.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • We are following Italy's Covid rules as they change.
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Half-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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