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Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A private full day covering Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello gardens, a Varenna walk, olive oil tasting at Vezio castle and a fish and pasta lunch, travelling by open top Venetian taxi. Tickets, tasting and boat are included, pickup and tips are not, and bookings need two adults and cap at ten. 4.84 from 82 reviews at €1155 per person.
Explore Lake Como by land and water on this full-day walking and boating tour, with a visit to the gardens of Villa Melzi and Villa del Balbianello. Sample local olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake, take a walking tour of Varenna and gain insight into the region’s Celtic heritage. Savor a tasty lunch of fish appetizers and pasta in a local restaurant, then admire sweeping views over Lake Como’s villas and gardens during a sightseeing cruise in a Venetian taxi. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello to take pics and enjoy the view, then cruise onwards to Bellagio, where you shall be guided through the wonderful Villa Melzi gardens, followed by a stroll along the lakeside.
This tour runs Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, departing at 10:00. Scheduled through November 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Our Tour starts in front of the Ferry Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna at 1030 am . Just look for the team with a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign ! If you are arriving from Como, Cernobbio or Moltrasio please do get in touch with us for directions.
Open in Google MapsThe tour ends in Bellagio. There are plenty of mid-lake shuttles or car ferries linking Bellagio to Varenna and other locations. The last speedboat to Como will depart at the end of our tour. Our tour guide will be happy to show you departure point.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| 6+ days | Full refund |
| 2-6 days | 50% |
| 0-2 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #47 of 67 | €1155 | 7h | 4.84 (82) | private |
| Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local | €320 per group | 1h | 5.0 (364) | private |
| Lake Como Authentic Private Lounge Cruise with Open Bar | €300 per group | 1h | 4.98 (410) | private |
| Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise | €139 | 10h | 4.96 (1545) | shared |
Ranked #47 of 67 in Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €1200, median €148; typical length 2h. 48 of 67 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 67 Boat Tours