Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry Tickets – Lombardy, Italy

EXPERIENCE

Wander through the enchanting gardens of Villa del Balbianello on this trip with roundtrip ferry tickets from Lecco, Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Como, or Cernobbio. See what makes the villa a popular feature film spot and its historic towers, serving as remnants of what was once a Franciscan monastery. 

Hop on the public ferry from your selected starting point location and enjoy a ride in Lake Como. Enjoy views of handsome villas, classy hotels, charming villages, and stunning natural landscapes. Reach the Lenno ferry terminal and begin your walk to Villa del Balbianello.

Spend time exploring the villa on your own, relaxing by the terraced gardens, and embracing the scenic architecture. Once having your fill at this picturesque setting return to the ferry terminal to catch your boat back.

Embark on a 30-minute stroll from the Lenno ferry terminal at Villa del Balbianello

Arrival and entrance to Villa del Balbianello Park only

About 30 minutes walk from Villa del Balbianello to the Lenno ferry terminal

Ferry timetable from 24 June 2024:

From Bellagio:
10:30 10:55 Public boat Bellagio – Lenno route
14:10 14:50 Public boat Lenno – Bellagio route

14:45 15:14 Public boat Bellagio – Lenno route
18:20 18:55 Public boat Lenno – Bellagio route

From Varenna:
09:56 10:55 Public boat Varenna – Lenno route
14:10 15:05 Public boat Lenno – Varenna route

14:28 15:14 Public boat Varenna – Lenno route
18:20 19:08 Public boat Lenno – Varenna route

From Menaggio:
10:10 10:55 Public boat Menaggio – Lenno route
14:10 15:23 Public boat Lenno – Menaggio route

14:10 15:14 Public boat Menaggio – Lenno route
18:20 19:19 Public boat Lenno – Menaggio route

From Tremezzo:
10:45 10:55 Public boat Tremezzo – Lenno route
14:10 14:20 Public boat Lenno – Tremezzo route

15:05 15:14 Public boat Tremezzo – Lenno route
18:20 18:30 Public boat Lenno – Tremezzo route

From Bellano:
09:40 10:55 Public boat Bellano – Lenno route
15:20 16:45 Public boat Lenno – Bellano route

From Lecco (ferry stopover at Bellagio and change):
10:10 – 11 :40 Public boat Lecco – Bellagio route
11:35 12:02 Public boat Bellagio – Lenno route
15:20 15:55 Public boat Lenno – Bellagio route
17:10 – 18:40 Public boat Bellagio – Lecco route

From Como:
09:15 11:18 Public boat Como – Lenno route
14:33 16:30 Public boat Lenno – Como route

From Cernobbio:
09:29 11:18 Public boat Cernobbio – Lenno route
14:33 16:18 Public boat Lenno – Cernobbio route

HIGHLIGHTS

Take in Lake Como’s dramatic scenery as you sail to one of its impressive villas
Use your roundtrip ferry tickets to reach the 18th-century Villa del Balbianello
Stretch your legs with a walk from the ferry terminal and along a quaint road
Stroll through pristine gardens while surrounded by views of the Alp’s foothills
Stumble upon and recognize the shooting locations of famous movie scenes

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