Varenna : Lake Centre Shared Tour
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Set sail for a charming boat tour of (approx) 90 minutes from Varenna (Porto Riva Grande) to discover the most distinctive places of Lake Como. Once you leave the town of Varenna behind, the tour sails to the opposite shore to let you admire the most fascinating historic houses of Lake Como, such as the famous Villa Carlotta, characterized by a unique historical and artistic heritage, Villa del Balbianello, known especially for its appearances in Star Wars and Casino Royale, and Villa Balbiano, famous for being the location of the movie House of Gucci. The tour continues to Bellagio, where you can discover Villa Melzi, with its picturesque gardens, Villa Gerli and Villa Placida. IMPORTANT INFORMATION - On the boat there is a billboard with instructions to download the audio guide app. - Headphones for the audio guide are not provided - Remember to arrive 10 minutes before departure
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio guide
- Restroom on board
What's not
- Gratuities
- Headphones for audio guide
Itinerary
Villa Monastero in Varenna, founded in the twelfth century as a Cistercian monastery for women, is now a house museum and conference center with a beautiful botanical garden on the lake, donated to the State in 1939 by the De Marchi family.
Villa Cipressi in Varenna, dating back to the 15th-19th centuries, belonged to noble families such as the Serponti, Isimbardi and Andreossi. Renovated in late neoclassical style, it was bought in 1980 by the citizens of Varenna and transformed into a hotel with botanical garden.
Villa del Balbianello is a historic residence located in Lenno, along the western shore of Lake Como. It stands on the extremity of the peninsula of Lavedo, a suggestive promontory covered with vegetation that juts into the waters of Lake Como and that owes the name of “Balbianello” to this villa.
Villa Balbiano, a jewel of Lake Como dating back to the late sixteenth century, is one of the most refined locations for exclusive weddings. The villa overlooks the lake and boasts an elegant Italian garden with breathtaking views. The interiors, rich in art and period furnishings, express all the charm and glamorous style that have made her famous in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue US.
Villa Melzi d’Eril, located in Bellagio, is a historic private residence now used as a museum. Belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family, today to the Gallarati Scotti branch, the entire estate has been declared a national monument.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, built between 1907 and 1910, is an iconic Art Nouveau hotel on the shores of Lake Como. Officially inaugurated on 10 July 1910, it welcomed an elite international clientele from the very beginning, embodying the refined spirit of the Belle Époque.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is DOCK 1 in Via Riva dei Marmisti 26 (Porto Riva Grande), Varenna. Set the following coordinates: 46.01144717571906, 9.282787766751639 PRESENT YOURSELF DIRECTLY ON JETTY 1
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Bellagio Boat Service
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers suffering from seasickness
How it compares in Lake Como
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 781 experiences we list in Lake Como.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 409 of 781.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lake Como
Lake Como is a deep, Y-shaped lake in Lombardy, ringed by steep green mountains, pastel villages, ornate villas and terraced gardens.
Lake Como is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three arms that meet near Bellagio. At more than 400 metres deep, it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe, held between steep wooded slopes that rise towards the Alps. Villages with painted houses and small harbours stand along the water, and a network of ferries links them, making a boat the best way to see the shoreline.
Top-ranked sights in Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi), Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como-Brunate).
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