Bellagio and Varenna full-day tour on Lake Como with private boat

From EUR 225

4.7

241 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Embark on a captivating journey around Lake Como, starting at the historic Piazza Cavour in Como. We travel by public fast ferry to Varenna, bypassing the hassle of long ticket lines. Explore the vibrant streets, historic churches, and picturesque waterfront of Varenna during an insightful walking tour.

Next, we take the ferry to Bellagio, the jewel of Lake Como, and wander through its enchanting streets. Discover hidden alleys and scenic spots while your guide shares rich historical and cultural insights. Enjoy a break in Bellagio for lunch at a local restaurant (cost not included).

Conclude your tour with a walking exploration of Bellagio, followed by a return ferry trip to Como, capturing breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Note: If the fast ferry is unavailable due to maintenance or cancellations, we will use the slower standard ferry.

This comprehensive tour promises unforgettable memories and stunning scenery for a small group of max. 12 participants.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

Guests must arrange their own transportation to and from the meeting point at Como’s Piazza Cavour.

To ensure our clients' satisfaction, we prioritize providing the quickest and most efficient transportation between Como, Bellagio, and Varenna. Our preferred mode of transport is the public fast ferry, selected to enhance your travel experience. However, there may be occasions when the fast ferry is out of service. In such instances, we will use the standard ferry, which might slightly extend the duration of the tour but will still ensure a delightful and comprehensive experience. In extremely rare cases, should the need arise, we may opt for a luxury van to maintain the quality and continuity of the tour.

If you are accommodated in Bellagio or Varenna, please inform us in advance so we can adjust your meeting point accordingly and you won’t need to travel to Como.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Expert tour guide

Small group of max. 14 participants

Como - Bellagio round-trip ferry tickets

No long lines to buy the tickets

This tour is conducted in English only.

Varenna - Bellagio ferry tickets (round-trip on Sundays)

Private boat not included.

Lunch not included.

Pick-up and drop-off to your hotel or other villages not included.

Options

English tour

Operated by Lake Como Explorer

Reviews

4.7

241 reviews

212

Fantastic tour of Varenna and Bellagio
George K,
Oct 15, 2024
5.0
We really enjoyed Michael’s walking tour of Varenna which included St.George and waterfront area. His background information on the history provided a great perspective. My group of 6 universally said Michael was by far the best tour guide we ever had. His interest in each member of our group was very apparent. He is a keeper!
Great Trip On Lake Como
KM B,
Oct 6, 2024
5.0
Our guide was awesome. She took time before boarding the ferry to walk us around part of Como and offer tips and good info. Once onboard, she pointed out things of interest. Arriving at Varenna, she led us on a great walk around town. Varenna was the highlight of the day. At Bellagio, we had a great lunch with our co-travelers, and then a good, but brief walk around town. Unfortunately, the ‘fast’ ferry for late day was canceled, so it limited our time in Bellagio. Not in the tour guide’s control. Still, she provided lots of good info on villas and villages during the cruise back to Como. It was a really fun day.
Varenna and Bellagio visit
Christian B,
Oct 3, 2024
5.0
Our guide Cynthia was one of the best we have ever had. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great insights during visit to Varenna and Bellagio. She answered every question. Very pleasant.
Fantastic and Fabulous
Douglas H,
Sep 19, 2024
5.0
Mike was an outstanding guide from the moment we met to saying goodby and transferring some postcard quality pictures he had of the places we saw. His knowledge and energy were fabulous.
Disappointing and unorganized.
Richard H,
Sep 15, 2024
1.0
Our guide Cynthia was informative but, unfortunately, that was the only decent thing of the trip. We did not receive priority boarding, The wind was so bad it should have been cancelled. My wife got physically ill. After all the stops, passing Bellagio to Varenna, again no priority line or boarding and finally to Bellagio and didn’t have lunch until almost 4:00 pm. Short time in Bellagio and our guides speaking device failed so no info. Then again, no priority line for boarding. We could have gone on our own on a different day for a lot less money. A complete or partial refund would be the right thing to do. Very disappointing. Would not recommend.