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15 Lake Como Villa Tours Worth the Time

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A short list for a short trip: 15 lake como villa tours, priced and timed, with what past guests said and the one detail worth knowing before you pay.

Tremezzina: Villa Del Balbianello Park Entry Ticket - From Cardinal Durini’s retreat to Monzino’s travel collections
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Tremezzina: Villa Del Balbianello Park Entry Ticket

1.Villa Del Balbianello Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 336 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Our pick

Visit Villa del Balbianello’s park on Lake Como with an entry ticket covering its garden, terraces and balcony. Follow the uphill path through a wooded promontory to Loggia Durini, where the lake opens out in two directions. The ticket does not include a guided tour of the villa, food or drinks, so plan this as a self-guided garden visit.

“The grounds are beautiful. It would be nice if someone was by the balcony to monitor the amount of time people stand on the balcony taking pictures. This isn’t your personal photo shoot for your instagram followers”

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Milan: Villa Necchi Campiglio Entry Ticket - Inside the villa: architecture made for living
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Milan: Villa Necchi Campiglio Entry Ticket

2.Villa Necchi Campiglio Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 230 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Visit Villa Necchi Campiglio, a 1930s Milan home designed by architect Portaluppi. Your entry ticket gives you access to the villa and its garden, where you can see elegant rooms, works of art and the striking swimming pool. Plan about an hour, though you may want longer to linger. The entrance is on Via Mozart, a 10-minute walk from San Babila.

“Must visit if you have a few hours at hand in milan.”

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Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour - Villa Balbianello: gardens, history, and film settings
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Lake Como Highlights – Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour

3.Lake Como Highlights – Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $302Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Lake Como from Como by hydrofoil and public ferry, with guided visits to Villa Balbianello, Lenno, and Bellagio. The plan includes lakeside villa views, Bellagio’s basilica, and Punta Spartivento. Guides have included Violetta, Elena, and Michele. Expect a small group of up to 12, plenty of walking, and a lunch stop at your own expense.

“This excursion definitely lived up to the hype. And it was made all the more memorable because of our fantastic guide, Violetta. She’s a 100 lb dynamo that kept our group moving along (very politely) and then got us to the front of the lines when we got on the boats, etc. This was a pricey trip that did not include the $100 USD for boat tickets and villa entry tickets (for 2), but I’m a firm believer of you get what you pay for, and Violetta’s knowledge and passion for Lake Como area were exceptional. It is a long day so be prepared for a lot of walking (6-7…”

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Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry Tickets - Two hours among terraces, towers and lake views
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Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry Tickets

4.Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 206 reviews · from $66

This self-guided outing pairs round-trip public ferry tickets from eight Lake Como towns with entry to Villa del Balbianello’s gardens. From Lenno, walk about 30 minutes each way to the 18th-century villa, known for its terraced grounds, historic towers and film locations. The villa interior and a guide are not included.

“There were very long lines to get into the Villa and we skipped them all and walked straight in!”

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Private boat tour from Bellagio, iconic villas and hidden gems - Bellagio’s gardens, paths and villages
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Private boat tour from Bellagio, iconic villas and hidden gems

5.Private boat tour from Bellagio, iconic villas and hidden gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Bellagio on a private two-hour Lake Como cruise for up to five people. Local skipper Pier shares stories of the villas and villages, including Villa del Balbianello and Pescallo. An aperitif is included, and the route may include a swim stop near Comacina Island. You can request Wi-Fi on board.

“We took a hour long tour and only we wished we booked more time because we enjoyed ourselves so much! Pier is knowledgeable about Lake Como and Bellagio because he grew up boating on the lake with his grandfather - so he’s also a safe captain navigating around the tourists who rent boats without knowing how to drive them. We enjoyed our glasses of prosecco while taking in the views from the lake away from the crowds on the street. It’s definitely worth the experience to enjoy the lake from the water and Pier made it delightful. Grazie!”

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Villa Balbianello & Bellagio Full-Day Tour on Lake Como by boat - Villa del Balbianello: gardens, views, and a steep approach
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Villa Balbianello & Bellagio Full-Day Tour on Lake Como by boat

6.Villa Balbianello & Bellagio Full-Day Tour on Lake Como by boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $453

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Lake Como with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Cruise from Como, visit Villa del Balbianello’s gardens, pause for lunch in Lenno, then explore Villa Melzi’s gardens and Bellagio. The day includes a boat reserved for your group, but one lake crossing may use a scheduled ferry. Expect steep, substantial walking.

“Francesca was an amazing tour guide and we loved the experience! Everyone should know that this is strenuous exercise and you are walking about 3-4 miles up and down very steep hills to and from. You are on a ferry as well. If I had to do it over; I’d book a private boat for the trip.”

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Bellagio Cook With a View + Villa Melzi - Rolling pasta, shaping gnocchi and making dessert
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Bellagio Cook With a View + Villa Melzi

7.Bellagio Cook With a View + Villa Melzi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $338

Meet in Bellagio for a short ride to a hilltop restaurant, where a local chef, often called Max or Massimo, guides a small group through fresh pasta, gnocchi, and tiramisu. Then sit down to the meal with wine and enjoy wide Lake Como views. Return transport and Villa Melzi garden tickets are included.

“Cook with a View certainly lived up to its name! The view from our restaurant was most likely the best view of Lake Como there was! Absolutely stunning! From there it only got better. Our new friends we made that joined us in our party were so much fun and yes... our Chef... spectacular! Starting off with creating potato gnocchi, to fresh pasta and then to tiramisu our expert chef helped us create the perfect Italian meal. The event culminated with our chef plating our creations complete with authentic sauces and a complimentary antipasta of cheese and Pastrami. Our tiramisu turned out as probably the best I've ever had! Kudos…”

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Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour - Olive oil, local bites and a seated lunch
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Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,393

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide, walking Varenna, tasting local olive oil and foods, and cruising Lake Como by open-top Venetian water taxi. Visit Villa Balbianello, Villa Melzi and Castle of Vezio before finishing in Bellagio. Guides have included Martina, Pietro and Alessandra; the route involves hills, stairs and plenty of walking.

“Alessandra, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the Lake Como area and our group learnt a lot about the area especially Varenna. The tour of Villa Balbianello was quite an interesting and amazing experience. We covered so much in one day. It is definitely worthwhile and totally recommend it to all who come to Lake Como.”

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1 Hour Private Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villas and more - Villa Pizzo and the wedding gardens
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1 Hour Private Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villas and more

9.1 Hour Private Boat Tour on Lake Como: Villas and more

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 51 reviews · from $119

Set off from Como Port with a private captain for a one-hour ride past villas and hotels along the lake’s western shore. The route includes Villa Erba, Villa d’Este, Villa Pizzo and the Castle of Urio, then returns past Torno and the Mandarin Oriental. Captains named in past outings include Maurizio and Luca, but your captain may differ.

“Just a fantastic experiense. I will reccomend it for sure. Nice day good tour guide. Thank you so much.”

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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE - Villa Monastero, from house museum to garden
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HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

10.HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $198

Join local guide Nadia for a roughly six-hour hike from Varenna to Vezio Castle, Fiumelatte and Villa Monastero. Expect lake panoramas, village lanes, small churches and a steep, uneven route. Castle and villa admission are extra, and you pay separately for lunch. The tour starts at 10:00 am and returns to its Varenna meeting point.

“OUr guide did a great job of incorporating information and history about Varenna as she lead our hike up to the Castello Di Vezio. The view from the castle was beautiful. The hike up to and down from the castle was steep but a nice hike in nature. We hiked by the Fiumelatte River as it flowed into Lake Como. We highly recommend this hike. It was a nice way to get away from the crowds, learn about the area, and see the town and lake from a beautiful vantage point.”

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Lake Como: Scenic Private Boat Tour through the Best Villas - What the two-hour trip adds
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Lake Como: Scenic Private Boat Tour through the Best Villas

11.Scenic Private Boat Tour through the Best Villas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Set out from Como with captain Stefano of Wave Boat Como for a private speedboat tour of lakeside villas and villages. The one-hour route covers both shores near Como; a two-hour option reaches Torno and Laglio, with a stop near Villa Pliniana. The boat has a bimini for shade or rain, and groups can include up to five people.

“The tour was great! The private tour was well worth it to be able to ask questions and get lesser known details about the villas, the area, and local life”

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Bellagio Food Tour + Villa Melzi - Espresso, Pasticceria, and Enoteche
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BELLAGIO FOOD TOUR + Villa Melzi

12.BELLAGIO FOOD TOUR + Villa Melzi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $318

Spend about six hours walking Bellagio with an English-speaking guide, tasting local foods at five stops and visiting villages, producers and Villa Melzi’s gardens. Guides including Elena and Sabrina have led the route. Expect steep lanes, views, local history and a chance to pick organic fruit and vegetables at a farm.

“The views from the cafe on the hill to the gardens by the water. A nice variety of local foods and wines. Some serious walking up steps and over hills but the guide was careful not to overstress.”

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BELLAGIO E-Bike Tour + Villa Melzi + Lunch (Meet the locals) - Villa Melzi’s garden finale
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BELLAGIO E-Bike Tour + Villa Melzi + Lunch (Meet the locals)

13.BELLAGIO E-Bike Tour + Villa Melzi + Lunch (Meet the locals)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $277

Explore Bellagio and nearby fishing villages by e-bike with an English-speaking local guide, then enjoy a two-course lunch and visit Villa Melzi’s gardens. The four-hour route includes hills, quiet lanes and lakeside views. Groups are limited to eight, and guides such as Alberto, Simone and Stefania have led outings.

“Alberto was a fantastic guide for our biking trip around Bellagio! The bikes are in very good condition and we were able to see so much more of Bellagio than if we were walking. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch - The public boat takes you from Bellagio to Lenno
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Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch

14.Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about eight hours with a local guide exploring Bellagio’s steep lanes, nearby hamlets and Basilica di San Giacomo, with a hilltop lunch included. Then take a public boat to Lenno for a guided visit to Villa Balbianello and its gardens. Guides include Elena, Rita and Sabrina. Expect plenty of uphill and downhill walking.

“Elena was beautiful and kind , warm and welcoming. The whole tour was especially wonderful because of her passion for Lake Como, it's history , it's food and it's people. We shared a great variety of experiences and Elena made everything very personal and special. Thank you so much, your 2 new Australian friends xxx”

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Luxury Private Boat Tour on Lake Como – Villas & Bellagio Visit - Tremezzina and the villa-lined western shore
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Luxury Private Boat Tour on Lake Como – Villas & Bellagio Visit

15.Luxury Private Boat Tour on Lake Como – Villas & Bellagio Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Boat2go’s two-hour private Lake Como tour takes your group of up to seven past Tremezzina, Bellagio, Pescallo, and famous villa scenery, including the film location Villa del Balbianello. English-speaking captains such as Fabio and Roberto have been praised for sharing local stories and helping with photos. Pickup can be arranged at a different location.

“It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The captain himself was very friendly and even helped take photos. He was extremely patient. I would give it a full score!”

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