Villa del Balbianello Tours and Tickets

Q: How long is the tour at Villa del Balbianello?

A guided tour inside Villa del Balbianello lasts about 45 minutes. Some visitors purchase a ticket that includes a tour of the villa’s interior plus access to the outdoor gardens, while others choose a ticket that only offers access to the gardens, where you can explore at your own pace.

Q: What is the best time of day to visit Villa del Balbianello?

The best time to visit Villa del Balbianello is in the morning. At this time of day, views are beautiful, and crowds are less than you might experience later in the afternoon. While tours of the villa are always limited to 10 people, a morning visit will offer a quiet experience in the gardens.

Q: How do you get to Villa del Balbianello?

There are two ways to get to Villa del Balbianello: on foot and by taxi-boat. Reaching the villa directly by car, bus, or public transportation is impossible. Visitors either walk about 25 minutes from Lenno or utilize a taxi-boat service to arrive by a scenic boat ride on Lake Como.

Q: What movies were filmed at Villa Balbianello?

Many movies were filmed at Villa Balbianello on Lake Como, including the James Bond film Casino Royale. Other movies include Star Wars Episode II and A Month at the Lake. Views of Lake Como from Villa Balbianello have been a favorite of film directors during recent decades.

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Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 8 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.

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Live an exclusive and timeless experience: book your private tour on Lake Como aboard a magnificent vintage boat. Let yourself be enveloped by the timeless charm of a classic boat, lovingly restored to offer you authentic comfort and refined atmosphere. Glide over the crystal clear waters and let yourself be enchanted by a dreamlike setting: historic villas, picturesque villages, majestic mountains and hidden corners that look like paintings. Our skippers are true connoisseurs of the lake. Former professional divers, they have explored every villa even underwater, discovering stories and secrets that only those who have experienced the lake in depth can tell. On board, every detail is designed to pamper you: comfortable seats, a toast with bubbles, the sun setting over the water. Whether celebrating or giving yourself a moment of luxury, it will be an unforgettable experience. Discover Lake Como with style, emotion and authenticity.

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A crazy Boat Party combined with the most beautiful sailing experience on Lake Como, a modern 33-foot boat of great charm and power. The boat always has 2 crew members, one for the guide, and one to assist guests. The highlight is the open bar service with only high quality products, not a single glass of wine, but bottles of Prosecco in elegant baskets. You can, in total safety, swim in the lake. An elegant and exclusive boat party where you can meet festive people like you. We are waiting for you to party with loud music for a unique experience but without excess. From Argegno, we will slowly begin to sail towards the Comacina island, passing the villages of Colonno and Sala Comacina, we will stop in the island canal, in front of the village of Ossuccio. Before returning we will pass in front of Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano, and then return to Argegno.

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The only Catamaran on Lake Como will make you live an unforgettable experience aboard a special boat: you will find a living area aft and a large sundeck net in the bow for maximum relaxation. The departure is scheduled from the public jetty of Tremezzo, once on board we will begin a slow and pleasant cruise to Comacina Island passing through some of the most famous villas of the whole lake: Villa Balbianello, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano! Reached Comacina Island for a short scenic stop with the possibility of taking a dip we will then leave in the direction of Bellagio, which we will skirt and then stop for a second stop during which you will be served an aperitif with typical Italian products and wine. At the end of the cruise we will sail between Bellagio and Varenna to Tremezzo passing through Villa Carlotta and the Gran Hotel Tremezzo. Ps. No change or modification of the starting and ending place of the tour is allowed.

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Gustavo_L, Apr 2026

It was a very nice time....

It was a very nice time. Very informative and fun. A relaxing time with beautiful picture esque scenery. I really had a nice time.

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jacob_m, Dec 2025

Everything I hoped for

Took the tour for (Naboo) the villa del balbianello during the off season so it was me and another person and the tour guide. Everything about the experience was magical and lived up to everything I hoped it was.(rainy) but quiet peaceful without trouble

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Lorna_P, Apr 2026

2 oldies on tour

Plenty of walking but not exhausting, our guide gave us plenty of breaks. She was very informative, knew all the historical knowledge and stories, kept us interested throughout the day. She got us the best seats on the boats, no waiting in line, straight to the head of the Q. We were able to wonder off on our own but still hear the commentary through the radios. Worth every penny (Euro), we would not have had the same experience without her :)

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Amy_K, Oct 2025

The ride on Lake Como and...

The ride on Lake Como and the views of the mountains and surrounding towns and villas are absolutely stunning. Villa del Balbianello in itself is an incredible place. Our guard Ricardo was a wealth of information and very helpful. I would recommend staying in Como if doing this tour. We started and finished our day in Milan and it was a very long day.

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Tara_B, Mar 2024

Great tour guide!

Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. We got rained on but the tour continued. She spent all day with us and was a fount of information. Loved seeing the inside of the Villa Del Balbianello. Really incredible gardens m, architecture and furnishings. I didn’t realize half the day was a walking tour of Bellagio. So be ready for that.