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Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour
(222) Reviews
Como
About
This full-day tour with a duration of about 8 hours gives you a unique chance to explore the Highlights of the stunning Lake Como (almost 30 miles long) with its enchanting landscape and famous historical villas in one day. This is an exclusive tour with maximum 8 participants: special attention to each single client ensures an unforgettable experience! After an introduction to Como’s rich history of about two thousand years, we will depart on a fast boat/hydrofoil to Villa Balbianello (40 min), setting place for Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royale. This instagramable spot will give you unforgettable memories! On the way we will point out all the famous villas like Villa Erba (Ocean’s 1...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo).
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour
(222) Reviews
Como
About
This full-day tour with a duration of about 8 hours gives you a unique chance to explore the Highlights of the stunning Lake Como (almost 30 miles long) with its enchanting landscape and famous historical villas in one day. This is an exclusive tour with maximum 8 participants: special attention to each single client ensures an unforgettable experience! After an introduction to Como’s rich history of about two thousand years, we will depart on a fast boat/hydrofoil to Villa Balbianello (40 min), setting place for Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royale. This instagramable spot will give you unforgettable memories! On the way we will point out all the famous villas like Villa Erba (Ocean’s 1...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo).
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.
30 minutes
2
Lake Como
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.).
2 hours
3
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to the battery inventor A. Volta.
4
Life Electric
This is the last dedication to the Allesandro Volta, the most famous scientist of Como.
5
Villa Olmo
Built in 1790, it is one of the biggest historic Villas on Lake Como (Neoclassical Style).
6
Villa Erba
This villa is famous as setting spot for Ocean’s 12.
7
Villa Le Fontanelle
Known as Ex-villa of the mode designer Gianni Versace.
8
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)
A historic villa famous as setting location for cult movies House of Gucci and Devil Wears Prada 2.
9
Lenno
Walking tour through the picturesque old town of the village Lenno.
30 minutes
10
Villa del Balbianello
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.
2 hours
11
Bellagio
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
12
La Punta Spartivento
We will visit the most beautiful panoramic view point of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo).
30 minutes
13
Basilica di San Giacomo
We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
