Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour
Discover the beauty of Lake Como with a full-day guide tour. Experience Villa Balbianello, savor local cuisine, enjoy scenic walks, and cruise in a Venetian taxi for stunning lake views.
10 meals
Experience Details
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 Celtic heritage. Savor a tasty lunch of fish appetizers and pasta in a local restaurant, then admire sweeping views over Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to take pics and enjoy the view, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.
What You Get
Good To Know
- 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
- A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the mill 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 adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
What You’ll Experience
Villa Del Balbianello
I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
Chiesa di San Giorgio
Castello di Vezio
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointVarenna, Varenna Provincia di Lecco Lombardia, Italy, IT, 23829
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End PointHotel du Lac, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, Bellagio Provincia di Como Lombardia, Italy, IT, 22021
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 6 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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10 meals
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