Best of Lake Como: guided visit to Villa Carlotta + 1 h private watertaxi cruise

4.7 (3 reviews) Lake Como, Italy
Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

During this half day tour, you will take a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.

You will then take a 1 hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian watertaxi, which will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Accompanied by an English speaking guide, we will tour the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno, admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Island Comacina. Then we will slowly cruise along the opposite coast to reach the botanical gardens of Villa Melzi and finally Bellagio.
Those who wish to, will get off at this renowed village to spend the afternoon, while the rest of the group will be lead back to Tremezzo.

What's included

  • 1 h private open top Venetian watertaxi cruise
  • Tickets to Villa Carlotta
  • Licensed English speaking tour guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Villa Carlotta
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    During this half day small group tour, you will take a guided tour to Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.
  2. Villa Del Balbianello
    Pass by
    You will then take a 1 hour cruise on a private open-top Venetian watertaxi, which will give you the chance to relax admiring the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Accompanied by an English speaking guide, we will tour the coast from Tremezzo down to Lenno to admire Villa del Balbianello from the water and circumnavigate Isola Comacina.
  3. Isola Comacina
    Pass by
    You will circumnavigate the island
  4. I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
    Pass by
    During the open top watertaxi cruise you will admire the coast south of Bellagio and Villa Melzi with its amazing botanical gardens from the water
  5. Bellagio
    5m
    During the watertaxi cruise you will admire all the coast that from Lezzeno reaches Bellagio from the south.
    Those who wish to, will get off at this renowed village to spend the afternoon, while the rest of the group will be lead back to Tremezzo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at the benches across the road from the ticket office. Look for a person holding a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign!

End point

Meeting point at the benches across the road from the ticket office. Look for a person holding a LAKE COMO FOR YOU sign!

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are following Italy's Covid rules as they change.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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