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Balbianello & Bellagio Full-Day Exclusive Boat Tour, Lake Como

8 hours and 30 minutes

Challenging

Discover the soul of Lake Como on a small-group boat. Visit Villa del Balbianello’s gardens, explore Bellagio and the Villa Melzi gardens.
Experience Lake Como's most famous villa and village on a premium small-group tour with maximum ten guests. Board a private boat reserved for your group and cruise to Villa del Balbianello and Bellagio.
Visit Villa del Balbianello gardens, filming location for Star Wars and James Bond. Walk through terraced gardens with ancient trees and panoramic lake views from stone pathways.
After free time for lunch in Lenno, cruise to Bellagio. Stroll through Gardens of Villa Melzi along the waterfront, then explore quiet streets, local shops, and scenic viewpoints with your expert guide.
Throughout the day, your professional guide shares stories via whisper audio system, ensuring every guest hears clearly. Villa Balbianello gardens admission, Villa Melzi gardens admission, private boat transport, and expert guidance are included.
Two villa gardens. One unforgettable day on Lake Como.
What's included?
    Professional English-speaking guide for the full day
    All lake transfers by our dedicated small-group boat (not a public ferry).
    Admission to Villa del Balbianello gardens — yes, Star Wars fans, we take you to the wedding terrace
    Admission to Villa Melzi gardens in Bellagio
    Whisper audio system — hear your guide clearly at every stop
    Exclusions
      Lunch and drinks (own expense; approx. 1h15 free time in Lenno)
      Both Villas interiors. Gardens only — itinerary does not allow time for interior visits.
      No included pickup — meet at Piazza Cavour, Como; ; Milan pickup as add-on -for the 11:15 tour only
      Private tour. This is a shared small-group tour (max 10 guests).
      Please note
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Not stroller accessible
        • Not suitable for pets
        • No public transportation nearby
        • Infants must not sit on laps
        • Infant seats unavailable
        • Not recommended for people with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
        • Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. 
        • Guests must arrange their own transportation to and from the meeting point at Como’s Piazza Cavour.
        • This tour is not suitable for guests staying in Bellagio or Lenno. Please consider other options that better match your location.
        • Please note: Due to the high operational costs, a minimum number of participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you in advance to offer an alternative tour or date. This situation is very rare and has occurred only a few times in recent years. In the unlikely event of a technical issue with the boat, an alternative tour or date will also be offered, or a full refund provided.
        • Absolutely not suitable for anyone with knee or back issues. The villages around Lake Como are built on steep terrain with uneven, sloped streets—good physical condition is essential. Please do not book if you're not prepared for this.
        What to bring
          • Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.