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Varenna: Lake Como Cruise & VIP access to Balbianello's Gardens

By Bellagio Boat Service
Free cancellation available
Price is £43 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore the beauty of the villa's botanical gardens at your own pace.
  • Check out the filming location featured in Star Wars and Casino Royale.
  • Check out the Balbianello villa's architecture and discover its rich history.
  • Enjoy time to appreciate the beauty of the Balbianello villa and its gardens.
Activity location
    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Porto Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, Italia | Choose this option to leave at 11:50 a.m. Dock 1 Floating platform, in front of Gelateria Riva
    • Varenna, Lombardia, Italy

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Varenna: Lake Como Cruise & VIP access to Balbianello's Gardens
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 11:50
Price details
£43.20 x 1 Adult£43.20
Total
Price is £43.20
Until Fri, 13 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat tour from Varenna
  • What's includedWhat's included
    VIP access to the gardens of Villa del Balbianello
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free audio guide app
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Your 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 pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Food in the vehicle, Intoxication, Littering, Making fire, Nudity, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Experience Overview

Start your journey in Varenna 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.

You'll arrive at the villa, a historic gem transformed from a Franciscan monastery into an elegant lakeside retreat. Explore the spectacular terraced gardens—a masterpiece of landscape design—where ancient trees, graceful statues, and blooming flowerbeds create an atmosphere of peace and beauty.

Inside the villa (ticket optional), you can admire an exceptional collection of furniture, artworks, and expedition memorabilia left by explorer Guido Monzino. The villa has also been a filming location for world-famous films like Star Wars and Casino Royale, adding cinematic charm to your visit.

Enjoy extended free time to explore the gardens and appreciate the tranquility and stunning views at your own pace.

Just a heads-up: the ticket you get only includes VIP access to the gardens. Entry to the interior museum isn't included and can be purchased on site.

Location

Activity location
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    • Lake Como
    • Province of Como, Lombardy, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Porto Riva Grande, 23829 Varenna LC, Italia | Choose this option to leave at 11:50 a.m. Dock 1 Floating platform, in front of Gelateria Riva
    • Varenna, Lombardia, Italy