LA DOLCE VITA : Lake Como 1h Cruise + Villa Balbianello (Guided)
Overview
Experience unique natural beauty, as you cruise down the lake from Bellagio through the very center and beating heart of Lake Como. Admire the XIX villas and noble mansions. Satisfy your curiosity about the architectural features, culture and history of Villa Balbianello stepping off the boat for a 1h guided tour of it, one of the main tourist attractions of Lake Como, built on a suggestive promontory overlooking the lake. Set for numerous film scripts: the second episode of the Star Wars saga (2002) and Martin Campbell's Casino Royale with the charming James Bond.
The tour ends at the Villa giving you the opportunity to have lunch at one of the many enchanting lakeside restaurants in Lenno.
Frequent are the public boats that will take you back to Bellagio.
What's Included
- Friendly English speaking guide
- 1 h cruise (from Bellagio)
- Entrance Tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + guided visit of the villa)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - (Private transfers can be organised to fit your schedule)
- Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Bellagio) - Euro 4.60
Meeting Location
Via Lungo Lario Manzoni
28, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22016 Tremezzina
Province of Como, Italy
The tour ends at Villa Balbianello. You are free to relax in the gardens for as long as you like or enjoy lunch in the village of Lenno. Your guide will provide instructions on how to return to Bellagio by ferry.
What To Expect
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Bellagio
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Villa Del Balbianello
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-254673P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Friendly English speaking guide.
- 1 h cruise (from Bellagio).
- Entrance Tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + guided visit of the villa).
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - (Private transfers can be organised to fit your schedule).
- Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Bellagio) - Euro 4.60.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the LA DOLCE VITA : Lake Como 1h Cruise + Villa Balbianello (Guided) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for LA DOLCE VITA : Lake Como 1h Cruise + Villa Balbianello (Guided) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Friendly English speaking guide
- 1 h cruise (from Bellagio)
- Entrance Tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + guided visit of the villa)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - (Private transfers can be organised to fit your schedule)
- Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Bellagio) - Euro 4.60
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
