Lake Como Boat Tour to Varenna Villa Monastero & Bellagio Small-Group 8-9 Hours
by Lake Como Explorer
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€690Overview
This small-group boat tour on Lake Como lasts about eight to nine hours and includes no more than ten guests. The tour begins at Piazza Cavour in Como, where participants meet the guide and receive a short introduction before boarding a private boat reserved exclusively for the group. The boat cruises along Lake Como, passing mountain landscapes, villas, and villages while the guide provides information about the area. The first stop is Varenna, where guests visit Villa Monastero. This lakeside estate is known for its terraced botanical gardens with exotic plants, marble balustrades, and cypress-lined pathways. Visitors walk along a promenade by the water’s edge, enjoying views of the lake and quiet spots for photos. The visit to Villa Monastero lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, there is free time for lunch in Varenna, approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, at local restaurants suggested by the guide; lunch is not included. Next, the boat crosses the lake to Bellagio. Guests take a guided walking tour lasting about two and a half hours through Bellagio’s narrow streets, local shops, and scenic terraces. There is additional free time to explore or relax. The tour also includes a shorter, one-hour guided stroll in Bellagio, highlighting the main squares, lakeside promenade, and floral displays. The day concludes with a seventy-five-minute boat ride back to Como, enjoying views of the lake and mountains in the afternoon light. The tour includes full admission to Villa Monastero, all lake transfers by private boat, a professional English-speaking guide throughout, and a whisper audio system to ensure clear communication.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Cavour
Meet the guide at Piazza Cavour 26 in Como. After a brief introduction, board the private boat reserved for your group. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before departure.
15 min
Como
Cruise on a private boat along Lake Como, passing mountain views, elegant villas, and colorful villages. The guide provides commentary on the history and culture of the lake during the 90-minute ride.
90 min
Varenna
Spend about 75 minutes at Villa Monastero, a lakeside estate known for its terraced botanical gardens and elegant architecture. Walk along the lakeside promenade with cypress-lined paths and marble balustrades, enjoying panoramic lake views and quiet areas for photos.
75 min
Bellagio
Enjoy approximately 75 minutes of free time for lunch in Varenna at your own cost. The guide offers recommendations for local restaurants with lake views.
75 min
Bellagio
Cross Lake Como to Bellagio and take a guided 150-minute walking tour through narrow streets, boutique shops, and scenic terraces. After the tour, there is additional free time for guests to explore or rest.
150 min
Bellagio
Take a one-hour guided walk through Bellagio’s historic center, including visits to Piazza San Giacomo and the lakeside promenade, with attention to floral displays and key landmarks.
60 min
Bellagio
Return by boat to Como in about 75 minutes, enjoying views of the lake and mountains in the afternoon light for a peaceful conclusion to the day.
75 min
Meeting point
Go to the middle of the large square called Piazza Cavour. Face the lake. On your right-hand side, you’ll see a bright yellow building next to a pink one — that’s nr 26. A Google Maps link is provided, also you can see the 2nd photo in the gallery for reference. Please arrive 15+ minutes early.
End point
Go to the middle of the large square called Piazza Cavour. Face the lake. On your right-hand side, you’ll see a bright yellow building next to a pink one — that’s nr 26. A Google Maps link is provided, also you can see the 2nd photo in the gallery for reference. Please arrive 15+ minutes early.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lake Como Boat Tour to Varenna Villa Monastero & Bellagio Small-Group 8-9 Hours
by Lake Como Explorer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€690Overview
This small-group boat tour on Lake Como lasts about eight to nine hours and includes no more than ten guests. The tour begins at Piazza Cavour in Como, where participants meet the guide and receive a short introduction before boarding a private boat reserved exclusively for the group. The boat cruises along Lake Como, passing mountain landscapes, villas, and villages while the guide provides information about the area. The first stop is Varenna, where guests visit Villa Monastero. This lakeside estate is known for its terraced botanical gardens with exotic plants, marble balustrades, and cypress-lined pathways. Visitors walk along a promenade by the water’s edge, enjoying views of the lake and quiet spots for photos. The visit to Villa Monastero lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes. Afterward, there is free time for lunch in Varenna, approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, at local restaurants suggested by the guide; lunch is not included. Next, the boat crosses the lake to Bellagio. Guests take a guided walking tour lasting about two and a half hours through Bellagio’s narrow streets, local shops, and scenic terraces. There is additional free time to explore or relax. The tour also includes a shorter, one-hour guided stroll in Bellagio, highlighting the main squares, lakeside promenade, and floral displays. The day concludes with a seventy-five-minute boat ride back to Como, enjoying views of the lake and mountains in the afternoon light. The tour includes full admission to Villa Monastero, all lake transfers by private boat, a professional English-speaking guide throughout, and a whisper audio system to ensure clear communication.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Cavour
Meet the guide at Piazza Cavour 26 in Como. After a brief introduction, board the private boat reserved for your group. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before departure.
15 min
Como
Cruise on a private boat along Lake Como, passing mountain views, elegant villas, and colorful villages. The guide provides commentary on the history and culture of the lake during the 90-minute ride.
90 min
Varenna
Spend about 75 minutes at Villa Monastero, a lakeside estate known for its terraced botanical gardens and elegant architecture. Walk along the lakeside promenade with cypress-lined paths and marble balustrades, enjoying panoramic lake views and quiet areas for photos.
75 min
Bellagio
Enjoy approximately 75 minutes of free time for lunch in Varenna at your own cost. The guide offers recommendations for local restaurants with lake views.
75 min
Bellagio
Cross Lake Como to Bellagio and take a guided 150-minute walking tour through narrow streets, boutique shops, and scenic terraces. After the tour, there is additional free time for guests to explore or rest.
150 min
Bellagio
Take a one-hour guided walk through Bellagio’s historic center, including visits to Piazza San Giacomo and the lakeside promenade, with attention to floral displays and key landmarks.
60 min
Bellagio
Return by boat to Como in about 75 minutes, enjoying views of the lake and mountains in the afternoon light for a peaceful conclusion to the day.
75 min
Meeting point
Go to the middle of the large square called Piazza Cavour. Face the lake. On your right-hand side, you’ll see a bright yellow building next to a pink one — that’s nr 26. A Google Maps link is provided, also you can see the 2nd photo in the gallery for reference. Please arrive 15+ minutes early.
End point
Go to the middle of the large square called Piazza Cavour. Face the lake. On your right-hand side, you’ll see a bright yellow building next to a pink one — that’s nr 26. A Google Maps link is provided, also you can see the 2nd photo in the gallery for reference. Please arrive 15+ minutes early.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.