Lake Como private tour - two villages and two villas

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the essence of Lake Como on a full-day private guided tour that reveals its most iconic villas and timeless villages. Departing from Como in the morning, cruise with your private skipper and local guide across the lake’s shimmering waters, discovering landscapes and stories that define this remarkable place.
Visit two of its most celebrated villas—Villa del Balbianello in Lenno and Villa Melzi in Bellagio. When Balbianello is closed (Monday & Wednesday), the visit is replaced with Villa Monastero in Varenna.Between visits, enjoy relaxed moments on board and time to explore lakeside towns at your own pace.
Throughout the day, your guide shares insight into Lake Como’s culture, art, and heritage, offering a deeply personal way to experience the lake and its surroundings.

What's Included

Whisper audio system provided to clearly hear the guide throughout the tour.
Two villages. Two villas. One unforgettable day on the lake.
Admissions to Villa Melzi, Villa del Balbianello or Villa Monastero
Professional guide. This tour is conducted in English. GER, FRE, RUS, ITA on request.
Transportation by private boat reserved exclusively for your group.
Villa Melzi interiors not open to the public (ticket covers Gardens, Chapel, and Museum).
Villa del Balbianello interior visit not guaranteed; if closed, the visit covers the gardens.
Lunch is not included in the tour to provide you with flexibility, but we can make reservations.
Pick-up or drop-off, guests must reach the meeting point on their own.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Piazza Cavour 26, Como Number 26 is a building — we’ll be outside, in front. Face the lake, head to the right side of the square, between Bar Touring and Hotel Vista. ️ Google Maps: Piazza Cavour 26, Como Please arrive 10 minutes early. Thank you!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Como

    Meet your private skipper and local guide in Como for a short introduction before boarding your private boat. As the morning light reflects on the water, begin your navigation north through elegant lakeside villages and grand villas.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bellagio

    Reach Bellagio, the “Pearl of the Lake,” in the peaceful early hours before the crowds. Your guide leads you through narrow cobbled alleys, small boutiques, and panoramic terraces that overlook both southern branches of the lake.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    I Giardini Di Villa Melzi

    Enjoy a guided visit of the Villa Melzi gardens, a refined example of early 19th-century design with sculptures, exotic trees, and graceful paths along the shoreline. The ticket includes access to the Gardens, Chapel, and Museum, offering a serene walk among art and nature. Notes Villa Melzi: The villa is a private residence. The ticket includes access to the Gardens, Chapel, and Museum, offering a serene walk among sculptures and lakefront paths.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bellagio

    Take time to relax and enjoy lunch at one of Bellagio’s lakefront restaurants, where your guide can recommend local dishes and scenic spots. This is a moment to unwind and take in the atmosphere of village life.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Villa Del Balbianello

    After lunch, continue across the lake to your second villa visit. On most days, explore Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, a masterpiece of elegance surrounded by terraced gardens. When Balbianello is closed (Monday & Wednesday), the itinerary includes Villa Monastero in Varenna, known for its neoclassical architecture and botanical gardens. Note: - Villa del Balbianello: Interior visits are managed directly by the villa. We will do our best to reserve entry in advance, but availability is limited and often sells out several days or weeks ahead. When interior access is unavailable, the visit focuses on the panoramic gardens and terraces, famous for their appearances in films such as Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Casino Royale.

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Lake Como

    Relax on board as you cruise back to Como, passing charming villages and lakefront villas in the golden afternoon light. Your guide concludes the tour with final insights and local recommendations for your stay.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Villa del Balbianello interior access is not guaranteed; when closed (Monday & Wednesday) or sold out, the visit is replaced with Villa Monastero in Varenna. Villa Melzi is a private residence; the ticket includes the Gardens, Chapel, and Museum only. Departure and visit times may vary slightly depending on lake conditions and villa schedules.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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