(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST

New To The Site! Bergamo, Italy
Book online or call us
Chat now

from US$313.53 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST Image 1
Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST Image 2
Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST Image 3
Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST Image 4
Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST Image 5

Loading Options
1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Embark on our luxury boat from Varenna for an unforgettable 40 minute cruise of the Western Branch of the lake, admiring the 19th-century noble villas and mansions.

Be the first to enter Villa Balbianello's gardens as soon as the gates open and enjoy the Loggia and the many enchanting terraces without the crowds, taking advantage of the cool, relaxed, and magical atmosphere.

Create memories with your friends and family and take as many photos as you like before meeting your tour guide for a 1-hour guided visit of the villa. The tour ends at Villa Balbianello, giving you the opportunity to have lunch at one of the many charming lakeside restaurants in Lenno. Public boats frequently run and will take you back to Varenna.

What's Included

  • 40 minute cruise (from Varenna)
  • Friendly English speaking captain
  • Entrance tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + 1-hour guided visit of the villa)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Varenna)
See 1 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Contrada del Porto Varenna
14, 23829 Varenna LC, Italy

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

22016 Tremezzina
Province of Como, Italy

The tour ends at Villa del Balbianello, giving you the opportunity to have lunch at one of the many charming lakeside restaurants in Lenno.Public boats frequently run, offering a convenient way to return to Varenna.

What To Expect

Varenna

Start your tour in Varenna by embarking on our luxury boat for a 40-minute cruise of the Western Branch of the lake, admiring the 19th-century noble villas and mansions.
Read more

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Villa del Balbianello

Be the first to enter Villa del Balbianello, one of the main tourist attractions on Lake Como. Step off the boat and enjoy its magnificent gardens. Take photos at the Loggia and on the many charming terraces before joining a unique 1-hour guided tour of the villa. Count and explorer Guido Monzino was the last private owner. For many years, Villa Balbianello has been used as a set for films and photo shoots, including James Bond 007, Casino Royale, and Star Wars.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello – BE THE FIRST?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-254673P47


Loading Options
Bergamo Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Bergamo through the eyes of a Russian emigrant

Bergamo through the eyes of a Russian emigrant

New To The Site!
 4 hours  Free Cancellation
from
US$264.28
Private Romantic Cruise Tour on Lake Como with Aperitif
Likely to Sell Out

Private Romantic Cruise Tour on Lake Como with Aperitif

New To The Site!
 4 hours  Free Cancellation
from
US$1,468.71
2 hours Private Boat Tour Lake Como for Groups from 1 to 6 People

2 hours Private Boat Tour Lake Como for Groups from 1 to 6 People

30
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$738.85
Explore Bergamo in 60 minutes with a Local

Explore Bergamo in 60 minutes with a Local

New To The Site!
 1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$117.98

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H
Likely to Sell Out

Private Guided Tour by Speedboat on Lake Como from 1H to 4H

171
 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$357.51
Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna
Likely to Sell Out

Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna

160
 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$177.56
Small-Group Lake Como Experience with boat and van, from Milan

Small-Group Lake Como Experience with boat and van, from Milan

134
 11 to 12 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$148.96
Bergamo: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

Bergamo: Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

127
 3 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$108.44

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Filter by:

Q: Will I get seasick on Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello – BE THE FIRST?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello – BE THE FIRST?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 40 minute cruise (from Varenna).
  • Friendly English speaking captain.
  • Entrance tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + 1-hour guided visit of the villa).
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Varenna).
  • Tour guide onboard during the cruise.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Varenna Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 40 minute cruise (from Varenna)
  • Friendly English speaking captain
  • Entrance tickets to Villa del Balbianello (gardens + 1-hour guided visit of the villa)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Return Public Boat Ticket (Lenno/Varenna)
  • Tour guide onboard during the cruise

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Lowest Price Guarantee

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your City Boat Tours Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • City Boat Tours promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on City Boat Tours and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • City Boat Tours reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of City Boat Tours.

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Chat with us

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Concierge