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

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 11 guests
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Language
English
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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.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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

Guided walking Tour of Varenna
Tickets to Villa Melzi
Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

1

Villa Del Balbianello

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1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

I Giardini Di Villa Melzi

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30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Chiesa di San Giorgio

The group will enter the church and be given a detailed description.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Castello di Vezio

Panoramic castle overlooking mid lake
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Varenna, Varenna Provincia di Lecco Lombardia, Italy, IT, 23829

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Our Tour starts in front of the Ferry Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna at 1030 am . Just look for the team with a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign ! If you are arriving from Como, Cernobbio or Moltrasio please do get in touch with us for directions.
End Point

Hotel du Lac, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, Bellagio Provincia di Como Lombardia, Italy, IT, 22021

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The tour ends in Bellagio. There are plenty of mid-lake shuttles or car ferries linking Bellagio to Varenna and other locations. The last speedboat to Como will depart at the end of our tour. Our tour guide will be happy to show you departure point.

Cancellation 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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Free cancellation (6 days notice)
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Earliest available date: June 17, 2025
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