Lake Como Tour: Exclusive Small Group Experience

Embark on an exclusive small group tour of Lake Como, exploring Villa Balbianello and picturesque Bellagio. Discover the shimmering beauty, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this Italian gem.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza Cavour - Arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time to meet the guide and get ready for the day’s adventure.
  • Como - Depart from Como and enjoy a scenic cruise along the western shore of Lake Como. Take in the charming villages, grand villas, and mountain vistas while the guide shares fascinating stories about the lake’s…
What's Included
  • Admissions to Villa del Balbianello gardens & Villa Melzi gardens
  • Whisper audio system for clear guide communication
  • Small group of max. 10 guests
  • Private boat transportation for your group
  • Professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch is not included, but we can reserve a table at a recommended restaurant for your convenience.
  • Access to villa interiors is not included — the gardens are the main focus of the visit.
  • Pick-up or drop-off, guests must reach the meeting point at Piazza Cavour, Como, on their own.
Additional Information

Experience the essence of Lake Como on an intimate group tour designed for those who cherish nature, history, and timeless beauty. Starting from Como, embark on a cruise across the lake in a new 10-passenger boat crafted for guided tours, as the reflections of mountains, villas, and villages harmoniously unfold. Explore the renowned Villa del…

Location
Piazza Cavour, 26
Piazza Cavour
Go to the middle of the large square called Piazza Cavour. Face the lake. On your right-hand side, you’ll see a bright yellow building next to a pink one — that’s nr 26. A Google Maps link is also available, and you can see the 2nd photo in the gallery for reference. Please arrive 15+ minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jie_a
Oct 12, 2025
Great service from guide, who is professional, knowledgeable. - Great tour. The tour guide is very professional and knowledgeable. We went to two beautiful places which we enjoyed so much.
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Amy_k
Oct 12, 2025
The ride on Lake Como and... - The ride on Lake Como and the views of the mountains and surrounding towns and villas are absolutely stunning. Villa del Balbianello in itself is an incredible place. Our guard Ricardo was a wealth of information and very helpful. I would recommend staying in Como if doing this tour. We started and finished our day in Milan and it was a very long day.
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Jose_g
Oct 8, 2025
It was such an amazing... - It was such an amazing experience. My wife and I had so much fun on this and we really enjoyed all of the iconic locations. I highly recommend it!
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Kristen_g
Oct 8, 2025
Wonderful - Great tour. Our guide was so informative and knowledgeable. Extremely personable and we learned so much.
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James_h
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent tour. Very... - Excellent tour. Very scenic. Ricardo was great. Very informative info. Just a lot of walking uphill if the boat to the Villa is not running.
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Richardmast100
Sep 23, 2025
Excellent 8 hour tour with Bianca - Bianca was a wonderful tour guide: very pleasant personality and extremely knowledgeable about the entire area and art history. The walking tour of Lenno and Bellagio were excellent. Villa Del Balbienello is beautiful. Be aware that there is a lot of “extreme” walking; the tour is not for the faint of heart; it’s rigorous, but still great fun. Lunch is at a place they recommend and the view is great and food was ok, but it would have been nicer to select our own place to eat. All in all, a great 8 hours.
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Belen_f
Sep 22, 2025
Beautiful!!! - It was amazing!!! As a star wars fan, it definitely lived up to the expectations. Also a lot of shopping and great food options. Will come back and do this tour again. Francesca was an amazing Tour guide. She gave us all the history, spoke to her about our trips, and even helped me find a taxi to get to the train station in time!! Cannot recommend this enough
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Susanneb790
Sep 19, 2025
Good tour with a knowledgeable and helpful guide - Our guide made getting into the villa quick and easy. He shared some really interesting facts, best locations for photos and recommended places to grab the best gelato. We wanted to take a different ferry back from Bellagio and he took care of all the changes. We booked the 11:30 tour which meant we didn’t get to Bellagio until 4pm for “lunch”, so eat a heart breakfast if you book this time!
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Douglas_e
Oct 3, 2025
Fun day - The use of the ferries can make it tricky if a strike occurs like when our tour was scheduled. It caused some delays and headaches for not only the tur company but members of our group traveling into Como.
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Elvisli1295fz
Oct 4, 2025
Poor - We booked this trip expecting a boat to hold up to 14 people as listed on the advert. However when we arrived we were put on a public taxi boat which had windows that had minimal visibility. Along with the general public, we had another tour sharing this boat. The second tour operator sat next to my partner and I. While on the boat telling us to be quiet while she talks through her microphone to the headsets of her tour. A little shocked at this, we purposely spoke louder. After she was so rude. At our first stop off we soon found that the rest of our tour also felt that we would have a smaller chartered boat just for our own tour rather than taking a public transport after paying £200 per person.
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