Lake Como e-scooter tour: Bellagio Villa Balbianello stops

Ride an electric scooter past George Clooney's villa and through hidden villages on Lake Como

A guided e-scooter tour of Lake Como that departs from the shore and covers five to six hours of riding and exploration, stopping at Villa Balbianello (a filming location for Star Wars and Casino Royale), Isola Comacina with its ancient ruins and a picnic break, Laglio to view Villa Oleandra, and the town of Bellagio. A certified local guide leads the route in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, and the Italian-made electric scooters are silent and easy to ride even for beginners.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lake Como e-Vespa guided tour

• Ride e-scooter to Laglio village
• View George Clooney's Villa Oleandra
• Scenic ride to Isola Comacina
• Explore island ruins and church
• Enjoy picnic on Isola Comacina
• Arrive at Villa Balbiano
• Admire Villa Balbiano gardens and architecture
• Tour Villa del Balbianello and gardens
• Explore Bellagio town and waterfront
• Visit Villa Melzi gardens and historic center

The experience

How do you cover the full span of Lake Como in one day without spending hours in a car? The answer is an electric scooter: quiet enough to hear the water, fast enough to reach the far villages, and nimble enough to slip through the narrow streets where tour buses cannot go. Your guide, born and raised on Lake Como, knows which roads curve closest to the water and which villages still feel untouched by the crowds. The e-scooters are Italian-made, easy to handle for beginners, and the ride is smooth enough that you can actually look around instead of gripping the handlebars.

The route strings together the lake's most recognizable stops. You'll pass Laglio, where George Clooney's Villa Oleandra sits behind cream-colored walls and manicured gardens right at the water's edge: close enough to see the gates and the façade from your scooter. Then comes Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como, where you'll leave the scooter behind, walk through ancient ruins and a small church, and stop for a picnic in the island's quiet greenery. Villa Balbianello, a grand villa on a peninsula famous for filming Star Wars and Casino Royale, gets its own stop: you'll explore the terraced gardens, the lake-facing rooms, and hear the story of its last owner, explorer Guido Monzino. Finally, Bellagio's picturesque streets, waterfront, and the gardens of Villa Melzi round out the afternoon.

The tour runs five to six hours and includes the helmet, the scooter, and the guide. Lunch and villa entry tickets are separate, so you can choose what to do at each stop. A certified guide travels with you the whole way and speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French, or another option. Pickup is included, and public transit is nearby if you need it. The pace lets you cover ground without rushing, and the scooter does the work of getting you between villages, so you're not tired by the time you reach Bellagio.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a certified local guide, one electric scooter with helmet, and pickup from your location.
• a picnic break on Isola Comacina is part of the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by FREELY-Guided tours

Is this one for you?Small groups work best on the narrow village streets and at the island's quiet spots, so the tour keeps numbers low. Choose this if you want to see the lake's most famous villas and villages without driving yourself, and you're comfortable spending five to six hours on an e-scooter with breaks for walking and eating.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What is Villa Balbianello and why does the tour stop there?

Villa Balbianello is a grand villa on a scenic peninsula of Lake Como, famous as a filming location for Star Wars and Casino Royale. On the tour, you'll explore its meticulously maintained gardens, lake-facing terraces, and interiors rich in art and history, and learn about its last owner, explorer Guido Monzino.

Can I ride an e-scooter if I've never been on one before?

Yes. The Italian-made electric scooters are designed to be easy even for beginners, with a smooth ride and simple controls. Your certified guide will make sure you're comfortable before the tour starts.

What happens at Isola Comacina during the tour?

Isola Comacina is Lake Como's only island. You'll leave your scooter behind, walk through the island's ancient ruins and a small charming church, and enjoy a picnic in the lush greenery before heading back to your scooter for the ride to the next stop.

Do I need to buy tickets to enter the villas on this tour?

Villa entry tickets are not included in the tour price, so you can decide at each stop whether to go inside or simply view the exterior and gardens from the outside. Your guide will tell you what's available at each villa.