Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo
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Is Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo worth booking?
Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo is a 7-hour experience in Lake Como, Italy, from $109 per person. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.7/5 rating across 7 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 43 / 100
- Rating
- 2.7/5 (7)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $109 per person
A day to discover the Villas of the center of Lake Como! We offer an independent tour to visit Villa Carlotta, the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril and Villa Monastero in total freedom, the transfers between one villa and a
What you get
- Full day free circulation ticket for ferry transfers.
- Villa Melzi D'Eril Gardens entrance ticket.
- Villa Carlotta entrance ticket.
- Villa Monastero entrance ticket. (*on Tuesdays only gardens)
About this experience
A day to discover the Villas of the center of Lake Como! We offer an independent tour to visit Villa Carlotta, the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril and Villa Monastero in total freedom, the transfers between one villa and another will be made with the ferry boat, you will have the possibility to admire the beautiful shores of the lake. It is possible also to purchase tour with licensed tour guide to accompany you with the guided visit of the villas.
What's included
Included
- Full day free circulation ticket for ferry transfers.
- Villa Melzi D'Eril Gardens entrance ticket.
- Villa Carlotta entrance ticket.
- Villa Monastero entrance ticket. (*on Tuesdays only gardens)
Not included
- Full day licensed tour guide (if you wish choose option tour with guide)
- Lunch
- Anything not expressly indicated under the heading "includes"
- Any tips and personal extras
What you'll see and do
Varenna
Varenna is one of the most characteristic places on Lake Como with its walk for lovers, its narrow streets and its fascinating beauty. DEPARTING FROM VARENNA Arrival in Varenna with your own means 09:23 Transfer by public boat for the Varenna – Tremezzo route 09:54 Arrival in Tremezzo Short walk from Tremezzo to Villa Carlotta Arrival at Villa Carlotta and free time for visit 11:46 Transfer by public boat for the Tremezzo – Bellagio route 12:04 Arrival in Bellagio and free time for lunch (not included) After lunch, free time for visit to the Gardens of Villa Melzi D’Eril 16:08 Transfer by public boat for the Bellagio – Varenna route 16:50 Arrival in Varenna and free time for visit to Villa Monastero At the end of your visit to Villa Monastero, return home with your own means *boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como
60 minutes here
Bellagio
Bellagio! The pearl of Lake Como is one of the most charming places on the lake. DEPARTING FROM BELLAGIO 10:00 Arrival in Bellagio with own means and free time for visit the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril. 11:35 Transfer by ferry boat for Bellagio – Tremezzo route. 12:10 Arrival in Tremezzo. Free time for visit Villa Carlotta. 13:40 Transfer by public boat of the navigation of Lake Como from Tremezzo – Varenna. 14:50 Arrival in Varenna. Free time for lunch in Varenna Entrance at Villa Monastero and free time for visit 16:40 Transfer by ferry boat for Varenna – Bellagio route. 17:20 Arrival in Bellagio. *boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como
60 minutes here
Tremezzo
Tremezzo one of the beautiful and characteristic villages of Lake Como, with its central location is an excellent starting point for visitors staying on the western shore of Lake Como. DEPARTING FROM TREMEZZO 10:00 Arrival with own means at Villa Carlotta, and free time for visit Villa Carlotta. 11:33 Transfer by public boat for Tremezzo - Bellagio route. 11:50 Arrival in Bellagio. Free time for lunch in Bellagio. After lunch entrance at the Gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril and free time for visit 14:50 Transfer by public boat for Bellagio – Varenna route 15:05 Arrival in Varenna Entrance at Villa Monastero and free time for visit 16:40 Transfer by public boat for Varenna – Tremezzo route 17:40 Arrival in Tremezzo pier *boat timetables may undergo changes based on the public navigation schedule of Lake Como
60 minutes here
Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta, enchating villa! Famous for its majestic botanical garden, of which it is part of the circuit of the Great Italian Gardens, and for its rooms where famous works of art are exhibited inside
60 minutes here · Admission included
I Giardini Di Villa Melzi
The gardens of Villa Melzi D'Eril are among the most beautiful in Italy and Europe! The Villa is a private property and for this reason it is not possible to visit the interior, you can visit and admire the splendid and well-kept gardens, the Villa from the outside, the Chapel, the Orangérie.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Villa Monastero
Historic "jewel" villa set in the splendid Varenna, you will have the opportunity to visit its beautiful botanical garden that runs along the lake and the museum house which will tell you more than almost 9 centuries of history. *on Tuesdays at Villa Monastero, only the gardens are open to visitors: the House Museum is closed.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lake Como
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 09:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Meeting point
Lake Como
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 10:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Meeting point
Lake Como
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 10:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 09:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Ends at
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 10:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Ends at
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure. Tour will start at 10:00. The exact location of the meeting point will be communicated to you with the delivery of the vouchers.
Options you can book
Tour of the Villas no guide
Tremezzo - Varenna - Bellagio: Departure from Varenna or Bellagio or Tremezzo 10:00
Tour of the Villas with guide
Tremezzo - Varenna - Bellagio: Departure from Varenna or Bellagio or Tremezzo 10:00
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rigamonti Lake Tour & Experiences
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Bad experience
I present the voucher at the redemption no one understand and no one give us thr ferry ticket and Villa tickets, At the end we can’t back to como from meeting point, very bad experience
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that all of your tickets—including the ferry tickets and the villa entrance tickets—were sent to you by email before your visit, together with detailed instructions on how to use them. No redemption or exchange was required, as the documents provided were already valid for entry. We are sorry if there was any misunderstanding on the day of your visit. We always recommend checking the confirmation email carefully before the tour, and our customer support is available to assist in case of any questions or difficulties. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best. Kind regards,
via Viator
Disappointment , organization to review!!!
Don't take so unforeseen and have to cancel at the last minute, because Richard doesn't even deign to answer your email and cancel without refund for an activity at 99€ / pers. where we have to fend for ourselves to go there by our own means knowing that from Como we are at 1h40 for Bellagio and 2h50 for Varenna it is very abused. In addition, we had opted for a meeting point in Bellagio which is the olus "near" our hotel in Como and we receive an email from the organizer who informs us that the meeting place is in Varenna, almost 3 hours drive and 9:23 on site, which forced us to leave around 6am to be there. Inconceivable!!!!
Response from the operator: Hello, could you please write your booking number so we can check your booking and send you a reply at this review please? Thansk,. regards !
via Viator (translated)
The Villas were amazing!...
The Villas were amazing! Your on your own so if you want a guided excursion this is not it. We loved it because we could go at our own pace.
Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed visiting the villas and appreciated the flexibility of exploring at your own pace. You're absolutely right—this experience is perfect for those who prefer a more independent visit rather than a guided tour. We’re happy it was just what you were looking for, and we hope to see you again on Lake Como!
via Viator
Day trip at Como
Beautiful gardens and villas and great opportunity to see several places in the same day. Be aware that it is a trip on your own so read the trip proposal carefully and set yourself into the schedules. It is advisable to meet in good time to the ferry at least in July. Lots of people. Voucher to Villa Monastero in Varenna was rejected by those who took tickets on the grounds that the agreement was terminated three days ago. We ended up paying ourselves. Taken up this m tour operator in posttime. The travel agency was fast and professional and deeply regrets that there had been a communication failure in the transition of the agreements. We were refunded and the travel agency quickly cleared up the misunderstanding.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful gardens and villas and the opportunity to visit several places in one day. You’re absolutely right that this is a self-guided tour, and planning ahead with the itinerary and ferry schedules is important, especially during busy months like July. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the voucher issue at Villa Monastero. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we’re pleased to hear that the operator acted quickly and professionally to resolve the communication mix-up and refund your expenses. Thank you again for your honest review—we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful experience at Lake Como!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
So so
The description didn't really explain that you would be totally on your own. You are! There also wasn't enough time to see all 3 villas with the boat schedule. We only were able to see 2- one time our intended boat was full and we had to walk to the next stop and wait for another 30 minutes. Not the tours fault just how things worked out. Would not recommend because I could've gone online myself and bought tickets to the same villas and boat tickets. Live and learn. Still the villas we did see were amazing!
Response from the operator: Good morning and thank you for sharing your experience with us. For this excursion on Viator it is clearly specified in the description that the tour is an independent tour, this can also be seen in the part relating to inclusions where no guide or tour leader is listed, even when proceeding with the purchase before purchasing there are two proposals solutions: tour of the villas with guide and tour of the villas no guide, so the participant can choose whether to do the excursion in total freedom or accompanied by a guide, obviously the costs are different. As regards the boats, I understand that being in the high season you found the boat fully and consequently you were unable to see the next villa and I'm sorry about this. However, I hope you were able to appreciate our beautiful locations! Goodbye and warm greetings from Lake Como
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $109 to $500
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 43
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lake Como.
How much does Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo cost?
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Prices start at $109 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lake Como usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lake Como is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 43 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.7/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Lake Como, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lake Como can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lake Como and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Villas of Lake Como from Varenna, Bellagio and Tremezzo start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lake Como within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lake Como?
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On Outty we rank every Lake Como experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano: 2 Countries in 1 Day, Boat Cruise, Como, Bellagio & Varenna: Small Group from Milan with Boat Cruise, Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lake Como?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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