--- title: Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 246 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Villa entry and Bellagio rank_in_category: 16 of 24 (Bellagio Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-highlights-villa-balbianello-bellagio-exclusive-full-day-tour/ --- # Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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). ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will wait for you in Como city, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 10:30, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 7+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 246 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Como Tours ## 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 ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Cavour** (30m) - 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... 2. **Lake Como** (2h) - 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.... 3. **Tempio Voltiano** (pass by, no stop) - Museum dedicated to the battery inventor A. Volta. 4. **Life Electric** (pass by, no stop) - This is the last dedication to the Allesandro Volta, the most famous scientist of Como. 5. **Villa Olmo** (pass by, no stop) - Built in 1790, it is one of the biggest historic Villas on Lake Como (Neoclassical Style). 6. **Villa Erba** (pass by, no stop) - This villa is famous as setting spot for Ocean’s 12. 7. **Villa Le Fontanelle** (pass by, no stop) - Known as Ex-villa of the mode designer Gianni Versace. 8. **Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)** (pass by, no stop) - A historic villa famous as setting location for cult movies House of Gucci and Devil Wears Prada 2. 9. **Lenno** (30m) - Walking tour through the picturesque old town of the village Lenno. 10. **Villa Del Balbianello** (2h; admission included) - 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. 11. **Bellagio** (1h 30m) - 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. 12. **La Punta Spartivento** (30m) - We will visit the most beautiful panoramic view point of Lake Como (view of the Pre-Alps and the villages Menaggio, Varenna and Tremezzo). 13. **Basilica di San Giacomo** (20m) - We will visit the main church in Bellagio, the Basilica di San Giacomo. Architectural style and main art pieces will be explained. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The guide will wait for you in Como city, on Piazza Cavour 15 (in front of the bank Intesa Sanpaolo). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8zCTcrOdhkcRYyPGZiRyXUQ ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Bellagio Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 24** | €250 | 8h | 4.78 (246) | shared, max 8 | | [Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-private-boat-tour-from-bellagio-with-a-local/?format=md) | €320 per group | 1h | 5.0 (364) | private | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-kayak-tour-from-bellagio/?format=md) | €85 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (601) | shared | Ranked #16 of 24 in Bellagio Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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