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Villa Balbianello and Flavors of Lake Como Walking and Boating Full-Day Tour
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What's Included
Included
- Guided walking Tour of Varenna
- Tickets to Villa Melzi
- Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
- Tickets to the Castle of Vezio
- Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
- Transportation up to the Castle of Vezio
- 2.5h Boat Tour (open top Venetian taxi) including stop at Villa del Balbianello
- Professional, English-speaking guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Dress code is casual, comfortable shoes
- A fair amount of walking is involved. The trail to the castle for the morning tasting entails a descent with some steep steps which must also be ascended on the return trip. Please make sure you are physically apt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The tour runs rain or shine. In case of bad weather conditions it is possible that the tour undergoes some slight changes and that the transfer to Villa Balbianello is done using public transport and not with the private boat taxi due to safety reasons
- Please Note: hotel pickup is not included for this activity, please get in touch in case you wish for us to organise it as an extra.
Itinerary
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission ticket included
Duration: 15 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission ticket included
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
If you are arriving from Como, Cernobbio or Moltrasio please do get in touch with us for directions.
End Point
The last speedboat to Como will depart at the end of our tour. Our tour guide will be happy to show you departure point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 7 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Guided walking Tour of Varenna
- Tickets to Villa Melzi
- Tasting of locally produced olive oil at a panoramic castle overlooking the lake
- Tickets to the Castle of Vezio
- Tickets to Villa del Balbianello
...and more
The starting point is: 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 .... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.