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A lakeside villa with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills. 1
A mountain landscape with a building on a hill, surrounded by trees and a stone wall. 2
A landscaped garden with a prominent cypress tree, a classical building with arches, and a mountain backdrop. 3
A large white building with a garden and a lake in the foreground. 4
A landscaped garden with a building, trees, and a body of water. 5
By Bellagio Boat Service

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7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is €70 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Admire the villa’s architecture and discover its rich history.
    • Explore on your own the beauty of the botanical gardens at Villa del Balbianello
    • Enjoy a scenic boat ride from Bellagio to Villa del Balbianello
    • Learn about the villa's history with our new FREE audio guide app

Activity location

    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Paolo Carcano, 1, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia | Head to the meeting point at the LIDO di BELLAGIO and Wait for the boat named Bellagio Boat Service. Coordinate: 45° 58' 59'' N, 9° 15' 24'' E
    • Bellagio, Lombardia, Italy

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Departure 15:00

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Arrive 15 min before Departure TIme at:
VIA P. CARCANO 1, BELLAGIO

Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€69.90 x 1 Adult€69.90
Total
Price is €69.90

Departure 10:55 am

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Deaprture 10:55,
Arrival in Villa 11:15
Departure from Villa Balbianello to Belllagio 12:30

MEETING POINT:
via P. Carcano 1 - near LIDO di Bellagio

Starting time: 10:55
Price details
€69.90 x 1 Adult€69.90
Total
Price is €69.90

Departure 11:45

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Departure 11:45
Arrival at Villa 12:15
Departure from Villa Balbianello back to Bellagio 2:05

MEETING Point in Bellagio
VIA P. CARCANO 1
near LIDO di Bellagio

Starting time: 11:45
Price details
€69.90 x 1 Adult€69.90
Total
Price is €69.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat tour from Bellagio
  • What's includedWhat's included
    VIP access to Villa del Balbianello's gardens
  • What's includedWhat's included
    FREE audio guide app
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance ticket to the interior of Villa del Balbianello
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Headphones to listen to our new FREE audio guide app
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Climbing, Cooler, Explosive substances, Food, Pets, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey in Bellagio and cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Como. As you sail towards Villa del Balbianello, enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and picturesque lakeside villages.

Arrive at the villa, a historic jewel transformed from a Franciscan monastery into an elegant lakeside retreat. Stroll through the spectacular terraced gardens — a masterpiece of landscape design — where ancient trees, graceful statues, and blooming flowerbeds create a peaceful and refined atmosphere.

Inside (not included in your ticket), visitors can admire collections of furniture, artworks, and expedition artefacts left by explorer Guido Monzino. The villa is also renowned as a filming location for Star Wars and Casino Royale, adding cinematic charm to this iconic destination.

Enjoy extended free time to explore the gardens and take in the beauty and tranquility of this unique place at your own pace.

Please note: the ticket includes VIP access to the gardens only. Entrance to the interior museum is not included.

Do not miss the boat that leaves from the villa for the return to Bellagio, there are no other scheduled ones. At boarding, you will be given a bracelet indicating the departure time from the Villa, we recommend that you be at the pier 5 minutes before the indicated time. Thank you

Location

Activity location

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    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Paolo Carcano, 1, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia | Head to the meeting point at the LIDO di BELLAGIO and Wait for the boat named Bellagio Boat Service. Coordinate: 45° 58' 59'' N, 9° 15' 24'' E
    • Bellagio, Lombardia, Italy