Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour | 7 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Guided walking Tour of Varenna
  • Tickets to Villa Melzi
  • Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
  • Tickets to the Castle of Vezio
  • Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
  • Transportation up to the Castle of Vezio
  • 2.5h Boat Tour (open top Venetian taxi) including stop at Villa del Balbianello
  • Special lunch in a local restaurant: starters, pasta, water, a glass of wine and coffee
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Sample local olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake, take a walking tour of Varenna and gain insight into the region’s Celtic heritage. Savor a tasty lunch of fish appetizers and pasta in a local restaurant, then admire sweeping views over Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to take pics and enjoy the view, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.

Meeting points

Our Tour starts in front of the Ferry Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna at 1030 am . Just look for the team with a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign ! If you are arriving from Como, Cernobbio or Moltrasio please do get in touch with us for directions.

End point

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The tour ends in Bellagio. There are plenty of mid-lake shuttles or car ferries linking Bellagio to Varenna and other locations. The last speedboat to Como will depart at the end of our tour. Our tour guide will be happy to show you departure point.

Itinerary

  • Villa Del Balbianello

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    1 hour

  • I Giardini Di Villa Melzi

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    30 minutes

  • Chiesa di San Giorgio

    The group will enter the church and be given a detailed description.

    15 minutes

  • Castello di Vezio

    Panoramic castle overlooking mid lake

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Dress code is casual, comfortable shoes
  • A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the mill for the morning tasting entails a descent with some steep steps which must also be ascended on the return trip. Please make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The tour runs rain or shine. In case of bad weather conditions it is possible that the tour undergoes some slight changes and that the transfer to Villa Balbianello is done using public transport and not with the private boat taxi due to safety reasons
  • Please Note: hotel pickup is not included for this activity, please get in touch in case you wish for us to organise it as an extra.

Partially Refundable

April 27100% refund
May 03No refund

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A great day on Lake Como

Published on Sep, 2024

The tour was very enjoyable and a good introduction to Lake Como. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly/ helpful. The food / wine served was very tasty. Everything went smoothly. I would definitely recommend.

Must do!!

Published on Jul, 2024

The best thing we did on our trip here. You get to see so much and learn so much! Martina was wonderful and it ended up that my wife and I were the only people that signed up and so we got to have a completely private tour. Incredible.

A fantastic day

Published on Jun, 2024

What a fantastic day- from friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide , to great locations, to fantastic food. Bravo !

Must do

Published on Jun, 2024

Beautiful views, tasty food, excellent tour. Guide was friendly, informative & the tour is packed with fun.

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