The cobalt blue and the intense green of the water and gardens of Lake Como have enchanted nobles and celebrities since the Roman times; Plinius the Elder and Younger, Leonardo da Vinci, Napoleon, Foscolo, Greta Garbo, Meryl Streep and George Clooney, all of them enjoyed the beauty of lake Como.
A tour of Lake Como opens the doors of villas and palaces such as Villa Carlotta or Villa Balbianello to relive a world of idleness, relaxation and parties like nobles, kings and emperors did for centuries (and they still enjoy nowadays).
Lake of Como offers many alternatives to the tourist, from the Roman and Medieval downtown of Como to some of the most spectacular belvedere you can reach by a funicular.
Yet, the best of all experiences is always a trip by boat: it makes no difference whether you travel by public ferry or by an elegant private motorboat, you are up for an experience you’ll never forget.
Are you interested in WorldWarTwo history? Do you want to know where and why fascist dictator Mussolini was shot on lake Como? If you liked our WW2 tour in Milan why not ask for a similar during a tour of lake Como?
Do you know that our lake is often a set of well-known Hollywood films? The latest in the series were “Star Wars”, “OO7” at Villa Balbaniello and “Ocean’s 12” at the glamorous hotel Villa Este.
A half day visit to Lake Como, the most spectacular lake in the Lake district in Italy, pic by M. Goergiena via Unsplash
Details
| Private guided tour | Tours can be done in Italian, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and many more languages on demand. |
| Duration of the tour | Half day (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) are both available. |
| Included in the tour |
Our classic full-day itinerary of Lake Como includes the visit of two villas and the navigation up to the charming village of Bellagio, but the number of options is amazing. So please let us know your preferences and your needs. We will be happy to build the perfect tour around you. We can also hire a car driver for you or even a private boat for a wonderful cruise on the lake. |
| Maximum number of partecipants | To be verified according to Covid-19 regulations. |
| How to book the guided tour |
Contact us and tell us number of people, date and timing. We will define with you the best itinerary and timing. Let us check availability and access to villas, palaces and gardens and provide you with the best solutions. |
| Skip the line | Standing in line, maybe hours, to access Villa Balbianello and see where Star Wars was filmed? Don’t wait in line with our “Skip line” service: arrive a few minutes earlier, meet the guide who will have already collected your tickets and go straight to the gardens where Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala were married. |
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