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Lake Como: Private Charter – Two Villas & Two Villages
Como
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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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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Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, leg problems, elderly participants, or young children.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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, ar...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Transportation by private boat reserved exclusively for you.
Professional guide. This tour is conducted in English. GER, FRE, RUS, ITA on request.
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 Points
Departure
Piazza Cavour, 26
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!
Return
Itinerary
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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 and 15 minutes
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 and 15 minutes
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 and 15 minutes
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 and 15 minutes
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 and 40 minutes
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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.
Lake Como: Private Charter – Two Villas & Two Villages
Como
About
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, ar...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Transportation by private boat reserved exclusively for you.
Professional guide. This tour is conducted in English. GER, FRE, RUS, ITA on request.
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 Points
Departure
Piazza Cavour, 26
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!
