Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour

4.8

based on 81 reviews

| Lake Como, Italy

Reviews Summary

The tours are highly rated, offering a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to Lake Como. Highlights include stunning villas, scenic boat rides, delicious food, and knowledgeable guides. Some tours involve a fair amount of walking.

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Features

Free Cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

7 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Guided walking Tour of Varenna
Tickets to Villa Melzi
Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
Tickets to the Castle of Vezio
Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
Transportation up to the Castle of Vezio
2.5h Boat Tour (open top Venetian taxi) including stop at Villa del Balbianello
Professional, English-speaking guide
Professional, English-speaking guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Dress code is casual, comfortable shoes
A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the castle for the morning tasting entails a descent with some steep steps which must also be ascended on the return trip. Please make sure you are physically apt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The tour runs rain or shine. In case of bad weather conditions it is possible that the tour undergoes some slight changes and that the transfer to Villa Balbianello is done using public transport and not with the private boat taxi due to safety reasons
Please Note: hotel pickup is not included for this activity, please get in touch in case you wish for us to organise it as an extra.
We are following Italy's Covid rules as they change. We do not ask for vaccination or tests to take our tours but suggest bringing with you a FFP2 mask in case it is needed on transports.

Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Sample local olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake, take a walking tour of Varenna and gain insight into the region’s...

Duration 7 Hours
Private Tour

1
Villa Del Balbianello
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- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
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- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included