Do you want visit Villa del Balbianello without trouble?
Tours
Central lake & visit of Villa del Balbianello
1 hour on board and 1,5 inside the Villa del Balbianello
Are you planning your holiday on Lake Como and you want to be able to see all the main villas on the lake without missing anything?
There are many beautiful villas on the lake, but only four are open to the public: Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi, Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello.
Villa del Balbianello is not only beautiful because it stands on a promontory and overlooks the whole lake but it is also difficult to reach.
If you have never come to Lake Como, you must absolutely see it, as well as the gardens, the interiors are also full of charm. Its last owner was the famous Italian explorer Monzino, don’t miss his house museum!
Join the Group Tour!
Total Price
1h on the boat, 1,5h stop at Villa del Balbianello to visit the villa and the garden.
Small group, shared with others (12, maximum 14 passengers).
Guided tour of the villa for the group is included, while the garden you will discover on your own.
You will discover the center of the lake by seeing more than 20 beautiful villas from the boat (without getting off):
- Villa Carlotta
- Grand Hotel Tremezzo
- Villa Melzi
- Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
- Villa Monastero and many other small villas but no less beautiful.
Navigate along the coast until you reach Villa del Balbianello where you will have 90 minutes to visit the interior with a private guide and its beautiful garden
NO need to buy any additional ticket for Villa del Balbianello - all is included in this convenient package.
Cruise the Lake
This shared group tour departs from Varenna.
The tour is divided into 3 parts - approximately 30 min cruise from Varenna to Villa del Balbianello; stop and visit of the villa and its garden, approximately 30min cruise for the return to Varenna.
On the way to our destination, we will cruise past Cadenabbia, Tremezzo and Lenno.
We will see from the boat Villa Carlotta, Grand Hotel Tremezzo and many other villas of the Central Lake area.
Visit Balbianello
Once we reach Villa del Balbianello, a private English speaking guide will be waiting for you to show you the interiors of the house, explaining all its secrets.
After the inside tour you can visit the gorgeous garden.
We will pick you up at the pier and take you back passing through San Giovanni, Loppia, Bellagio and Fiumelatte returning to Varenna as the final destination.
Visit Bellagio
If you are staying in Bellagio or if you wish to visit it, we can drop you off in the town center. This option can be selected during the online booking or you can decide also last minute. After drop-off in Bellagio the boat continues the cruise to Varenna. If you choose to get off in Bellagio, you will miss the last part of the boat cruise.
Afterwards, on your own, if you need to return to Varenna or Menaggio you can take the public ferries that run every 30 minutes depending on the season.
From Bellagio you can also take the hydrofoil (fast service) to go to Como.
Public transportation can get busy and crowded in high season- do plan your travel in advance.
Discover Lake Como with us!
Listen to the captain
The captain will talk with the microphone via the modern boat's sound system. You will not miss any information
Private Guide
Discover the interior of Villa del Balbianello with a professional English speaking tour guide
VIP
You will feel like a VIP on our elegant mahogany-finished boat.
USB charge
Our vessel is fully equipped with Mobile chargers for our passengers.
Comfort
Our water taxi provides excellent views of Lake Como from all seats.
Safety
We have all the required safety equipment for adults and children.
1
Book online
Select the day of the service and how many people and all filed
2
Payment
Pay the deposit with credit card
3
Arriving at the dock
Pay the balance and you’re ready to embark on a journey of discovery around Lake Como!