Villa del Balbianello Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Villa del Balbianello in 2026?

Tickets to visit the gardens at Villa del Balbianello cost €15 for adults and €11 for children. You combine the gardens with a guided 45-minute tour of the villa, when available. There are also many tours featuring the villa, starting at around US$110. Note that Villa del Balbianello is open seasonally and on select days, so check ahead before planning a trip.

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.

Q: What are the best attractions in Lake Como other than Villa del Balbianello?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Villa del Balbianello. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Lake Como:<ul><li><a href="/Lake-Como-attractions/Villa-Melzi-Gardens-Giardini-di-Villa-Melzi/d26113-a25826" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Villa Melzi Gardens (Giardini di Villa Melzi)</a></li><li><a href="/Lake-Como-attractions/Como-Brunate-Funicular-Railway-Funicolare-Como-Brunate/d26113-a18648" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Como-Brunate Funicular Railway (Funicolare Como-Brunate)</a></li><li><a href="/Lake-Como-attractions/Brunate/d26113-a17633" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brunate</a></li><li><a href="/Lake-Como-attractions/Fort-Montecchio-Nord-Forte-Montecchio-Nord/d26113-a28877" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fort Montecchio Nord (Forte Montecchio Nord)</a></li><li><a href="/Lake-Como-attractions/Lido-Villa-Olmo/d26113-a100973" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lido Villa Olmo</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Lake-Como/d26113" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Lake Como</a>.

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Lake Como Highlights - Villa Balbianello & Bellagio exclusive full-day tour

Tania_P, Jul 2026

We had a wonderful tour...

We had a wonderful tour of Lake Como! It was well organized, beautiful, and relaxing. We were well taken care of. Grazie!

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A superb day out!

A superb day out tailored to our needs. A lovely mix of exploring the area by boat and walking with great food and a knowledgeable tour guide who was a joy to be around!

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Kiffany_H, Jul 2026

A beautiful visit to the...

A beautiful visit to the villa gardens. It is quite a walk (with some inclines) to actually reach the villa. I would definitely recommend tennis shoes. The stop in Bellagio was just long enough for lunch and a little shopping. Ferry tickets were included and we got to be the first in line. Our host (she went by V) was very knowledgeable and fun to be around!