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

4.8 Great 246 reviews
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8h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Villa entry and Bellagio in our Small-Group Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Cap conflicts: eight in overview, twelve in inclusions.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A full day built around Villa Balbianello, the villa with the Star Wars and James Bond film spots, with entry included, then a guided walk in Bellagio. It runs as a small group with an English-speaking guide, hydrofoil and ferry tickets covered and lunch left to you; moderate fitness is expected. 4.78 from 246 reviews at €250 per person.

From the guide

This full-day tour with a duration of about 8 hours gives you a unique chance to explore the Highlights of the stunning Lake Como (almost 30 miles long) with its enchanting landscape and famous historical villas in one day. This is an exclusive tour with maximum 8 participants: special attention to each single client ensures an unforgettable experience!
After an introduction to Como’s rich history of about two thousand years, we will depart on a fast boat/hydrofoil to Villa Balbianello (40 min), setting place for Star Wars and James Bond Casino Royale. This instagramable spot will give you unforgettable memories!
On the way we will point out all the famous villas like Villa Erba (Ocean’s 12), Villa of G. Clooney, Pizzo wedding venue of John Legend etc.
From Lenno it is a short boat trip to the enchanting village Bellagio, where we will stop for lunch and an explorative walking tour. From here we will return to Como on a fast boat (45 m).

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departures: 10:30, 11:30
Scheduled through January 2028

This tour runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 10:30, 11:30. Scheduled through January 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

Small group (maximum 12 participants)
Guided tour of Bellagio
Tickets to Villa Balbianello (Star Wars and James Bond spots)
All fast boat/hydrofoil and ferry tickets are included.
Guided explanation of the history of Villa Balbianello
Live English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Piazza Cavour Stop 1
At the beginning of the tour from the main square in Como, Piazza Cavour, the visitors will be explained the main sights and tourist attractions of the city. Furthermore, they will receive tips and information about activities thay can do during their entire stay. Also practical questions of any kind will be answerted by the guide.
30 min
Lake Como Stop 2
During the boat ride, travellers will have a chance to admire the particular landscape mix of Lake Como with its pre-alpine and Mediterranean features. Villages on the lakeshore will be pointed out and its historic/famous villas described (e.g. Villa d'Este, ex-villa of G. Versace, villa of George Clooney, Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi etc.).
2h
Tempio Voltiano Stop 3
Museum dedicated to the battery inventor A. Volta.
Pass by
Life Electric Stop 4
This is the last dedication to the Allesandro Volta, the most famous scientist of Como.
Pass by
Villa Olmo Stop 5
Built in 1790, it is one of the biggest historic Villas on Lake Como (Neoclassical Style).
Pass by
Villa Erba Stop 6
This villa is famous as setting spot for Ocean’s 12.
Pass by
Villa Le Fontanelle Stop 7
Known as Ex-villa of the mode designer Gianni Versace.
Pass by
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778) Stop 8
A historic villa famous as setting location for cult movies House of Gucci and Devil Wears Prada 2.
Pass by
Lenno Stop 9
Walking tour through the picturesque old town of the village Lenno.
30 min
Villa Del Balbianello Stop 10
We will visit the probably most beautiful villa on Lake Como, tell you its history of over 700 years and explain where the famous scenes of Star Wars (Attack of the Clones) and James Bond Casino Royal were filmed.
2h
Admission included
Bellagio Stop 11
In this famous village we will walk through the narrow streets and picturesque staircases, enjoy the view from the Promenade Europa and stop at the L.F. Kennedy monument.
1h 30m
La Punta Spartivento Stop 12
We will visit the most beautiful panoramic view point of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo).
30 min
Basilica di San Giacomo Stop 13
We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained.
20 min

Departure & Return

Start point

The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo).

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End point

The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo).

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Bellagio Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 24€2508h4.78 (246)shared, max 8
Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local€320 per group1h5.0 (364)private
Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat€11910h4.94 (865)shared
Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio€851h 30m4.95 (601)shared

Ranked #16 of 24 in Bellagio Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €350, median €230; typical length 3h 45m. 6 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Bellagio Tours

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