Villa del Balbianello Tours and Tickets

Swap the city sights of Milan for the lakeside allure of Lake Como with this day trip from Milan. Showcasing the highlights of the glamorous northern lake, the excursion packs in a walking tour of Como town and a visit to Villa Olmo with a boat cruise to Bellagio and free time in Varenna. You’ll travel with a guide to get the lowdown on all the sights, and you’ll be back in Milan in time for dinner.

Book in advance and capture the spirit of Lake Como on a walking tour of Bellagio and Varenna, two of the mid-lake region's most enchanting towns. Stop at a historic olive oil mill to taste one of the region's local specialties, accompanied by cured meats and wine. Then, enjoy a private cruise in a Venetian water taxi to visit the opulent gardens of Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi.

Get away from the crowds on land and discover the quieter side of Lake Como on this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 8.5m-long boat to admire the attractions along the shoreline, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside Comacina Island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Take in two of Lake Como’s top sights in a single tour with this combined guided stroll through Como and Villa Balbianello visit. Take in the highlights in Como’s old town like the cathedral and Roman city walls in the morning, followed by a break for lunch (own expense). In the afternoon, hop on a speedboat with your guide and cruise to Villa Balbianello, the most spectacular estate on the lake.

Lake Como is home to dazzling villas and postcard-perfect villages, but getting around on your own can be confusing. With this small group (max 8 people) tour, save hours by navigating between highlights with a guide. Reach Villa Balbianello via hydrofoil for a guided tour through the gardens and terraces of Villa Balbianello.

Lake Como is among the most scenic of Italy’s northern lakes, lined with historic villas and gardens. With this boat tour, admire sights that are inaccessible by ferry or car and enjoy the flexibility of a private experience. Set off from Como to cruise past Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, snap photos of Tremezzo and Bellagio, and get a glimpse of the lake’s island and waterfall.

Marvel at the most spectacular villas and picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Como in the golden light of dusk with this sunset cruise. Set sail from Bellagio on board a 38-foot boat to cruise past highlights like Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi. Sip a glass of Prosecco and nibble on local specialties while you savor unique views from the water.

Combine a Lake Como cruise with lunch in a Michelin-listed lakeside restaurant. An experience designed to showcase “la dolce vita” of Lake Como, the combo-tour starts with a cruise from Varenna by elegant Venetian water taxi, and finishes with lunch and red wine in Bellagio. An entry ticket to the gardens of Villa Melzi is an extra perk.

Make the most of your time on Lake Como with this tour that touches on the top sights in just a few hours. Enjoy a guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its botanical gardens, then set off on a lake cruise along the coastline from Tremezzo to marvel at Villa del Balbianello and round the island of Comacina. Skirt the opposite shore on the way back to admire Villa Melzi and Bellagio.

See the historic villas of Lake Como the way they were built to be seen — from the water. This private boat cruise includes admission to three of the must-sees, and you'll stop to visit them at your own pace. Admire the art of Villa Carlotta, the gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, and the statues of Villa Balbianello, and soak up views of the elegant lakeside hamlets as you cruise.

A panoramic transfer by minivan to Tremezzo for a guided tour of Villa Carlotta followed by a private water taxi cruise to admire Villa del Balbianello and the Comacina Island. Explore and enjoy Bellagio and then depart for a long cruise back to Como to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas.

Experience stunning Lake Como at its most picturesque during this private, sunset cruise. Travel aboard a Venetian-style boat and enjoy an onboard aperitivo with wine. Get a first-hand view of renowned attractions like Villa Erba and Villa del Balbianello while watching the sunset. Tours include possible departures from Como, Cernobbio or Blevio.

Unique experience guided by a TRUE LOCAL GUIDE,( NADIA, Nature Hiking Guide licensed AIGAE, the Official Italian Association for Nature Hiking Guides) Visit of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello, two of the most beautiful and famous villas on Lake Como. Walk along the "Greenway of the Lake", an ancient path that connected the lakeside from Como to Colico. Visit of the rural villages, tasting of local specialties in a typical Restaurant overlooking the Lake.

At 9:30 starts our walking tour from Tremezzo, typical village looking the central part of the lake, in front of Bellagio and Varenna. We walk from Tremezzo to Ossuccio through an ancient connection road, the "Greenway of the lake" discovering gentle paths, hidden corners of local history and enchanting lake views. We reach Ossuccio and from there the Comacina island by public boat. Comacina island is the only one island of Lake Como, one of the most interesting archeological sites in northern Italy for the early Middle Ages. The area, called Zoca de l'Oli for its mild climate, is covered by mediterranean vegetation and olive trees for the production of local oil. From Comacina Island return trip by public boat to Ossuccio, from Ossuccio by walk to Villa Balbianello, in Lenno. Villa Balbianello is located on a wooded promontory on Como lake. This elegant, romantic 18th century mansion and its magnificent garden have hosted writers and travelers, including Guido Monzino, the last owner.

Experience unique natural beauty, as you cruise down the lake from Bellagio through the very center and beating heart of Lake Como. Admire the XIX villas and noble mansions. Satisfy your curiosity about the architectural features, culture and history of Villa Balbianello stepping off the boat for a 1h guided tour of it, one of the main tourist attractions of Lake Como, built on a suggestive promontory overlooking the lake. Set for numerous film scripts: the second episode of the Star Wars saga (2002) and Martin Campbell's Casino Royale with the charming James Bond. The tour ends at the Villa giving you the opportunity to have lunch at one of the many enchanting lakeside restaurants in Lenno. Frequent are the public boats that will take you back to Bellagio.

The Lake Como Christmas Light is going to light up 80 towns along the shores of the Lake Como, creating “the most beautiful nativity scene in the world”. A special section is dedicated to Solidarity in the presence of voluntary associations which will present their activities. Our Tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover Lake Como in its Christmas atmosphere, discovering corners that from a crib seems to have come out. We'll visit Villa Mainona, where we admire the Nativity scenes of the voluntary Association "Gli Amici del Presepe di Tremezzina". From Tremezzo, walking along a path through the small typical villages, we reach Villa Balbianello, a world famous Villa where we can admire some handmade cribs of the same voluntary Association. Every village and town on Lake Como is colorful and full of light during this time of the year, we wait for you to live the magic!

Our tour is not simply a walking tour. It's a taste of local life. Mix with the community and practise some Italian while learning about the history, culture and food of Bellagio. Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at an hilltop restaurant. Continue the tour relaxing onboard a public boat cruising the central part of the lake till Villa Balbianello. Join a guided visit of it learning about the fascinating stories that lie behind this enchanting property.

Waste no time on a day trip to Lake Como, and see the sights of the glamorous Italian lake with your own private driver. With round-trip hotel transport direct from your Milan hotel included, the day trip is set up perfectly for a hassle-free day on the lake. Check off highlights such as Villa Balbianello in Lenno where scenes from Star Wars films were set, and take the ferry to beautiful Bellagio. You can even opt to cruise aboard a luxurious private boat before your return to Milan.

The soothing and elegant atmosphere of Lake Como is inimitable. Since the Roman age, it has been a leisure location for aristocrats and still, due to the quite impervious configuration, it has not been reached by the mass tourism. From the Renaissance to the Napoleonic age, wealthy families, clergymen and politicians have built here their summer residences. This exclusive guided tour will take you along the lakeside, to discover some of these art treasures: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Erba, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi d'Eril, also famous for its garden. You will be astonished by their beauty and by the harmony between architecture and landscape. After just one day, a light will be shining forever in your eyes and your soul.

Lake Como is known throughout the world for wonderful views, grand private and public villas and lush gardens. In recent years the Lario has experienced an increase in interest as a location for film sets for important national and international advertising campaigns and films. Even the Lumière brothers filmed one of their first films) a natural film set. Among the most famous little ones, the "Shadow of Suspicion" with Antonio Banderas, "The defense of Luzhin" taken from the novel by Nabokov, "Ocean's Twelve ”,“ The Garden of Pleasure ”, silent film by Alfred Hitchcock,“ A Month at the Lake ”with Uma Thurman and Alessandro Gassman,“ Casino Royale ”and the second episode of the new Star Wars trilogy. This tour focuses on some lake views that became particularly famous following their appearance on the big screen. Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello will be the absolute protagonists.

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One of the most fascinating destinations in northern Italy, a land full of beauty and ancient history, with breathtaking nature: this is Como Lake, a body of water that has enchanted all people who have passed through here over the centuries. With its scenic routes, its villages overlooking the lake, its hidden natural corners, including waterfalls, beaches, villas, it will be enchanting to move along the coast, admiring the panorama of the peaks that are reflected in the lake. You will visit Como, Tremezzo and/or Cernobbio, depending on the option you will choose at the moment of the reservation. A stop for lunch is included ( meal at your own expense )

You will depart from Milan to reach Como where you will enjoy a 6 hours cruise experience tour that really enables you to live Como Lake in a deep way. You will be able to see all the nicest location on the lake and get off the boat different times to see its best spots. The itinerary includes some time to get off the boat. A tour of the gardens in Villa Balbianello is a must, as well as a walk in the villages of Bellagio and Varenna. There are a lot of nice locations to choose as far as the restaurant is concerned, with beautiful views and nice local cuisine. If you are a lover of the Villas, you can also plan a tour of Villa Melzi, on the shores of Bellagio, or Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo village. A swim in the best spots of the lake is also possible.

Como is an elegant and vital town: its center is always animated all year round. Its lakeside charm and the sophisticated beauty, the panoramas as far as the eye can see from Brunate, the enchanting villas overlooking the lake make it a very popular destination. You will meet your guide on location and wonder around the city center,enjoying the highlights of the town and then you will take a cable ride to Brunate and return. After this, you will proceed to Cernobbio well known for the presence of many prestigious villas as well as the enchanting panoramas. Last, you will visit Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo, Villa Carlotta where nature and human ingenuity coexist harmoniously in a natural basin, between lake and mountains. The Villa is surrounded by an Italian garden, facing the breathtaking scenery of Bellagio. A stop for lunch is included ( at your own expense )