Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch

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Full-Day Small-Group Bellagio and Villa Balbianello Tour with Lunch

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€295
Duration
8 h
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English, Italian

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Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable experience combining a walking tour of Bellagio, a delicious lunch at a charming hilltop restaurant, and a boat cruise with a guided visit to Villa Balbianello.

Start at our favorite local café, mingling with the community while learning about Bellagio’s rich history and culture. Then, follow your guide through picturesque stone alleys lined with boutiques and noble villas. Continue past Romanesque churches, olive groves, and ancient paths to the peaceful fishing village of Pescallo.

Lunch will be served on a scenic terrace, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Next, enjoy a boat cruise to Villa del Balbianello, where you'll explore its beautiful gardens and historic rooms, learning the fascinating stories behind this iconic estate. The tour ends with a return trip to Bellagio, leaving you with lasting memories of local life and history.

What's included

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)

Not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program

What you will do

Bellagio
Explore this world famous hamlet walking through its picturesque steep stone alleys.
2 h
Basilica di San Giacomo
Admire the 12th century Romanesque basilica of San Giacomo (St James) with the imposing attached bell tower.
20 min
Borgo di Pescallo
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.
1 h
Stop 4
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.
30 min
Bellagio
Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at an hilltop restaurant.
1 h 30 min
Lake Como
Step on a public boat with our guide and enjoy a relaxing cruise from Bellagio to Lenno.
20 min
Villa Del Balbianello
Join a 1h guided visit of Villa Balbianello and stroll along its enchanting English gardens.
2 h
Lake Como
Return to Bellagio from Lenno by public boat and enjoy a sunset cruise with your new travel companions.
20 min

Meeting 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.

End 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.

Important information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bring a bottle of water; alternatively you can purchase one near the meeting point.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
A fair amount of walking is involved. Please take note that during this tour we will ascend and descend the hilly townlands around Bellagio so make sure you are physically adapt and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic.