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Full-Day Exploration of Bellagio and Varenna: Discover Lake Como's Natural Wonders
4.7
239 Ratings
Como
Embark on a full-day exploration of Bellagio and Varenna, two charming towns on the shores of Lake Como. Discover the natural wonders, historic sites, and vibrant culture of this stunning Italian destination.
Embark on a full-day exploration of Bellagio and Varenna, two charming towns on the shores of Lake Como. Discover the natural wonders, historic sites, and vibrant culture of this stunning Italian destination.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza Cavour - Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to meet your guide and prepare for the day’s adventure.
- Como - Departure to Varenna (via Bellagio on Sundays). We primarily utilize the fast ferry for a quicker journey. In instances where the fast ferry is unavailable, we will use the standard ferry, which has a…
- Piazza Cavour - Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to meet your guide and prepare for the day’s adventure.
- Como - Departure to Varenna (via Bellagio on Sundays). We primarily utilize the fast ferry for a quicker journey. In instances where the fast ferry is unavailable, we will use the standard ferry, which has a longer travel time.
- Varenna - Your guide will lead you on a walking tour through the colorful streets, old churches, and lovely waterfront area.
- Varenna - Board the ferry for a scenic trip to Bellagio, also known as the “Pearl of Lake Como.”
- Bellagio - Lunch break. Lunch is not included in the tour to provide you with flexibility. However, to enhance your experience and save you time, we offer an optional reservation at a carefully selected local restaurant known for its quality cuisine. This choice helps you avoid the tourist crowds and discover an authentic dining spot. Of course, you are welcome to explore other dining options as per your preference.
- Bellagio - Experience the charm of Bellagio in a concise one-hour guided tour. This tour offers a quick yet enriching exploration of Bellagio’s picturesque streets, stunning lakeside views, and vibrant floral displays. You’ll wander through the historical heart of the town, discovering hidden gems and iconic spots such as the bustling Piazza San Giacomo and the serene lakeside promenade.
- Bellagio - Departure back to Como. We primarily utilize the fast ferry for a quicker journey. In instances where the fast ferry is unavailable, we will use the standard ferry, which has a longer travel 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
- Tour conducted in English only
- Varenna - Bellagio ferry tickets (round-trip on Sundays)
- Expert tour guide
- Small group of max. 14 participants
- Como - Bellagio round-trip ferry tickets
- No long lines to buy the tickets
- Tour conducted in English only
- Varenna - Bellagio ferry tickets (round-trip on Sundays)
What's Not Included
- Private boat not included.
- Lunch not included.
- Pick-up and drop-off to your hotel or other villages not included.
- Private boat not included.
- Lunch not included.
- Pick-up and drop-off to your hotel or other villages not included.
Additional Information
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…
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.
- 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.
Location
Piazza Cavour, 25
Piazza Cavour
Meet us at Piazza Cavour 25, directly in front of the 'Armani' store. The store is positioned on the right side of the square when facing the lake. We kindly request all travelers to wait outside, no information will be provided by the store staff. Please show up 15 min. before the tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(239 Ratings)
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Salchris2017
Sep 16, 2024
Short time in Como - We decided on this excursion because we wanted to see Varenna and Bellagio in the short time we were in Como. Our host met us on time and organized our ferry tickets which was very helpful. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. She kept the tour very interesting. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to visit those towns.
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287tracyy
Sep 14, 2024
A beautiful day in Bellagio - Michael was a fantastic guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about the entire area and was very attentive to everyone in our small group of 7. I would definitely book with Michael again.
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Angela_b
Sep 12, 2024
VARENNA and Bellagio tour - We had a great experience touring lake como! Our tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and helpful! The only thing that was difficult was the public ferry. It was great that we didn’t have to navigate the ferry system in como because it seems to be a pain. With that said, even without having to arrange tickets, our ferry to Varenna broke down and we were 45 minutes late to our stop. On the way back to como our original ferry time was cancelled and we had to take an earlier ferry which cost us an hour of our time in Bellagio. I recommend they make these tours longer to add buffer time for ferry troubles which seem to happen frequently.
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Nelly_s
Sep 9, 2024
Colorful, magical and memorable experience - We had a wonderful day at the lake. Our guide Michele did his best to provide excellent experience, shared interesting stories around the places we visited. Even there ware unforeseen circumstances (the ferry was cancelled without any notice) he managed the situation and found a solution. Really both places are worth to be seen. If you try to manage such an excursion by yourself you will definitely miss a lot of information, only looking at the wonderful sights. When a local is your guide things change a lot.
Special thanks also to Manoliu who was very polite and responsive to our needs.
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Phillip_w
Sep 7, 2024
Informative and relaxed - The stop at Bellagio was excellent. I learned so much from our guide.
Varenna also was a fantastic sight to see.
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Jamesb8969
Sep 3, 2024
Spectacular Lake Como Tour. - My tour guide was Violeta. She was amazing, informative, patient & with a great sense of humor.
Great experience. 🙏🏼.
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Mariabp6996qv
Sep 3, 2024
Great day! - Violeta was extraordinary, and the day was amazing! Enough time to walk around, have a gelato, lunch, beautiful pictures and some shopping. Strongly recommended.
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Adventure56826441426
Sep 3, 2024
Lake Como trip - Definitely an excellent experience. Violetta was amazing- informative, organized and great sense of humor. She brought a group of strangers together for a shared trip we will all remember.
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Roberta_s
Sep 8, 2024
I would not recommend this tour - This tour was not worth the money paid. To be fair, the communication and attention to arrangements was stellar. The content was lacking. We were to tour a villa but weren't able to enter it. So we walked the grounds and got snippets of history of the property. The Bellagio tour was a walk around the island in a loop. Easily done on your own. There needs to be a level of difficulty put on trips in regard to walking steep inclines and declines and gravel paths. Michele was very kind and helpful for navigating return ferry trips. I would not recommend thus trio.
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Richard_h
Sep 15, 2024
Disappointing and unorganized. - 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.
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