Como Private Lake and Town Exploration Tour

This private tour is designed according to your personal preferences and interests. You experience the lake in all its beauty and get lifetime unforgettable memories! With your expert guide you take a short walk in the medieval heart of Como, enjoy a panoramic cruise along the lake and see iconic places often featured in famous movies, villas of celebrities and noble families who made history, waterfalls, canyons and much more. Starting either from Milan or directly from the lake, it goes all the way up to its central area visiting charming Bellagio and Varenna. You enjoy stunning views from the lake and from panoramic outlooks. You choose the type of transportation you prefer: from Milan to Como and back either train or private car, along the lake either public or private boat. Your train tickets or private car cost as well as the boat cost are not included. There's always included enough free time for lunch and shopping.

Meeting Point

Piazzale Cadorna

Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, Milano MI, Italy

We will meet at the big needle statue in the middle of the square.

What's included:

• Guide in English

Not included:

• Public Transportation - 20 to 50 EURO

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 10 hours

Lake Como

A relaxing, spectacular cruise along the lake, during which you will admire and hear interesting stories about the lake itself, its nature, the inhabitants of the charming little towns along its coasts, the beautiful luxurious villas of noble families, politicians, movie stars and other celebrities. You will also admire their gorgeous colorful botanical gardens.

2 hours

Como

Como

A short guided walking tour in the city center of Como with the main highlights like the cathedral, the medieval district and the statue of Alexander Volt.

40 minutes

Bellagio

Bellagio

During our stop in Bellagio you will enjoy a guided walk along the charming streets and salitas of the town, you'll see the two famous noble villas -- Serbelloni and Melzi, the 11th century stone church of St. James, the most panoramic place on the lake (la punta), the medieval tower and the cute tiny workshops of local craftsmen and artists. You will also have some free time for lunch and shopping.

3 hours

Villa Del Balbianello

Via Guido Monzino, 1, Tremezzina, 22016

The stunningly beautiful place where famous movies like James Bond’s serie “Casino Royal” and Star Wars were shot.

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Varenna

Varenna

In the charming little town of Varenna we will have a nice panoramic walk along the lake to the medieval centre, where you will see the romantic harbour, a church from the 9th century and the beautiful villa Monastero with its wonderful botanical garden. You will also enjoy the most beautiful sunset on the Lake.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Laglio

Laglio

George Clooney’s house Villa Oleandra

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Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Via Statale, 5401, 22016 Tremezzina CO, Italy

The super luxurious “Greta Garbo’s hotel”

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Via Vecchia Regina, 20

Via Vecchia Regina, 20, 22010 Laglio CO, Italy

From the lake, you’ll have a glimpse to the beautiful historical villa that stole the heart of the famous Holliwood actor George Clooney.

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Villa Erba

Largo Luchino Visconti 4, Cernobbio, 22012

The luxurious historical venue, former residence of Luchino Visconti and recently chosen as movie set for George Clooney’s Ocean’s 12 movie

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Villa Carlotta

Via Statale, 5605, Tremezzina, 22016

The XVII century noble villa with rich history and even richer and colourful botanical gardens.

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Villa Pizzo

Via Regina, 48, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

XV century historical venue with enormous gardens and very popular fancy weddings location.

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Villa d'Este

Via Regina, 40, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

A historical location, home of many noble families in the past, which nowadays is the oldest super luxurious hotel on the lake.

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Orrido Di Nesso

Nesso, 22020

A natural canyon with a waterfall

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Isola Comacina

Isola Comacina

The “cursed Island” on the lake, currently archaeological park

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Villa Passalacqua

Via Regina, 28, Moltrasio, 22010

A luxurious historical venue with panoramic gardens, currently used for exclusive holiday rentals.

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Villa Pliniana

Via Cesare Poggi 29, Torno, 22020

A former monastery hosting Leonardo Da Vinci during his studies on the lake, currently a luxurious lake condominium.

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The Anglican Church of the Ascension

Via Statale 31, Cadenabbia di Griante, 22011

The Wedding Church on the lake.

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