Varenna: Lake Como Cruise + Access to Villa Balbianello Gardens – Winter

Embark on an exclusive boat tour from Varenna to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello, one of the most famous historical residences of Lake Como. This package includes exclusive entry to its fascinating gardens, giving you more time to savor their beauty.

Useful Information

  • Departure from Varenna
  • Explore Lake Como
  • FREE audioguide
  • Panoramic boat tour
  • Toilet onboard
  • Wonderfull landscape

Choose the participants and dates for your booking:

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FROM 10/19/2026

Varenna: Lake Como Cruise + Access to Villa Balbianello Gardens – Winter

Participants
Seniors 0
Adults 0
Children 0
Infants 0
Total €54.90

Upcoming departures

- Tuesday 20 October

- Tuesday 20 October

- Thursday 22 October

All confirmed departures

- Thursday 22 October

- Friday 23 October

- Friday 23 October

- Saturday 24 October

- Saturday 24 October

- Sunday 25 October

- Sunday 25 October

- Tuesday 27 October

- Tuesday 27 October

- Thursday 29 October

- Thursday 29 October

- Friday 30 October

- Friday 30 October

- Saturday 31 October

- Saturday 31 October

- Sunday 01 November

- Sunday 01 November

- Tuesday 03 November

- Thursday 05 November

- Friday 06 November

- Saturday 07 November

- Saturday 07 November

- Sunday 08 November

- Sunday 08 November

- Tuesday 10 November

- Thursday 12 November

- Friday 13 November

- Saturday 14 November

- Saturday 14 November

- Sunday 15 November

- Sunday 15 November

- Tuesday 17 November

- Thursday 19 November

- Friday 20 November

- Saturday 21 November

- Saturday 21 November

- Sunday 22 November

- Sunday 22 November

- Tuesday 24 November

- Thursday 26 November

- Friday 27 November

- Saturday 28 November

- Saturday 28 November

- Sunday 29 November

- Sunday 29 November

- Tuesday 01 December

- Friday 04 December

- Saturday 05 December

- Saturday 05 December

- Sunday 06 December

- Sunday 06 December

- Monday 07 December

- Monday 07 December

- Tuesday 08 December

- Friday 11 December

- Saturday 12 December

- Saturday 12 December

- Sunday 13 December

- Sunday 13 December

- Tuesday 15 December

- Friday 18 December

- Saturday 19 December

- Saturday 19 December

- Sunday 20 December

- Sunday 20 December

- Tuesday 22 December

- Saturday 26 December

- Saturday 26 December

- Sunday 27 December

- Sunday 27 December

- Tuesday 29 December

- Saturday 02 January

- Sunday 03 January

- Tuesday 05 January

- Wednesday 06 January

What is included

Before leaving

  • Report 10 minutes before departure
  • Schedules and programs can change due to weather and/or wind requirements
  • Take the confirmation email with you with the QR code to access boarding
  • Animals not allowed
  • BRING HEADPHONES WITH YOU TO LISTEN TO OUR NEW FREE AUDIOGUIDE

Description

Varenna, Villa Balbianello & the Heart of Lake Como

Depart from Varenna and discover the beauty of Lake Como from the water. Cruise through the heart of the lake surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, charming villages and magnificent historic villas.

Enjoy a shared boat cruise with spectacular views of Bellagio, Tremezzo and Menaggio, while admiring some of the most iconic sights along the shores of Lake Como.

The highlight of the experience is a visit to the Gardens of Villa del Balbianello, one of the lake’s most celebrated landmarks. Arrive directly by boat and explore its beautifully landscaped gardens, panoramic terraces and spectacular views over Lake Como.

After your visit, return to the boat and continue your cruise through the central part of the lake, passing elegant villas and picturesque lakeside landscapes before returning to Varenna.

An unforgettable way to experience Lake Como and discover its most iconic scenery from the water.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The admission ticket is for the gardens of Villa del Balbianello only. No ticket is provided for the interior of the Villa. The garden visit lasts approximately 1 hour.

  • A sign with instructions for downloading the audio guide app will be available on board the boat.

MEETING POINT

VARENNA: The meeting point is DOCK 1, at Via Riva dei Marmisti 26 (Porto Riva Grande), in Varenna.

Set the following coordinates in your navigation system: 46.01144717571906, 9.282787766751639

Please go directly to Dock 1.

Remember to arrive 10 minutes before departure with the QR code shown on your booking voucher.

NOTES

The tour departing at 11:40 AM will arrive at the Villa at 12:30 PM and depart for the return journey at 1:35 PM.

The tour departing at 2:20 PM will arrive at the Villa at 3:30 PM and depart for the return journey at 4:20 PM.

CONTACTS

For further information, you can contact our customer service by email or WhatsApp from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: +39 3513065431

 

Notes

SERVICE CONFIRMATION

At the time of booking, you will be informed of the scheduled return departure time. Unfortunately, Villa del Balbianello applies strict departure schedules. If you miss your scheduled return boat, Bellagio Boat Service will not be able to provide an alternative return service to the original departure point.

Tickets can only be purchased online and full prepayment is required. Cash payments are not accepted.

At boarding, you must present the voucher with the QR code received at the end of the booking process (either on your mobile device or in printed form). Failure to present the required document will result in denial of boarding.

CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE SERVICE

All bookings are non-cancellable, non-modifiable and non-refundable. If the customer requests cancellation, the full amount paid will be forfeited.

DEPARTURE TIMES

The captain will strictly adhere to the scheduled departure time indicated on the booking. Rospo SRL is not responsible for delays caused by passengers who are not present at the boarding point at the scheduled departure time.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

In the event of weather conditions that make it impossible to guarantee passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the itinerary or schedule and, if strictly necessary, to cancel the navigation service.

The company accepts no responsibility for third-party services that cannot be provided due to force majeure.

Pick-up and drop-off points are established in advance but may be changed depending on weather conditions. Such changes shall not result in any liability for the company regarding the organisation or payment of alternative transportation to the new departure point.

SAFETY

The captain has the right and duty to deny boarding to anyone who appears to be in an altered or impaired state and who may pose a risk to the safety of other passengers on board.

DAMAGE

The person named on the booking is responsible for any damage caused on board the boat and will be required to pay an amount equivalent to the value of any item that is broken or damaged.

CANCELLATION OF THE SERVICE FOR JUSTIFIED REASONS

Bellagio Boat Service makes every effort to ensure proper maintenance and to prevent mechanical failures and damage to components subject to wear and tear.

However, in the event of mechanical failure or damage that prevents the service from operating, the service may be cancelled at any time and the full amount paid will be refunded.

The refund will be credited within 10–15 business days.

ONBOARD RULES

Smoking is strictly prohibited on board.

Animals are not permitted.

Food and beverages are not allowed on board.