Lake Como full-day tour: Villa del Balbianello and two estates

Drive the lake's shoreline and step inside three villas in one day

A full-day Lake Como tour with an English-speaking driver covers three lakeside estates (Villa del Balbianello, Villa d'Este and Villa Carlotta) by car, with hotel or airport pickup included. You travel between the villas by road, stopping at each to explore the grounds and architecture, and return to your starting point by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Villas around Lake Como

• Visit Villa D'este
• Visit Villa del Balbianello
• Visit Villa Carlotta

The experience

The tour runs eight to nine hours and moves between three properties that sit on or near Lake Como's shores. Villa del Balbianello, the standout stop, sits on a peninsula and draws visitors for its formal gardens and neoclassical architecture. Villa d'Este and Villa Carlotta round out the day, each with their own grounds to walk. The driver speaks English and handles all the navigation, so you ride without planning the route or managing timing between stops.

You choose between a sedan or a minivan at checkout: the sedan fits up to four passengers, while the minivan holds up to eight. Both options include pickup from your hotel or airport, WiFi onboard and bottled water. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Note that entry tickets to the villas themselves are not included in the price, so you'll pay separately if you want to go inside any of them.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel or airport.
• English-speaking driver.
• WiFi onboard.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

3 options

Lake Como, full-day excursionUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

By SedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeMercedes E-Class; includes pickup

By MinivanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · No fixed timeMercedes V-Class Sprinter, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Enrico Limousine Service - Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the sedan if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a more intimate ride. Pick the minivan if your group is larger or you have multiple bags and want everything in one vehicle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is Villa del Balbianello like?

Villa del Balbianello sits on a lakeside peninsula with formal gardens and neoclassical architecture that overlooks the water. It's the signature stop on the tour and the reason many travelers book this itinerary.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between the villas?

No. The driver takes you between all three villas by car, so you stay in the vehicle for the transfers and don't need to arrange separate transport or worry about timing.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the driver, vehicle, pickup from your hotel or airport, WiFi onboard and bottled water. Museum or villa entry tickets are separate, as is lunch.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with a large group?

Yes. The minivan option seats up to eight passengers with their luggage, so larger groups can travel together in one booking rather than splitting across multiple vehicles.