Lake Como private tour between its villas and gardens

What to see on Lake Como, what to do to ejoy the best tour by locals? Lake Como is well-known for its wonderful villas: elegant and huge mansions, surrounded by gardens and parks, enriched with a breathtaking landscape. Como, Cernobbio, Lenno and Bellagio would be the ideal stops to enjoy some of them

Length

• 8 hours

Highlights

• Private complete guided tour with a licensed local guide
• Scenic boat transfer on Lake Como
• Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi d’Eril gardens
• Stroll through Bellagio’s charming historical center

Perfect for

• History lovers seeking to explore the rich culture of Lake Como
• Nature enthusiasts eager to enjoy scenic views of the lake and surrounding landscapes
• Wine aficionados who want to indulge in a local tasting experience
• Couples, families, and small groups looking for a relaxed yet enriching day in Bellagio
• First-time visitors to Lake Como wanting to see the highlights with a knowledgeable guide

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Description

Discovering Como and its villas
Begin your unforgettable full-day tour on Lake Como meeting your licensed tourist guide in Como downtown. Transfer to Cernobbio by private car/minivan for a first stop in order to admire the cute lakefront view and its most important villas (Villa d’Este, Villa Erba). The tour will continue along the well-known “Strada Regina” dotted by some more private villas facing the lake.

A mini-cruise towards the impressive Villa del Balbianello
Your tour will continue with a second stop at Lido di Lenno for a special transfer, by taxi-boat, to XVIII-century delightful Villa Balbianello, perched on a breathtaking sheer promontory. It is a late-baroque mansion, surrounded by a beautiful park, which was chosen to shoot films such as Star Wars: Episode II – attack of the Clones (2002), Agent 007 – Casino Royale (2006). Back to Lido di Lenno and time at tour leisure for individual lunch.

Exploring Bellagio, the pearl on Lake Como
Your afternoon will reserve you some surprises: reach Bellagio, the pearl of the lake”, situated on the tip of a promontory at the end of a mountainous chain where the lake forks, by ferryboat (public service) and enjoy ag guided visit to Villa Melzi d’Eril. Built between 1808 and 1810 for Francesco Melzi d’Eril (1753-1816), Duke of Lodi, Vice President of Italian Republic under Napoleon and then Grand Chancellor of the Napoleonic Reign of Italy is famous for its English-style gardens, were designed by the architect Luigi Canonica and by the botanist Luigi Villoresi. End your day visiting the historic centre and coming back to Como by private car/minivan.

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• A private tourist guide (8 hours’ length)
• Entrance ticket to Villa Balbianello and Villa Melzi
• Private transfer to Villa del Balbianello
• Tickets for public ferryboat as to the program
• A transfer by private car/minivan as to the program

Meeting point and notes

In the lobby of the Client’s hotel if it is in Como downtown. Please, let us know the name of your hotel. The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended

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