Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour
4.8
(244)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.
Languages:
English
📍Piazza Cavour, 15, 22100 Como CO, Italy
🏢Operated by Violetta Geiger
Highlights
- ✓See the tops sights on Lake Como in one day with a guided tour
- ✓Save time by getting around both via hydrofoil and public ferry
- ✓Walking tours through Villa Balbianello and the center of Bellagio
- ✓Take in the historic villas along the lake shore from the ferry
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Small group (maximum 12 participants)
- ✓Guided tour of Bellagio
- ✓Tickets to Villa Balbianello (Star Wars and James Bond spots)
- ✓All fast boat/hydrofoil and ferry tickets are included.
- ✓Guided explanation of the history of Villa Balbianello
- ✓Live English-speaking tour guide
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 242.00
Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour
4.8
(244)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.
Languages:
English
📍Piazza Cavour, 15, 22100 Como CO, Italy
🏢Operated by Violetta Geiger
Highlights
- ✓See the tops sights on Lake Como in one day with a guided tour
- ✓Save time by getting around both via hydrofoil and public ferry
- ✓Walking tours through Villa Balbianello and the center of Bellagio
- ✓Take in the historic villas along the lake shore from the ferry
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Small group (maximum 12 participants)
- ✓Guided tour of Bellagio
- ✓Tickets to Villa Balbianello (Star Wars and James Bond spots)
- ✓All fast boat/hydrofoil and ferry tickets are included.
- ✓Guided explanation of the history of Villa Balbianello
- ✓Live English-speaking tour guide
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 242.00