Great way to see and learn about everything. A lot of walking was involved so make sure everyone understands that in your group.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Return Public Boat Tickets Bellagio/Lenno
- Friendly tour guide
- Entrance Tickets and guided visit of Villa Balbianello
- Delicious lunch at an hilltop restaurant (starter, first dish, a glass of wine, water and coffee)
- Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 12 (minimum number: 2 people)
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet us outside Restaurant La Goletta in Bellagio, on the sidewalk opposite Hotel Florence. Our “Taste & Travel Italy” guide will be there to welcome you.
Return
- Meet us outside Restaurant La Goletta in Bellagio, on the sidewalk opposite Hotel Florence. Our “Taste & Travel Italy” guide will be there to welcome you.
Itinerary
Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys.
Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
Learn about the history and culture of this hidden authentic village most beloved by famous poets and writers. Continue exploring the surrounding hamlets reaching Aureggio with its picturesque Church of San Carlo Borromeo.
Take photos at this charming little village located south of Bellagio’s town centre with its small dock and examples of "Lucie", the traditional fishing boats with their characteristic ringed tops.
Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at an hilltop restaurant.
Step on a public boat with our guide and enjoy a relaxing cruise from Bellagio to Lenno.
Join a 1h guided visit of Villa Balbianello and stroll along its enchanting English gardens.
Return to Bellagio from Lenno by public boat and enjoy a sunset cruise with your new travel companions.
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Reviews
A superb day out tailored to our needs. A lovely mix of exploring the area by boat and walking with great food and a knowledgeable tour guide who was a joy to be around!
We had a fantastic time with both Elena and Lucy - who really navigated changing schedules for our day due to weather and other bookings with grace and skill. Villa Balbianello was amazing - we knew about the bucket list views and sights but the history and tour of the Villa itself were really big high points as well. The walking tour of Bellagio was also very informative and entertaining. Elena and Lucy were both very approachable and friendly while guiding our small group. Would highly recommend esp for those staying in Bellagio given the itinerary and flexibility. Thanks again for a great day!
Elena was our guide and she was wonderful! Very friendly, knowledgeable and had great energy! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this tour including the lunch - the food was delicious and we had a spectacular view! It was a great day and we highly recommend!
Elena was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour. She was knowledgeable, kind, and did a fantastic job answering all of our questions. This tour will not disappoint.
Elena, our guide was so personable and knew so much about Bellagio, the Villa and all of the cute surrounding little towns on the lake. It was pouring rain and she managed to provide us the best tour. We loved the restaurant we went to for lunch. It was a hidden gem. Somewhere we would not have found on our own. We had a wonderful time on this tour.
Our tour with Rita was one of the best I’ve ever had (and there have been many!). Rita grew up in Bellagio and knew everybody in town. We saw parts of the town that tourists don’t ever get to; we had a fabulous hilltop lunch; and she literally got the “keys to the castle” at Villa del Balbianelli and gave us a private tour. She was funny, personable and knowledgeable.
Elena was beautiful and kind , warm and welcoming. The whole tour was especially wonderful because of her passion for Lake Como, it's history , it's food and it's people. We shared a great variety of experiences and Elena made everything very personal and special. Thank you so much, your 2 new Australian friends xxx
An incredible, local experience exploring the streets of Bellagio and passageways in the Lake Como area. Elena was incredibly personal and invited each guest to share about themselves as part of the experience. She taught us about hidden treasures on the Lake, and brought us to sample a few (pastries, lake fish, cappuccino). We absolutely loved spending our time learning more about the area and visiting the gorgeous Villa Balbienello. Highly reccomend and would be fortunate to experience another tour with Elena if we return (🤞🏻) in the future! Thank you Elena!!
Amazing Villa Balbianello! Have to see The Specific Point for Lunch was Terrific The View, The Restaurant:) The Beautiful Bellagio Tour was Fenomenal The history is big Thanks , Thanks to our guide Tour Excellent job:)
Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. We got rained on but the tour continued. She spent all day with us and was a fount of information. Loved seeing the inside of the Villa Del Balbianello. Really incredible gardens m, architecture and furnishings. I didn’t realize half the day was a walking tour of Bellagio. So be ready for that.
Elena is the finest guide we have experienced! She guided our small group through this energetic walking tour with grace, charm, humor, personal interaction, attention to each of us individually. Bellagio should not be missed, and this compelling tour emphasizes the details and the reasons why that is so. The food is great - Elena's recommendation for dining was perfect, the history is fascinating, and the scenery is unforgettable. "Lake Como" was on my bucket list - I suggest that others refine their entries to "Bellagio." It is an engaging, happy beautiful place.
The tour guide/owner, Elena was so much fun to be with. She took us areas we would never have known about and so knowledgeable about all of Italy. She really rates a much more than 5 stars!
This is a great way to see Bellagio and the surrounding area by boat. A lot of walking but worth it. Our guide Elena was fantastic.
We enjoyed seeing the villa gardens and the hamlets of Bellagio. Our guide also gave us a history of the craftsmanship in the area as well which we enjoyed. The weather was poor on the day we went but I assume that the tour would be more spectacular on nice days. Be prepared for lots of walking. We went back the next day to take advantage of the shopping!
We went on this tour with friend and we couldn't be more satisfied. Elena is AMAZING! Very knowledgable and helpful. The views were fantastic and the lunch was in an incredible place with authentic food and stunning scenary. Reccomended!
Elena was fantastic - she knows her stuff and is very patient and high energy. We did local food tasting and she taught us some Italian took us to a great restaurant for a fabulous lunch!!! We started at 10 and wrapped up at 5! She was amazing!
We had such a lovely day with our tour guide. We scheduled this tour on our first day in Lake Como and it helped tremendously learning how to get around which helped with the rest of our stay. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and connected with the locals and felt like we were part of her family visiting. I would highly recommend this tour!
This was a really great day, Sabrina our guide was a passionate local who was really knowledgeable regarding the area, she showed us several small towns and we did most of it on foot, taking our time She took us to a really great restaurant for lunch where the owner also catches the fish you are eating We could recommend this trip more highly It was fantastic
This was very pricey The free walking tour pamphlet gave way more information She was not know about the churches , or the bicycles house, or the graveyard nearby Nor about any pls s on the houses We did have a fabulous lunch at a very small restaurant in one of te small towns It was helpful for navigating to Villa Balbianello But we had to pay for the 2 boats both ways She was very nice, but foe what we paid All transfers should be included and it should be more informative
Our guide Martina was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This is a great way to see some of the best parts of the lake and we could never have done on our own. The boat tour was just long enough and excellent.
Finding out local spots and sampling various foods was wonderful. Sabrina was friendly, down to earth and I felt like was hanging with my best friend for the day.
Sabrina was r guide- It was an 8 hr fabulous tour of some of the best Lake Como had to offer ! Sabrina has the most wonderful personality and made the day perfect and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. Our lunch was magnificent with a gorgeous view and the Bablenieo mansion house n garden tour was wonderful. The entire day was perfect! We were thrilled! I highly recommend asking for her specifically and this tour! She loves her job and it shows. We travel constantly all over the world and this tour is definitely worth your time and money. Thank you thank ! I must advise VIATOR however- I initially made reservations for a private tour similar to this one 9 months ago. A woman named Violetta contacted 2 weeks ago and canceled 3 of my private tours stating because I made reservations so early she canceled them. I re scheduled them immediately and she cancelled a second time stating I had to do group tours and my guides were all suck 2 weeks ahead of time…suspicious I think! So I rescheduled group tours - luckily I got Sabrina and it was basically a private tour and it was perfect But I warn you about greedy Violetta! She should be let go! I made reservations 9 months inadvance to secure private tours because I do not hear well and appreciate personal service. Please do something about this unprofessionalism- It is uncalled for and the first time in the 12 years I have used VIATOR I have been disappointed with them- But I loved Sabrina and her tour! She was wonderful- Violetta was horrible and unprofessional!
Bellagio and Villa Balbianello were beautiful; however, personal connection to event created memorable experience. Elena introduced us to the local history, culture, friends, foods, and the hidden hangouts. We had great experience from the tour.
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