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The Villas of Lake Como — Private Tour from €250

Discover Lake Como’s magnificent villas and gardens with your private licensed guide, travelling across the lake by ferry and experiencing its beautiful villages and scenery along the way.

Duration
Approximately 3 hours for one villa, 5–6 hours for two villas, or approximately 8 hours for all three villas.
Group size
1–20 guests (private)
Languages
English, French, Italian, German
When it runs
During the villas’ seasonal opening periods, subject to villa availability and ferry schedules. Morning departures are recommended for longer itineraries and the full three-villa experience.

Discover the elegance, history and gardens of Lake Como through three of its most beautiful villas: Villa Carlotta in Tremezzina, Villa Melzi in Bellagio and Villa Monastero in Varenna. We travel between locations by ferry, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy Lake Como from the water as well as explore its famous lakeside villages. Along the way, I share the history, personalities and stories connected to the villas and the lake. The experience is flexible and can be arranged around one, two or all three villas, depending on the guests’ interests and available time.

Prices

  • 1 villa: from €250 for 1–2 guests
  • 2 villas: from €400 for 1–2 guests
  • 3 villas/full day: from €550 for 1–2 guests
  • Additional guests: +€40 per person, up to 20 guests.
  • Prices include private guiding, selected villa entrance ticket(s) and public ferry tickets.

What’s included

Private licensed guide, personalized itinerary planning, entrance ticket(s) to the selected villa(s), and public ferry tickets required during the tour.

Not included, and what to bring

Meals, drinks, private transportation and personal expenses are not included. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

Who it’s suitable for

Ideal for couples, families, private groups, garden lovers, history and architecture enthusiasts, and first-time visitors to Lake Como. The amount of walking depends on the number of villas selected. Guests should expect garden paths, some uneven surfaces and steps. The itinerary can be adapted where possible for children, older guests and guests with reduced mobility; specific accessibility requirements should be mentioned when booking.

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