11 tours · €90–€1155 per person · ★ 4.8
Find a Villa del Balbianello tour among 11 villa experiences picked by hand: we read every listing and kept only tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €90 per person for a shared sightseeing cruise to €1155 for a private day of walking, boating and tastings. A Lake Como villas tour combining Balbianello gardens with Bellagio bundles garden admission with boat and ferry travel, so you do not have to arrange those transfers yourself.
A quick way to choose: the Balbianello trip advertised with a private boat and ferry is a shared group outing, and its admission covers the gardens only, with interiors excluded. Villa Monastero in Varenna comes as a guided hike requiring moderate physical fitness. The best reviewed villa tours come first below.
Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957. A private tour that combines the most iconic villa...
Swimming spot included ( 10 - 15 minutes) Admire Bellagio, Isola Comacina, and a collection of world-famous villas — including Villa del Balbianello...
Set sail with us for an exclusive 2-hour private tour on Lake Como starting from Argegno, exploring historic villas, breathtaking panoramas, and refre...
FUEL NOT INCLUDED Explore Lake Como with our private boat tour! Admire villas such as Villa Oleandra, home of George Clooney and Villa Balbianello, ...
Discover the local history and traditions of Varenna on a hiking tour lead by a local guide. Visit Varenna, a romantic medieval village on Lake Como, ...
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. S...
Discover the history, culture, and food of Bellagio on a walking tour that blends delicious tastings in authentic settings with a true taste of local ...
Depart from Como aboard a private boat reserved exclusively for your group and cruise to Villa del Balbianello. Explore its celebrated gardens with yo...
Make Memories to last a Lifetime on our “Cook with a view” experience in one of the most enchanting village on Lake Como: Bellagio. Learn to make ra...
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 lon...
Explore Lake Como with our exceptional shared boat tour aboard the brand new Karnic SL651, departing from Como. The 2-hour tour offers an intimate exp...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 26, 2026 · Ranked by Villa admission, boat or walking format, duration, price and reviews.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 11 Lake Como villa experiences for included admission, views from the water and time needed on foot.
Book Balbianello gardens and Bellagio: shared, English only, 7h–8h at €345 per person; garden entry included, interiors excluded. 4.78 from 147 reviews.
For villa views, book a cruise past Balbianello: 1h 30m at €90 per person, English only and fuel extra. 5 from 71 reviews.
For a day on foot, book Monastero gardens and Vezio Castle: tickets included, 6h at €165 per person; moderate fitness needed. 4.88 from 51 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balbianello and Bellagio by Boat and Ferry | Balbianello gardens, Bellagio | €345 per person | 4.78★ (147) | 7h–8h | Good fitness needed for the walking |
| Lake Como Boat Tour, Villas and Bellagio | Short cruise past Balbianello | €90 per person | 5★ (71) | 1h 30m | Fuel is charged separately |
| Varenna Hike, Vezio Castle and Monastero | Monastero gardens and Vezio | €165 per person | 4.88★ (51) | 6h | Moderate fitness needed for 6h on foot |
| Villa Balbianello and Bellagio | Balbianello entry and Bellagio | €250 per person | 4.78★ (246) | 8h | English only |
| Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como | Melzi and Balbianello gardens | €1155 per person | 4.84★ (82) | 7h | Per person, minimum two adults |
| Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas | Private villa views | €330 per group/vehicle | 4.99★ (115) | 1h–4h | Villa entrance tickets excluded |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.
Experience Lake Como as it used to be: aboard a boat made entirely of wood, an original from 1957. A private tour that combines the most iconic villa...
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 lon...
Depart from Como aboard a private boat reserved exclusively for your group and cruise to Villa del Balbianello. Explore its celebrated gardens with yo...
Make Memories to last a Lifetime on our “Cook with a view” experience in one of the most enchanting village on Lake Como: Bellagio. Learn to make ra...
Explore Lake Como with our exceptional shared boat tour aboard the brand new Karnic SL651, departing from Como. The 2-hour tour offers an intimate exp...
Book Villa Balbianello and Bellagio from Como for a day with admission. Choose Bellagio Food Tour + Villa Melzi for food and seasonal gardens; the Monastero walking format suits a day on foot. 6 of 11 listings also appear in Boat Tours; membership does not count all boat legs. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio: €250 per person, 4.78 from 246 reviews. It includes admission and boat/ferry tickets, with English only. Bellagio Food Tour + Villa Melzi: €230 per person, 4.7 from 30 reviews. Garden access is seasonal.
Give it half a day and budget €240 per person as the middle of the page: a boat past the villas is a couple of hours, a walking day with entries runs into the afternoon. Per-boat prices divide by your party. Median duration 4 hours: 4 of the 11 tours that state a duration take up to 3 hours, 2 take 3 to 5 hours and 5 run longer. Per person, the middle 50% cost €154 to €281, from €90; 3 tours are priced per boat instead, median €600, to divide by your party. Two benchmarks: the small-group boat tour with prosecco and villas, 4.64 from 151 reviews at €120 per person for a short cruise, and Bellagio: Cook with a View at Villa Melzi, 4.76 from 106 reviews at €260 per person for a half day.
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Villa Balbianello and Bellagio includes admission but does not specify interior access. Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas excludes villa tickets; a boat format alone does not settle admission. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio: €250 per person, 4.78 from 246 reviews. Admission included; interiors unspecified. Private Wooden Boat: Villages and Villas: €330 per boat, 4.99 from 115 reviews. Villa tickets excluded. The tickets filter does not distinguish gardens from interiors.
Choose Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como for a boat leg with a landing and garden visits. A cruise past Balbianello gives views from the water; duration alone does not establish a landing. Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como: €1,155 per person, 4.84 from 82 reviews. This private itinerary includes boat transport with a Balbianello stop, Melzi and Balbianello garden visits, and a Varenna walk. Minimum two adults. It involves substantial walking and steps; the category duration and Boat Tours tag do not establish access or landing arrangements.
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Book Private Villas, Photos, Open Wine and Swim for villa views with your own party. Choose Villa Balbianello and Bellagio for admission and a village visit; dividing a boat fare does not make the visits equivalent. Private Villas, Photos, Open Wine and Swim: €600 per boat, 5 from 46 reviews. Villa Balbianello and Bellagio: €250 per person, 4.78 from 246 reviews. This shared day includes admission and boat/ferry tickets. The prices describe different products, not a premium for the same visit.
Operator-marked wheelchair access: 1 of 11. Start with Private Boat Tour: Prosecco and Villas, then confirm boarding and toilets with the operator. Private Boat Tour: Prosecco and Villas: €600 per boat, 4.97 from 60 reviews. The operator marks wheelchair access; fuel is charged extra. This is a boat outing, not a promise of accessible villa interiors or gardens. Operator-marked access applies to 1 of 11 listings. Filter first, then confirm the departure pier, boarding and facilities with the operator.
With a stroller or an infant, book a private boat: strollers and infants are accepted on 2 of the 11 villa tours, 2 of them private and none shared. Some shared cruises set a minimum age, so read the listing. Stroller and infant acceptance is what the kids filter checks: 2 of the 11 villa tours, 2 of the 3 that are also private boat tours, and none of the 7 shared tours. A private boat is priced per boat, so a family pays for the boat, not per head: the Private Wooden Boat Tour of villages and villas, 4.99 from 115 reviews at €330 per boat, is operator-marked for strollers and infants. On the shared side, minimum ages appear on individual listings, so open the tour page before booking for a child.
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Figures in these answers come from the 11 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.