Length

8 hours

Highlights

Private guided tour with a licensed local guide
Visit Villa Carlotta, a stunning 18th-century mansion with Neoclassical art and expansive botanical gardens
Enjoy leisure time for lunch at the scenic Lido di Lenno
Take a private taxi-boat ride to Villa Balbianello, a famed villa with breathtaking views and a rich Hollywood history

Perfect for

Art and history enthusiasts eager to explore Lake Como’s cultural treasures
Film lovers interested in visiting iconic movie locations like Villa Balbianello
Couples, families, or small groups looking for a scenic and relaxing day in the Italian lakes region
Those seeking a combination of nature, history, and stunning architecture

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Description

Visit Tremezzo And the Magnificent Villa Carlotta
First, you will meet your licensed tourist guide in Como and transfer by private car or minivan to Tremezzo, a charming village rich in history. Interestingly, Tremezzo is known for its role in the creation of the 1941 screenplay for “A Small Ancient World,” which the author Mario Soldati wrote alongside famed directors Carlo Ponti and Alberto Lattuada. From here, your tour begins with a visit to Villa Carlotta, an 18th-century mansion that the Marquis Clerici originally commissioned. Inside, you’ll explore a stunning collection of Neoclassical artworks by renowned artists like Antonio Canova, Bertel Thorvaldsen, and Francesco Hayez. Additionally, the villa’s botanical garden offers a peaceful stroll among a diverse range of trees from around the globe, making it a perfect spot to admire nature’s beauty.

Leisure Time at Lido di Lenno and the Famous Villa Balbianello
Following your visit to Villa Carlotta, a private car/minivan will take you to Lido di Lenno, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at your leisure. Afterwards, the adventure continues with a private taxi-boat ride to Villa Balbianello. This magnificent 18th-century late-Baroque mansion sits on a breathtaking promontory overlooking Lake Como. Of course, Villa Balbianello is famous not only for its history but also as a filming location for blockbusters like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and James Bond: Casino Royale (2006). Its lush gardens and stunning lake views make it an unforgettable destination.

Return to Como
Finally, after exploring the beauty of Villa Balbianello, you will return to Lido di Lenno by boat and then travel back to Como by private car or minivan, filled with memories of a day rich in history, art, and scenic beauty.

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Inclusions

A private licensed tourist guide (8 hours’ length)
A transfer by private car/minivan with private driver as to the program
A transfer to/from Lido di Lenno by taxi-boat,
Admission tickets to Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello

Meeting point and notes

You will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel if it is in Como downtown. Otherwise, the meeting point will be at Piazza Cavour in Como. Please let us know the name of your hotel. The tour is always confirmed, even in case of rain. Our company will only contact you if conditions are dangerous. We recommend comfortable dress and shoes.